The ultimate 2025 guide to building a house in South Africa: from vacant land to dream home
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Size - square metres, 10 bedrooms, 2 lounges. 2 x master ensuite bedrooms, 8 smaller ensuite bedroons, 2 levels / floors - 1st floor is a replica of the ground floor. House has 3 wings. Front elevation is approx 32m length and side elevation is 17m width Ground floor... 1. Left wing, has garaging for 4 cars, passage, and ensuite bedroom at the back (7mx17m) 2. Entrance and staircase area ( 4m x 4m), passage and bedroom at the back. 3. Middle wing -front deck, lounge, dining, kitchen, pantry and rear deck (10mx20m) 4. Entrance and staircaee area (4mx4m), passage (2.5m) plus bedroom at the back (4x4m) 5. Right wing - (10mx5m) front deck, master bedroom ensuite, passage and ensuite bedroom at the back. 1st Floor: A replica for ground floor without garaging. Replace garaging with from deck and lounge /bar area then the bedroom at the back.
the build is a duplex housing unit for a small family max 3. The idea behind the build is to use the property to build multiple units for rental. I have a demo video tour of the build and from there a floor plan can be created. so we looking for quotation for 1 build with an intend of multiple builds. thanks
Scope of work for costing: 1. Garage entrance needs to be bricked up 2. This changes into main bedroom with a new single wall 2.4 high being built 3. “existing” room adjacent turn into main bathroom and bets 1 bath (built in), 1xtoilet, 1xbasin, 1x walk in shower 1.5m wide and 2m long 4. All steel windows need to be replaced with aluminium windows (I have the windows and doors). Steel to come out = 2.4x1.2 – bedroom 2 =1,x in bathrooms x 2, additional windows to be build in = 2x 2.4mx0.6m, one 1.5mx0.9m kitchen, 2 sliding doors 2.1mx2.4m, 1 new front door 0.9mx2.1m. 5. The new kitchen floor needs to be raised with concrete 25Mpa (area is 2mx2.4m and needs to be mm thick. 6. The existing garage area also needs new concrete floor and this area is 6.9m x 3m also 25Mpa – mm thick with floor mesh. 7. All new ceilings – PVC with mm aerolite mm think pink insulation – floor area is 80 squares, as well as new cornice. 8. Electrical: New down light points = 18 led, double plugs = 6, single plugs 4x2 = 4, and 2 outside lights points 9. New water main connection +/- 60m with new pressure valve 10. All new hot and cold-water points, 16 in total 11. Move L Geyser to the outside of house and reroute hot and cold-water supply. 12. Total floor area that needs to be tiled is 11 squares; Wall tiles area is +/- 11 squares. 13. 2nd bathroom has a semi frameless shower, 1 new toilet, 1 new basin. 14. 2 new door frames with doors needs to be build in, with a double sliding door (doors open away from each other) bedroom 2 doorway. 15. All interior walls need to have cracks filled and prep for paint, walls was painted with oil paint, so old walls need to be painted with universal undercoat (2 layers) and 2 layers of Plascon double velvet. Total paintable area (interior) is squares. 16. ‘n new Sewer line needs to be installed total distance is 35 meters, and the old septic tank needs to be excavated and removed. 17. And lastly I need 1m wide paving at entrance around the house – total paving area = 20 squares (bevelled grey) Exterior work will be compiled and completed after interior work is done. So please keep in mind I have all aluminium door and windows, as well as all San ware and tiles.
We are looking to build a small private tented camp on a reserve near Phalaborwa and are looking for suitable builders experienced with remote/off grid projects, mostly wood and canvas. I can share detailed architectural plans, happy to jump on a call. Project is estimated to start in March 26 once EAI is approved.
I am not sure if, I will meet your expectations. The word describe confuses me, I don't know whether my existing play or the future vision plan. My house is a four bedroom house, living kitchen, two bathrooms and one garage.I need to extend garage, to three car garage. There's one separate house,which is seven corner. I need to put all if them togetheras one. And my landscape is not straight it needs to be leveled, also it has got damp problems at the backyard. When it is raining season it is a problem all the way. I am not sure what to do, revamp or demolish and rebuild. Problem is I have to do what it is called commutation to my pension provider since I am a pensioner since . I am no longer working. Reason injured on duty. PLEASE NOTE; They want : The plan, contractor certification, proof of yard ownership. For application for approval, to start the project. I have found one contractor but he is not well armed with construction machinery.
Need a ball park quote for warehouse renovation (HVAC, drywalling, flooring, wiring).building/ warehouse space refurbished according to the following details: Floorplan Layout (Proposed) Main Zones to Include: Archive Storage Vaults Temperature & humidity-controlled rooms (2–3 vaults). Shelving layout shown as rectangles/rows. Digitisation & Conservation Labs Film scanning room. Audio digitisation room (soundproof). Photo/flatbed scanning area. Server / IT Room Secured server racks, climate control. fices & Administration 3–4 enclosed offices for directors/managers. Open-plan desks for staff & interns. Training & Workshop Room Classroom-style seating with projector. Reception & Public Access Zone Reception desk, waiting area. Small gallery/exhibition wall. Utility Areas Kitchenette, bathrooms. Storage/maintenance. Option 1: Inner-City Layout (Compact) Vaults and labs take 40% of floor area. fices and admin 25%. Training/workshop 15%. Public access/exhibition 10%. Utilities 10%. Option 2: Germiston Warehouse Layout (Spacious) Vaults expanded to 50% of floor area (future growth). Larger training space (20%). Public access/exhibition space (15%). Remaining for admin + utilities. –1,m²
Dear;Sr/Madem I hope this message finds you well.i am writing to provide a comprehensive description of our ongoing construction project to ensure a clear understanding of its scope ob jectives and current progress. the project involves the construction of astate of the art commercal offie bulding located in the downtown area.The structure is designed to span approximately . square feet over 10 stories'.incorporating modern architecturai elements and sustainable building practices
Good day. We are preparing to sell our property. In order to get the house ready, we will be doing the following: 1. Renovate the outer room currently used for storage into a guest room / staff quarters. a)This renovation would require removing of existing tiles, leveling the floor, re-tiling (approximately 15sqares). b) Remove current shower base and toilet in small on suite bathroom, tile and finish with shower, window and sanitary ware c) Remove current steel window, replace with aluminium as per architect spec 2. Install piece of roof as shown on architect plans, adherence to spec is non negotiable 3. install a doorway with fire door into side of garage. Please make contact via Whatsapp message or email, I am in and out of meetings and seldom able to answer a call as it comes in, or able to chat unless I have a break between clients. I've attached the plans, and will require at least 2 comparative quotes to proceed. Please include your contact details, and contactable references. Thank you
Good Day I would like to have a quote for my Servants quarters, My roof is leaking and i need to replace my roof with IBR Sheets.. My roof is approximately 5m x 4m also the slope of the roof is not correct would appreciate if you can add some roof beams, I also would like to go buy the material at Builders in Parow Cape Town.. The quote must be approximately R. Thank you, awaiting on the quotation. Regards
Renovated 2 bathroom. All new toilets, both bathrooms double vanity one bathroom shower other one bath. +- 7 square floor size. Wall tile 40 square for both bathrooms floor include. Ceramic tile by All materials will be supply. Contractor responsible for labour, equipment (tools) and sundries. Floor tile +- square ceramic by , all tile and tile adhesive supply by client. Contractor responsible for labour equipment (tools) and sundries.