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I would like to renovate a house which will include new tiles in all but one room, new paint on all walls of the house, removal of bath and extension of the shower, new counters in bathroom and kitchen, removal of old wall tiles and adding new wall tiles repairing of the roof and ceiling maintenance.
1. Move a bedroom door to a different position in the wall, resulting in electrical socket also needing to move. 2. Change ensuite bathroom layout and change separation wall to full width, with alternative entrance. Layout to include shower, bath, toilet and, if possible, 2 basins. Plaster hole in the wall.
Move geyser from under kitchen sink to other side of the wall outside. + cover for the geyser. Restore kitchen cupboards. Remove old gas stove, not in working order for many years. Remove bath and change to walk in shower. Fan light to be replaced.Floor. +- 34sq m bachelor grond floor unit. Easy access.
My flatlet burnt down. I want to sell as is. the flatlet has two bedrooms and a huge lounge/ sitting room. I think its a great opportunity for a contractor to fix and resell. House prices in this area is high and sought after. They can come look and put in a offer. Huge pool and good borehole and irrigation
Refurbishment of RATAU LEBONE MEN’S Residences, Buildings PC-C8 & PC-C2 Ratau North & South, Internal Alterations and Refurbishment The existing buildings on the site comprise: • Two residential buildings for male students of the North West University, named Ratau Lebone North and South. • a landscaped garden The proposed maintenance interventions will complement the existing heritage resources and will comprise of repairs and replacement of selected finishes. Annexure B to this report contains specific recommendations to guide the architect in the selection of materials and finishes to ensure that the historic character of the buildings are enhanced. Specific items to be preserved are the external facades in totality as well as all the items listed in the heritage inventory and recommendations
CONSTRUCTION NOTES: FLOORING: Remove ex. carpet tiles, make good to floor to take new carpet floor tiles (prime cost for supply, delivery & installation at R m² excl.vat) laid in accordance with SANS . SKIRTINGS: Existing skirtings must be re-used where possible otherwise 69 x 19mm harwood formed skirtings to match existing must be fitted between drywalls and floor. All skirtings must be sanded lightly and applied with 1x wood primer and 2 x coats Plascon Velvaglo gloss paint to manufacturers specifications. Colour: To match existing in all aspects.
1. raising a sunken floor about approx. 15 square meter. 2. remove a pillar and widen a wall in my dining room 3. preparing my lounge, dining room and passage walls, has granite want to smoothen it off for painting. 4.securing a wall with a 9" beam
Please do not call - i cannot take calls in the day - you can whatsapp. 1. remove exisiting full windows and replace with aluminium clerestory (row of windows installed near the ceiling ) and build up the wall 2. remove existing sliding door and security gate and build up and install same clerestory windows 3. remove exisiting windows and install existing sliding door and gate into lounge area and build up where needed 4. build a set of stairs from above door 5. Remove exisiting sliding door and security gate and install a set of windows - normal aluminium 6. convert a bedroom into a patio - remove the bathroom , windows and cupboards . make it pretty 7. remove an aluminium window and replace with a door 8. remove a wooden door and replace with an aluminium door These items are additions - not sure if they will need plans as we are extending a section which is covered by the current roof. 1. extend the 1st bathroom , break open a door way and then remodel and add two electrical points 2. extend the 2nd bathroom and remodel 3. add a wall between the 1st and 2nd bathroom to install a 3rd bathroom with a toilet , basin and if possible a shower. 3. build a wall , break open a doorway and install a new bathroom and add two electrical points 4. build a small outside area from the new bathroom All electrical must be included ie COC Company must be covered for damages- their own insurance Main requirements - if possible to do the project over a period and working on weekends is a must as i cannot get off work. would like it if i can make payment when each section of the project is completed and not before the project even begins
We are converting the current kitchen, dining room and lounge in our house into an open plan home office. I need to know which walls are weight bearing and which walls can be broken down. The job mostly entails demolishing walls, removing door frames, removing window frames (and saving these for use in other areas of the house), as well as building an addition/extension to the house. This may include redoing the roof where we are extending.
Need a small townhouse renovated before December . Situated in Plettenburg Bay. Size of the unit is 80m2. 2 bathrooms,2bedrooms,lounge,dinning room, kitchen open plan. The house will be used for short term rentals. interior decor is also required. Small budget. I live in Gauteng. Unit is in reasonable good condition. Needs some modernization.