Planning an extension: foundations, slabs & costs—a 2025 guide before breaking ground
Planning a home extension in South Africa? This 2025 guide covers costs per m², foundations & municipal approvals. Get a realistic budget & avoid costly mistakes.
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There is an existing smaller bachelor pad in front of one of the double garage bays that opens into the garage. We want to extend it into that garage bay taking roughly another 3 meters of space to create a bigger bachelor pad. There is already a preexisting toilet and shower that is workign and functional as well.
The estate I am associated with is Urbika Lake Village, based in Parkdene Ext 6 Boksburg. We're looking for a contractor who specializes in the installation and/or completion of road signs (including placement), pedestrian crossings, lane demarcations and the painting of speed humps. This will be dedicated to the internal roads of the estate. We are seeking quotes and the quotes must be accompanied by valid BBB-EE documents (affidavit, exemption, certificate). Regards,
I have a building plan originally meant for stock bricks, but now I want to use blocks, but stocks bricks where the beam of 1st floor is going to sit. I want to know the number or amount of materials required, stock bricks, blocks, lintels, number of cement ( slabs and buildings) , river sand , concrete, building sand or and any other materials may required
Hi I have 79sq 2 bedroom apartment that needs some carpet to be replaced with tiles, kitchen and one of the bedrooms requires a 4 door wardrobe. The walls have cones needing removal by grinding off before they could be painted and ceiling needs some paint. The wooden stairs need to be sanded off and re gloss.
I’m looking to completely renovate my kitchen into a modern, stylish open-plan space that feels spacious, clean and luxurious. I want a fully open-plan layout, with the kitchen flowing seamlessly into the living/dining area. I’d like to maximise the available space, improve the storage and create a modern, uncluttered look. Important: I do not want chipboard. All cabinetry must be made from quality plywood/plank construction, durable and moisture-resistant, with strong hinges and runners. I’m looking for: • Modern, sleek cabinetry with clean lines • Plenty of practical storage • A large, functional island/breakfast counter if the space allows • Integrated/appliance-friendly design • Quality countertops • Soft-close drawers and cupboards • Modern lighting, including under-cabinet lighting • A cohesive, high-end finish throughout • Good workflow and plenty of preparation space • The kitchen to feel open, bright, spacious and contemporary, rather than crowded I’m open to changing the current layout, removing or repositioning cupboards/walls where practical, and making whatever structural changes are needed to achieve the best possible open-plan design. The overall goal is a beautiful, modern kitchen that looks high-end but is also practical and built to last.
Renovate two bathrooms: Bathroom 1: Reposition and install new toilet and basin, associated plumbing sewage piping and breather. Break out small wall, create walk in shower with glass dividing wall. Re route plumbing and install new fittings. Remove old wall and floor tiles, prepare walls and floor to smooth finish, waterproof exposed walls and floor. Install walk in activated light and extractor. Install bathroom access Sliding door. Clean up and remove all building rubble. Bathroom 2: Remove and install new bath, toilet and basin, re-route plumbing and sewage lines as required. Remove old wall & floor tiles, prepare walls and floor to smooth finish, waterproof exposed areas. Break through wall between bathroom and master bedroom and install door frame and sliding door. Install translucent glass block work below ceiling between the two bathrooms for improved light transfer. Estimate 3 to 4 courses below ceiling height (depending on block sizes) Install walk in activated light and extractor. Clean up and removal of all rubble.
I want just an L shape design along the walls measuring cm and cm on the longer end of the L. It needs a fitted sink and oven with gas stove top and a frame at the end of the longer side of the L for the fridge to slide in. I don't want full roof length cupboards but just bottom cupboards and then top tier cupboards. I want white cupboards with a light oak wood counter top.
Good day, I hope you are well. We recently noticed a water leak coming through the laminated ceiling/roofing in our downstairs kitchen, directly above the kitchen sink. It appears that the water may be coming from the bathroom upstairs or possibly from plumbing/pipes within the wall. We would like to request a quote for how much the total cost would be to repair the leakage please? You are welcome to contact me on the number listed should you require any additional information or would like to arrange an inspection. Thank you very much for your prompt assistance. We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards,
Tiling floors to roof Roof Cornish ( maybe pvc still deciding) Mosiac of small wall This includes edging Replace light fixture And install extractor fan Removal (maybe ) heater Window install blind and burglar bar and removal of old bar Replace tiolet and Basin and fixtures (taps) Barh mixer Replace and stop kraan Replace Paint barth And install of accessories
I am looking for high-level estimates for budget purposes to use to obtain a loan from my bank for home renovations. I will be renovating: - kitchen of 25-30 m2 - including installing new gas hob with electric oven and extraction hood. include cupboards, pantry cupboard, double sink, and granite or ceasar stone counters. include an island as a seperate line item. - 2x bathrooms. 1 x 6-10 m2. 1x 10-15 m2. both with shower, bath and toilet. 1 with twin vanity and one with single vanity. - BICS in 3 bedrooms - 1 double BIC 4.2m long. 2 single BICS ea 2.1 m long. floor to ceiling height of 2.6m