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I am taking a few people around in the Bakerville area (approx. 20 km north of lichtenburg) and will be walking leaving vehicles parked in certain areas. i am told that there is a security risk doing so. Hence would like to have a security guard to come with for the day to keep an eye on the vehicles while we visit some sites on foot. This would be on sunday 13th September.
Dear Sir/Madam, I hope you are well. I would like to request a quotation for a household furniture removal from Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg, to Palm Lakes Estate near Tinley Manor/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. Please note that I have attached my furniture inventory list for your reference, as I do not have access to a printer and am therefore unable to complete any printed inventory forms. Move Details: • Collection Address: Brook Road, Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg • Delivery Address: Palm Lakes Estate, Tinley Manor, KwaZulu-Natal • Preferred Move Date: Around 1 August (date not yet finalized) Important Access Information: • Collection is from a ground-floor unit. • Delivery is to a ground-floor unit. • The collection property is within a complex where only smaller trucks are permitted. Furniture would need to be carried from the unit to the gate, which is less than 50 metres away. • Palm Lakes Estate has access restrictions and parking is available directly adjacent to the unit. A smaller truck would likely be required for the final delivery portion.max 8 ton. Items list: 25 medium boxes 1 large single seater couch 1 six drawer cabinet 1 black round 1m ottoman 75inch tv in box 1 standing fan 1 cat tree 2 big glass book shelfes anrique 1 armour antique 1 small kitchen trolley 1 double door fridge 4 gas bottles 1 standing lamp 1 L-shape skinny rattan outdoor patio set n table (comes apart in two) 1 medium drawer cabinet 2 kists antique 3 plastic storage drawer cabinets 1 loose barn door set wrapped together 1 king headboard wood 1 white shoe rack 1 wall clock 1 small dresser table 2 antique drawer cabinets 2 oil heaters 2 small bedside tables 1 king matress 2 single bases only (for king bed) 1 three quarter base n matress wrapped 1 gas heater 1 large gazebo folded up in bag 4 small loose carpets 2 loose clothes drying racks 3 loose garden oil lamps wrapped together As budget is our primary consideration, we would appreciate your most competitive quotation. Please indicate: • Total removal cost • Any additional charges that may apply • Insurance options and costs (if available) • Estimated transit time • Earliest availability around our preferred moving date Attached are photos of the larger items Should you require any further information, please let me know. Thank you for your time and I look forward to receiving your quotation. Kind regards
Morning. I hve been employed with these same company since i have never been registered anywere now the company want to dismiss me without any cent. And the company stil have my salary for outstanding since they promise to pay me till date. I stil hve the company vehicle I'm afraid if they reposes it thats final I will jst walk away with nothing
Good day, I hope you are well. I would like to enquire about catering services for an unveiling; scheduled for 15 August (date to be confirmed). We are expecting approximately 50 guests, and the delivery address will be The Orchards, Deeks Road (also to be confirmed). Could you please provide a quotation that includes: • Catering options suitable for 50 people - Briyani dishes if avail. • Delivery to the above location • Pricing for starters/snack options in addition to the main catering Please also advise on menu options and any packages you may offer. I look forward to your response.
Hi, We are 16 guys on a golf tour tour and will be based at The Stix. We would like to do a Spit Braai late afternoon, food to be ready by 6pm (half time of the springbok game). We would like to do a lamb spit and do some sides like potatoes and Rice & Gravy or anything else you suggest. Please could you quote. Thanks, Ray
Married for 37 years, three adult children. Married in community of property. Husband Director of company and has shares and four house only one bonded. I worked from Age 16 to 51 when I was retrenched in , impossible to find employment. I do t have funds but I need help with the settlement he has sent to me. He will pay for the divorce in full. We have a son who is grade 11 at at school and would like to study at university o e day. I need a lawyer to look at my settlement received from him and advise.
Since Monday, there has been a loud vibrating/clanking noise coming from the roof space whenever water is flowing. The noise occurs with both hot and cold taps and continues for the duration of toilet refills, stopping as soon as the water flow stops. I inspected the roof space and identified a component attached to the water line that physically vibrates while water is running. I have attached a photo of the component.
We would like to build this house plan with spacious Four -bedroom home. With 4 equal sized bedrooms and no car garage. Total area 60m2. We would to build it in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. We have a residential stand that we want to build on. Please send us the Bill of Materials (BOM). Hope to hear from you soon.
Please quote for the supply and installation of a double steel/Chromadek roll-up garage door at Parkview, Johannesburg. Required opening/door size: approximately mm wide x mm high. Please include specifications in respect of the following: Door brand/manufacturer; Material and steel thickness; Colour options; Locking system; Bottom rail/weather strip details; Whether any jambs, tracks, springs or hardware are included; Installation warranty and product warranty; Lead time and deposit required.
We are undertaking a comprehensive interior renovation of a residential home, focusing on several bedrooms, bathrooms, passageways, and related areas. The goal is to modernize the spaces, improve functionality, flow, and natural light while incorporating quality finishes such as wooden flooring and built-in cabinetry. Key objectives include: • Converting multi-door configurations into more private, single-entry rooms • Removing outdated cladding, carpets, and built-ins • Installing new wooden flooring (concert step finish) • Complete bathroom renovation(s) • Enhancing natural light and spatial openness • Adding built-in storage and adjusting door/window placements Please review the detailed room-by-room scope below. A floor plan is attached for reference (showing bedroom locations BR1, BR2, BR3, etc.). 1. Bedroom (BR3) • Redo wooden flooring throughout (light finish). • Close off the big existing door to create a single primary entrance. • Close the stoep (veranda) entrance. • Install a sliding door for direct access into the adjacent bathroom. • Build in new cupboards (or supply free-standing alternatives as discussed). • Remove existing cladding but retain it halfway up the walls, even with the newly built walls. 2. Bedroom 2 (BR1) • Close the existing door that connects directly to the bathroom from this room. • Investigate and quote on installing/repairing a fireplace (if feasible). • Remove all existing cladding except the strip for the headboard. • Remove existing built-in cupboards. • Remove all carpet. • Sand and treat the floors. 3. Bathroom 1 • Complete total renovation of the bathroom. • Create a new door from the bathroom into the passage for improved access. • Make the window higher. • Install a free-standing bath. • General layout adjustments as per the attached sketch (BR1/BR2 bathroom area). 4. Bedroom 3 (BR2) • Build the door closer / adjust door positioning. • Remove all carpets. • Remove existing cladding. • Remove or relocate cupboards. 5. Passage Outside Bathroom • Remove the door in the passage to open up the space. • Remove the wooden door to allow more natural light into the area. 6. Kitchen / Dining / Living Area • General renovation and updates as discussed (specific details to be confirmed during site visit). Additional Works (Across Affected Areas) • Removal of all outdated materials (cladding, carpets, old doors, built-ins). • Floor preparation, sanding, and treatment where required, followed by new wooden flooring installation. • Wall modifications, new partitions/walls as needed. • Door and window adjustments for better flow and light. • Electrical and plumbing work associated with bathroom renovation, new doors/windows, and any fireplace. • Final finishing, painting, and cleanup. Project Notes • All work must comply with local building regulations and standards. • Contractors should provide a detailed quotation broken down by room/area, including materials, labour, and timelines. • Site visit is essential to confirm measurements and feasibility (especially for fireplace, window height adjustments, and structural elements). • Preference for quality materials matching the wooden flooring specification. • Waste removal and site protection during construction are required. Next Steps Please provide: 1. A comprehensive quote based on this scope. 2. Proposed timeline. 3. Any questions or suggested alternatives. We look forward to discussing this project in detail. Thank you for your interest!