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.
The renovation project encompasses structural and interior upgrades across both the retail store and distribution centre (DC), with the following key components: 🏬 Store Area - Wall Removals: Demolition of selected non-load-bearing walls to optimize layout. - Floor Works: Levelling of existing surfaces and installation of new tiles throughout. - Sanitary Facilities: Full refurbishment of three toilet areas, including plumbing, fixtures, and finishes. - Kitchen Upgrades: Revamp of two kitchen spaces with new cabinetry, countertops, and plumbing connections. 🏗️ Distribution Centre (DC) - Office Construction: Build-out of new enclosed office spaces within the DC footprint. - Fenced Zones: Installation of secure fenced-off areas for stock control or operational separation. - Wall Removals: Demolition of internal partitions to reconfigure space. - Sanitary Facilities: Renovation of kitchen, toilet, and bathroom areas to improve functionality and hygiene.
We are situated in Woodgate Road, Plumstead, Cape Town. We are looking at having the following done: (1) Removal of our bedroom window and replacing it with a French Door. The bottom part of the bricks need to be grinded/cut away (professionally so) from the main building structure (not just knocked/pounded out, as I cannot risk damage to our building structure because it's old) and once it is isolated by being professionally grinded/cut away it could then be knocked out (area is approximately 2,2m x 2m) (2) Wind-resistant L-Shaped Verandah (onto our structures) with waterproof dark green PVC roof to be erected to connect with our separate entrance (area is approximately 6m x 2,5m plus 7,5m x 2,5m) (3) Cement foundation laid and to be covered with outdoor tiling for the area mentioned in "(2)" above (4) Separate entrance door to be reopened again by professionally removing the bricked-up area (area is that of a standard door). I trust that my above mentioned gives you a good idea of what we are looking to do.
foundation layout,diging of foundation and concreate throu and bulding layout and build house and throu concreate floor,roofing celing install and install doors inside and geradge and sliding and any steel work eg, burglers carposrts etc, wall&floor tileing plumbing water installand seuwer draing and geuser instalatins
Scope of Works: Demolish existing two (2) prefab classrooms of a total of .5 sq meters Remove rubble from demolished buildings Construct on the same site a brick and mortar building of a total surface of sqm (44 x 7 sqm) comprising of the following: - One (1) leisure/ printing room of 28 sqm (4x7 sqm) - Two (2) classrooms of sqm each (20 x 7 sqm) Interlocking paving on northern side of building (44 x 6m) Interlocking paving on other three frontages of building (2m wide) Reconnect 3 phase electricity supply to all three rooms Fit all three (3) rooms with alluminium windows and burglar proofing Fit three (3) doors wooden doors and burglar proofing No plumbing services required
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I have a backroom large with incomplete double garage ensuite shower and toilet separate incomplete bathroom. Not plastered I need to extend it add two bedrooms, laundry room, two separate toilets, TV room, closet in main bedroom, upstairs two bedrooms and entertainment room for my guests and indoor pool.
We have two bathrooms in the house — the main en-suite bathroom and the passage (house) bathroom. Both currently have baths installed, and we would like to carry out renovations to modernize and improve functionality. The bathrooms share a common wall, which may simplify plumbing access. 2. Main En-Suite Bathroom Current setup: The bathroom includes a large built-in bath that we no longer use frequently. Required changes: Remove the existing bath and all associated fittings. Convert the area into a walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure. Install new shower mixer, shower head (preferably rain type), and drainage. Re-tile the shower area and adjacent walls as required to match or refresh the entire room’s aesthetic. Make good any drywall sections affected during demolition or plumbing work. Optionally replace or update the floor tiles if they cannot be matched with the new design. 3. Passage / House Bathroom Current setup: This bathroom also has a standard built-in bath. The cold-water tap is currently not working, and the bath and fittings are dated. Required changes: Remove the existing bath, wall and floor tiles as needed. Install a new bath with modern mixer taps and proper hot/cold functionality. Replace associated plumbing and ensure all taps, drains, and mixers are tested for proper operation. Re-tile the affected areas (walls and floors), maintaining a clean and durable finish. Ensure sealing and waterproofing comply with current standards. 4. General Considerations The bathrooms are constructed with drywall partitions, which have been tiled. Contractor should: Assess the condition of existing drywall after tile removal. Replace or reinforce any sections compromised by moisture or demolition. Ensure all surfaces are correctly prepared for retiling and waterproofing. Additional items: Removal and disposal of old fixtures, tiles, and waste. Minor finishing such as painting touch-ups, silicone sealing, and edge trims. If necessary, provide options for tile selection, shower fixtures, and bath fittings. 5. Deliverables / Quotation Requirements Please provide: A detailed cost estimate broken down by demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tiling, fixtures, and finishing. Estimated timeframe for completion. Any material allowances or recommendations. Notes on potential structural or plumbing considerations due to the shared wall.
2 Storey building with basement, 5 bedrooms and Master bedroom with balconies on second floor First floor wooden flooring, entrance, pause area, views, lounge, dining, kitchen scullery outside exit door Swimming pool and large green lawns and gardens with flower and landscapes Outside Lapa with white pillars and barley style rooftop, inside wooden painted white ceilings Pathways into the neighborhood
I want to modernise the interiorof my house, make it more of an open plan and more appealing and amongst my existing structure, I want to have a room that I will chhose as my main bedroom, that needs a pros'help ofcourse, because currently I do not have any idea how I can shift or remodel the olan around. Lastly reason I need a quote is know roughly the cost.
An exiting cottage with 2 bedrooms. We are adding a 2 bedroom doubke storey unit to the main house connected by a foyer. Internal walls of the cottage to be reconfigured for better flow. One side extended to add width. To start 4 April . Contact me for me to supply approved building plans please