Is it cheaper to build or buy a house in South Africa?
The short answer is that it is cheaper to buy an existing house in South Africa but every year less so.
*Renovating an open plan kitchen to be more functional, better functional design and more clever storage solutions. *breaking through to incorporate two back to back bathrooms into one larger, more spacious main bathroom en suite with walk in wardrobe. This is for my mum, I am doing this project on behalf of her, I require quotes to compare and make an informed decision on which avenue to go with.
I have rough drawings of what I want to achieve. I also have contractors ready to do the work. I would like to determine if the changes are possible in terms of removing walls and creating on open plan living space. I would also like assistance with getting the building plans approved so construction can commence.
4 bedrooms, 1 ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, 2 seperate bathrooms, 1 bathroom to have bath, shower, toilet and basin , the other one to have shower, basin and toilet. Each room to have its own door. Open plan large lounge room with a medium size dininig room. Large kitchen with an island, and higher top counter that can be used as a breakfast eating area . Scullery, double garage, outside balcony/lapa with a pool.
Hello. I could onky measure in meters; Lenght: 19 meters Width: 6.5 meters It will extension attached to the hoise and will have top floor. This will left hand side of of the house . Imterior specs: Ground floor: open plan kitchen and lounge.with 2 bedrooms and 1 bedroom with an ensuite and 1 joined shower and toilet joined. Top floor: open plan kitchen and lounge.with 2 bedrooms and 1 bedroom with an ensuite and 1 joined shower and toilet joined. Also an entrance from top facing the road. Hope for an afforable quote from a draftsman. Regards
I am looking at costing for additions/alterations to my existing house. The additions should be approximately 70sqm. I need a 4th bedroom added and my main bedroom extended. This is an Old Town House. I need to add more cupboards and in order to do so need the bedroom extended by 0.5 meters extended for the addition of cupboards. My idea is that the current kitchen be turned into a bedroom and add in another kitchen. I have many ideas and need a professional Architect to advise what can or cannot be done which is within my budget as well.
Want to convert 1 storey house to double story. It's a thatched roof but wants to change it to other roofing types with an additional storey. Currently only has 1 room up stairs and I want an additional seating room space and 1 additional bedroom and balcony up there. It's a 3 bedroomed house with double garage sized at Square meters.
Plans were submitted and approved. An engineer has been appointed. Want to remodel (break down 2 walls and refurbish existing bathroom) sub economic house and add an upper level consisting of a bathroom, 2 bedrooms and a pyjama lounge. The plan is to use nutec/timber on the upper level and a conservatory on the ground floor level. Please see attached plan.
Good morning, I trust this email finds you well. I need your assistance with a quotation to prepare a house plan with the following details: - 4 Bedroom (1 master-bedroom) - Double garage - Swimming Pool - Dining and Kitchen Open - Lounge Space Your response with possible figures would be greatly appreciated. -- Regards, Mr. Victor
We have plans for a multi phase product with various building works needed. Phase 1 - Conversion of double garage into a small flatlet (marked gymnasium on the drawing attached) the drawing only indicates requirements to pass the plans, but we would need all the additionals such as kitchen cupboards, BIC in bedroom and plumbing done (we have our own electrician) Phase 2 - Conversion of outbuilding into small bachelor pad (marked storeroom conversion on the drawings). here it would be the same as per the Garage conversion with less tilework but all the Sanware and plumbing included. The plans for this section will likely change a bit, but the general idea is indicated on the drawings. Phase 3 - Newly Built staff quarters. This will be a complete build from foundation to roofing. Due to the slant of the property the unit will likely be build on a platform or dug out to level the ground for building works. Phase 4 - Yard work. there is a tar driveway that needs to be extended into the property with parking bays. there is also 2 precast concrete walls to put up (10m and 18m approximately) as well as an existing parking bay needing renovation. Please could you be so kind as to provide estimates and quotes divided into the phases of the project so we can make decisions on the order of the phases based on cashflow and budgets.
Repair - maintenance. Roof room was built 30 years ago by Adrian Greylling and is generally in very good condition . We have been very happy with room. However the outer layer of the sheets of wooden material used for the walls, is crumbling in small sections - facing into the weather Would like to assess repair before Cape winter