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.
1)Removal of damaged dry wall duct. Construct and install new. 2) Removal of damaged PVC marble material and install new. Sheets and glue supplied by owner 3) Removal of damaged laminated section in kitchen, replace with new. 4) Rewiring of light electrical supply wire- reconnect excisting lights. 5)Install 2 x extraction fans- fans supplied by owner 6 Repaint of ceilings
I would like to turn my 7 room family home into a 9 room en-suite guesthouse that is air bnb ready commercial building with the menlyn commercial node. The conversion are to be done to the 3 current bedrooms and the lounge and the office. Each of the rooms should be self contained and equipped with a shower, toilet and a kitchenette with sliding door as the main entrance to the entertainment and pool in the garden
The construction project is a double story house comprised of the following: Ground Floor: - Kitchen with Pantry - Dinning - Lounge - Common bathroom & toilet - Double Garage - 1 Bedroom First Floor - Main bedroom with WIC and ensuite - 1 bedroom with ensuite - Study room - 3 balconies - Lounge The house to be connected to a sceptic tank system (no sewage lines in the area). The house will be built on a flat plot. The images of the plot and how the house might look like are attached.
I have a standing house but my roof is not according to building protocols and I have some leakages. The roof will need to be replaced and brought up to building standards. Ceilings will need to be replaced due to old damage. I will need to retile bedrooms and paint entire inside of house. Also Check for Damp Damage on interior walls
🚿 Bathroom Upgrade Plan (Shower Addition) ✅ 1. Convert Bathtub to Shower Remove the old bathtub (since it's quite dated and worn). Install a walk-in shower in its place: Frameless glass shower screen to keep it sleek and modern. Tiled walls and flooring in the shower area for waterproofing and easy maintenance. Add a rain showerhead plus a handheld unit for flexibility. ✅ 2. Update Fixtures & Layout Replace the blue toilet and basin with modern white or matte black options for a cleaner, more contemporary look. Consider a vanity cabinet sink to add storage and style. Add a mirror with LED lighting above the basin. ✅ 3. Improve the Window Area Replace or paint the burglar bars in matte black or white. Install a frosted glass or a privacy window film for natural light without compromising privacy. ✅ 4. Tiling & Walls Retile the lower wall with large, neutral-tone tiles (grey, beige, or marble finish). Add a feature tile strip or mosaic in the shower for style. Paint the upper wall with moisture-resistant bathroom paint in a warm white or soft grey. ✅ 5. Lighting Add a ceiling-mounted light fixture or a recessed light above the shower. Consider wall sconces near the mirror for softer lighting.
I have a small kitchen. One wall is about 1,9m the other is 3,1m, the widest wall across has a window and is 2,1m and the opposite wall to that is about 1,8m. The aim is to do a galley and maximise storage. I have the original kitchen cabinets in my garage and I’d like them restored and incorporated into the new kitchen. I have a pretty clear idea of what I need however there are some things I’ll need help to figure out.
I have bought a Victorian house in Rondebosch . It has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, sitting area/lounge. It needs:exterior and interior painted white Front wall needs to be built higher, double glazing in front 2 bedroom sash windows. It needs both bathrooms retired in white tiles and new toilets fitted. One shower needs to be removed and replaced with a slipper bath. The kitchen cupboards need new doors applied and painted and a new marble/cheaper table top added. A small central island needs to be built. The main bedroom needs a high rectangular clear glass window created and new normal window fitted
We need to add 3 upstairs rooms, above a lounge and single garage, and renovate 2 bedrooms into a kitchen. We also need 3 existing windows changed to aluminum from our own provider. Flooring through-out should be concrete screed sealed floors. Sanitaryware will be provided too. Half the "New Work" on the plan has already been completed.
Current structure is a 3 bedroomed house with sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. Wish to add a lounge/living room(transform one bedroom), garage, partition kitchen and have open door to dining room. In addition, have a bedroom (en suite), living room, study/store room and balcony in the upper. In brief, I wish to transform the current structure into a double storied structure
Project: Bathroom Renovation Bathroom Size: 1.9 m × 2.1 m Scope of Work • Removal of existing bathroom fittings and finishes • Supply and installation of new shower • Supply and installation of new wash basin & vanity • Supply and installation of new toilet • Supply and installation of wall & floor tiles • Supply and installation of new geyser (hot water cylinder) • Plumbing and electrical connections • Waterproofing (shower area & floor) • Final fit-off and clean-up