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We would like to create a second dwelling with bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living rooms etc. Second dwelling total area according to the plans is m2. I need to know what the cost estimate would be according to the plans attached. The advert has been shared for objections, period ending 7 May. In addition to cost, I need a realistic timeline.
It will basically be a steel structure adjoined to an existing building. So at the end the whole house will be in an L-shape. The new steel structure will have to be a double story with bedroom and bathroom upstairs. The ground floor will be the living room. Large steel frame windows and doors on both sides of the steel structure in the length of the building. I would still have to get some recommendations on how and if possible to get the steel structure adjoined to the existing building. I have seen some ideas of a glass structure, but if possible to adjoin the new steel structure without the glass structure I would prefer that. But basically it is currently an old building/house with enclosed stoep, large bedroom, bathroom and kitchen - which I want to enlarge to a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house with a nice living room space. So the plan is to add the new steel structure next to the existing house, and then add a staircase to the top floor. Would it be possible to assist with a quote? Size of new addition in total: 20 meters long 8 meters wide 8 meters high
So this is a approximately m2 yard, with a small 2 bedroom with open plan kitchen and lounge with small bathroom space RDP house. The house is fully tubed. We want to build a 4 to 5 meter wall on all sides and a nice looking fence in front of the house. We also want to make renovations in all of the rooms i.e: New ceiling all over the house, the walls have cracks so we need plastering and painting, new aluminum windows(5) and doors(2), a small patio in front of the house, 2 one bedroom open plan kitchen and lounge backrooms and paving in most of the yard with a drainage for the rain.
Design a modern single-family residence with a garage, incorporating functional living spaces, aesthetic appeal, and efficient use of space. Key features: 1. Spacious living areas 2. 3 bedrooms 3. 1 bathroom 4 study area 5. 1car garage 6. Entertainment area 7. Outdoor spaces patio Deliverables: Floor plans, elevations, and 3D visuals.
We would like to upgrade our bush home at Rooiberg Private Game lodge next to Rooiberg. FOUR BATHROOMS & BEDROOMS - removal of existing floor and wall tiles and replace with new tiles (except in bedrooms - we will arrange floor coverings as per existing in other areas of the house.) - replace all toilets with Geberit Monolith toilets (4x) - replace basins in three bathrooms with Geberit or similar twin basins (3x) and one with a single basin (1x) - replace floor tiles in bathrooms and some of the bedrooms. Remove corner bathtubs in 2 bedrooms. - Upgrade existing showers (2x) and two new showers to replace old ones (2x) - remove and reinstall burglar bars and mosquito screens CHIMNEY - decommission chimneys and close chimney openings on top against bees BOMA braai area - build a new braai area with fire resistant bricks ROOF - service roof / repaint existing waterproofing ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY - cover with small pebbles after contouring the surface for storm water
I currently have a single story house and want a double story rooms on ground :guest bedroom with en-suite, guest toilet dining area, kitchen, lounge and double garage, patio and upper floor main bedroom with en-suite and walk in closet, 2 bedrooms with shared bathroom and toilet, lounge , home office and gym. My property is square meter. I’ve attached a draft plan that needs to be refined by an expert.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES: FLOORING: Remove ex. carpet tiles, make good to floor to take new carpet floor tiles (prime cost for supply, delivery & installation at R m² excl.vat) laid in accordance with SANS . SKIRTINGS: Existing skirtings must be re-used where possible otherwise 69 x 19mm harwood formed skirtings to match existing must be fitted between drywalls and floor. All skirtings must be sanded lightly and applied with 1x wood primer and 2 x coats Plascon Velvaglo gloss paint to manufacturers specifications. Colour: To match existing in all aspects.
Open plan kitchen area Put gas in (certified) with a gas stove Will be redoing kitchen with kitchen company Bathroom upstairs - install shower and ideas for bath options Tiling most of the townhouse upstairs / downstairs and on stairs Property currently in registration process as a new purchase
I want to build 5 decent size classrooms plus one office space, we also going to have toilets for our learners and separate toilet for out teachers, tutors and mentors. This place will be built in the township in Pietermaritzburg and will be used for studying purposes. These classes should be able to fit in 30 classes each comfortably, we also need two office space, one for the Executive Director, one for the teachers, tutors and mentors and then conference room plus reception area. This space should have small kitchen for the staff, you could also include a kitchen and sitting area to fit 50 learners.
Digging of foundation holes has been done Planning to build double story house ± m² in total (Concrete block house due to most cost effective way of building Architectual plans have been approved We need a new builder since we have been scammed by previous builder and need to commence building