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Busisiwe L.,
Krugersdorp
We were looking for a building contractor for our 4 bedroom modern design house with domestic quarters and 4 garages. Browsing the web for reviews, we came across Procompare and gave it a go. We were surprised how quickly we got sorted. 3 local builders contacted us in 2 days. Upon speaking to all of them, we went with Samuel. Although the project is still in its initial phase, I can say Samuel is extremely professional and we are very confident he will get the work done to a high standard and on time. He advises us on all aspects of the build and we really feel that we are jointly making the best decisions for our home. I can't wait to see the end result!
Alexander M.,
Cape Town
Living in a heritage area of Cape Town, we wanted to find a professional builder that doesn't cut corners. We turned to procompare to help us with the quotes for an extension to our 4-bedroom townhouse. Three building contractors called us, but only one wasn't scared away by the project. Which was the best thing that ever happened, because we can't be more amazed by the selected contractor. Really excellent! We are so happy with the end result of the amazing work that was done. Well done and thank you very much! We will call them again in the future. Thanks also to procompare!
Eileen M.,
Boksburg
Orlando's construction company did a phenomenal job for us! This was our first time using them. We came into contact with him through Procompare when we were looking for a building contractor to remodel our bathroom. Everything turned out beautifully. He called us literally hours after posting the request and gave us the pricing. He was very friendly and accommodating in his communication. Gave advice and showed he is really knowledgeable. The whole process later on was seamless! And the pricing, very reasonable. The workers were prompt, polite and professional. They were very respectful of our home. They also did a great job of being tidy and cleaning up after themselves! And the outcome is just beautiful! If you are looking to remodel any room in your house, give Orlando a call. Or use Procompare. You will not be disappointed!
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I would like to get a quotation from a professional building contractor I am planning on extending my house but I have an old plan I need a professional to collaborate with it for this project. We want to add 4 additional bedrooms and a garage to the current property and connect the cottage to the main house. The size of the extension is estimated to be sqm. I will be waiting for your call soon.
I would like to get a building contractor to do the following for me: Build foundation and walls Put in a flat roof and the ceiling The plumbing part will do it myself. The house is about 25 square meter Please note this is an extension on the existing house. I will be using the initial house plan. Please feel free to contact me for more info.
I have existing plans, I am looking for a building contractor.
The estate requires that the design of the house be a South African vernacular farm and country style, but I would like it to have a very modern twist to it. I am currently in the process of discussing with architects and once that is finalised, I will need a good building contractor who can bring the vision for the home to life.
Professional building contractor more than20 years experience.Self supervision
Renovation and slab to be done. I can discuss the plans with the building contractor. I am not sure about the sqm.
Please note, DO NOT make any calls, SMS or WhatsApp in any way except correspondence via this email only. Before we buy one of the vacant lands (not in an estate complex) in the Pretoria east area a site extent will be between sqm and sqm with the size of .7 sqm house including a double garage (40.1 sqm). I am looking for an estimation or bill of finishes for a new building. Good day, Building Contractor/Estimator Please read this mail carefully which corresponds with the attached files. Please do not make any calls, SMS or WhatsApp in any way except correspondence via this email only. Please study these attached drawing plans, which are to be taken into account and ALL construction materials are to be standard and good quality --- NO China products, any imitative products or non-SABS approval products are accepted. Bear in mind, before we buy one of the vacant lands (not in an estate complex) in the Pretoria east area, the size of the site extent will be between sqm and sqm with the size of .7 sqm house including a double garage (40.1 sqm). Kindly provide us with a rough bill of finishes and project costs on everything on the building plan in your breakdown quote as shown in the building plan as well as follows: - • Substructure: plain and flat level of land with no slope or sleep fall of ground, only standard 20MPa concrete foundation, a minimum of xmm strips without reinforcing system; • Superstructure: all external walls and some of the internal walls are mm thick and the rest are mm thick wall and finished with 10mm thick plaster to all internals and 20mm thick to externals; • Roof structure: - o Roof style is mono-pitch with parapet walls and ceilings fixed under timber rafters; o Roof covering to be hot-dip galvanised sheeting in IBR profile (box rib: 36mm deep & mm pitch) and a minimum of 0.5mm thick full hard, no paint over; o Quality reflective foil sheeting (a silver radiant barrier, using grade D – unreinforced, one surface reflective at minimum of 1 R-value) underlay beneath roof sheeting is compulsorily required; o Insulation in the roof is compulsorily required --- ‘mm thick flexible fibre glass blanket’ to the minimum 3.3 R-value; o NO ceiling and insulation in the garage building; o Quality waterproofing membrane to all parapet walls and all flashings to be used with galvanised sheeting and coated with quality waterproofing paint; • Dura painting products are to be only used and applied with two coats to all surfaces, such as plasterwork, ceilings, door frames and doors, etc.; • Full painting on all new work only both external and internal walls – one undercoat primer plus two coats of Dura paint – colours to Owner’s specification; • Floor ceramic tile --- no porcelain type and prime cost to be between R90 and R, no cheaper or higher than these PC prices (proof of purchase for verification purposes); • Wall ceramic tile --- porcelain prime cost to be between R80 and R, no cheaper or higher than these PC prices (proof of purchase for verification purposes); • Ceiling: minimum of 6.4mm thick gypsum board ceiling on Grade 6 SA Pine 38x38mm brandering with STD and standard 75mm cove polystyrene cornice all around each new room used adhesive only, except the garage; • Standard galvanised gutters and raining-water down-pipes to be painted with galvanized primer plus two coats of quality enamel paint; • One l capacity electrical geyser and one l solar-heating-system geyser with warranty; • Two items of mm diameter (transparent clear colour) SupaVent turbine ventilation (purchased only from www.turbovent.co.za/turbine_supavent.html); • All window frames to be bronzed-coloured aluminium, all glasses to be single anneal glazing at a minimum of 4mm, no less; • Only a driveway (ideally 5m wide by 15m long) is to be laid with standard paving brick; • Standard toilets, baths, basins, shower bases and taps (no economy products to be bought) and an official Plumber Compliance of Certificate is compulsorily required; • You may provide all lighting fittings (standard types) and all electrical covers and sockets, etc. to be installed with standard type products and an official Electrical Compliance of Certificate; • All kitchen units, countertops, and built-in-cupboard units, including bedroom BICs, will be installed as plain and standard design using white melamine; NO landscape/garden/lawn work is required for quotation. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions or enquiries if I missed one or more items. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, Paulo
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