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.
I’m looking to build a 2 story granny flat, with half of the ground floor being a car garage. The rest of the ground floor should have an open plan kitchen and living area with a kitchen bar counter where 2 people can eat, a powder room under the stairs to the first floor, and sliding doors all across one wall. The first floor should have a bathroom, walk in closet and large bedroom with space for a coach and tv in front of the bed. Nice to haves include wooden floors, air conditioning, large windows, security bars on all entrances to the building and the upstairs, and stylistic stairs. The proposed location of the build is street facing and next to a property boundary wall, it’s important to us that no one can see into the first floor which is above street level, while still getting optimal light. I have attached some inspiration pictures for the layout of the kitchen & bedroom.
A deck sits over my bedroom. The deck has a water feature and has planter trenches built into the low perimeter wall of the deck. There are signs of damp in the ceiling of the bedroom. I suspect the water feature and planter trenches are the source of the damp. I want to remove the water feature and trenches, and ensure that those areas are waterproof.
A deck sits over my bedroom. The deck has a water feature and has planter trenches built into the low perimeter wall of the deck. There are signs of damp in the ceiling of the bedroom. I suspect the water feature and planter trenches are the source of the damp. I want to remove the water feature and trenches, and ensure that those areas are waterproof.
Good day. There is a few things we want to do. 1. Remove old car port and build new one. 2. Break down braai area and build indoor braai with chimney. 3. Extend car port to backyard adding windows and sliding door, and back door. 4. Add lighting. 5. Move outdoor water pipe to the front. 6. Remove paving and add tiles. 7. Remove old artificial grass and add new one. 8. Break down pillar. That's what I recall.
I live in an old Victorian house. It’s a grade IIB listed property. I’ll be doing heritage-approved renovations. I’m looking for a builder that understands the requirements for these old homes as all building work needs to be sympathetic to the materials used in these houses (ie, lime mortar and plaster). Portland cement cannot be used as part of this project. Airplast is a good project that should be used instead, so a builder with knowledge of this product or similar is essential.
**1. Face Brick Double Wall with Pillars (2.4m x 15 mete): ** **2. Face Brick Single Wall (1.8m height x 10): ** - Face bricks (matching existing): - Cement: - Sand: - Labor for construction: **3. Foundation Replacement: ** (15m) - Excavation and removal of existing foundation: - Concrete mix for new foundations: - Reinforcement bars for foundations: - Labor for excavation and foundation replacement:
Remove all existing bathroom floor and wall tiles. Install new shower and tile entire floor with only the wall in shower area to be tiled, remaining bathroom to be skimmed and painted white. bathroom is approximately 7 sqm (en suite). One entire wall (2m x 2.5m) has existing pine cupboards, floor to ceiling. Existing toilet and bidet to remain in place.
I have an existing 12m High Cube container on my property in Betty's Bay. It is intalled on 0.50m plynths and has existing plumbing and electricity. Extend the width by 0.80m along the full 12m length using timber framing Instulate the unit and finish interior with dry wall. Fit 3 x windows (supplied) along timber extention. Fit 1 x sliding door (supplied) at opening end of container Close existing single door opening with container wall removed for extension Roof unit with 0.35m overhang all around
Hi i would like the following done: a. the outside area around the house to be water and damp proved b. the outside area to be tarred and clear fenced c. the driveway from the house to the entrance of the road to be tarred d. the entire house to be sealed and damp protected e. the entire house to be painted f. the bathroom requires: two taps in the bath, the existing sink to be replaced, a full shower fitting with a rod for a shower curtain and a toilet roll holder. e. the geyser to be installed but need to be discussed before purchase f. 2 bedrooms requires built in cupboards e. kitchen needs built in cupboards with sink and taps requires replacing the roof also requires damp proving
We would like to re-do the whole bathroom. Remove the bath and install a shower. replace the tiles on the wall and floor. Replace the toilet and basin and add a floating shelves under the basin. we would also like to re place the ceiling and lights. I want a rain shower as well as a adjustable hand shower. we currently have a shower in the bath but may need to move the pipes to accommodate the new design. We would also like to place the toilet in a different location in the bathroom to make it more spacious. We have an idea of the layout but we are open to suggestions. We would like to start mid March, but would like to work out the budget before then. our bathroom size: cm length by cm width.