Do I need an architect if I want to build a house in South Africa?
A professional that is registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession must submit the building plans before extending, renovating or building a home.
I previously utilised a different architect to draw up and submit the plans and I've already paid scrutiny fees, but this architect is very unprofessional and unreliable as I always have to run after him and he never respond and he has no answer. I need assistance to follow and notify me the progress of the plans at the council
It is an upstairs addition. I need to know the condition of the foundation and if it will be able to handle another level. And I need to know all the costs involved. I need someone who can come and check out the property. Please email me as I am currently traveling and phone calls are a bit difficult at the moment.
We are purchasing a property that is residential but forms part of a mixed used building (there are stores down stairs). We require a certificate to apply to apply for a mixed use property to be rated as residential. (the document to which this certificate is to be attached has been included in this request.)
Hi there, Our lovely garden in Craighall Park has been badly damaged by a tenant's dogs, and they've let the weeds grow wild. The tenants will be leaving at the end of March, and going forward with whoever moves in, we'd like to include a weekly or bi-weekly garden service in with the rent. Please could you advise on what this might cost? We will also need an initial once-off replant and clean up, to fix the edges of the flowerbeds, pull out weeds (including mulberry saplings which are terrible to try and dig out) and replant with very hardly water-wise plants such as white wild iris and wild garlic that will bounce back fast after hail, and survive better with negligent tenants. Please also let us know if you could quote on this? Thanks so much,
Hi, I live in a complex with a garden that consist only out of grass. I need a gardening service that can help with initial clean-up of relatively maintained garden and then to help with lawn weed control, especially in the back garden, and lawn-mowing and general maintenance of the garden/lawn. I don't think it will be necessary to come in every week. Maybe just for the 1st month to get everything under control and thereafter every 2 weeks. Please can you contact me with more detail and you pricing plan. Thank you.
Advise on what and how to plant in different seasons. Starting now for autumn and winter short flowering plants. I'm clueless but like prettiness..so must be colourful. Would you dig trenches and mulch them for sweet peas .cut down illegal little trees branches popping up from neighbours yard especially than awful bug weed I like my lawn relatively free for dogs and grandchildren to play Also I'm a pensioner..with a spinal fusion on my lower back there fore would be able to help much...no car either 2 do the shopping..but I can come with you to buy whatever.
I’m a junior designer who’s taking on a restaurant renovation in Waterfall Corner. I’m completely changing the look without structural changes. I’m providing 3D rendering services and adding to the existing plans to show changes in materials such as cladding, built-in seating, the bar & bathroom. Their budget is R . I’m unsure on how to charge. Please assist
1. A Butterfly roof double story house, with 4 bedrooms (with insuites ,one of the bedrooms must be on ground floor, Study room , open plan sitting room, dining room, and kitchen ( pantry and scullery) , two big parking garages. 2. Cottage ( double story) with 3 bedrooms, mini kitchen, separate bathroom and toilet, entertainment room
Stand location: Oxford Road, Woodgrange, Hibberdene. Building Brief: Single Story 3 Bedrooms Master Bedroom - Ensuite & Walk-in Closet 1st and 2nd Bedrooms (Non Ensuite) - They must be close to each other (Share a Bathroom) 1 - Off Shared Bathroom (Bathroom to have both shower and Bathing tub) Visitor's Toilet Kitchen Dining room Living Room Double Garage Laundry Room Covered Patio Tuscan Style roofing
We would like to build a 4 bedroomed, double storey house, X2 Garages, x2 Bathrooms, X1 large living space. House to be build in rural area, in Sterkspruit, +/- kms from Bloemfontein. However, there's no building plans except just a piece of land to build on. All I need is an idea of how much such a property could cost, building plans, landscaping and construction. Would also appreciate your advice and guidance.