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.
Hi, id like to renovate my house in this manner: Btwn 90 and sqm of extention Change of roofing I have a draft plan which I can share, the previous architect did not meet our end of the deal but I have a plan which needs minor adjustments. In the main, I need to construct a new standalone double garage with an additional room on the side. That is the main addition. The rest are extensions and modifications on the current house.
I want to have a small (80-m2) single story, 2 bedroom house designed and built in Green Pastures Knysna and I need an architect to draw house plans for me. I would also like to view some previous projects and work that the architect has done if possible. My budget is restricted so It is imperative to stay within the size range indicated.
Hi We have some old Astro that is in storage that we would like to install in our school gym facility. The floor space is roughly 6m wide and 25m in length. We have an old carpet there currently that would need to be ripped out and replaced with the turf. We possibly would require a general cleaning of the turf if it is something you are able to provide. Please could you let me know
Existing plan , building not completely finished. Foundation on outside carry walls done and built. Want to know if I have to draw up a new plan for changing inside area with drywall or bricks and its not a carrying wall. Not yet built. Also want to know if you are allowed to change the inside even if nothing is build as yet except the windows and doors?
I would like to close a veranda that leads out of my main bedroom so that it form part of the main bedroom, At this stage its unused area and would like to incorporate it as part of My main Bedroom. The main Bedroom is situated on top floor of the house. Please let me know if you could assist with approved drawings
We are looking to design our new office building. We are a tech business and wanted something trendy but practical to build. This will be a Ground + 2 building totalling approximately 1, Sq meters of office space. We have a single story building on the premises but will likely demolish this building as it's old and we are not sure of its structual integrity.
I have a room 4,2m x 4,2m that needs a replacement wooden floor. Plus minus 18 Sqr meters. I also need a quote on the support beams. There were 9 support beams 4,4 m or 18 2,2m 40mm x mm in the floor. As well as quotes for skirting boards. 4 x 4,2m I am in Richmond KZN so please give a quote for delivery as well. I will be installing the floor as I have been a keen woodworker DIY guy for many years. What do you recommend as the most cost effective flooring solution?
We have plans of the house - 1. wish to convert a large tile roof carport into a pool room. 2. Wish to install a pool 3. Minor internal changes 4. External staircase to link main house to the pool area We need design and then plans to submit on about a 90sqmt extension / conversion of existing car-port. It will need plans submitted - as it’s fundamentally changing the use. It will also require placing of a pool that may be across a 7m building line at the front of the house.
land site is 35 x 35 m i need two blocks of double story apartments Each apartment to have 8 units (4 ground and 4 in the 1st floor) each unit (2 bedroom with open plan kitchen and dining, toilet to have shower and bath basin, toilet pan and hand sink) Farscal should not show that this is a rental property)
Good Day We are using a seater marquee, but we want to design a thatch roof Church building. ( Similar to a lodge ). It is a brick building with poles in between. Seating capacity for -. With a stage area. Bathroom for both male and female. An entry way which gives privacy from the parking or street. An office. This will be erected in Promosa Potchefstroom.