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.
1.Lounge, TV room and 1 x Bedroom to be extended - approx (w) x 9m(L) 2. Patio to be enclosed - approx (w) x 6m(h) 3. 2 x windows to be replaced from wooden frame to aluminum windows and door - approx size 2,4 x 2m. One to be a 4 part sliding door. The other just windows 4. New vinyl flooring for existing plus extended - Approx 48m²
1. Kitchen Kitchen recently gutted and DIY fixes put in place. We are now looking at changing countertops and the cabinet to be much more user friendly. We prefer draws to cuboards for below counter. The floor to ceilng pantry cupboard needs to be replaced with a counter top with under-counter draws. We are hoping to keep exising cabinetry, but adapt the cuboards to draws. The above counter cabinets require new cupboard doors. We a have a blue (undercounter) and Whte above counter design. Window treatment must include a frame and window sill. Back door to be replaced with alluminium new sink. All plumbing works are complete. 2.Bathroom ( Main) We recently renovated our en-suite and would like to create the same design in the main bathroom, whihc is currently tiled floor to ceiling. only seeking new tiles up to half the wall ( white subway) - new Toilet, new sink and floating cabinet to replace existing items. 3.Patio / Fire Pit / Deck Require compbination of non-slip tile and maintenace -free decking. Retainer wall for splash pool to be retiled Patio area requires new IBR sheets and a ceiling installed. Patio adjacent requires small pergola Fireplace on patio requires some TLC (waterproofing / Cracks filled) and a fitted braai into the exising structure Fire Pit requires some adjustment to the cement seating as well as tiling / appropriate floor finish Patio requires roller blinds for wind protection 4. Garage Plaster and Paint required 5. - Other Garage extention for a small laundry room
I Have 2 x adjoining room spaces with existing concrete slab roofing Approximately 90sqm in total. When i say slab i mean, this was not done to standard by the looks of it. When it rains it leaks and varies probably between 50 - mm thickness, butt brittle as it can be. Bought this house as is. Concrete is cracking and breaking off and pieces fall down. I would like to replace the concrete roofing with IBR sheeting. Need a new registered with Municipality drawing for the change and also would like to break through one wall which already has plinth supports in (this was a large window previously it seems). We will do the breakout and build with our own contractor.
1. Remove tiles and sanitary ware from bathroom (a) Bath, toilet, vanity,shower - make good 2. Knock down shower wall and remove pedestal & make good 3. Remove tiles, bath, toilet, vanity from bathroom (b) make good 3.1 chase waste and plumbing to suit freestanding bath -/+ 1m from current position 4. remove carpets from bedrooms x 4 5. Knock through main bedroom wall into second bedroom - move electrical outlet - fit sliding barn door. 6. Remove bathroom door from main ensuite - fit sliding barn door 7. remove skirting boards in preparation for: 8. lay decorative screed floor over terracotta tile - whole house (m2 - house is empty of furniture - tile in good condition) 9. Paint natural wood ceilings in bedrooms x 4, kitchen & scullery - +/- m2 10. Drill hole for extractor fan exhaust in exterior roof (exhaust routed above ceiling - across kitchen - out of pitched tin roof)
I need a 2 storey home. Ground floor with kitchen, lounge, ensuite guest room. Patio and indoor pool. Second floor 2 bedroom with joining full bathroom and walkin closet. balcony. I am needing a pool to run a Swim School from home but am trying to save space as in the future I would possibly build a 25m pool in the garden. Pool that can be on the patio area, with a skylight and sliding glass doors with a seating area, changeroom, toilet and shower. Pool to have as much sunlight as possible.
So, my house is the old model version, I would also love to remodel the roofing style to make it look model. The house is not a build in, so i would like to have it having in-built furniture. The house is not tiled, would like it to be tiled on the floor. There is no sewage and kitchen facilities, would like to have them installed as well with the building of additional bathroom in one of the rooms. The house has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 dining room, citing room, balcony, and double garages. The needed additions would be 1 bathroom and a study area.
So, my house is the old model version, I would also love to remodel the roofing style to make it look like a model. The house is not a build-in, so I would like to have it have in-built furniture. The house is not tiled, would like it to be tiled on the floor. There are no sewage and kitchen facilities, would like to have them installed as well with the building of additional bathroom in one of the rooms. The house has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 dining room, sitting room, balcony, and double garages. The needed additions would be 1 bathroom and a study area
Double story house, 4BR en-suite batrooms. 2 master bedrooms on 2nd floor, connected by a thin landing that over looks the open foyer of the house on 1 side and other side against the floor to ceiling windows. 1 floor open plan kitchen with island, with dining room. Living room in the middel connected to the foyer. And 2 bedrooms downstairs with bathrooms. The building in a U shape built around the pool. On the other end the deck over looking the ocean.
2 bedroom double storey house with double garage. Open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen with scullery downstairs incl. guest toilet. The main bedroom with en-suite & walk-in wardrobe. 2 bedrooms and full bathroom separately. Pyjama/study lounge upstairs leading to a balcony. Separate granny's cottage, open plan kitchen & lounge. 1 bedroom and separate shower and toilet
Hope you well. I got your number from Waqas, he said you built his bathroom and he is happy with it. Was hoping you could help us out as well I intend to build a 3 room/lounge and bedroom with attached bathroom extension to a currently standing house. Lounge: 10 x 7m Bedroom: 7 x 7m Bathroom: 5 x 4m Please could you advise me on how much would this cost incl labour and materials etc. Please do advise the difference in cost if we build a double storey instead of single. Further to above what is your payment structure/ how much do you want upfront and how much at the end? Regards Ali