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 am looking at building a 2 room granny flat for my parents. I would ideally want an L shape but this is also dependant on cost etc as per the attached image taken from the internet. Part of the project may/ may not include closing up my carport that is adjacent to the neighbour with a roll up garage door. This will not be a closed structure as I will still need access to the back yard. Included in the quote I also need to know, How much does it cost for plans How much does it cost or is this included to submit plans to the municipality How long would a build of this nature take considering that my parents will need to sell their place first. Considering basic finishes with white paint and floor tiles only The new structure maybe within 10-15 meters of my pool and lappa. I am prepared to have the lappa taken down should this structure conflict with the look and feel when the granny flat is built. Please contact communicate via email. Should any additional or specifics be required I will schedule a call to discuss.
I have a patio that has a foundation and ceiling but it is not enclosed. This patio is in front of a bedroom. I would like to convert the patio to a bathroom (fully enclosed). It is 3-4m from the main sewerage lines, close to water and electricity. It will be +- 1,6m x 6m, and must include a walk in shower, basin and toilet only. (no bath) Also requires the foundation to be leveled as the patio is about 20cm lower than the bedroom. The current bedroom window would have to be removed but can be reused. I also want built in closets and a door, tiling and a light.
Double storey beach house (up side down layout) upstairs living area comprising of lounge, dining, kitchen & scullery with master bedroom and guest bathroom. Large glass doors opening out onto a large wooden deck to maximize sea view. Downstairs 3 or 4 ensuite bedrooms with sliding doors opening on to a smaller lower deck. Double garage and enclosed courtyard connected to back of house, courtyard to provide alternate outside seating should a strong SE or W wind blow. Existing property is flat thus no specialized structural engineering or piling will be required to support the structure
I need to convert my open patio on top on the garage into a bedroom with a full bathroom. Find attached the current plan to give you an idea of the work. The Architect is working on the new plan and will share once available. If I can get a high level costing I would appreciate that. I will buy all my materials I want to be charged for labour only which includes building and plastering the walls to roof level. Please note two sides of the walls are built already to 1.8m. see current plan for details
Project is for two types of houses. One storyhouse 3bedroom, 2 bathrooms, double garage, one extra visitor's parking, open plan, yard with a pool. B) two story House 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms ,double garage ,one extra visitor's parking,open plan, yard with pool. Some houses with pools and some without. Gated community/ estate Community pool Security at the gate
Patio with a roof connected to an existing house by extension of the roof of the house, add braai and serving surface. The floor of the patio should be the same as those surrounding the swimming pool. The existing swimming pool will be renovated into a smaller pool. Paint of house and roof outside should be included
We have property in Broederstroom which is in need of renovation, I have some ideas in mind on what would like done to the property. It's an old structure that had some extensions made in the past, it needs to be tied together and rooted. I would love the property to be redesigned into a modern cape dutch farmhouse.
Mere extension of existing cottage. Want to enlarge lounge area. add additional 3m x5m with windows and sliding door. add electricity and a “stoep” with a roof for my elderly parents. I’m available in afternoons after 3:30 and on some weekends. plans needs to be submitted to municipality for approval. Walls to be plastered to match main house. Also need to attend to drainage that might possible be in the way. I have approved plans of existing structure (one bedroom & kitchen and lounge open plan)
New building, house (farm house) on plot. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom (split 2/1 and 1/1) with open plan kitchen/lounge between, with separate sculary and pantry. Off grid solar with utilities room, Jojo tanks water reclamation and pump, with french drain. Solar borehole upgrade and new borehole tbc. ,8 sqm. Separate twin double garage with front door for future build, foundation needed. Clay soil considerations for foundations. Looking for more info on process, fee structure, price/est quote, outline of the process etc. Have land in trust (agricultural zones we believe), still organizing finance.
After the recent floods my house was ruined and a few flaws surfaced the floors seem to have warped or sunk in some areas of the house. I am looking to completely redo the floor from concrete base, reinforcement to make them stable and strong. The two bathrooms are to be fully redone with complete new installations as well as the floors. In the pictures you will see there is one with blue and red circles. On the blue circled area I want a sliding standard aluminum door and in the area on top of the bath tub, a new window aluminum as well.