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.
We have two houses. The one we bought as is in very old area, building restrictions upliftments needed due to carport and flatlet that exceed the size allowed etc. Currently renting out the house The other house - minor changes....rest up to date. We occupy this house. Pool was added, washing room and two inside walls 'kicked' out.
We have just purchased a plot just outside Stellenbosch in the Banhoek Valley, Johannesdal (adjacent to Mentoor Mountain Estate). The plot is sqm in size, slightly sloped with a view over the valley and not part of any estate. We are looking to build a modular timber frame home. The erf number is . I have attached further information for a more detailed brief.
GROUND FLOOR : 1. Lounge 2. Dinning 3. Kitchen 4. Master bedroom with walking closet and bathroom (fully) 5. Bathroom with a separate toilet 6. Bedroom 2 (only) 7. Double garage UPPER LEVEL 1. (Sec) Master bedroom with walking closet and bathroom (fully) 2. Bedroom 1 3. Bedroom 2 4. Bathroom with a separate toilet. 5. Balcony Should be a double story
Hi Could you please send us a quote for the below: Please see house plans attached Please note the porch ( little roof at front door) on the front of the house we never built and also not the bay window in the one bedroom. Our plan is to add a pool in the backyard and we would also like to add a living room for our kids, there bedrooms are bedroom 1 and guestroom. They each have their own bathroom that we thought we could move, as its not a nice spot for the bathrooms. We would also like to modernize the outside of our house, the front, and the back, the house needs to be repainted. My husband is worried about the levelling of the pool, also we stay on a farm so our house plans are not at the town council, I don’t even think it exist in Ladismith as our Municipality is out of action. Our plan is to start building in April. Look forward to hearing from you
We want to extend our double garage by 1.5 meters and potentially modify the roof from being flat to being pitched, also the current garage door needs to be moved to another location on the pre-existing part of the garage wall. Our goal is to be able to park both our vehicles in the garage as well as have additional space for working. The current garage area is 6.5 x 6.5 m and has 2 seperate motorised doors. A fire safe door into the home (to be moved) and a back door to the side of the home (outward leading door).
hi please quote the price to design a building, with a basement and 5 stories, in basement we want to use for parking m2 , ground and 1st floor m2 , we want to make a small mall, and the top 3 floor, we want 8 flats in each floor +-m2 each floor , what would be the cost to design the project incluiding the stucture, i have attached some pictures of what we want
House requirements - squares Ground Floor: Entrance foyer Living room Dining area Modern kitchen with an island Guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom Laundry room Separate toilet Garage connected to the house Granny cottage with a bedroom, bathroom, living area, and kitchenette Servant cottage with bedroom, bathroom, and small living area First Floor: Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet Two additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms Pyjama room for relaxation or entertainment Study room Patio space for outdoor dining and relaxation Theme - French provincial with a modern and simplistic twist
The renovations are: 1. Main Bedroom to be built above "New Lounge" 2. Main Bathroom to be built above "New Garage" 3. Carport next to "New Garage" to be converted to Garage 4. Garage that will be built to be extended as far to the front as possible 5. 2 Rooms of equal size to be built above the garage that was a carport.
Please reach out to me on Whatsapp or email. Size: approximately 3x7 (21 sqm) Foundation: 3x7 Trailer Materials: Natural, wood, mass timber, living walls, durable floors (LVP), stone counters, stone floor and surround bathroom. Features: Loft; movable glass wall along living area; small kitchenette with fridge; small wood stove; skylgihts; corner windows framing in bed; built in modular furniture that can flex with space; organic patterns, shapes curves; seamless indoor/outdoor transitions; small deck space. Mood board: https://pin.it/6zB1k
YES, I NEED AN ARCHITECT TO CONTACT ME AND ALSO TO VISIT OUR OFFICE. WE ARE A BUSINESS AND THEY ARE BUILDING RESIDENTAL UNITS NEXT TO USE. THE WANT TO REMOVE OUR FENCE LINE TO BUILD AN 8M HIGH WALL. WE NE3ED AN ARCHITECT TO LOOK OUT FOR OUR BEST INTEREST, AS THE NOW SAID THEY WILLSTART BREAKING DOWN ON THE 11TH OF MAY .