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.
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.
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
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
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.
I need quotation for my building loan application.We already started with the foundation for the house and garage,its done.Was inspected by Municipality. Can elaborate more once you come and view the site.To get a proper idea for a more accurate quote. I will attach the plan.We hope to provide more detail.
I am looking to move into the house in March and need to renovate the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen will need a wall broken down to extend what is the current dining room. I need new finishes, cabinets, stove, painting, lighting. The bathroom - I need to renovate the shower - new tiling, shower head. Tne tiling needs to be replaced, and the built in bath to be replaced by a stand alone bath which i have, The basin will also need ot be replaced by a double basin with new cabinet.
Home remodel with Additions to the existing house structure Additions: 1. Additional lounge/family room (Foundation, wall, leveling of floor, raising pitch of current roof to allow the addional family area to be roofed. 2. Extension of the main bedroom (Foundation, wall, levelling of floor, extension of roof. 3. Patio addition to the front of the house (Foundation, raised level to floor level with staircase. 4. Pergola on front patio 5. New boundary wall (front of home) with access gate and paedestrian gate
Add a second story to an existing house. Total area to be used for expansion = 80sqm 1 Main bedroom with full en-suite bathroom 2 Guest bedrooms with separate a full-bathroom to share Additions to the project: - Staircase - Passageway leading to rooms and bathrooms - Lifting of existing roof or construction of the new roof - Align the side of the second story to the existing roof for the lower level Existing to be used of possible
2 story house to be build on existing property. Main house: 3 bedrooms (build in cupboards), master with on-suite shower and toilet 1 bathroom with bath/shower upstairs 0.5 bathroom downstairs for guests Open plan kitchen (dishwasher point), dining room and TV room Storage and cupboard space either under the stairs or upstairs passage. Small out house for washing machine and tumble dryer Bachelor pad attached: 1 bedroom (built in cupboards) 1 bathroom (bath/shower combo) Small kitchenette, dining area and TV (extra cupboards space for linen etc) No garage: Paved outside parking with shade poles (4 parking bays)