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We own a small block of 9 flats in Langebaan and 2 small apartments in outbuildings. We wish to enter into a regular monthly maintenance contract with a suitable maintenance company. The building is currently in good repair. The buildings are +/- m2 in extent. Maintenance will require will be general, such as paint touch ups, drain unblocking when required, Electric gate maintenance, plumbing and electrical maintenance, roof maintenance when required, in some instances cleaning, occasional carpentry work, etc.
Good day We are looking to do a new build on an existing house, meaning take down the current house and build a new house. We have an idea of what we want as a start but are willing to take guidance from a professional. We are looking to build a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, open plan living area with a garage.
Building of a 3mx3mxmm foundation and installation of a litre water tank equipped with a 1,10 Kw Cascade S/SV pressure pump. All materials will be provided by me. I am requesting quotations from licensed and experienced professional plumbers. Work will start as soon as the quotation is approved.
The interior walls need to be painted for the following rooms: Kitchen Living Room 3 Small Bedrooms 2 small bathrooms Additionally, the ceiling needs to be painted in the main bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Additionally, 6 doors need to be painted.
We own a small block of 9 flats in Langebaan and 2 small apartments in outbuildings. We wish to enter into a regular monthly maintenance contract with a suitable maintenance company. The building is currently in good repair. The buildings are +/- m2 in extent. Maintenance will require will be general, such as paint touch ups, drain unblocking when required, Electric gate maintenance, plumbing and electrical maintenance, roof maintenance when required, in some instances cleaning, occasional carpentry work, etc.
It's a double story house, with 5 bedrooms. I would like to have 2 quotes. 1. Foundation to roofing with dry walling partitioning on the top floor and all the finishings, ceiling, tiles,electricity and plumbing 2. Building foundation to roof, with dry walling partitions on top floor, without electricity, plumbing, ceiling and tiles.
Greetings My name is . I am looking for a builder to help me extend my house. The project includes a new lounge, some dry walls and all associated roofing, tiling, electrical etc I am also looking at a full renovation of the kitchen including removing some walls. Please message or call me to arrange for a quotation. I am on leave this week. I would like the site visit to my house to take place before Friday. I am in Bellevue pmb. Thanks
I am interested in obtaining a cost estimate for the revamp to assess the financial implications of this project. The areas requiring attention include: Conversion of wooden floors to tiled floors throughout the entire flat Revamp of the kitchen, including cabinets, stove, sink, and countertops Conversion of the bathroom from a bathtub to a shower, and installation of a new toilet and basin with a washing machine outlet Installation of new wardrobe cupboards in the bedroom Replacement of several windows with aluminum frames, including one on the balcony, one in the bathroom, and one in the kitchen Installation of a new front door and frame with a security gate (non-trellis) As I will be in Durban during July, I would appreciate it if we could arrange a meeting to discuss the details and obtain a comprehensive cost estimate for the entire revamp project.
Painting
WALTLOO MEATS 1. CRACK REPAIRS AND SEAL JOINTS IN AND AROUND COLD ROOM AREAS( SPECIFY AREAS ON QUOTE) 2. CEILING REPAIRS IN COLDROOM, SEE FOR OTHER CEILING DAMAGES AND QUOTE AS ADDITIONAL 3. EXPANSION JOINT REPAIRS AND WATERPROOFING IN BOTTOM CANTEEN AREA. 4. PAINT ALL COLDROOM AREAS WITH INDUSTRIAL PAINT ( INDICATE AREAS) ALAM BROTHERS 1. VARIOUS EXPANSION JOINT REPAIRS AND SEALING ON MAIN FLOOR AND 2X STORAGE ROOMS AS PER PLAN 2. PREP AND TREAT MOULD ON ROOF SLAB WHERE APPLICABLE (INDICATE AREAS) 3.SEAL AND WATERPROOF AROUND ALL PIPES COMING FROM ABOVE ( INDICATE AREAS INCL STORAGE ROOMS) ALL IN CLOTHING 1. MINOR CEILING REPAIRS 2. CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGES TO WALLS AND QUOTE ROOFING 1. REMOVE ALL DOORS AND INSTALL SHEETS ( INDICATE NUMBER) 2. WATERPROOF PROBLEM AREAS( INDICATE AREAS) 3. WATERPROOF ALL JOINTS AND CLEAN GUTTERS 4. REMOVE ALL RUBBLE FROM ROOF 5. GUTTER REPAIRS ( ALAM BROTHERS) 6. QUOTE TO PAINT ENTIRE ROOF WITH MATERIALS 7. LABOUR TO PAINT ROOF ( INDICATE AMOUNT OF PAINT NEEDED ONLY FOR LANDORD TO SUPPLY) YOU SUPPLY REST PAINTING 1. QUOTE TO PAINT ALL PAINTED WALLS WITH AND WITHOUT PAINT AS PER ABOVE. INDICATE AREA 2. QUOTE TO PAINT UNPAINTED BRICKS SIDE OF ALAM AND BACK OF BUILDING WITH AND WITHOUT PAINT , INDICATE AREA AND PAINT NEEDED 3. STEEL STAIRS 4. WHITE SHOPFRONT BUGLARS 5. BURGLARS BELOW STEEL STAIRS 6. ROLLER DOORS- INDIC NUMBER AND SIZE OF DOORS 7. ROOF FAÇADE- SIDE AND UNDER ONLY 8,LOADING BAY AREA' 9. PASSAGE SIDE OF WALTOO BACK DOOR 10. X14 STEEL COLUMNS ON ALAM SIDE) GENERAL REPAIRS 1. PAVING REPAIRS 2. BASEMENT GRID- REPAIR EXISTING AND QUOTE FOR COMPLETE NEW INDUCTRIAL GRID BOLTED SHUT. 3. GENERAL PLASTER REPAIRS ON OUTSIDE( INDICATE AREAS) 4. GENERAL PLASTER REPAIRS IN BASEMENT INCL SEALING GAPS BETWEEN TENANT FIXTURES( INDICATE AREAS AND FIXTURE) 5. GENERAL SCREED REPAIRS IN ALL COMMON AREAS( INDICATE AREAS) 6. REDO SLAB LEADING INTO BASMENT (3X4M) INDICATE GUARANTEES IF YOU COME ACROSS ANY OTHER ITEM THAT YOU DEEM NECESSARY, QUOTE ON IT AS ADDITION UNDER EACH SECTION.