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 would like to convert our corner plot to a carport area with some I.R.B sheets to inclosing the open area that is facing the road.But we have completed the boundary wall facing the road with some vibracrete fencing which is 8slabs high and I have a good idea how to make use of it but I am going to need a good acritect to make sure that it is right way and to submit it to the original plans of the house.
We are hoping you can guide us with an estimate for what we'd like to build on Glen Forest(28 acres), all in all 27 rooms, we want it palatial and spread out, each room as reasonably spacious as possible, we are all about space. Triple storey, top floor as a master bedroom, a total of 10 bedrooms(ensuites). Kitchen, Cinema, Library(2 storey paneled library), dining room, Laundry room, bowling and gaming room, Sunken lounge, 3 lounges, transformable entertainment room, Family prayer room, 2 offices, gym, dojo, private home clinic, spa/salon room. Pool house(3 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, 3 bathroom). Outdoor kitchen. Main pool. Tennis court/basketball court. Flower garden with fish pond and picnic spot. 10 car garage with mechanic station. Go kart field and paint balling field. Underground weapon and shooting range. Glass house(Hobbies). Sunroom. Fish pond. Safe house( 2bedrooms,bathroom, food pantry and fridge, kitchen, lounge, first aid station). Guard house. Caretakers house. Smart house tech with fire suppression system. It has a small dam which we would also like to extend. The landscaping will be a lot of work but l'm sure we can make it happen.
Good day Hope you are well I would like to find out regarding your quotation as I am in need of finding someone who will be able to do a house plan for me. It's a single storey 3 bedrooms Lounge No garage The yard is square metres Hope you will be able to help Hope to hear from you soon Kind regards
3 bed,2 bath, 2 garage house 2 story family home. 1st floor open floor plan kitchen small dinning area an moderate living room( has to be one large continuing space. A small laundry and single toilet combo room.2 car garage. Small undercover braai dining space off either the kitchen or living room. Medium size pool. 2nd floor 2 moderate kids room with the full bathroom the the middle. Main bedroom with ensuite ( shower toilet and bassin). Has to have the Paarl Vally town house feel ( white pain outside with medium size windows.
Good day, We had the house inspected for the purpose of obtaining the compliance certificate and the following defects were noted. Kindly a quote for the following repairs: • Main DB: all C/B not legible to be replaced • Stove: isolator to be replaced • Cooker plug to be rectified • Kitchen: plug to be rectified • Kitchen: 2nd plug to be replaced • Kitchen: open wires to be rectified • Kitchen: light to be replaced • Kitchen: switch to be replaced • Bedroom 1: plug to be replaced • Bedroom 1: to remove cable ties from plug • Bedroom 1: light to be replaced • Flat: 2x light to be replaced • Flat: switch to be replaced • Lounge: plug to be replaced • Lounge: plug no power to be rectified • Only Wiring to light to fit light fitting • Lounge: switch to be down graded to code • Back of house: light to be replaced • Bedroom 2: light to be replaced • Bedroom 2: switch to be rectified & to fit missing gland • Bedroom 2: plug to be replaced • PLEASE NOTE: ROOF SPACE HAS NO TRAP DOOR • ALL EARTHING TO BE RECTIFIED AS PER CODE. Regards,
Good day, We had the house inspected for the purpose of obtaining the compliance certificate. The following defects were noted. Kindly provide us with a quote for the below repairs: • Main DB: all C/B not legible to be replaced • Stove: isolator to be replaced • Cooker plug to be rectified • Kitchen: plug to be rectified • Kitchen: 2nd plug to be replaced • Kitchen: open wires to be rectified • Kitchen: light to be replaced • Kitchen: switch to be replaced • Bedroom 1: plug to be replaced • Bedroom 1: to remove cable ties from plug • Bedroom 1: light to be replaced • Flat: 2x light to be replaced • Flat: switch to be replaced • Lounge: plug to be replaced • Lounge: plug no power to be rectified • Only Wiring to light to fit light fitting • Lounge: switch to be down graded to code • Back of house: light to be replaced • Bedroom 2: light to be replaced • Bedroom 2: switch to be rectified & to fit missing gland • Bedroom 2: plug to be replaced • PLEASE NOTE: ROOF SPACE HAS NO TRAP DOOR • ALL EARTHING TO BE RECTIFIED AS PER CODE. Regards
I am looking for quotes for splitting the pipework in 6 unit complex so that each unit has its own incoming water supply and install a stop valve per unit. We require this so that we can install prepaid water meter. So if you can offer prepaid water meter as well and make it one inclusive quote , that ill be highly appreciate otherwise just the first part is the most important for now.
Additional flat above double garage. Double garage already closed of and made into rooms. Will also need plans on new garage where car port is standing. Building is for my parents in law retirement. I need someone to come and do a site visit on 17 June anytime after 1pm. My parents in law are here and would like to be part of the discussions.
We are opening a new day spa in Northcliff. Property is currently used as offices. We need to remodel existing internal space to accommodate offices / treatment rooms / bathrooms / nail bar. Added on we need - an indoor pool / a dining area / kitchen Phase 2 - a honey suite and 3 villas for sleep over accommodation
I have a couple things that needs some doing, but no idea what cost is involved in doing so: (1) My complex unit does not have any neutral wires running through the light switch boxes (I would like to install some smart switches at some point and the best ones all need the neutral wire in the light switch box). There are 10 light switches (5x3 gang, 2x2 gang, 3x1 gang) I need to pull through some neutral wires, and would also like to move the on switch to the other side of the wall. (2) There are 8 wall plugs currently, but I would like to install 8 more (since each bedroom only has 1 and a couple more will be very convenient) and move two of them. I need to repaint and redo the floor in the near-ish future, so opening up the walls and floor is not an issue as long as it will be closed up again after words (3) The DB is from the 70s I think and looks and feels very dated, and although I have a COC that indicates everything is in fine working order, I would like to install/update the board to something newer at some point as well I need a quote for each of the three mentioned jobs to get an idea of what I need to budget or what I can afford currently. I will be keeping an eye on my email for if any further info is required. Thanks in advance