When do I need a building permit in South Africa?
In South Africa, building applications for the construction of property and land use are highly regulated.
2 bedrooms (3X4m each), 1 bathroom/shower (2X3m), no garage, open-plan kitchen lounge, total 8x9m (72m2). empty level erf - we want all inclusive price to have plans and all approved by Mun. Erf is situated in Sunrise-on-Sea (East London, East Coast), and has a septic tank. Advice on wooden frame structure...we want to build simple and cost-effective...
Good day, I am in the process of considering to buy and renovate a house. There is a few notable changes I would like to consider. The first one is to extend the current garage in order to accommodate a second vehicle. The garage currently is 16,5m squared and the backyard can accommodate the extension. A door will need to be added for courtyard and braai room access. The second change is to revamp the current front wall to accommodate a motorized gate. Not too sure if this will need to get approved or designed by an architect? Third change is to close off an existing sunroom for privacy. The wall will be approximately 4,21m and will need a few windows for sunlight. Fourth change will be to extend the current living area to create a braai room. This will join the tandem garage and will be dependent on the building lines allowed by the building commission / municipality. If all goes well, this change will be approximately 24,6m squared (8,2m x 3m) The fifth and final potential change is to add a scullery. This will be a smaller extension and accounting for 3,75m squared (1,5 x 2,5m) Please see attached original house plan and potential changes included. Kind regards,
Office revamp. We want a nautical theme given the nature of our business and effective utilization of space etc. and interior design services. I am based in Durban, but the business that needs the interior design is located in Fourways. I will be in Fourways the middle of February, we can set up meetings then. It is not just simple painting that we need, there are quite a few alterations. We need someone to actually see the space first before offering a quote.
I want to break out a wall that's underneath my staircase. The wall is load bearing and I thought I could put a steel beam in it's place as support. I also want to enlarge and already existing square arch but I am not sure how much of the wall I can take off. Then I also want to enlarge my the opening that my sliding is in. I want to enlarge it horizontally (not vertically) - again I am not sure how much of the wall I can take off
5.1 Daily service Sweeping all parking areas using hard brooms and blowers Cleaning of all yard surfaces using blowers and/ or hard brooms, emptying all ashtrays in the smoking areas, daily All entrances, pathways, and parking areas to be always kept clear of leaf litter and soil wash (includes parking area). All rubbish/litter (incl. bottles, plastics, papers, cans, cigarette ends, animal litter etc.) will be collected daily by the garden technicians. 5.2 weekly services De-weeding: all paved areas and gardens, including underneath trees and shrubs, shall be kept weed free. Care must be taken not to disturb healthy micro elements in the soil. Cleaning of carports roof to avoid rust causing by leaves falling on top of it. Leaf litter, general litter, and garden waste removal: The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of the day-to-day garden refuse accumulated during the maintenance process. 5.3 monthly services Cleaning of all water channels, trenches manhole grids, gullies to ensure water flows freely during rainy days. Get rid of all trees, grass along the fence inside and outside of the premises. Ensure that outside the fence, there is no trees hanging over the fence and grass must be cut about one mitre away from the fence. Minimal formative pruning will be performed by the contractor as part of general garden maintenance during the growing season on all trees and shrubs.
I would like 3D drawings. It is for a renovation. Iwould like someone to give me ideas and drawings for the following areas: - entrance area - kitchen and scullery - living/dining area - outside boma area and drainage around my property - main wardrobe and vanity I'm happy to use a interior designer as long as they can do drawings and assist in all the above-mentioned areas.
Preference will be to talk via Whatsapp. Difficult to take calls during the day. Will try my best to answer questions. Some will have to be discussed/answered by my husband. We would like advise on converting a 4 motor vehicle garage into a 2 bedroom Flatlet. Using the space to its optimal potential and finding ways to cross limitation such as ventilation, natural lighting, heat, going green, privacy, cost saving etc.
We are looking for a trustworthy gardener for the general maintenance of our garden: mowing the lawn, cutting hedges, removing leaves, etc. This would be necessary either every 2 weeks or once a month. But there are also time periods when we are not at home: then a weekly service would be required, including watering the plants. Please whatsapp me on this number.
I'm developing a workshop at the backyard and would love you to draw - AutoCAD or any other softwares which will be accepted and signed off at the Local Municipality. I'm developing a workshop at the backyard and would love you to draw - AutoCAD or any other softwares which will be accepted and signed off at the Local Municipality.
I want a 15 house room. 1 big living room/ lounge. 1 big kitchen and 3 inside toilets. At least about 5 normal bedrooms but with an extra 6th the big (Main bedroom) which is mine. Double story please. Double garage. Roofing is butterfly I want my bedroom to be up there (since it will be a double storey) at least far a bit from the other rooms and must have it's own exit. If possible with it's own shower in it. The kitchen must be next or not far from the living room or lounge. Aluminium windows