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.
Three bedroom house, 1 end suite, two average bedrooms, 1 bath with toilet, single door double garage, open floor (kitchen, lounge and dining arear). Land to be bought is around m2 and looking to build a m2 to m2 house with potential to extend and build a pool in the future. Please attached pictures of how I want the face of the house to be.
Kitchen- 1)Remove Door 2)Relocate sink central to window 3)Remove south elevation wall completely. Lounge/Dinning Area- 1)Square of lounge/Dinning area into existing patio 2)Move patio further out with a Gable style roof approximately 1,5Mx4M Room 1- 1)Relocate window to north elevation 2) install en-suite west elevation (approximately 1,5mx3.3m) Room 2- 1)extend room approximately 1.5m west 2) remove south elevation window Bathroom- 1) Remove tub & install shower 1mx1m 2) Relocate sink Outside- Install boundary wall infront (east)
Small 2 story home , flat open erf sq meter erf, located in central town (plettenberg bay) . could be between 85- sq meters. Possibly adding a 3 rd level to ensure there is a view towards the north and or north east (lagoon/ mountain view from top story). I have concept home in mind - picture attached - not exactly this but to give you an idea of the design style, either a bed 1 studio or 2 bedrooms. Have not bought the erf yet - need initial construction estimate . It will be holiday home. 1 car garage or attached carport. Modern design, mostly concrete and steel for floor level, upstair levels could be a lighter and different material. Aluminum or steel window/door frames. No bath, shower only
At present it's a 3 bedroom flat with built in cupboards in two rooms. A kitchen and lounge. One bathroom with bath tub, toilet and basin. I would like to have an open plan kitchen and living room. No formal lounge. Reno current bathroom including a shower over the tub. Convert one bedroom into a dressing room with an bathroom and walk in shower. Change current window frames to aluminium with trellidoor style burglar guards. The huge wall to wall window in the lounge must change to aluminium French doors with trellidoor burglar guards.
This will need to be a 3 bedroom house that is open plan. We are looking at the prices of standard bricks and / or Building blocks. We have a plan that has been approved however, the plan is from another ERF and the elevations on the plot is more or less level. Ground is Sandy as far as I can tell. We need a builder that is NHBRC registered that can work with the bank. Attached is the plan, how ever, we only need the house done with the patio, not the garages ect. if that can be quoted separately to see how far we ca go
I need costs for House Plans only for : High End House - Ushape Barn 4 Bedroom 4 bathroom - all en suite Guest Bathroom Large dining , living, lounge Double Garage Outdoor Living space and veranda Pool Please also allow for 3 x rounds of reverts . I have attached images of a similar plan of a house in the area and the level that we would want the plans executed as well as 3D renderings . Please cost on similar
The house my have combination of attached concept 1 to 3. Add glass to improve natural light and minimize power usage to maintain comfortable room temperature in both winter and summer. -Main bad room on second floor ontop of the garage - Lounge to maintain current location however increased to add a dinner table. - Balcony on main bedroom and above lounge. - Easy access to balcony above lounge for visitors
Good Day I am contemplating building a holiday home in St Helena. The plot is on Golden Mile, about m² in size. The house must be about -m². Open plan and good flow to entertainment area. Double story with view of the beach if possible. 3 rooms on top flowing onto balcony. Extra bedroom on ground floor. Double garage with parking for extra cars in front. Design must be unique. Also use my email address
It's a unit townhouse development. I intend offering three bedrooms,bath, open plan kitchen lounge and dining area. Double garage and open patio/ braai area. Approximately sqm. The other unit will be three bed, one full bath, open plan kitchen living and dining area. Single garage and open patio/ braai area. Approximately 92sqm.
Good day, We have a site agent who will oversee our build, together with an engineer. Would you like to give us a labour quote for the wet works? • It would include site clearing • setup site construction • profiles and setting out of the home • foundations excavate • building house till wall plate • plastering inside and out with plaster bounds on exterior for windows • floor screeds We will provide a container for site storage. There are no ceilings that need to be skimmed. We would need you to be registered with Workers Comp. We will supply ready mixed concrete. We will hire skips for rubble removal. We will supply all material. The floor size is .5m square. Should you be interested I will send you a building plan. Regards,