Carports vs. Garages: Pros and Cons
Which is better, a carport or a garage?
We are buying a sq meter house, it consists of a double garage and house, we want to add on a front section to the house that ties in with the garage on one side and the existing house on the other, so adding two walls will add a new room. Additional we want to add one more garage on the side of the existing double garage, so 3 walls there to complete that garage. Then we want to add a braai room behind the existing double garage and house, so 2 walls to make that room. Finally we need to enlarge a bedroom at the end of the existing house, so 3 walls to add that space. Then on top of the garages we want to add a top floor with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a teen lounge. The additional space is sq meters. The new front section gets a tin roof over the whole length and the back add on gets a extension if the existing tile roof. Included below is the house plan where I indicated what is already built, they never finished building the house to plan, and then a sketch of what we want to do.
Total Property size is m2 in Total - Minus Dwellings, Pool, Beds and Driveway, Grassed area to Mow is +- m2. Grass is predominantly flat with a few small banks that will need cutting with weed eaters ( Grass Banks = +-m2). In addition to Lawn mowing, please account for Lawn edging around Beds and Driveways/Walk ways.
1 garage with 2 floors [floors needs skimming or leveling, tiling or epoxy or vinyl floors, cupboards to be put in place], 1 bathroom - convert whole bathroom into shower. 1 bedroom has a 3m window to be removed and closed up. Main house and garage have structure cracks and plaster cracks, needs fixing, full interior paint work to be carried out.
We prefer a newtec type of house but are uncertian if a brick wall house or nutec home are beter.First time building a house.Stand size square meters.house for 2 people.2 bedroom (Not to small)1 bathroom(Big enough for a shower,a bath basin and toilet.open plan kitchen,lounce and diningroom.The plans on attatchment are plus minus what we want.The kitchen on the plan must just move as shown on the hand drawing made.
A small addition to a house in our yard. Similar to the image. There is an existing cement floor, and 1 wall that is one of the walls of my grandmother's house. So all I need is 3 walls and a roof. And obviously a door and a window and an electrical plug. Maybe a 3m× 6m space. Not sure how many sqm that is.
We are adding on a braai room. The braai has already been built onto our existing deck, and we are now looking for someone to build the roof and windows/doors, raise a small section of the deck floor, replace the flooring with an indoor board/tile, add on a small section of deck outside the braai (repurposing the existing deck boards), and adding a standard door from our house to the braai area. Essentially, we are looking for someone to enclose the braai area. The plans are complete and we are working with a local PRINGLE BAY based architect who is very open with communication should you have any questions in the quotation or building process. We are looking to start ASAP and to have the project completed by the end of November. In hopes that we find the right builder, we have other projects lined up as well. Please note, there are 12 files in total but only 8 could be uploaded at a time. Please contact for additional files.
Asbestos roof sheeting were damaged by neighbours massive overgrown tree when it fell on the roof. They used inferior quality material with asbestos fibres hanging from it. Gaps and cold wind comes into the house making the occupants including elderly freeze. Need removal and replacement with new sheetings.
When it rains, water has no drainage and get absorbed through the adjacent building wall. Water front the bathroom shower also leaks through the tiles up the adjacent walls. Need a small cupboard to house the electric DB box. Drainage for the washing machine. New stove connection to the existing 3 phase plug. Curtain rails
Usually easy to maintain, but in search of reliable assistance whilst physically out of action. General clean up of back garden area. mostly paved with clivia bushes- paved area has been sprayed for weeds- usually takes about 2-3 hours. Trimming of hibiscus bush/ tree, strelitzia and fern situation in the corner of front garden area- especially the hibiscus branching out over the wall into the neighbours driveway. Usually takes 2-3 hours for trimming and cleanup.
I need help in my small townhouse garden. I have picket fencing with gates on each side which had rotted away and needs replacing. I have some instant lawn down buy would need the balance of the area done. Am also looking at possibly raising the patio area to the same level as the doors but would need advice and costing. Generally need help to make my garden fresh and beautiful again