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'm converting my garage into an extra bathroom and bedroom. I need the garage opening bricked up with a x window built in. Also require demolition of part of the firewall in order to connect garage to main house. A few other electrical and plumbing requirements within the house Garage is phase 1. Phase2 and 3 will follow after plans approval
1. Boundary wall 24m long x 2m high. 2. Wall to be plastered and painted. 3. Motor gate. (Motor is already available). 4. Pedestrian gate. 5. Pavement in front of the gate. 6. Motor gate must be positioned 2m away from the left corner. 7. Remove concrete outside and replace with grass lawn. 8. Remove the plants outside and replace with grass lawn. 9. Repair the pavement next to the tar road. 10. Further details are on the attachment for clarity.
Hi there, I am looking to get the interior of a new cottage painted. The cottage is around sqm. It has two bedrooms, a lounge, a passage, and a kitchen come dining room. I am looking to paint the walls and ceilings. I am also looking to paint the exterior of the house, which is a much smaller area. As well as the outside walls.
It's in phases. First phase 1. Faster board replacement 2. Gutter replacement where needed 3.beams to be replaced around the house 4. Removal of old outdoor shower 5. Window replacement 6. Painting the outside of the house and retainer walls. 7. Enclosing entertainment area but no plans submitted yet .
Request to quote for the following: Strong foundation, purchase mixed concrete from a mobile mixer Wall, door and window frames Plumbing, electrical installation. I will compare options where a builder brings his own material or provides me with bill of quantities and I purchase the material. Builder must furnish proof of registration for professional bodies
Indeed firstly a wall around my house and to take out the old fence. Then , secondly I need a small rondaval house with thatch roofing and a newly developed house for the finish off just next to the kids small RDP. My yard is quite huge and would need measurements and plans for the outcome of my idea. We also need a garage to build and it needs to be part of the main house and we need to be able to access it on a rainy day through the main house easily. A pool would be a bonus as it's really hot here in Hammanskraal, DanHouse.
Outside white double story. And repair minor cracks and plaster that is coming off. Prepare walls and paint. Possibly also steel windows. Owner fixed roof and is cleaning and painting it himself.. One room inside to be painted and ceiling.. One bathroom door. And one ceiling cement in the kitchen and sucullary.
Plans in progress, Please refer sketch for paln and below for estaimted measurements to provide quote Boundary wall - 45m2 (Front) Boundary Wall - 25M2 (Back) - driveway entrance New lounge - 30m2 one window and stack door entrance New Room - 30m2 incl ensuite - 2 windows + 1 for ensuite New Pool - 4x4m = 16m2 Scullery - 4m2 Double Garage 30/36 m2 - may opt for carport with enclosures and garage door if price is too high You can whatsapp me.
Build an ensuite in bedroom. Entire space is 8.8 sqm (4m x 2.2m) Divided into two sections: bathroom 2.2m x 1.5m and clothing closet 5 sqm. Existing door and window to be bricked up. Bathroom to include toilet, shower, basin and small cupboard. Tiled floor to ceiling. Glass window for shower. Clothing Closet to include shelving from floor to ceiling. Include clothes rail. Secure lockable sliding doors on both. In addition existing bedroom floor of 16 sqm to be tiled. PVC ceilings for the entire space.
USE SANDPAPER TO SMOOTH ANY ROUGH AREAS AREAS AND CREATE UNIFORM TEXTURE. APPLY A PREMIER TO SEAL WOOD AND PROVIDE A FOR A SMOOTH BASE FOR PAINT TO ADHERE TO. ONCE THE PREMIER IS DRY YOU CAN START PAINTING USING TWO/ 2 COATS SPICK & SPAN PLASCON SUPER ACRYLIC PVA (EPL) PAINT. UNIT WENDY HOUSE, UNIT: M2 QUANTITY WINDOW FRAMES, QUANTITY 02 VARENDER & ROOF: M2 & QUANTITY 24 KINDLY SEND ASAP...