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.
**1. Face Brick Double Wall with Pillars (2.4m x 15 mete): ** **2. Face Brick Single Wall (1.8m height x 10): ** - Face bricks (matching existing): - Cement: - Sand: - Labor for construction: **3. Foundation Replacement: ** (15m) - Excavation and removal of existing foundation: - Concrete mix for new foundations: - Reinforcement bars for foundations: - Labor for excavation and foundation replacement:
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,
Remove all existing bathroom floor and wall tiles. Install new shower and tile entire floor with only the wall in shower area to be tiled, remaining bathroom to be skimmed and painted white. bathroom is approximately 7 sqm (en suite). One entire wall (2m x 2.5m) has existing pine cupboards, floor to ceiling. Existing toilet and bidet to remain in place.
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 have an existing 12m High Cube container on my property in Betty's Bay. It is intalled on 0.50m plynths and has existing plumbing and electricity. Extend the width by 0.80m along the full 12m length using timber framing Instulate the unit and finish interior with dry wall. Fit 3 x windows (supplied) along timber extention. Fit 1 x sliding door (supplied) at opening end of container Close existing single door opening with container wall removed for extension Roof unit with 0.35m overhang all around
Hi i would like the following done: a. the outside area around the house to be water and damp proved b. the outside area to be tarred and clear fenced c. the driveway from the house to the entrance of the road to be tarred d. the entire house to be sealed and damp protected e. the entire house to be painted f. the bathroom requires: two taps in the bath, the existing sink to be replaced, a full shower fitting with a rod for a shower curtain and a toilet roll holder. e. the geyser to be installed but need to be discussed before purchase f. 2 bedrooms requires built in cupboards e. kitchen needs built in cupboards with sink and taps requires replacing the roof also requires damp proving
We would like to re-do the whole bathroom. Remove the bath and install a shower. replace the tiles on the wall and floor. Replace the toilet and basin and add a floating shelves under the basin. we would also like to re place the ceiling and lights. I want a rain shower as well as a adjustable hand shower. we currently have a shower in the bath but may need to move the pipes to accommodate the new design. We would also like to place the toilet in a different location in the bathroom to make it more spacious. We have an idea of the layout but we are open to suggestions. We would like to start mid March, but would like to work out the budget before then. our bathroom size: cm length by cm width.
Afternoon , I do have a project which is supposed to start any time soon its a ground floor with a story on top of the double garage part and the lounge dinning and kitchen part. So it will be having 3 bedrooms on the ground floor 2 will be having ensuites ,a study room, separate bathroom and toilet and also an outside toilet On the first floor is, main bedroom with ensuites and separate toilet , lounge and the veranda part with palisades. In short...
Would like to have an idea of what it will cost to build a simple rectangular shaped house using blocks and IBR sheeting roof, exposed inside roof using poles, concrete "stuco-type" floor throughout. WIDTH - 14 meters wide consisting of 8 meters internal living area, plus 4 meters front patio., plus 2 meters back patio. LENGTH - 25 meters completely open plan for kitchen with laundry and pantry, dining room, lounge (all open plan), and four bedrooms in the last 12 meters
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