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.
I bought a townhouse in a complex and there are two bathrooms and the kitchen to be renovated. I want the tiling, taps etc. to be removed completely and replaced with whole new designs, this will be for the bathrooms and kitchen. I will then finally need the entire inside of the house to be painted. I am not sure at all about the total sqm of the house. Would need someone to advise.
Seeking a comprehensive renovation project, including: Kitchen Renovation: Full remodel to modernize and enhance functionality. Bathroom Updates: Overhaul of existing full bathroom, redo of the guest bathroom. En-Suites: Addition of en-suites to both master and guest bedrooms. Open Concept: Exploring options to open up living spaces for a more interconnected feel. Potential Extension: Considering an extension at the back of the house.
I want a two bedroom house built. a lounge that is 9 square meter. A stair case from the lounge to lead to kitchen, bedrooms and toilet / bathroom. Stair case can be 10 steps up. Upstairs a kitchen that is 3 square meter, two bedrooms each 3 square meter each. bathroom 3 square meter separate toilet 2 square meter. See attachment to view what the design should be like
1. 6 storey apartment 2. Site size is 40m x 30m. 3. Security at the gate. 4. Ground, First, Second, Third Floors to have 14 apartments between them (1 and 2 bedroom apartments). 5. 5th floor to have 2 penthouses. 6. 6th floor to have gym and laundry area. 7. Roof. 8. Nice garden no swimming pool.
I am planning to cover the space between my garage and house, approximately 22m2 and have a drawing from a other resident in our complex which has been passed by the municipality. So, my requirement is that I need to have a drawing done of my proposed addition to my property and have it submitted to the municipality for authorization
Labour only: BATHROOM 1: 0,8 x 2,6m Drywall walls and cement floor - all plumbing already done. Build shower wall and floor (1 brick high) Install sink Install toilet Paint sealer over drywall Conceal 40mm waste pipe along wall Tile floor and walls (2,5 high) Install brandering, new ceiling and cornice Fit light Toilet: 0,8 x 1,8m Tile floor Sand and paint burglar bars Install cornice Bathroom 2 : 2,6 x 1,7m Re-do everything, currently tiled Remove all fixtures and fittings Install new sink and cabinet Install new bath Install new shower Tile floor and walls Sand and paint bathroom cabinet and burglar bars Install cornice (ceiling already done) Install 4mm nutec board on existing walls Kitchen: 2,6 x 4,5m Remove all cabinets Remove floor tiles Tile floor Tile walls above new counters +/- 0,5m high Remove 2m asbestos wall Sand and paint burglar bars Outside Install IBR sink on existing carport 8 x 3m Install barge board on roof +/- 20m
We would like to have a boundary wall built. Facebrick foundation rows with galvanized panels between brick pillars. Two motorized gates: 1 single existing plus 1 double to be supplied with both motors to be supplied. Ideally we would like to reuse the bricks we have in other walls & braai that are to be removed.
We have more than 10 houses in one yard where orphaned children live. Some of the houses are heavuly damaged due to the rocky foundation and some need repairs. The health inspection recommended evacuation of the children. We want to repair the ones not heavuly damaged so the centre cannot be shutdown
Renovation of bathroom and kitchen. Remove bath tub to make space for walk in shower. New wash basin new toilet. New wall tiles. New floor tiles. Paint ceiling white. Fit new modern taps for basin and shower. Kitchen: Remove all wall and floor tiles and replace with new tiles. Bedroom: Repair 1x Aluminum bedroom window frame. Window does not seal when shut.
Good day I am looking for quotations to build a house in Eikenhof, Johannesburg South Please quote on labour for the following: - Foundation - digging trench, laying steel, damping proofing, pouring concrete - Laying bricks from foundation to roof - First floor - Rib and block laying, steel and pouring concrete - Build/cast/ erect all the stairs/steps in the house - Plastering the whole house - Boundary wall - Digging trench, foundation, brick work and plastering - Fixing and hanging all doors and windows - Bring along own tools and equipment Also, if possible, quote on the following: - Electrical and connection to main switch - Plumbing and connection to sewer - Roof construction - First floor and ground floor ceiling Prices must be quoted for the line items separately and material and labour for each must be quoted separately. House to be built with clay stock