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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
Prepwork needed to remove old Paint for walls,slab and balustrades,carports (steel to be painted with 2 coats dark brown color and the slab and walls with 2 coats white paint) Area to be painted is the Slab and under Landing,riser,thread 2 coats and some of the thread & risers needs patching total area 1m only
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
Do preparation on damp walls and plaster cracks prior to painting. A total of 22 flats (double storeys) external paint only, including 10 window frames per flat and +- 23 safety gates. Palisades of approximately x . meters needs to be painted as well. Yard walls +- meters x 1.2 meters high to be included. All paint and accessories being bought already so only will be labour price required.
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,
farm-style housing development for a 3 bedroom house with 3 En-suite bathrooms and open plan living / kitchen area. Must include space for 2 cars in a garage, as well as ample space for cupboards in the garage for storage. Plans will be developed by our own architect. Only a rough estimate per sqM is needed.
Hi I would like to have a 4 bedroom house. I'm a work from home mom. I'm kind of Claustrophobic. I prefare an open an house with enough space. I like cooking. I like to host my friends and family. So I need a porch, not too big and a pool (3x4m) A double garage main bedroom with ensuit and a walking closet. At least 1 bathroom with shower and a powder room. Please see attached sketch, I need something similar, I'm open minded so we can find a work around. House should be be around sqm Regards
Hi, I recently had the window frames of my apartment replaced and need the damage to the exterior painted. It’s not a big job, but I am struggling to get painters to commit to the work. I’m on the second floor (5 m from the ground) and will need a ladder to do the work. Are you able to assist? Thank you,
7.75sqm: bath out, build wall for shower, shower trap & drain at floor level, complete shower plumbing, basin replace & complete plumbing, bathroom large window replace with x aluminum, floor tiling, wall tiling, ceiling paint, replace door, toilet remains, tiling around toilet, various new fitting, cabinets and hangers