BUILDING PROCESS

This process is based on a two story residential home.
1
CHOOSE A STAND

Who came first – chicken or the egg? builder or the architect? We say the informed customer came first! Buying a stand is all about $, size, layout (North East South West facing?), servitudes, estates rules & architectural guidelines – your builder & architect needs to know their stuff.

2
WHICH ARCHITECT?

How much will he charge for MY idea? single or double storey? Plastered walls or Facebrick, Wood or Aluminium doors & windows? How do I minimise Yearly & Monthly Maintenance? Green Footprint -solar geyser? gas geyser? heatpump? gas stove? Grey water system? Insulation? Cavity walls? Double glazing windows? Underfloor heating or Gas Fireplace? How many bedrooms & ladies how much cupboard space is enough?, bathroom layout & sanitary ware that saves water? Living & Entertainment? Bar? Study? Garage & Storage? Servants quarters? Future possibilities for extension like a extra room or swimming pool? Where is what light installed and what light switches goes where? How high is my shower head and how wide is my bath – will it fit practically like the architect indicated? Cornice mould? Skirting size? Type of Floor & Wall tile? Bedrooms – carpets or laminates? Kitchen planning & layout? wall color choices? #&%$ this is too much!!

 
But wait we can help…we help with the design & its included in our price! That’s not all we also assist with…
3
INTERIOR PLANNING

We supply a mood board to help visualize the final product vs. budget.

4
BUILDER QUOTATION

All the above questions affects Rand per m2 – Builders tender & documents (contract)

5
BANK DOCUMENTS

All banks need different documentation but most want a Bank Agreement, Tender & Contract with a Builder, Waiver of Lien, NHBRC Enrollment & Registration, Interest letter, etc.

6
APPROVAL FROM BANK

All banks need different documentation but most want a Bank Agreement, Tender & Contract with a Builder, Waiver of Lien, NHBRC Enrollment & Registration, Interest letter, etc.

7
ATTORNEY INSTRUCTION

Client signs all documentation with the attorney.

 
8
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION APPROVAL

We supply a mood board to help visualize the final product vs. budget.

9
COUNCIL APPROVAL

All the above questions affects Rand per m2 – Builders tender & documents (contract)

10
NHBRC SUBMISSION

Depending on the soil conditions, area & NHBRC engineers.

Tshwane 4-6 Weeks
Ekurhuleni 6-8 Weeks
Jo’burg up to 12 Weeks

11
ATTORNEY REGISTERS STAND AND BUILDING BOND

All banks need different documentation but most want a Bank Agreement, Tender & Contract with a Builder, Waiver of Lien, NHBRC Enrollment & Registration, Interest letter, etc.

Once all the above ducks are in a row we GO GO GO…
OK, now we start:
12
PROJECT PLANNING

WHEN must we order WHAT to fit the budget

13
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Approves site establishment

14
SITE ESTABLISHMENT

We clear the site of all rubble & grass, Land surveyor for stand beacons and house points, Temporary power & Toilet facilities, Water Connection & storage facilities

15
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION APPROVAL

2 days
Excavate trenches, sewer & boundary wall

1 day
Engineer Council HOA & Bank inspect trenches

3 days
Engineer designs foundation – steel ordered
1 week
Compaction of trenches & fixing of steel
1 day
Concrete in foundations

Progress payment – The first one can take up to 3 weeks
16
BUILDING FOUNDATION WALLS

1 week

Backfill & level inside of foundation walls to prepare for surface bed steel & concrete Once leveled plastic is installed for waterproofing & welded mesh for surface bed strength.

2 weeks

Installation of electrical conduit for plugs & light switches & plumbing wastes for bath shower & basins.

1 day

Pouring of concrete for the surface bed.

17
BUILDING GROUND FLOOR WALLS

Building of ground floor external and internal walls, including lintels and brick force. To prepare for 1st floor slab.

18
SLAP PREPARATION

Preparing for the 1st floor slab.

19
BUILDING FIRST FLOOR WALLS

Building of first floor external and internal walls, including lintels and brick force. To prepare for roof installation.

20
ROOF
1 week : Installation
1-2 days : Erect Trusses & Insulation
1-2 days : Install roof tiles
21
BUILDERS TO FINISH

Building Internal Door Frames, Beam filling, Gables, Window Sills, Braai, Fireplace, Boundary & Screen Walls.

22
CLIENT INSPECTS
1 day

Planned Plumbing & Electrical points before plaster.

2 weeks

Plumber & Electrician installs Geyser & Main Power supply, conduit, pvc pipes & copper into Ground floor & First Floor walls.

23
INSTALLING

Wooden or Aluminum Windows + Garage Door – Prepare for installation of outside doors to lock the house.

24
PLASTER

Team starts inside with the walls & Floor screed

25
CEILINGS

Ceilings are now installed – Rhinolite on the ceiling starts in the first finished room

26
PAINTERS ARRIVE

Painter starts with waterproofing & the BEST primer money can buy (off course this is included).

Client chooses final sample colour for inside, outside and a matching tile.

27
TILES ARRIVE
First Floor Tiles and then Bathrooms.
28
INTERNAL DOORS
Internal Doors & Wooden skirting are installed.
29
PLASTER TIME
Starts and finishes outside.
30
KITCHEN
Cupboards, built in cupboards & granite installed.
31
CEILING GUY
Finishing cornices.
32
PAINTER
Painter touches up inside & out.
33
ELECTRICAL
Final Electrical, Stove & Light fittings installed.
34
BATHROOM
Final bathroom fittings installed.
35
PAINTER
Painter touches up inside & out.
36
ELECTRICAL

Final Electrical, Stove & Light fittings installed.

37
BATHROOM

Final bathroom fittings installed.

38
STAIRCASE BALUSTRADES & GARDEN GATES
39
SHOWERS, MIRRORS AND BATHROOM ACCESSORIES
40
PREPARE FOR IRRIGATION BEFORE PAVING
41
CLEARING
Level & Clear site of Final Rubble, Install New Topsoil, Grass & Trees.
42
FLOORING
Laminate or Carpet Flooring in the Bedrooms are installed last.
43
INSPECTION
Final Inspections for Occupation Certificate -Inspections – Council needs Certificate of completion for Foundation, First Floor Slab, Roof, Glazing, Gas, Electricity & Plumbing.
44
CLEANERS
Starts scrubbing & the client starts packing & get ready to move.
45
COMPLETION
MOVE IN DAY
House sketch with fireworks above

PATTERSON BUILDING PROJECTS

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