How much does it cost to renovate an entire house in South Africa?
Renovating a house is a big decision that requires careful planning and budgeting. In South Africa, the cost of renovation can vary depending on the size and scope of the project, as well as the materials and finishes used.
Read moreHow to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Moreover, inadequate draining and cracking concrete are also evident. Cement, bricks, concrete, wood, etc. are the most common raw materials of Indian houses. Older houses have older bricks and mortars exposed to temperature fluctuations and moisture years after years.
Read moreDrywall is one of the Toughest trades to master.
Always sand the entire wall to flatten out all imperfections.
Read moreWinter time is: Painting Your House Time!
Don’t go cheap or you will be painting again very soon! You want your fruits of hard labour to last and to make your home be something you can be proud of!
Read moreWhen do your chimney and fireplace require a professional clean?
Keeping your chimney and fireplace clean has a lot more benefits besides basic hygiene. A clean chimney and fireplace reduces a smoky odour in the home, allows a fire to burn nicely, prevents smoke from billowing into living spaces and decreases the chance of a fire emergency.
Read moreDamp proofing or Damp-Proof
Falling damp is the ingress of moisture from the top of a property.
Read moreOur Building Standards.
If a quote seems low it would obviously seem very tempting, but the truth is that when one compares apples to apples, all quotes should be very similar,
Read moreTilers and Tiles
Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if they have some photographs of past work.
Read moreDemolition Tips
Whether you do Demolition for Residential or Commercial.It is a good and wise idea to employ a contractor who can do the work for you.
Read moreYour contractor is your partner, know them better
As a client, you don’t want a contractor to be in your home for a month, doing work that could be have been completed in a week or two
Read moreSelf-levelling cement screed floor
The beauty of a cement screed floor is the ability to be able to stain, paint, polish or etch to suit the style of a home.
Read moreReinventing your space
Before choosing a colour, look at your space and find a shade that works best with the other accents in the room.
Read moreIn this expect article we will discuss building a retaining wall.
After inspection the engineer will determine, the type of blocks to be used, the quantity of the materials which will be required.
Read moreDesigner Tiling and Heating
When tiling over existing tiles the thought is a sensible choice for commercial clients who are looking to revamp but continue to trade during the project. This type of installation avoids the noise, mess and additional costs
Read moreProskim Construction
You need to have a steady hand and a well experienced eye. So here is a few tips for you
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