What is the process of building a new house?

There are several stages that builders have to go through in order to build a house, office block or even a mall in Richards Bay. Here’s an indication of a builders process: -Stage 1: Builders will give you an indication of what needs to be done to the land they will be building onto. Sometimes the ground needs to be levelled out before construction can take place. -Stage 2: This is the slab down stage where concrete layering takes place. -Stage 3: The plate high stage is when the internal and external bricks are constructed and utilities are integrated such as plumbing & electrical work. -Stage 4: Roof installation and gutter installation takes place. -Stage 5: The lockup stage is when all your doors and windows are installed. -Stage 6: This is known as practical completion where all the finishing touches are done, such as adding light fixtures, paintwork and details to the building. -Stage 7: The handover stage is when the building has been completely structured and you make final payment to the construction company.

Do you have to get your building plans approved by the municipality?

After you draw up your building plans with the help of a professional builders you’ve found on Snupit, you must present your blueprints to your local municipality in Richards Bay for approval.

What regulations do you have to adhere to when constructing a new building?

The new building you construct must not be a hazard in any way. It shouldn’t cause fire risks or damage to the environment around it. Before you can start building, plans must be approved to check whether the electrical work, plumbing and location of the structure won’t pose a threat to the environment.

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SMDA Maintenance And Industrial Supplies

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Service - Perfection - Satisfaction - Guaranteed!!!. SMDA MAINTENANCE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Service…Perfection…Satisfaction…Guaranteed With many years of experience in the Waterproofing, Liquid rubberizing applications and building mainte ...show more

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LRF Specialized Painters

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Top quality service for long term solutions. LRF specializes in painting, we don't just cover up , we get to the root of the problem , fix it then paint. We specialize in damp removal and proofing. Newest product in use is liquid rubber seal ...show more

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Non Stop

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Transport needs met uder one roof. A-Z in Construction maintenance and renovations. All size vehicles available All loads welcome All areas covered Non stop We keep things going From 1 ton up to 32 ton trucks available. We have a ...show more

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Awesome service, fast,reliable My move from durban to Capetown was smooth,used Non stop on 5 of my moves so far, he doesn't seem to disappoint. Will definitely recommend him to.others

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Mkonto Contractors

Services Richards Bay

Building trust, one repair at a time. Mkhonto Contractors is a reputable construction company specializing in repairs and maintenance services for commercial and residential properties. With [number] years of experience in the industry, our ...show more

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by Nomthi, 073****207

I was very happy with the service, the response time was very quick and the job was done professionally. I will definitely recommend Mkonto Contractors.

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The GURU Designer

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The Guru will make you fall in love your home. I have 30 years experience in home makeovers , renovations , alterations and cosmetic face lifts , this is where minor cost effective changes are implemented to maximize the potential of your hom ...show more

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by Susan, 083****941

We recieved excellent advise from Kim Klemp regarding a dilemma which no one else could assist with . We admire your brilliance if finding a cost effective solution

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Isibusiso Unlimited Solutions

Richards Bay

Isibusiso unlimited solutions is a worlds premier buiding maintanace and constrctions company, which visions to an increasing portfolio of high quality of services in the market. Building maintanance - Plumbing ,air-conditioning, painting, b ...show more

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by Thami, 079****103

Plumbing works. Quality work and finished on time.

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Mkhenkana Trade And Services

Aquadene, Richards Bay

We cover all dimensions, concrete is our language, we leave no stone unturned. We are jack of all trades in construction and building, basically we are professionals in civil engineering, construction, tar surfacing and many more. Our missio ...show more

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SJ Construction

Richards Bay

Hi, we build new houses extensions, renovations, build custom furniture, specialty items . There are new building laws this year make sure you are aware and chose the right builder. We can build new houses to NHBRC standard. Create a unique ...show more

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by ivan, 076****075

Hi, we had some extensions to be build on our house. After being dissapointed by other builders we met ivan and his team from sj construction. It has been a pleasure having these guys build for us. They are willing to go the extra mile all ...

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Moshesh Construction

Meer en See, Richards Bay

Theres nothing a coat of paint cant fix. We offer domestic and commercial project painting. We offer paint packages where we provide the Paint and Labour included in our final quote price. ...show more

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by Babongile, 079****911

I hired Moshesh Construction to do landscaping plus painting for my house and they did an excellent job I would recommend them for any work project they were professional and neat they came with plenty plastic sheets for drops of paint

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Thembela Property Solutions

Birdswood, Richards Bay

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by Arron, 064****055

The service was excellent. They built a 2 story house for me, great to work with responds on time.

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Gigiseka Construction

Services Richards Bay

Gigiseka is 100% South African youth, black foundered and run. Currently seeking for sub-contracting opportunities. Registered with DOL, CIDB, VAT etc. Gigiseka is a Multi-disciplinary services contractor operating within the province of Kwa ...show more

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AMFRA Maintenance Services

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AMFRA maintenance services was founded in 1993 with the vision to supply specialized services to all our clients big or small, with the latest technology and equipment available to ensure that we complete our jobs in a professional, safe, a ...show more

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Empacc South Africa

Meer en See, Richards Bay

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GS Home Renovations

Services Richards Bay

Quality and assurance guaranteed. My company was started in 2016. We have built a complete 3 bedroom hose (120 Square meters which includes a double garage) We have done about 6 bathroom renovations Completed 3 outbuilding renovations Bu ...show more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Building a new home, office block or mall can be costly and if you select the incorrect building company you may set yourself up for a major loss. A building company needs to work quickly and produce the best results so there are no delays in development of the building. So how do you find builders you can trust with your building projects? On the Snupit platform, you can find reputable builders in your area to assist you.

What is the process of building a new house?
There are several stages that builders have to go through in order to build a house, office block or even a mall in Richards Bay. Here’s an indication of a builders process:

- Stage 1: Builders will give you an indication of what needs to be done to the land they will be building onto. Sometimes the ground needs to be levelled out before construction can take place.

- Stage 2: This is the slab down stage where concrete layering takes place.

- Stage 3: The plate high stage is when the internal and external bricks are constructed and utilities are integrated such as plumbing & electrical work.

- Stage 4: Roof installation and gutter installation takes place.

- Stage 5: The lockup stage is when all your doors and windows are installed.

- Stage 6: This is known as practical completion where all the finishing touches are done, such as adding light fixtures, paintwork and details to the building.

- Stage 7: The handover stage is when the building has been completely structured and you make final payment to the construction company.
Do you have to get your building plans approved by the municipality?
After you draw up your building plans with the help of a professional builders you’ve found on Snupit, you must present your blueprints to your local municipality in Richards Bay for approval.
What regulations do you have to adhere to when constructing a new building?
The new building you construct must not be a hazard in any way. It shouldn’t cause fire risks or damage to the environment around it. Before you can start building, plans must be approved to check whether the electrical work, plumbing and location of the structure won’t pose a threat to the environment.
Why Snupit?
1. You never pay to use Snupit. It's free and you get to compare multiple quotes from the best builders in Richards Bay.

2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 12 reviews for builders, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 12 building projects.

3. Choose from 463 trusted and high quality professionals in Richards Bay who can assist you with just about anything you need done.

4. Don't overpay for any service, hire a local expert from our talent pool of 49 builders in Richards Bay who are skilled and vetted.

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Price Estimate for builders in Richards Bay

Houses and buildings less than 80m²: R8000 : /m²
Houses and buildings greater than 80m²: R12000 : /m²
Flats and townhouses: R15000 : /m²
Average cost to build a 2-bedroom granny flat: R400 000 : R600 000

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