Building your Home

Thinking of Building in Langebaan?

Building in Langebaan on vacant land - Think of building your dream home? Where do you start? Let us assist you with some guidelines.

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Steps in building your home

Guidelines for Building in Langebaan

Building your dream can be a time consuming and stressful period. Lots of steps are involved in this process and this guideline will identify them and which professionals to use.

Land Surveyor doing readings on a vacant land

Land Surveyor

Before building plans will be approved, you require a land surveying certificate. Why and who to contact?

map of the Municipal Zoning Scheme in Langebaan

Zoning Rights

Municipal Zoning Schemes regulate  building restrictions and what you are allowed to build. Find out more.

A Stack of Architect Building Plans

Drawing up your plans

To create your vision, building plans must be drafted by a professional. Who do we recommend in Langebaan?

Approved Building Plans for a home

Municipal Approval

Municipal Approval of building plans must be obtained before any building can start. Steps in the approval process.

The cost of building a house

Build your Dream

To find the right builder or construction company is not an easy process.  Find out who are the best in Langebaan

Municipal Building Inspector with homeowner in front of home

Final Approvals

 Building Inspectors will visit your site at least 3 times before an occupation certificate  will be issued. When?

Land Surveyors in Langebaan

Building Plans will only be approved by the Municipality, for any Building in Langebaan, if application includes a Land Surveyors Certificate.  This will confirm the erf diameters,highest and lowest points on the property. This specialized field also do topographical surveys, floodlines, setback lines and drone mapping. Must also be part of any application  for rezoning, subdivisions and consent uses.

MJ Geomatics Surveyors Inc

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African Consulting Surveyors

I Iland Surveyor Reading Meter to Determine Height of a Building

CK Rumboll & Partners

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Building in Langebaan: Zoning Scheme

Every erf in Langebaan has an approved zoning right that determines the primary use for the property, height of the dwelling, setback lines, and coverage. The Municipal Zoning Scheme also indicates which consent uses might be obtained. If any owner wants to subdivide their property or rezone to a different use, it is important to familiarize  yourself with different zoning requirements and restrictions.

More Info about Municipal Zoning Scheme

Building in Langebaan : Create your Vision and a Home to Love

To create reality, building plans for your project must be drawn up and submit to Municipality by a professional, for approval. Although, not a requirement, to use an Architect, it is highly recommended. These professionals understand the complexity to fit any building within a budget. Some developments require submission of plans, to an appointed scrutiny Architect, to make sure, what is presented, is in line with the Architectural guidelines of the development. 

You can also appoint the Architect as the project manager to make sure that everything is according to approved plans. Also, address variations and provide a civil engineering  approved structure, for peace of mind. 

Steps for Building plans by an Architect or Designer

  1. Do your homework. – Look and inspect designs by different Architects. Each Architect has an unique style and find the one you like.
  2. Briefing session- meet Architect for an consultation.  Take pics and design ideas you like. Clearly indicate personal requirements, preferences and budget parameters. Visit the site to generate ideas on layout, direction and placement of living areas. 
  3. View first Sketch Plans (3 weeks) – This is the first design of your home based on ideas you conveyed. Comment and suggestions are encouraged to ensure the design accurately reflects your vision, finishes you want, equipment and other items you would like to install. Ask for a Schedule of Finishes and Budgetary Allowances for everything included.
  4. Final Sketch Plan (3 weeks) -Receive final Sketch Plan and Schedule of Finishes and Budgetary Allowances. Inspect and make sure everything is to your satisfaction. You and Architect must sign drawings to indicate approval. If located in a development/complex, these plans need to be presented to the Scrutiny Architect or Homeowners Association, for approval.
  5. Council Drawings (3 weeks) – Architect can now proceed with detail designs for Council approval. This includes sections, elevations, levels, electrical layouts, drainage layouts, engineer design, etc. Once you are satisfied, you will have to sign all plans as owner to submit to Council for approval.
  6. Council Approval (6 weeks or more) depending on plans submitted. Plans can also be rejected for alterations or refer to the Esthetic Committee for oversight opinions by Panel of Architects. Plans are circulated to all departments in Council ( Engineering, Town Planning, Building Control, etc.) for approval. Building Plan costs must be paid, when submitted to Council.

Architects in Langebaan

Heini van Niekerk Architects

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  • Location: Unit 4 ,16 Sterling Street, Marais Industrial, Vredenburg
  • Contact: 079 722 3064
  • Info : https://heinivanniekerk.com
  • 2024 -BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE FIRM IN SA

Africa Consulting Architects

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Moffett & Moffett Architects

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Alternative : Architectural Designers/ Draughtsman

L2 Architectural Draughting Consultants

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  • location: 146 Oostewal Road
  • Contact: 022 -77 20222
  • Info: admin@l2draughting.co.za

Blue Line Group
Design

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Ivn Architectural
Designs

I Icompleted House Designed by Ivn Architectural Designs
  • Location: 3 Smith Street
  • Contact: 082 603 5344
  • Info: facebook.com/IvanvnProp/

Architectural Designers

I Ivisual Impression of 3 Storey Building Designed by Architectural Designers
  • Location: 1st Floor, Bay Centre, Oostewal Rd
  • Contact: 082 927 8262
  • Info: Bouplanontwerpers@gmail.com

Crontech Consulting

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  • Location: Oostewal Road
  • Contact:  086 122 2468
  • Info: https://www.crontechconsulting.com

arcViz

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  • Location: Oostewal Road
  • Contact: 081  505 3269
  • Info: facebook.com/ArchVizZA/

Building in Langebaan - Appoint your Builder

After Building Plans were approved with Council, it is time to select your Builder.  You need to distribute your approved plans to construction companies to tender . Also inspect their sites and completed dwellings. Discuss tenders received with your Architect to make the right choice. The lowest is not always the best. The tender cost will form the basis  of the building agreement you need to sign with your builder. Make sure you are covered with time frames and penalty clauses.

It is a legislative requirement that every builder must register the project with the NHBRC.  The cost of enrolment is on average 1,3% of your land cost and building cost and Builder  must have a NHBRC certificate for the project, before any building starts. The cost will be for the owner’s account and builder will request payment soon after signing. Now you ready to Go!

Expect time frames from 3 to 6 months on single storey buildings and up to 9 months for double, depending on weather conditions.

You must insist on a predicated cash flow drawdown for the construction period and need to receive monthly drawdown certificates from your Builder for work done, as per agreement. If you have a project manager, he should sign for approval to cover yourself that work is on schedule.

Make sure that Construction team always adhere to Environmental Rules, cleaning of site , building site footprint and Health and Safety Regulations.

When building is finished, inspect your new home well and compile snagging that needs to be rectified. Builder will request Occupation Certificate from the Municipality on your behalf. Once you have the Occupation Certificate, you may apply for connection of water, electricity services and waste bin from Municipality. Deposits must be paid to open an account.  All done, you will sign your “happy letter”, do final payment and receive the keys of your new home in Langebaan, from your builder.

Below are contact details of Building Companies, for consideration, when Building in Langebaan.

Building & Construction Companies in Langebaan

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Bay Jay Construction

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  • Location: 2 Floris Brand Street
  • Contact: 022 – 77 22286
  • Info: facebook.com/bayjayconstruction/

Crontech Consulting

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  • Location: Oostewal Street
  • Contact: 086 122 2468
  • Info: https://www.crontechconsulting.com

Proficient Construction

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Jesmarann Construction

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MK & JA Construction

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  • Location: Goedverwacht, Bergrivier
  • Contact: 078 831 3327
  • Info: michael@mkja.co.za

Poggenpoel Projects

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  • Location: 18 De Hoek Street, Country Club
  • Contact: 079 477 6316
  • Info: facebook.com/poggenpoelprojects

Ross Co Projects

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C F Builders

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  • Location:  40 Tortillis street, Myburgh Park
  • Contact : 082 442 8658
  • Info: facebook.com/breitie1962/
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