Tag Archives: Building plans

Tying a BIG Bow Around This Week

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Helga

Friday We have accomplished a lot this week. We have got the height right for the roof. Mike has finalised the details on the ‘as built’ plans, the tiling is looking great and we have paid for the light steel … Continue reading →

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Departures for our Build – Meeting Neighbour 1

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Helga

It was a baptism of fire. Going for the jugular! The neighbour on the Simon’s Town side of our Echo house has the most to lose when it comes to our build. That window is a bedroom window and while … Continue reading →

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First Building Delay

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Helga

If we thought we would break ground in February, we were delusional. The builder hoped the scrutiny fees may be end of January but that too is absolutely wishful thinking.  We got the news that because the house we are … Continue reading →

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The Main Event of the Day

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Helga

Building plans can be tricky. It’s best to get them as right as possible before submitting them to Council. After yesterday’s meeting with our draftslady, Mike scrutinized them and decided the windows weren’t the right size and there were a … Continue reading →

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