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WE ARE A HERMANUS ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

This page shows how a renovation project usually runs at our studio, from the first site visit through approval to the final handover of the house.

CLIENT

PRIVATE HOMEOWNER

ARCHITECT

JOHAN STEYN

CLIENT

PRIVATE HOMEOWNER

LOCATION

HERMANUS, WESTERN CAPE

HOW A RENOVATION PROJECT RUNS

Renovating a home you live in can be stressful, so we plan each step clearly and keep you informed.

At the first meeting we walk through the house with you and talk about what works and what does not. We look at the light, the flow between rooms, storage and the condition of the roof and walls, and we discuss your budget.

Next we measure the house and draw it as it stands. We then sketch two or three options for the new layout and talk them through with you using 3D views. Once you choose a direction, we refine it into sketch plans.

When the design is agreed, we prepare plans for council approval, including any heritage review an older home needs. After approval we draw the details the builder needs.

What you will need

Please share your title deed, any approved plans and photos of problem areas. A rough budget helps us suggest realistic options. We visit site during building to check the work follows the drawings.

FAQs

How long does a project take?

A small renovation can move from first meeting to council submission within a few months. New homes take longer, and approval times vary, so we plan realistically.

What will the design cost?

A small renovation can move from first meeting to council submission within a few months. New homes take longer, and approval times vary, so we plan realistically.

Do I need council approval?

A small renovation can move from first meeting to council submission within a few months. New homes take longer, and approval times vary, so we plan realistically.

Can you recommend a builder?

Yes. We know several reliable builders in Hermanus and the Overstrand. We send your drawings to two or three of them for quotes and help you compare.

CLEAR FEES

We send a written fee proposal before any design work starts.

SITE VISITS

We visit your site at key stages to check the work on the ground.

ONE ARCHITECT

The same architect looks after your project from start to finish.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

We know Overstrand council rules, coastal weather and local builders well.