07 — Site notes
Short, practical guidance written for homeowners, landlords and business clients who are about to appoint a contractor.
Demonstration editorial content.
Public plaza and civic buildings in the Johannesburg city bowl
N-01Before you build · 4 min
Clear access, find the plans, know where the water and electrical connections are, and write down what you actually want changed. A prepared site visit produces a quote in days instead of weeks.
N-02Quoting · 6 min
A complete quote names the materials, the quantities, the exclusions and the programme. If a quote fits on half a page, the missing half is going to arrive later as a variation.
N-03Sequencing · 5 min
Wet works before screed, electrical first-fix before plaster, glazing before paint. Most renovation overruns are sequencing failures, not skill failures.
N-04Sequencing · 5 min
Mounting a PV array on a roof that needs replacing in three years costs you the install twice. Assess the roof structure and the waterproofing before the panels are ordered.
N-05Before you build · 4 min
Blocks are the cheap part. Sub-base depth, compaction and edge restraint decide whether the surface is still flat in five years. Ask what is going under the paving, not just over it.
N-06Documentation · 6 min
Compliance certificates, test results, warranty terms, as-built marks and a closed snag list. If the file is thin at handover, the risk quietly transfers to you.
Ten short steps, a written scope summary, and a site visit booked around your week. Demonstration form — nothing is sent.
