Garden Cottage Builders in Gauteng
Manhattan Construction specialises in the building of standard or custom designed garden cottages. A garden cottage adds value to your property, and is an opportunity to bring in extra income. Ask us about our design and building packages. These are a lot less than recognised current building costs.
Building a garden cottage
Garden cottages – or other accommodation within the bounds of your property – is increasing in popularity and we offer a standard range for this type of building. There are many municipal regulations for garden cottages, but our experienced staff will be able to advise you.
Manhattan Construction is registered with Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC). We promise you on time delivery, accurate costings and quality workmanship. We are so confident with the quality of our garden cottages that we give a twelve month guarantee on our workmanship!
Standard range of cottages
These can be added to or altered to suit your requirements.
- Bed-sitter
- One bedroom unit (Princess)
- Two bedroom unit (Royal)
- Three bedroom unit
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Standard Inclusions
PLANNING PERMISSION
We will ensure that planning permission is obtained. Plans will be drawn up and submitted to your local municipal planning department.
FOUNDATIONS & FLOORS
These meet the requirements of the National Building Regulations . Without approved foundations, walls may crack or even collapse.
GANG-NAILED ROOF TRUSSES
Our engineer approved trussed rafters offer a cost effective and speedy solution to your roof.
ROOF WATERPROOFING
We include under-tile roof plastic on all roofs with a pitch less than 26 degrees. Waterproofing is extremely important in roof construction.
ROOF TILES
We supply locally manufactured concrete roof tiles to match as closely as possible to the roof tiles on your existing buildings.
FASCIA BOARDS
Asbestos fascia boards are part of our standard inclusions, providing a functional and visual finish to your roof.