Bellwether Architecture & Engineering · Architectural
House plans & council submission
Concept to council-ready drawings for a new house: site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and the SANS 10400 notes, submitted to your municipality.
- Fee
- R120/m², minimum R18,000, excl. VAT
- Basis
- On the floor area drawn (new floor area for additions).
- Not included
- Municipal plan fees, the engineer's design, energy (XA) calculations and surveys are separate.
- Confirmed
- On BAE's written proposal and terms of engagement — nothing is charged until you accept.
- Signed by
- The registered architect or engineer allocated to your project, named with their SACAP or ECSA registration on the proposal.
What you get
- Concept sketches and one round of changes
- Council drawings: site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections
- SANS 10400 compliance notes and schedules
- Submission to the municipality and replies to council comments
When you need it
- Building a new house
- Any new building that needs council approval
Budget it with the design fee estimator.
From design to site
Send a brief
BAE replies with questions or a fee proposal. Reply to the confirmation email with any drawings, title deed or photos.
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Additions & alterations
Drawings for an extension, second storey, garage, granny flat or internal changes, showing the existing building and the new work, submitted to council.
R120/m², minimum R12,000, excl. VAT →
Full architectural service
BAE runs the design from brief to completion: design development, council approval, construction drawings, tender documents and site inspections through the build.
5–7% of building cost, excl. VAT →
Measured as-built drawings
BAE measures the building as it stands and draws it — the starting point for alterations, a sale, a valuation or plans you've lost.
R6,500 fixed, excl. VAT →