Sarah Cornish
About the Project:
We live on a farm with our three kids, and we moved into what I called a “Frankenstein House” because the roof was a total mess, and the house was so run-down. I saved up for years to have the roof professionally fixed by Northern Roof Erectors. Just Services then sealed and painted the roof…
We live on a farm with our three kids, and we moved into what I called a “Frankenstein House” because the roof was a total mess, and the house was so run-down. I saved up for years to have the roof professionally fixed by Northern Roof Erectors. Just Services then sealed and painted the roof with New Roof Cool. I bought a front door on special and hired JP van Niekerk to install it. I ordered an awning online and asked my dad and husband to install it!
Overall, I think it went from a very shabby house to something that is much more sophisticated – the dark grey offsets the greenery in my garden so beautifully, and it also hides all the imperfections much more than when it was white. If I had a bigger budget, I would have done so much more but I did the most I could with the time and money I had.
Budget Breakdown:
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Plascon Easy Living Sheen pastel paint (exterior walls)
8898.40
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Academy Brushware Paint Tray Set
140
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Roller refill x 2
158
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Duram DTM hammered paint (window frames)
1599
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Foam roller
40
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Foam roller refill x 2
60
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Swing front door
3999
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Bronze 2m x 1m awning
1248
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PCT66 Hydrophobic Repellent 5L
1198
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Exterior lights x 4
1596
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| 18936 |
Contractors:
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Peter (local painter) for exterior walls + window frames
2000
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JP van Niekerk (handyman)
800
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Northern Roof Erectors (whirlybird and facia)
11195
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Just Services - roof sealing and painting
25150
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Installing awning with dad and husband
0
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Van Wyk and Prinsloo (electrician)
5874.20
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| 45019 |
Grand Total R63955 |