If we wish to add a new wing to our existing house; or we wish to erect a structure on our properties; there are a couple of steps we need to do first to be able to start a building construction project.

The minute we decide we want to do major renovations to an existing building whereby we will be changing a couple of things in the style and form of said structure; we have to be prepared to take on the role of worker; financier and supervisor of the project.

APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AND DEVELOP PROPERTY

Prior to starting the building construction venture; we have to pass an application to our local government where we will state the kind of building project we will be undertaking.

In this application, we basically have to say the reason behind the construction, show our blueprint of the design; state all materials that we will be using and ensure that the building procedure will be safe for everyone concerned; even the environment.

Depending on the site of the property; there could be zoning codes that the local authorities may require.

Once we have received the endorsement for our application to construct on and develop our property; we can then move on to get a certificate from the local government to start building.

CERTIFICATE TO BUILD AND CONSTRUCT

This certificate will allow us to start the construction project. Again, we have to show the lay-out of the design and this will be assessed by a professional surveyor who may be selected by the local government.

The surveyor’s job is to check that building codes have been followed and that the minimum compulsory criteria for the standard of the structure were also followed.

We should acquaint ourselves with the different building codes as these may be based on the type of structure that we will be constructing or developing and renovating.

After we have secured the certificate to build; together with the approved application; this is the only time that we can commence on our building venture. We should bear in mind that any changes that we may wish to incorporate after we have secured both the approval of our application and certification to build; we may need to undergo the same process once more.

We should likewise be ready to furnish copies of the lay-out at the different stages of our project.

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