Menlyn Maine Residence is a green, upmarket, residential development located within the greater Menlyn Maine precinct. The development boast with top security, free parking, lobby area, gardens, rooftop bar & restaurant and an infinity pool on the top floor.

The client bought the apartment from the developer but wanted a different ‘look’ for the unit. BPX was appointed to upgrade the kitchen, bathroom, BIC’s and add wall colour for a more sophisticated look.

Some of the new kitchen units were removed and amended to allow for a two-tone colour kitchen. The kitchen units were finished with grey graphite stone for a luxury look and durability. We added a large island in the centre of the kitchen to allow for additional workspace.

In the main bathroom the bath, shower, vanities and tiles were removed and disposed. The bathroom was slightly configured to allow for a more open plan flow. The retiled wall in shower with a newly installed free- standing bath is a comfortable layout.

All the finishing styles (detail and colours) for inside was carefully selected and installed by our team of professionals.

Apart from the kitchen units and BIC’s, many items were bespoke locally made in Pretoria. This includes a wooden screen and a kitchen table by our carpenter.

Works carried out by BPX include: room remodelling, HOA approval , cost analysis, project planning, cash flow monitoring, site clearance, site establishment, dry-walling, electrical, plumbing), ceilings, plastering, finishes, painting, floor finishes, tiles, doors, bathrooms and kitchen finishes and BIC’s.

BPX bought this house with the idea as a ‘fixer’. The house is located in a very leafy old respected suburb in Pretoria.

This 4-bedroom house was built in the 1970’s but no maintenance (TLC) was carried out over the last 20 years. The remodelled house boasts with 2 bathrooms, large open plan kitchen, dining and living areas, double garage (added) and a fully equipped, isolated servant quarters.

The original house footprint was well designed with good flow between north facing rooms. The first thing we did was to remove all internal walls to create a modern open plan feeling. External walls were adjusted for new aluminium windows and sliding doors allowing more natural sunlight. Before all the finishing work started, a new corrugated roof was installed. All the electrics were rewired and plumbing pipes replaced making it a new house with a new life.

During construction, we discovered the foundations in areas were damage. Termites carried soil away for nesting, this caused foundations to sink in places. We excavated 1m3 deep boxes every other meter and pumped it full of concrete to stabilise movement. The site was fumigated against ants. It’s a few years down the line and no sign of settling cracks and we believe the problem is resolved.

For more garden green space, the old swimming pool was backfilled.

BPX designed all the finishing styles (detail and colours) for inside and outside, this includes the kitchen and bathrooms.

Work carried out by BPX include: house design, obtaining approved construction plans from Pretoria Council, cost analysis, project planning, cash flow monitoring, site clearance, demolition, groundworks, site establishment, excavations, foundation brick work (Council Inspection), surface bed, electrical, plumbing & Gas (phase 1), drainage (Council Inspection), superstructure, brickwork ground floor, windows and door frames, roof, plastering, waterproofing, services, electrical, plumbing & gas (phase 2 fix), finishes, ceilings, painting, floor finishes, tiling, doors, glazing, bathrooms and kitchen finishes, boundary fencing, driveway and paving.