Makena Building Group

Architect-designed.
SANS 10400-compliant.
Built by the same hand.

Architectural design, SANS 10400 plan examination, fixed-fee new builds and renovations. The architect who drew your plan is on site.

Building since 2017 Cape Town & Pretoria NHBRC Registered SANS 10400 Compliant Architect-led 100+ Projects
01 — Services

Comprehensive
Solutions

From initial design to final handover, we provide comprehensive construction solutions tailored to your needs, site conditions, and budget — all NHBRC registered and SANS 10400 compliant.

SVC — 001
Architect-Led New Home Construction
Full-service residential construction under one roof. The architect who drew your plan is on site. No reinterpretation between drawing and construction. SANS 10400 compliance designed in, NHBRC-enrolled, fixed-fee quoted from a complete plan.
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SVC — 002
SANS 10400 Renovations
Additions, alterations, and full home transformations. Plans drawn for compliance first, then built — so the inspector's report isn't where the design gets argued. Fixed-fee quotes from a complete plan.
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SVC — 003
Architectural House Plans
Custom-designed house plans drawn by a registered architect. SANS 10400-A through XA baked in from sketch: fenestration, daylight, ventilation, energy, fire, glazing. Fixed-fee packages for new builds, additions, and granny flats.
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SVC — 004
SANS 10400 Plan Examination
Independent review of any architect's plans against SANS 10400-A through XA. Pre-submission report flags the items municipal will reject — glazing schedule, daylight calcs, fire separation, energy compliance. We don't draw them. We sign them off. Plans pass first time.
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02 — In Detail

Every Service,
Explained

Architect-Led New Home Construction

Full-service residential construction under one roof. The architect who drew your plan is on site. No reinterpretation between drawing and construction. SANS 10400 designed in, NHBRC-enrolled, fixed-fee quoted from a complete plan.

  • Architectural plans drawn to SANS 10400-A through XA
  • NHBRC enrolment and council submission
  • All trade coordination and project management
  • The architect on site at every pour and detail call
  • Weekly progress updates and monthly cost-to-complete
  • 10-year structural guarantee

SANS 10400 Renovations

Additions, alterations, and full home transformations. Plans drawn for compliance first, then built — so the inspector's report isn't where the design gets argued. Fixed-fee quotes from a complete plan.

  • Structural assessment and engineering report
  • Council approval and SANS 10400 compliance handled
  • Kitchen, bathroom, and full-home remodels
  • Energy efficiency upgrades (SANS 10400-XA)
  • Full project management by the same hand
  • Fixed-fee pricing from a complete plan

Additions & Alterations

Expand your living space without the cost of a full rebuild. Granny flats, pool houses, home offices, and upper-floor additions — all drawn for SANS 10400 compliance and built by the same hand.

  • Granny flats and cottage units
  • Home office constructions
  • Second-storey additions
  • Pool houses and outdoor rooms
  • Garage and carport conversions
  • Council and SANS 10400 compliance handled

SANS 10400 Plan Examination

Independent review of any architect's plans against SANS 10400-A through XA. We don't draw them — we sign them off. Pre-submission report flags the items municipal will reject. Plans pass first time.

  • Full SANS 10400 clause-by-clause check
  • Deficiency report with line-item fixes
  • Fenestration, glazing, daylight & ventilation calcs
  • Fire separation and energy compliance review
  • Fast 5-business-day turnaround
  • Independent of contract — we don't build what we examine

Architectural House Plans

Custom-designed house plans drawn by a registered architect. SANS 10400-A through XA baked in from sketch — fenestration, daylight, ventilation, energy, fire, glazing. Fixed-fee packages for new builds, additions, and granny flats.

  • 2D plans + 3D visualisations
  • Fenestration schedule and glazing schedule
  • Daylight, ventilation, and energy calcs
  • Council submission package
  • Fixed-fee packages — no hourly billing
  • Revision rounds included

Project Management

Already have plans drawn by another architect and just need a builder? We offer standalone project management for clients who want the same Makena discipline applied to someone else's drawings — trades, programme, quality, SANS 10400 file.

  • Trade contractor procurement and scheduling
  • Programme and timeline management
  • Quality inspection at each SANS 10400 milestone
  • Payment certification and approval
  • Final handover and SANS 10400 documentation pack
  • Monthly progress reports to client
03 — Compliance

Built to
Standard

Every Makena Building Group project is designed, documented, and constructed in full compliance with South African National Standards and municipal regulations. Our plans are accepted by 15+ municipalities across the country.

SANS
SANS 10400 — Building Regulations
All plans checked against the full SANS 10400 suite covering site demarcation, structural design, fire protection, energy efficiency, and more.
NHB
NHBRC Registration
Every build is registered with the National Home Builders Registration Council, giving you legal protection, warranty, and quality assurance.
COB
Municipal COB Compliance
We handle Certificate of Occupancy (COB) applications and coordinate with municipal building inspectors at every critical stage.
ESG
Energy Efficiency (SANS 204)
All homes designed to meet SANS 204 energy efficiency standards — reducing your electricity bills and environmental footprint.
SANS 10400 Compliant
Full clause-by-clause compliance check on every plan we produce or examine.
NHBRC Registered
Full legal protection on all new builds through the National Home Builders Registration Council.
15+ Municipalities Served
Pretoria, Johannesburg, Centurion, Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane, and more.
Fixed-Fee Contracts
Transparent pricing, no hidden costs, and a 10-year structural guarantee on new builds.
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Centurion
Cape Town
Durban
Polokwane
Midrand
Soshanguve
Mamelodi
Sandreep
04 — How It Works

Listen. Design for
compliance.
Build what we drew.

01
Listen
On-site or virtual briefing. Site constraints, budget, timeline, the way you actually live. We design the brief before we draw the plan.
02
Design for compliance
Architectural plans drawn to SANS 10400-A through XA. Fenestration, daylight, ventilation, energy, glazing, fire — all sized on the page.
03
Quote from the plan
Fixed-fee quote from a complete plan. No allowances, no provisional sums. What the plan says is what the quote says.
04
Build what we drew
The same hand that drew the plan is on site. No reinterpretation. Weekly progress photos, monthly site meetings.
05
Keys + compliance pack
Final walkthrough, snag list, occupancy certificate, as-built drawings, fenestration schedule, and the SANS 10400 compliance file.
Makena
Start Your Project

Let's design
before we quote.

Get a free consultation and detailed quote. No obligations — just honest advice from our team.

+27 69 533 7778
info@makenabgroup.co.za
Pretoria & Cape Town