How we compare
Three ways to find a house plan in Africa.
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Compliance check against local by-laws
SmartGuta
DIY arch
Plan book
Architect verified against the IAZ register
SmartGuta
DIY arch
Plan book
Escrow-protected payment
SmartGuta
DIY arch
Plan book
7-day dispute resolution
SmartGuta
DIY arch
Plan book
Instant download of full plan package
SmartGuta
DIY arch
Plan book
Tax-compliant invoice (VAT line)
SmartGuta
DIY arch
Plan book
Updated to current Harare 2024 by-laws
SmartGuta
DIY arch
Plan book
Average cost
SmartGuta
$420 – $2,800
DIY arch
$1,200 – $9,000
Plan book
$80 – $300
Average time to council-ready
SmartGuta
2 days
DIY arch
3–8 weeks
Plan book
6+ weeks