Buildng Cost Per Sqm

[Ynot]

Hi I am considering building some basic rental rooms in the next 12 months or so. I will probably only build 2 to start with and then see where it goes from there.  But my question relates to building costs.  

 

I've seen in previous posts where it can cost anywhere from 7000 per SQM for a shell, to ranging from 20,000 for C class finish, 25,000 for B class finish and 30,000 per SQM for an A class finish.

 

However, I know that Stevewool built his 2 story mansion with a viewing deck for 845,000 peso and its about 114 SQM at a cost of 7,412.28 peso a SQM and that includes the ground floor finished but the second floor is a shell. but still painted from memory.  

 

I also seem to recall one of our esteemed members was quoted something in the region of 114000 to build a 30 SQM room which is 3800 a SQM.

 

Now Im looking for a basic finish and would appreciate if you could list your per SQM building cost and whether it was a shell, or A, B or C class finish and where it is located, ie Cebu as an example, and whether you built with a building company or engaged a local to oversee the building etc.

 

Many thanks for your assistance.

Edited January 26, 2016 by Ynot

[StayAtHomeDad]

nice topic

[scott h]

Brother, have you really opened a can of worms here :hystery: , since there are over 7100 islands here, if we had an member build a house on each of the islands you would get that many answers.

 

Having said that, we build an approximately 150 square meter two story house here in Metro Manila. Paid higher wages, but lower material costs etc etc etc. It came out to right around 66,000 peso per square meter. When we were in the planning stage our architect guestimated about 63,000 per square meter for planning purposes.

 

Don't know what category really, but it was move in ready. That was electrical, plumbing, roofed etc. all we had to do was move in the furniture.

 

A lot will depend on where you build, what quality materials and all that.

 

good luck, :cheersty:

[Dave Hounddriver]

Rather than trying to figure out what the cost per square meter will be, it sometimes helps to figure out what the materials to build your chosen construction will cost and then add 40% for labor.  That is what I do when adding on to this place and I would seriously consider building a house the same way.  It gives you exact control over your costs.  Ask around and I am sure you will find a contractor to build at cost + 40% where YOU decide what material is needed.  (Of course the contractor will give "suggestions" that you buy very nice light fixtures and better "quality" materials but its up to you what you buy.)

[Ynot]

Scott,

 

it must be a very nice house given you paid 66,000 per sqm. That is 9,900,000 peso for the house only.  I think if I paid 66,000 per sqm for a couple of room rentals I would be over capitalising. If it was my own home fair enough.   I understand the cost will be influenced by the cost of materials etc, but i just want to get an idea given the buidling costs can be so varied.  I'm looking at Stevewool's cost and thinking he got a bargain.

[mogo51]

Brother, have you really opened a can of worms here :hystery: , since there are over 7100 islands here, if we had an member build a house on each of the islands you would get that many answers.

 

Having said that, we build an approximately 150 square meter two story house here in Metro Manila. Paid higher wages, but lower material costs etc etc etc. It came out to right around 66,000 peso per square meter. When we were in the planning stage our architect guestimated about 63,000 per square meter for planning purposes.

 

Don't know what category really, but it was move in ready. That was electrical, plumbing, roofed etc. all we had to do was move in the furniture.

 

A lot will depend on where you build, what quality materials and all that.

 

good luck, :cheersty:

 

 

That is 9+m pesos, that would be a very large house I would assume?

[mogo51]

I think we need to contract Stevew to build your rooms and he can build me a bungalow when I get there, but only trouble is, he is in UK

[robert k]

What is it going to be constructed out of?

[Ynot]

Im not looking for anything fancy, but looking at Stevewool's home and you can see the large hollow blocks were used etc so the usual building materials, but nevertheless, if you built something then just quote the per SQM cost and to claify things if it was hollow blocks, or bamboo or what ever other building material you used to construct the walls then list the building material used.  I understand that depending on the materials used, the price may change, but my point was the vast ranges in building price for relatively the same materials (hollow blocks).  I saw someone built and finished a 30 sqm room for 300,000 peso it looks great.   that is 10,000 peso a SQM.  thats the sort of thing I am looking at, the cost per SQM.  I dont want to go into the finer details of if you use oak or maple the price may vary, its just about a basic build and if you did not use hollow block which appears to be the main material used, then nominate what material you did use and the per SQM rate.  much appreciated

[chris49]

I also seem to recall one of our esteemed members was quoted something in the region of 114000 to build a 30 SQM room which is 3800 a SQM.

 

I think it was Tim  who showed the pictures. And my place, now 2 rooms, both 5 x 4=20 sqm.

 

Under 10,000 a sqm but let's use 10k as the baseline, because you are giving food a refreshments on a daily basis.

 

You do not need a building company or a foreman. A foreman likes to bring in his own guys, electrician, plumber roofing specialist and some of them need an extra laborer as an assistant. Avoid all that.

 

Start with 2 all rounders and get a few family members to do the labour  like mixing cement,  carrying blocks and etc. Pay the 2 guys daily wages, but paid each Saturday, Sunday off. Family members get food and probably drinks after work or maybe twice a week. Once this is known you might have others coming over to help out, so control that.  You stick around and supervise, lend a hand when necessary. Maybe you will need an electrician, so that will be a separate contract for maybe a few days. Your all rounders should do the rest.

 

My recommendation is you have to be there.  Not your partner, she may be there also, but if she doesn't know the subject, she wlil tend to follow what the workers tell her.

 

Resist all requests from the workers.  Commonly they will have suggestions and will sometimes request additional help....don't fall for that one, merely trying to get a job for someone.

 

Once you have an estimate of the quantities for materials, let  your wife scout around for the best local prices.

 

 

My personal experience is that if I'm not going to be there, I wouldn't do it.