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Pablo
#1 Posted : Monday, October 19, 2009 8:50:00 AM
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There was once a post on hose construction costs and a lot of us planning to go this route or in the process really learnt a lot. @Gladiator,@Cicero and others gave us lots of good info.

I hope those of you who are in the know can also assist with this one.

We plan the construction costs with a base of approx 25k per sq M,however whats could be proportions of this that we could expect to use on the Foundation,walling,1st flr slab and roofing for a normal storey house possible 250 - 350 sq M


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luttz
#2 Posted : Monday, October 19, 2009 10:07:00 PM
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At 25 bob per sq M,you are good to go. Am putting up a house in one of the surburbs and so far my costs have been as follows:

1. Mobilization,basic fencing,site house,trees etc: 400k
2. Foundation: Black cotton soil: 1.5M
3. Walling including 1st flr slap: 850k
4. Roofing: 1.2m

Am yet to touch finishing but this is where the money goes so I hear. I have worked with QS all through so I have all the house estimates. My house size is about 350sqM. Talk to me if you need further tips:
"You've never lived until you've almost died; for those who have fought for it, life has a flavour the protected will never know."
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hismak
#3 Posted : Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:34:00 AM
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consult an architect or quantity surveyor for useful advice .
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Njunge
#4 Posted : Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:04:00 AM
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@Luttz,

ROTFLMAO...!!!!.......850K for a first floor slap...??......heheh....That should keep the house on it's feet............Btw,who receives the slap?The house or the owner?....

Old man about town....
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luttz
#5 Posted : Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:54:00 AM
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@Njunge

Not really,850k is for the walling from foundation,1st flr slap all the way to the roof. Offcourse its me who gets the slap,this house construction thing has really changed my thinking but I must say am loving it
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luttz
#6 Posted : Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:54:00 AM
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@Njunge

Not really,850k is for the walling from foundation,1st flr slap all the way to the roof. Offcourse its me who gets the slap,this house construction thing has really changed my thinking but I must say am loving it
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tony stark
#7 Posted : Tuesday, October 20, 2009 1:46:00 PM
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@ luttz you need a lesson in sarcasm! LOL.
Nice advice

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VituVingiSana
#8 Posted : Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:16:00 PM
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roocy gives slaps (or sraps) for free...

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Pablo
#9 Posted : Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:05:00 AM
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Thanks Luttz. I remember you had given some good info also the last time this topic was posted. I would like to talk a little more my email is pablonganga at yaho dot com. Kindly drop me a blank email.

That info youve given is very valuable for someone starting this journey.


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Pablo
#10 Posted : Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:16:00 AM
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Something interesting.

I was getting worried that Ive spent 250k even before starting on the foundation. I am doing the site house,fencing and underground water tank.

I was getting depressed as it wasnt in my mind that Ill spend soo much before even starting.


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The Real Shaft
#11 Posted : Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:12:00 AM
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it is like a wife.....

she never comes alone.....

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Kamaa
#12 Posted : Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:59:00 AM
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@ pablo

and don't opt for shortcuts...


When you run so fast to get somewhere,you miss the fun of getting there... Life is not a race,so take it slowly....
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Pablo
#13 Posted : Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:28:00 AM
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@luttz,ume potea.

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luttz
#14 Posted : Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:58:00 AM
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Just mailed you
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