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4 bedroom house construction
luttz
#1 Posted : Friday, December 26, 2008 1:02:00 PM
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Hi Skerians,

I am in the design process for 4 bedroom (approxmately 3600 sq ft) townhouse standing on half acre of land in Garden estate. The land has black cotton soil. I intend top start construction in the second quarter of 2009,where I will source for suitable contractor to oversee the assignment. I am considering buying all materials with the contractor providing labour and supervision of entire process. If i found suitable contractor I can outsource the entire process. I would like to get estimates of the total contruction cost although my tentative budget is 5m + or minus 10%. Please share any experiences,and also provide references of QS and contractors.



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kirgit
#2 Posted : Monday, December 29, 2008 4:44:00 AM
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Luttz,for that size of house you will need abt 7m. Better get back to the drawing board.
Theu
#3 Posted : Monday, December 29, 2008 1:52:00 PM
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Yes u need to review the design to fit that budget or review the budget. 4 Qs,contractor refs contact pwacha@gmail.com.
Happy 2009!

theu
luttz
#4 Posted : Monday, December 29, 2008 3:23:00 PM
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Thanks guys.



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Kaigangio
#5 Posted : Monday, December 29, 2008 3:27:00 PM
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are you planning for a maisonnet or a bungalow?

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luttz
#6 Posted : Monday, December 29, 2008 11:40:00 PM
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Masionette bro
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Kaigangio
#7 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:05:00 AM
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to start with i think the floor area seems to me to be far too small for a maisonette. 3600sq.ft works out to be only 108sq.m for both the floors (downstairs and upstairs) meaning that each floor will have on average of 54sq.m. What amenities do you intend to have in the building? that is no. of bedrooms,toilets,bathrooms etc.

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doh
#8 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:18:00 AM
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Am getting 334.450944sqm.

info is money
Kaigangio
#9 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:35:00 AM
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correction

sorry,i have recalculated and noted the fallacy. it is exactly 324 sq.m. amenities please...


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luttz
#10 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:21:00 PM
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Bro,

Sorry was not on my desk. I am looking at lounge,study room,kitchen,bar,dinning,guest bedroom(self contained) and small store on the first floor. Seconf floor has 3 bedrooms (one master)all ensuite and family room. All bedrooms open up to balconies.


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Kaigangio
#11 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:40:00 PM
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then just give it an average of 25k per sq.m which works out to 8.1m for the total construction assuming that you will use average finishes and cheap electrical and plumbing fittings and accessories. The shorter the span of construction the better.

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luttz
#12 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:07:00 PM
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Boss!

Thank you so much

Can you please get in touch with me on luttah@yahoo.com or lutalala@un.org

Your advise appreciated.

Luttz
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simonkabz
#13 Posted : Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:30:00 AM
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@ luttz,is ua other name polycarp? Just curious,u sound lyk a dude i knw,fm MHS

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Obi 1 Kanobi
#14 Posted : Thursday, February 05, 2009 11:39:00 PM
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Hi good people,

Can someone give me a breakdown of the process of putting up a 3 bedroomed house,simple thing.

I know its a big ask but I am sure there's a contractor somewhere here with a bit of time to burn.

Kindly post the process from A-Z with material and labour needs for a standard hse with decent (not expensive) finishing.


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Djagame
#15 Posted : Friday, February 06, 2009 8:52:00 AM
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@obi 1 kanobi

Ideal process is a s follows:


Identify an architect (lead consultant)
Come up with a design brief (You and architect)
Site visit by architect - important as site features may determine/influence overall design
Come up with design upon consultation and input from both parties
Approve design after which architect picks other conultants (Engineers,surveyors,contractors etc)
Quantity surveyor produces bill of quantities (gives cost estimate of construction according to design) after input from consultants
After your assent of the above the drawings are taken for approval to city/county council
Once approved architect sends contractor to site to commence construction. (You may choose to work with your own contractor)
During construction architect to pay site visits to ensure construction being carried out according to plan or make necessary changes
Upon completion of construction city/council officers to approve - rarely happens
E & O. E.

To help you out in budgeting cost estimates for residential construction ranges from KShs 25,000.00-KShs 32,000.00 per square metre depending on the finishes.

You can do away with some of the above but absolute musts are pick an architect to do the design and also get your design approved.

Hope this helps and for more details send a mail to info@modelsandrenders.com



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Gems
#16 Posted : Friday, February 06, 2009 9:45:00 PM
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Does anyone have estimates on the architectural both physical and structural. my plan is to construct a 2-4storey building for univ student hostel or apartments 1 and 2 bedrooms. I have plots at Annex campus of Moi univ,Eldoret. Do you know any Credible constructors that you guys have worked with. Any advise from people who are experienced in this? Its my very first project and as a lady,am afraid people will take advantage and overcharge me. Any helpful info will be appreciated

Gems
Obi 1 Kanobi
#17 Posted : Saturday, February 07, 2009 12:54:00 AM
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Thanks Djagame

Will email with more defnite questions.


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achy
#18 Posted : Saturday, February 07, 2009 12:28:00 PM
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@ Gem,

kindly get in touch isaiahkiburi@yahoo.com,Can get u some valuable tips.


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Gideonboots
#19 Posted : Sunday, February 08, 2009 4:21:00 PM
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@ achy

kindly give estimates as asked by Gem,so that we all benefit.

But for finer details she can email you.

Thanks guys


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Gems
#20 Posted : Sunday, February 08, 2009 9:04:00 PM
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@achy,
I will email you asap.
thanks everyone,i have learned a thing or two

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