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A 2 bedroom house at a cost of 420,000 in syokimau.
Rank: Member Joined: 3/17/2008 Posts: 567 Location: Nairobi
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Hmmm....
Just seen this. Ill not say its impossible but am yet to see. Possibly my idea of a two bedroomed house may not be the same as anyone else.
As someone said, 8,400/- per SqM?? Nyumba ya mawe, plastered, plumbed, powered, windowed and doored? Aaiii I wait to see.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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This 2 bedroomed house was constructed at a cost of KES 850k inclusive of fencing, external works, landscaping, plumbing, electricity, wardobes e.t.c. This was constructed between May 2011 and September 2011. http://www.a4architect.c...mond-house-at-kiserian/
The cost could have been lower if the owner requested the design to remain similar to the original Diamond House design that has a flattish roof design,Louvre windows and uses Masonry instead of RC where necessary. http://www.a4architect.c...iamond-house-plan-cost/
As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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Here is a construction materials price index for September 2011 that has guided the Diamond House cost estimates. http://www.a4architect.c...n-material-price-index/
Foundation costs approx. 15% to 20% of the total costs. Someone can be lucky to have a plot that requires a few cm of excavation till stable ground so they will save quite a huge chunk of construction costs and vice versa hence a large difference in cost estimates between 2 houses of a similar size . As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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A further construction cost reduction on top of using the Diamond House type can be achieved by using interlocking Stabilized Soil blocks for walling instead of stone since you will save on transport and plaster if your plot does not have black cotton soil. As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/21/2006 Posts: 608 Location: Ruiru
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Following this issue, Anyone with idea of how much kawaida ceiling boards are these days. I have quotes for PVC type costing from 625 per square meter. Are these PVC type good? "..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/16/2007 Posts: 2,114
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a4architect.com wrote:This 2 bedroomed house was constructed at a cost of KES 850k i/
@a4architect, Does this cost include construction of the septic tank?
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 12/3/2010 Posts: 1,141 Location: Londokwe
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a4architect.com wrote:This 2 bedroomed house was constructed at a cost of KES 850k inclusive of fencing, external works, landscaping, plumbing, electricity, wardobes e.t.c. This was constructed between May 2011 and September 2011.http://www.a4architect.c...mond-house-at-kiserian/
The cost could have been lower if the owner requested the design to remain similar to the original Diamond House design that has a flattish roof design,Louvre windows and uses Masonry instead of RC where necessary. http://www.a4architect.c...iamond-house-plan-cost/
Thank you very much . A confirmation from an expert . Try buying a house like this and you will hear the crazy quotes you will get Mara 5m mara 3.5 etc 2012 is here.Kenya is Ours.Be Part of The Peace Keeping Mission To Protect Our Motherland.Say No To Violence and Tribal Hatred .If you can read this,wewe ni mtu amesoma, usifikirie kama mtu hajaenda shule .Ni Hayo Tu
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 10/13/2011 Posts: 67 Location: Kenya
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@Wazuans
Anything is possible but there are things to consider, talking from experience
1) A house costing 420K will be quite basic coz you will have to compromise on quality. Be sure you will be comfortable in this kind of house especially if used to better houses. Sort out wife and kids part also coz they will live with them in this kahouse of yours
2) Be careful with theoretical advise, if you have never constructed, be careful what you advise others coz the theory rarely traslates to practical.
3) Expect some variation on materials and labour costs, many have constructed and left their houses half-way.
4) @user, you appear quite determined, this is good coz many fear trying, but trend carefully on this one and do not be too sure
5) Please share the experience once done
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/9/2007 Posts: 420 Location: Nairobi
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[quote='user' two friends of mine have done it. I know them well and at time we buy the materials together.some wazuans who have done it have confirmed too.just see my basic calculations and critic them let me know what is missing as I have attempted to use quality and adquate materials.I'm at around 400k now. [/quote] Yes you can!....utaweka milango na dirisha na pesa ikibai kaundercoat, Uingie....then you can do the finishes polepole as you please....well you will have to kiss privacy goodbye coz mutapitana pitana na mafundi. good luck!
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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@ Chaka. This includes septic tank, outside shower plus toilet, landscaping, electrical wiring, plumbing, steel doors, burgler proofed windows . http://www.a4architect.c...amond-house-at-kiserian/As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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