Thanks UB. We did anchor the building on the rock..however the rock was not uniform allover. My fundis created steps and excavated some parts to levalise it. I have so far spent 3.9m. Am left with paintwork,power connections windows and toilet tiles. I put modest kitchen fittings due to limited funds..and redo oxide floors,no tiles. Plumbings and electrical fittings are really good.
All units are fully bookd for letting in dec. Rents in eastmore estate nakuru 1 bed selfcnt 6.5k- 7k. 2 bed self 8.5k-15k..not as high as in nai of course
Its very interesting to learn you are undertaking building works. On the issue of controlling costs, iThink sometimes we end up spending so much more on the foundation yet the loading/weight of the house may not warrant such a heavy investment.
1. My Structural Engineer friend always used to ask me, when you excavated to solid rock, why did you continue? Just anchor the building especially if its not in an earthquake prone area. This question came because contractors are prone to ask more money for excavating in rock hence more profits.
2. You can save the money you spend on extensive excavations and hardcore backfilling by suspending the ground floor slab on ground beams.
3. If the ground is firm, there is no need of excavating upto 500mm and backfilling. Of course you have to agree with the Structural Engineer. But its important to ask these questions as you undertake this journey.
4. Have a program of works that fairly guides the whole process. This will save you on labour cost & planning + reduce fatigue.
5. Lastly, what is the floor area of your project? Just add top floor area and ground floor = xy
You can divide the total money you have already spent by this area to get a rough idea what would be your total spend. If you had, say projected to spend Ksh 20,000 per sm and already you are at 15,000/sm...it suggests to you the project should be at 75% completion roughly. Its good practice to keep an eye on the numbers.
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african coloner wrote:kaifastus wrote:rurinjaa wrote:@kaifastus- Across from you in Kiratina I,m in the process of putting together a project of One Bedroom. Can we compare notes and Tusaidiane ki-Akili?
of course why not.am doing the first phase of my second project. the foundation alone cost 850,000 upto slab level..but i soon realized the foundation has a more cruel twin brother called the shutter..the shutter slab cost 1.2m. so far i have spent 2.6,including payment of steel doors and windows,which cost 160,000...waiting for 21 days to elapse before i embark on finishing the ground floor.i would like to post pics but iam unable..tell me your experiences bro.
I think you are getting a good deal for your money but don't forget to use professional services including supervisions.
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