Quote Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r View Post
This is why I posted a while back that the cost varies wildly and it is hard to come up with a ballpark figure bro.

You could save a lot on cost by sourcing materials and going to the subcontractors directly yourself. Roof guys, glass guys, tile and fixture setters, cabinet guys etc instead of having one contractor subcontract them to others. Buying your own lighting fixtures, doors, door knobs etc could also save you a bundle.

Some provinces will also have access to cheaper materials. Up north sand and CHB are cheap because of close proximity to the quarry. And sometimes access to tax free cement and rebar

Location and terrain also play a part. A site with wide, accessible open working areas will be cheaper vs one that is already boxed in by other atructures. If the site needs clearing or leveling that will also add to the cost.

Quality of finishing materials used will also affect cost. Frameless vs framed glass. Ceramic tile vs granite. Solid wood vs laminates. Solid wood doors vs panel ones. List goes on and on.
Big factor nga if you try to source everything yourself bro. Sabay kami ng friend ko nagpagawa ng condo (same size, same condo project) and our total cost came out the same but I was able to squeeze in some custom cabinets and upgraded lighting because I decided to do the shopping for my tiles, furniture, and appliances.

Ang hirap lang is finding the right contractor who can give you the lowest price without scrimping on quality. Ngayon I have a few renovations planned and I'm not sure if the price my good friend gave me is good - he's a pilot that got laid off so started a construction company so I wanted to support him, but part of me also wants to get a secondary quote from outside just to see if his pricing is competitive.

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