House Constuction [Merged]

[jut703]

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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[Wh1stl3r]

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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Personally I'd get another quote or two just to get an idea of the cost bro. But go in with the mindset that even if he is higher I'd still go with him. Just like selling our cars to family and friends it's not about getting the best deal anymore, but rather helping out a loved one.

[travajante]

Personally I'd get another quote or two just to get an idea of the cost bro. But go in with the mindset that even if he is higher I'd still go with him. Just like selling our cars to family and friends it's not about getting the best deal anymore, but rather helping out a loved one.

Well, the best reviewers of design & build quality are the owners who've used & abused the structures themselves. The test of time will always show.
There are 2 basic flaw types in construction...Design & Execution. A well studied plan anticipates the limits of materials & methodology; minimizes maintenance. No amount of care & quality in implementation can cover flawed concepts w/o translating to higher cost for solutions & maintenance. That said, bad executions can very well ruin the most perfect of plans.
In choosing both planner & builder, consider the cost, but go w/ those w/ experience. Those who've valued mistakes, theirs & others'. Best, those who take ownership of their creations. Scout, take your time. It will be unwise to make your project double as their school w/ you paying their tuition.[emoji4]The good 1s can be pricier, but may likely give more product & no migraine back. The opposite aplenty, can be lower, yet have better margins. You'd question the math brilliance or the sorcery. [emoji4]
Planning & building are a lot of fun...
The best part of a successful synergy? The friendships born of......Precious.[emoji120]

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[ray_noel]

This is what my arch friend told me who owns a construction company here... 18-22k...
and 16-18k minimalist with not much arte..




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[hinlog]

This is what my arch friend told me who owns a construction company here... 18-22k...
and 16-18k minimalist with not much arte..




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Mine is almost 4M, 179sqm FA, 2storey with roofdeck with bedroom. Inabot lang ng 14 months bec of lockdown and all. Kame na lang nag supervise, matagal nga lang.

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[jut703]

This is what my arch friend told me who owns a construction company here... 18-22k...
and 16-18k minimalist with not much arte..




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Do you have an example of how much the 18-22k sqm house looks like vs the 16-18k? Just to have an idea of what standard looks like vs minimalist.

Also, this includes furnishing na? Baka kaya magkaiba quote kasi it's purely construction lang?

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[boybi]

Do you have an example of how much the 18-22k sqm house looks like vs the 16-18k? Just to have an idea of what standard looks like vs minimalist.

Also, this includes furnishing na? Baka kaya magkaiba quote kasi it's purely construction lang?

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Usually hindi included furnishings and appliances sa construction cost estimates.

[ray_noel]

Do you have an example of how much the 18-22k sqm house looks like vs the 16-18k? Just to have an idea of what standard looks like vs minimalist.

Also, this includes furnishing na? Baka kaya magkaiba quote kasi it's purely construction lang?

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Kasama na yung finishing sa kanila... iba bayad sa design, nagpa design ako sa lot area na gusto ko 5k lang, may floor plan na at physical design... siya pa lang pinag tanongan ko sa area namin but i don’t know sa ibang construction company... siguro may discount yung qoute nya kasi classmates kami? Not sure...


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[papi smith]

Do you have an example of how much the 18-22k sqm house looks like vs the 16-18k? Just to have an idea of what standard looks like vs minimalist.

Also, this includes furnishing na? Baka kaya magkaiba quote kasi it's purely construction lang?

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I think he meant affordable when.he said minimalist. Structurally the same like your cars but use cheaper roofing and floor materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures, etc

[tarzegetakizerd]

I think he meant affordable when.he said minimalist. Structurally the same like your cars but use cheaper roofing and floor materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures, etc

Pwede din naman ornate vs simple. ornate decors na integrated with house construction would contribute a significant amount to the cost naman hehe

[EQAddict]

This thread is scaring me already hehehehe.

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[travajante]

Flood prone garages should have Hand Actuated Manually Elevating Ramps. No hydraulics, no power to worry about. Low maintenance. Easy to clean & lube after. Great for DIY maintenance/repair jobs....& on good dry days? Double park vertically.[emoji4]

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[dr. d]

Flood prone garages should have Hand Actuated Manually Elevating Ramps. No hydraulics, no power to worry about. Low maintenance. Easy to clean & lube after. Great for DIY maintenance/repair jobs....& on good dry days? Double park vertically.[emoji4]

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hey!
that'd be useful in our long driveway cum garage.
no need to play brick game with the cars.
just upsee-daisy...

[_Cathy_]

hey!
that'd be useful in our long driveway cum garage.
no need to play brick game with the cars.
just upsee-daisy...

lol * brickgame, made me miss our driver from way before. He knows when I am about to leave na, ilalabas na niya auto ko sa kalye (just in time ha! He knows ayoko naiinitan kotse ko)

[travajante]

For flood depths of half a meter or less, this mini lift is less than Php30k. Uses a power drill to lift & lower. Light & portable.
Mini Lift 2500 - YouTubeSo this guy won't have difficulty mounting & dismounting.[emoji38]

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[jut703]

Or....wag nalang bumili ng bahay sa bahaing lugar?

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[istan]

Or....wag nalang bumili ng bahay sa bahaing lugar?

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Sometimes, those living there don't have other choices e. Namana, naPamigay ng gov't etc.

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[jut703]

Sometimes, those living there don't have other choices e. Namana, naPamigay ng gov't etc.

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Yeah but may mga nakikita ako bumibili pa rin ng bahay sa Provident or other places in lowland Marikina for example.

Personally I would definitely avoid buying property anywhere na binabaha. Can never bet against nature - if by design bahain sa isang lugar, it's almost impossible to make it flood proof. Unless you're in the Netherlands siguro lol.

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[travajante]

Yeah but may mga nakikita ako bumibili pa rin ng bahay sa Provident or other places in lowland Marikina for example.

Personally I would definitely avoid buying property anywhere na binabaha. Can never bet against nature - if by design bahain sa isang lugar, it's almost impossible to make it flood proof. Unless you're in the Netherlands siguro lol.

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Among the priorities of lot or home shopping...elevation, vicinity/route flood check & drainage.
Those who plan to build down on slopes(thinking they're floodproof) should demand access to drainage below, not just up the road. One won't wanna resort to pumping sewage. Gravity is a gift no one must take for granted.

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[kagalingan]

kung below 1,000 per square bibili ako sa provident. Isa-isahin ko yung hanggang akin na lahat gawin ko nature reserve park.