construction costs(house building)

lockwood74 · Specialist Joined: 12 Dec 2004 Posts: 110 Location: LONDON

I am currently having plans drawn by an architect in Hua Hin for a 4 storey concrete construction detatched house, approximately 215 sq metres.
My next stage will be to look for a suitable construction company, with a repuatble record, that can build to a high standard.

Any suggestions on building costs per sq metre ?

Any construction companies that anyone can recomend will be extremely helpfull

Regards john lockwood

Jaime · Ace Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 1884 Location: Sh*t Creek

Hi again John,

Sorry, can't help you with this one but I would be interested to know how much you are being charged for the architect's plans - I assume he/she is Thai. Since you don't have an estimated construction cost I guess you are being charged a flat rate rather than a percentage fee based on the construction cost.

If you don't want to publicly declare the amount on the forum you can PM me instead - I really would be very interested (I have a professional interest in such things) and would keep things strictly confidential if that is what you wish.

Also, how did you select your architect and what type of service do they offer for the fee - plans only & drawn to your specification, bespoke architect's design or full design, inspection & project management? I am guessing that it is not the latter.

Cheers, Cheers

Jaime

Jaime · Ace Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 1884 Location: Sh*t Creek

P.S. Four storeys seems like a strange number for a detached house of 215 square metres - you did mean 215 in total, rather than per floor, right? Ordinarily I would guess at a large town house on a relatively narrow plot, if not then I'm intrigued!

noyna · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject:

HELLO GUYS MY NAME IS NOYNA AND THANKS FOR SEND MAIL BUT FROM NOW ON I'M VERY BUSY MY OWN BUSINESS SO WHEN I HAVE TIME I WILL JOIN IN SOMEHOW.HAPPY AND BE SAFE YOU ALL
NOYNA

Norseman · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:06 pm Post subject:

Well said noyna. Nice to hear you are very busy and that you will join in soon. Are you by chance a architect?
Rolling Eyes

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JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1399 Location: hua hin

Norseman,

Just Brilliant response!!

JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1399 Location: hua hin

In all seriousness now,
i too am intrigued by the concept, 20 k a sqm buys high end construction.

Jaime · Ace Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 1884 Location: Sh*t Creek

I don't get the last few posts. Is there one missing?
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STEVE G · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:43 am Post subject:

I have heard of quotes of between 10,000 and 20,000 Baht per square metre for house construction in Hua Hin, the considerable difference being in quality of construction and finish. In rural Thailand you can get lower than that, down to about 5,000 for very basic construction.

noyna

Norseman sorry i put post wrong. i no help i not architect. i tax inspector for goverment.

JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1399 Location: hua hin

Hi noyna,

We have all posted in the wrong place before, it makes it fun ! - Norseman is a really nice guy who has a dry sense of humour. Keep on posting i am sure with your cackground you will be able to offer valuable advice. Cheers

STEVE G · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:11 am Post subject:

JW wrote:

dane48 · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:20 pm Post subject:

JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1399 Location: hua hin

2 keys out with the old "cackground" attempting to type background!! Rolling Eyes

johnnyk · Guru Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 896