Building a house

Tips To Cut Your Construction Cost

Here are some great tips to cut your construction costs without compromising on safety, beauty or comfort. Looking at the current economy of the country and world at large, it would be of great help to find ways to cut your costs.

1.Choose simple well-designed floor plans: Complex shapes are difficult and expensive to construct. To cut costs, choose simple – rectangular or square floor plans. You should also avoid complicated roof lines. A well-planned home will save you thousands of cedis. Think of it this way: The cost of constructing 1 square meter ranges between 1740 – 3400 GHS depending on the market. A well-designed 3-bedroom plan may be up to 20 square meters less meaning savings of up to 69,000 GHS.

2.Build small: A large house can seem a bargain when you compare costs per square meter. However, if you look at the bottom line a small house is more affordable to build and more economical to maintain. If you have a budget for construction make sure you consult your architect for cost estimates before making up your mind.

3.Find economical building plot: You should be informed that the cheapest plots are not always the most economical. Your costs may escalate if your contractor has to excavate, clear away bushes and trees, or provide extended drainage. Be sure to factor in the cost of fixing public services like road, water and electricity. If possible, buy plots in areas which have access to electricity and water. Roads are cost intensive to undertake and maintain by an individual

4.Use professionals: On paper, it looks cheaper to get cheap drawings off the streets and use cheap inexperienced masons. However, this always leads to massive amounts of changes to the structure during and even after construction which will raise the costs tremendously. Make sure you have the right consultants like FNC PROJECTS to advise you on the best and cost efficient way forward as well as provide you a fully detailed designs that you will not need to change once construction has started.

5.Get a BOQ: A BOQ (Bills of Quantities) and schedule of materials are documents showing the exact amount of materials and corresponding costs for constructing your home. By investing in a BOQ you give yourself a safety net from any contractors looking to make enormous profits at your expense by not being well informed about the actual construction costs.

6.Get quotations from several contractors: With or without a BOQ always request quotations from at least 2 or 3 contractors with good reputations as this is a free service from the contractors. Be open with any contractor you engage by informing them that you are also seeking quotations from other contractors in order to get the best possible deal

7.Building materials: By the time you have finished with the foundations, walls, and roof you have only completed about 50% of the building. The price up to this point is very standard and it is hard to make significant savings. The real cost savings come during the finishing stages with windows, doors, sinks, ceiling, floors and tiles, electrical installations, plumbing, and fixtures. Always keep in mind that the price of an item does not always directly correspond with the quality. Take your time and choose your finishing materials wisely.

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Now that you have a better understanding on how to cut your construction costs, You can get started by talking to FNC PROJECTS on (+233) 0576097876 or visit www.fncprojectsltd.com

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