วันศุกร์ที่ 29 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2561

How to Build on a Budget

It is the desire of most home builders to minimise the cost บ้านมือสอง ราคาถูก of building their homes.

The following tips can help you lower the cost of building your house without compromising on comfort, safety and beauty.

Find economical building lots. For your information, the cheapest building lots are not always the most economical. This is because your costs may escalate if your contractor has to provide extended drainage. You should factor in the cost of fixing public services. Preferably, go for lots in areas that have access to water, gas and electricity.

Choose simple floor plans. Complicated floor plans are difficult and expensive to implement. To lower your construction costs, go for simple - rectangular or square - floor plans. In addition, avoid complicated roof-lines.

Build small. A big house can appear a cheaper when compared to a small house in terms of the costs per square foot. However, if you take a holistic approach, a small house is more affordable to construct and more economical to maintain.

Build tall. Instead of building a single storey house that occupy the whole lot, you should consider building a two or three storey house. The taller house will have the same amount of habitable space, but the foundation and roof will be smaller.

Use inexpensive alternatives. Instead of using expensive solid wood cabinets, you should consider fitting your bathrooms, kitchens and home offices with open shelving or stainless steel cabinets with frosted glass doors.

Use recycled materials. These are environment-friendly and they can lower construction costs. You should consider materials such as cement composites, sawdust, bamboo and recycled steel.

That said, you need to understand the five main steps involved in the construction process.

First you need to plan your budget. Determine the amount of money you can comfortably spend on your home project. At this stage you will be able to tell whether you need a construction loan or you can finance the project.

The second step is to choose your lot. Like I mentioned earlier, the lot is a major determinant of the cost of your project. Consider soil conditions, drainage and other such factors.

The third step is to line up your project team - architect, surveyor, contractor and so on. You can make your work easier by hiring an architect and have him contract the rest of the team members.

The fourth step is to choose a floor plan. Remember, the less complicated the better.

Finally, negotiate a contract with your team. Ensure to get a written contract.


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