Before you proceed with constructing a house, you will need to have a clear understanding of the costs. Then you can allocate money accordingly and make sure that you don’t have to stop the project in the middle of it. To help you with getting a better understanding of house construction costs in Uganda, we thought of putting up this guide. Even if you want to understand the cost of constructing rentals in Uganda, you may refer to this article.
- Size of your house
The cost of your house construction would mainly depend on the size of it. For example, the cost of constructing a 3 bedroom house in Uganda is different from the cost to build a 4 bedroom house. If you have a tight budget, we encourage you to keep the size to a minimum as much as possible. If you just need 2 bedrooms, you should not go for 4 bedrooms. This will help you to complete the project comfortably within your budget.
- Cost of materials
The cost of materials is another major factor, which can contribute towards the overall building construction cost. According to expert house builders, the cost of building materials would accumulate to around 50% of the overall house construction expenses. On the other hand, the quality of materials you select can eventually make a big difference as well. If you are on a tight budget, you can think about using low cost materials, such as wood, low-end vinyl, or aluminium. Or else, you can go for high end stones.
- Labor costs
Around 30% of the overall house building cost per m2 would go for the labor costs. There is a relationship between the labor costs and the size of your house as well. You need to get an estimate from your contractor and then proceed with creating an estimate for house construction. This will help you to stay away from surprises in the long run.
The building cost per sqm in a custom house is much higher when compared to the modular house. That’s because the constructor will have to put more time and effort into custom-built homes.
- Cost of foundation
The cost of foundation would vary depending on the nature of the plot that you have chosen for house construction. For example, if you are planning to construct a house in a hilly area, you will have to spend a lot of effort on the foundation. Things are pretty expensive if you are building on sandy soil as well. The cost would also vary depending on the fact whether you are adding a garage foundation to the home or a base foundation.
- Framing
Framing can be considered the backbone of a house. Therefore, you need to include this cost in your house building estimate as well. The frame of your house would vary depending on the location of rooms, size of your house, and other essential features of it such as the roofing.
- Home finishing expenses
At the end of the construction, you will need to bear the cost of finishing expenses. This will vary depending on your preferences for personal aesthetics. Depending on what you select, the overall look and feel of your property would vary. The house finishing expenses include the cost of doors, windows, roofing, exterior walls, and painting.
Final words
Now you know how to estimate the house construction expenses. Based on this, you may create your document to estimate the cost to build a 2 bedroom house or whatever the number of rooms you have in your house.
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