Having your own living space can be a dream come true. Typically, a home is considered a place of comfort and relaxation. But what is the cost of building a 2 bedroom house in rural Kenya? This is one of the biggest questions that cross the mind of most Kenyans who dream of building a home in rural areas....CONTINUE READING
Buying an existing house can be a good idea. However, finding a ready-made house that suits your preferences is always challenging, so most people opt to build their own houses. If you are going to build a new home, you may be wondering how much it would cost you.
The cost of building a house in Kenya varies significantly from one area to another. For instance, building a house in
Nairobi is more expensive than building the same house in rural areas. There are a lot of factors to take into account when figuring out the construction cost.
The cost of building a house in Kenya varies depending on several factors like the geographical location, specification of materials, and size of the building, among other factors. Building a house in rural Kenya is cheaper than in urban areas.
This is due to relatively cheaper costs of labour in rural areas and the availability of cheap locally available materials like stones and sand. You will spend between Ksh. 16000 and Ksh. 40,000 per square metre to build a house in rural areas. A high-end home can cost you more than this. Remember, this amount does not include the cost of the land.
This means it will cost you between 500,000 to Ksh. 2,600,000 to build a 2-bedroom house in rural Kenya, depending on the house design you need. However, to get an estimate of the amount required for your house project, you need to consider the square footage of your house, the type of the house, and the quality of finishes.
You can hire a quantity surveyor to prepare a bill of quantities for a 2 bedroom house in Kenya for accurate budget estimates. Here is a breakdown of what to expect when planning to build a simple house whose area is about 60 square metres…CONTINUE READING>>
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Ksh 100,000 to Ksh 300,000 |
| Walling and structure | Ksh. 180,00 to Ksh 300,000 |
| Roofing | Ksh. 200, 000 to Ksh 450, 000 |
| Plastering and painting | Ksh. 150,000 to Ksh. 400,000 |
| Doors, windows and other fixtures | Ksh. 100,000 to Ksh. 300,000 |
| Doors, windows and other fixtures | Ksh. 100,000 to Ksh. 300,000 |
| Cost of labour | Ksh 200,000 to Ksh. 600,000 |
| Total | Ksh. 1030,000 to Ksh. 2,650,000 |
The cost of plumbing a 2-bedroom house depends on the size and the design of the house. For a two-bedroom house, plumbers used to charge between Ksh. 45,000 and Ksh. 50,000 in the past. This includes piping of hot and cold water.
At the moment, there are no available sources indicating their current charges for a two-bedroom house. However, besides the price of pipes and fittings, the cost of plumbing labour in Kenya is between Ksh. 500 to Ksh. 700 shillings per individual.
The cost of construction in Nairobi is much higher than in any other place in Kenya. For instance, to construct a 2 bedroom house in Nairobi, you will need between Ksh. 1.5 million and Ksh. 3 million for a modest dwelling in the city. However, the cost will be much higher for a more complex house. These figures exclude the cost of the land.
The required number of bags of cement for a 2-bedroom house depends on the size of the house you intend to build. A 2-bedroom house requires between 120 and 130 bags of cement and between 2,000 and 2,500 blocks on average.
The cost of building a 2 bedroom house in rural Kenya is fairly cheaper than the cost of constructing the same house in urban Kenya. This is due to more affordable costs of labour in rural Kenya and cheap locally available materials like sand and stones.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!
Knowing whom to contact whenever you need to buy or sell property or land will make your work easier. The country boasts a massive number of real estate agencies. Many of these firms have specialised in properties located in major towns like Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Mombasa, and many more…CONTINUE READING>>
