What is the financial requirement for building a 3-bedroom bungalow in Kenya?
The cost of building a three-bedroom bungalow in Kenya varies depending on a number of factors such as location, material used, design, land terrain, contractor choice among others.
It is usually a complex and tedious process that starts from land acquisition, actual construction work to finishing.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the typical costs:
1. Land acquisition
The cost of a land varies from one region to another. In urban centers like Nairobi and Kiambu, the cost of a plot might be relatively higher compared to rural areas.
It is advisable to look for reputable land selling firms that sell land at more affordable costs like AMCCO Properties Limited.
AMCCO is located in Kikuyu within Kiambu county and has the best deals for plots, with most ranging from as low as Ksh 550, 000 to Ksh 1.2 million.
2. Design and approvals
This is a critical stage in construction. The design determines how your house will look like when all work is done and dusted.
Here, you will need the services of several experts such as structural engineer, quantity surveyor, architectural designer to piece together the art work for your house.
This might cost between KSh 200, 000 to Ksh 400, 000 depending on the design of the house.
County government approval might cost between Ksh 20, 000 to Ksh 50, 000. Counties like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu have higher charges compared to counties like Turkana, Isiolo, Bomet, Bungoma.
3. Site preparation
To put up a house on a newly bought parcel of land, you must prepare the ground first by demolishing some structures or clearing the push around to create space.
This might cost you between 20, 000 to Ksh 100, 000 depending on level of preparation needed and the size and design of the project to be put up.
4. Foundation
This is arguably the most important import stage of building.
Materials needed here include Cement, Sand, Aggregate, Steel among others.
The overall cost might range from Ksh 200,000 to Ksh 500,000.
5. Walling
Materials needed include blocks/bricks, mortar, reinforcements.
This might cost between Ksh 300,000 to Ksh 600,000
6. Roofing
Roofing will require materials suh as iron sheets, timber, nails, tiles and so forth. The avarage cost could be between Ksh 300,000 to Ksh 600,000
7. Doors and windows
This largely depends on the size and design of the house. Materials needed include wood/metals, glass, and locks. Could roughly cost between Ksh 150, 000 to Ksh 300, 000
8. Finishing
These are the final touches of the construction work. All that is done at this stage is to polish, refine and bring out the best
The process involved at this stage are plastering and painting, flooring, power connectivity, plumbing, landscaping and fencing.
This might cost between 400,000 to 800,000.
9. Labour
The estimated cost of labour for a standard 3-bedroom bungalow can range from Kshs 800, 000 to Kshs 2 million.
10. Overall cost
The overall estimated cost of building a three-bedroom bungalow in Kenya is between Ksh 2.9 million and Ksh 6.8 million.
However, these estimates might come down significantly if you work with reliable partners who have years of experience in navigating the complex market of real estate.
AMCCO Properties Limited is one such a partner with reputable record in helping clients get better deals and cut down on expenses.
If you are looking for affordable plot in Kikuyu, Kimangu, Gkambura, Ngong and the surrounding environs, count on AMCCO to delivered it for your with title deed in less than three months.
For more information on how we can assist with your real estate development plans, contact AMCCO Properties Limited today via 0701 293 199.
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