How Much To Build A 2 Bedroom House In Jamaica
8/10/2016 15:33 EST
Keep in mind, this is just my opinion...No one will ever say how much it costs to build a house! I don't think many people 'do it that way'. They start with a home design and go from there. The devaluation of currency and fuel pricing affects the materials costs.
Same way, you will never get a complete list of materials for any stage of work or specific project of the work. Sometimes that's good, as you don't want to have too much supplies on property that have to be guarded. And you can't buy cement in advance because it doesn't store for long (hardens). On the other hand, you will be grieved when the same tradesman sends you back to the hardware store for more screws, washers, wire, board, etc.
Again, only my opinion, labor is 'cheap' compared to a developed, regulated country. However, you must be absolutely diligent to oversee everything that is going on, and at times TELL them how you want something done, not just let them run with their repetitious ways of doing things.
They have much skill and experience and they can make anything 'work' but, they don't always know how to do things properly. Examples: drop-in kitchen basins and the back flange of a bathtub.
It will be most helpful if you have some previous construction/remodeling experience yourself. Even if you have a contractor handling the project, you will need to oversee his work and be the overall contractor of your own project.
You will be able to negotiate pricing of some of the work, materials, delivery fees. However, you will also be viewed as having more ability to pay because you have had more ability to earn.
In the end it may cost more or less than you anticipate. It may take LONGER than you think.
And if you don't yet have a piece of land well, that's a work in itself. :)
Forum members, did I cover the basics?
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8/10/2016 15:40 EST
Yes, that's a GREAT answer and not one piece of it should be left out. I've seen many being built and been around for some of the blunders. Very well done.
8/10/2016 19:41 EST
Lori, yes that was an excellent and comprehensive answer. I would caution this person also that living abroad and having a house built in Jamaica is, perhaps, not the wisest idea. She should definitely not only be on the island, but living on the site! Stealing of construction materials is a major problem that must be addressed. Personally, I would recommend just buying a ready turn key property. Save yourself a lot of headaches.
How Much To Build A 2 Bedroom House In Jamaica
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