Here's The Average Cost Of Building A House In Kenya

However, it is possible to get a rough estimate of the amount of money needed for your new house project by considering the following: 1 .

The square footage Examine a newly constructed house that is similar to the one that you envision .

Get the price of the house, subtract the cost of land and divide the amount by the size of the home .

For example, if the house is valued at Sh75m and the land costs Sh45m, then the construction cost is around Sh30m .

If the home is 450 square meters, then the cost per square meter is around Sh66,700 .

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Quality of finishes The quality of finishes greatly determines the cost of building a house in Kenya .

High quality finishes significantly increase construction costs .

Building a modest house in Nairobi costs about Sh35,000 per square meter, while a high-end home costs upwards of Sh60,000 per square meter .

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House features The internal and external features of a house are key determinants of building costs .

Reducing the size and number of windows, for example, can lower your building costs while using vaulted ceilings and high roof pitches can greatly increase your costs .

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Size of the house The size of a house is also an important consideration since the building cost per square meter is often higher for a smaller home compared to a larger home .

This is because, when putting up a bigger house, the cost of pricey items such as a bathroom or kitchen is distributed over more square footage .

The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya has developed some cost guidelines for major urban centers based on recently completed projects in the respective areas .

The costs, which are on a “per square meter” basis, can give you a more accurate estimate .

However, you will require the services of a quantity surveyor for accurate budget estimates preparation in the pre-contract stage as well as cost control and planning during construction .