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Troubled · 06-09-2008, 06:25 PM

Some basic questions here if I may. I have no idea regarding construction and can usually use a screwdriver with the assistance of an instruction manual.
So please bear with me.
I also understand that the questions not being too specific are a bit like asking how long is a piece of string

I am looking to do some renovation of a house up north.

1) Put down a tiled floor. Currently a stone slab. would like to put down some OK not too extravagant floor tiling - area 65ft by 25ft

2) Install windows 10 of them into pre exisitng spaces. Wooden frames are there no glass. Perhaps better to put in brand new. About 3ft x 4ft

3) Install an indoor bathroom. current "bathroom" is outside.

Could anyone please provide me with some general cost indications?

Apologies for the vague detail

jandajoy · 06-09-2008, 06:29 PM

I'm not a builder but I do have one question for you.

What's your budget?

That might be a good starting point.

Troubled · 06-09-2008, 06:51 PM

Really no set budget as i have no idea as to prices.
I do not wish to do it at the cheapest price nor do i want it to be all gold plated.
Seeking good quality hard wearing result

Thetyim · 06-09-2008, 07:00 PM

1) 300 baht per square metre

2) no idea

3) Should be able do to a half tiled bathroom for about 20k baht, more if the septic is not adjacent

dirtydog · 06-09-2008, 09:31 PM

Glass costs about 10 to 15 baht per foot, there is a cutting charge and installation charge, so double or treble the glass costs and you have a close figure to reckon with, yeah glass people work on a good profit margin, tileing reckon 350baht to 400baht per square meter, thats materials and labour, bathroom reckon on 30 to 40k baht and your get something that looks okish.

DrAndy · 07-09-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troubled

are a bit like asking how long is a piece of string

around 3 metres

as for your building work, you need to define exactly what you want

make a list of works, leave out the actual bathroom fittings etc as they can be all sorts of prices, depending on local/imported/luxury etc

get a couple of builders to come and have a look and give you estimates for the work, including materials if you can trust them, otherwise you will have to buy and supply them yourself

Troubled · 07-09-2008, 07:57 PM

Thanks to all. Much appreciated. You have given me what I needed for now.

Again apologies for the vagueness of the questions.

i will be getting in a couple of builders but if I have zero clue before talking to them ........
Again thanks

DrAndy · 07-09-2008, 08:20 PM

well, you must have some clue as to what you want!

they can translate that into builder-speak

I suppose your wife will have to do the talking anyway, so she had better know what she wants

Thetyim · 07-09-2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I suppose your wife will have to do the talking anyway, so she had better know what she wants

And hopefully it's the same as what he wants

SunTzu · 07-09-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I suppose your wife will have to do the talking anyway, so she had better know what she wants

And hopefully it's the same as what he wants

And fortunately the builders will :
1- understand what they want

2- actually do it !

Gd luck

06-09-2008, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Troubled Elite Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:23 AM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,134	Basic renovation costs Some basic questions here if I may. I have no idea regarding construction and can usually use a screwdriver with the assistance of an instruction manual. So please bear with me. I also understand that the questions not being too specific are a bit like asking how long is a piece of string I am looking to do some renovation of a house up north. 1) Put down a tiled floor. Currently a stone slab. would like to put down some OK not too extravagant floor tiling - area 65ft by 25ft 2) Install windows 10 of them into pre exisitng spaces. Wooden frames are there no glass. Perhaps better to put in brand new. About 3ft x 4ft 3) Install an indoor bathroom. current "bathroom" is outside. Could anyone please provide me with some general cost indications? Apologies for the vague detail

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06-09-2008, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
jandajoy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out bush Chiang Rai way Posts: 8,568	I'm not a builder but I do have one question for you. What's your budget? That might be a good starting point.

06-09-2008, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Troubled Elite Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:23 AM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,134	Really no set budget as i have no idea as to prices. I do not wish to do it at the cheapest price nor do i want it to be all gold plated. Seeking good quality hard wearing result

06-09-2008, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thetyim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phrae Posts: 12,218	1) 300 baht per square metre 2) no idea 3) Should be able do to a half tiled bathroom for about 20k baht, more if the septic is not adjacent

07-09-2008, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Troubled Elite Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:23 AM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,134	Thanks to all. Much appreciated. You have given me what I needed for now. Again apologies for the vagueness of the questions. i will be getting in a couple of builders but if I have zero clue before talking to them ........ Again thanks

07-09-2008, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Yesterday 09:57 AM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 8,495	well, you must have some clue as to what you want! they can translate that into builder-speak I suppose your wife will have to do the talking anyway, so she had better know what she wants

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