Thread: Building costs for simple Bungalow

Hello everybody,

i would like to know if somebody could tell me about how much it would cost to build a simple Bungalow with about 30-40 sqm size.

If somebody got some floor plans would be very nice also.

Thanks in advance!

Regards,
Dirk

There are a lot variables, with land, just the shell, fitted out, spec of materials etc etc

There is a forum that used to be OK for this stuff, not been on it for years and if its still active you might be better asking there

coolthaihouse.com - Index page

there is also a page on TD

https://teakdoor.com/view.php?pg=thai_house_plans

Thai House Plans - Small 3 bed 2 bath bungalow

Also. I think Slimboyfat on here was the last to build, fairly recently and it was a bungalow so you may get a better idea from him

Originally Posted by KhunDirk

i would like to know if somebody could tell me about how much it would cost to build a simple Bungalow with about 30-40 sqm size

About 35,000 baht per meter. So, 40 × 35,000.
1.4 mil.

I've done a bit research about the material costs and come out at about 100,000 THB for doing the foundation incl. the walls.
Talking just about the costs for material not included for workers to build it.

You can of course ask local recommended builders. I went to look at previous work.

With a really detailed plan of dimensions, interior walls and quality, tin/coorrugated heet or ceramic tile roof which will dictate steel usage.many raise building a metre+ off the ground this avoids flood issues but more material time costs.

My office is 58m sq and needs 3 fans at this time of year on a small design you can keep all wet wc shower kitchen plumbing in one corner, double stop cocks but you must plan egress brown water gray water and rain water esp if there are neighbours

Local drainage if on former paddy means check water course/ditches, public drains can cope, rainwater can be stored for gardening, car wash etc

Roof if tile will require stronger support but save hearing rain and last longer esp if there are severe storms that can rip off thinner materials.

Will you use child size red bricks, one course or gray block/hebel"

Do you live in earthquake zone, how deep foundations, volume of rebar etc

Once you have a quantity survey plenty of info online get quotes fro the big supply sheds plus a local family biz, make sue quote is clear whether it includes the cost staged deliveries as needed by your builders. The slab may be fasrer with 2 lorries of ready mix if you have a big 5-7 man team to spread over the rebar before it sets!

Too many variables. Depends on materials and design.

40sqm really is tiny.

For that, maybe worth sticking a few knockdown/modular homes or shipping containers together.

40sqm is like a small studio apartment/bedsit.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Too many variables. Depends on materials and design.

40sqm really is tiny.

For that, maybe worth sticking a few knockdown/modular homes or shipping containers together.

40sqm is like a small studio apartment/bedsit.

Small /minimalist can be ok if no kids having lived on boats of all sizes, kids need space for them to mess and no go areas for parents to work/chillax arrange Fairyferrari Lights etc


while all the rage in Shoreditch unless you wish to be a grilled sardine any metal room will need expensive aircon.

Forgive Headmound he's recovering from rare ailment after a Looloo in a washing well.

At that scale may be worth buy a small readt built unit and use funds to remodel to your needs, just a suggestion as others say so many variables.

Originally Posted by Norton

About 35,000 baht per meter. So, 40 × 35,000.
1.4 mil.

Jeez...glad you are not building our place then Norton !
A "simple bungalow" should be a LOT less than ฿35,000/sq.m.

@ KhunDirk ...30-40 sq.m. is tiny ! My shoebox condo in Bangkok was 37sq.m...small bedroom, small lounge, tiny bathroom, even smaller "kitchen". There are just so many variables to consider...type of bricks/blocks? Just how "Thai" do you want to go..indoor or outdoor kitchen, hot water or cold shower, squat or sit?

Originally Posted by mikenot

Jeez...glad you are not building our place then Norton !
A "simple bungalow" should be a LOT less than ฿35,000/sq.m.

Really?

These days 1-1.4 seems about right.

But 30 square meters is about the size of a fairly decent sized hotel room.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Really?

These days 1-1.4 seems about right.

But 30 square meters is about the size of a fairly decent sized hotel room.

Well we are paying 1.8m for a total 308 sq.m. , 192 internal, plus we pay for stove, air-con, insulation and other extras.

Originally Posted by mikenot

Jeez...glad you are not building our place then Norton !
A "simple bungalow" should be a LOT less than ฿35,000/sq.m.

If "simple" means cheap built by local village folk then it would be less but if you want a well built, high quality materials, no extras house you will pay between 30k and 40k baht.

I asked a friend who is building some small houses here.

He estimates his materials-only costs at about B10,000 per square metre. He uses some good quality materials and estimates that if your budget is tight you could build an adequate house for about B7,000 psm.

40 sqm? I have lived in 425sqft 1-bed/1 bath apt in HKG no probs. TV remote = Big Toe. Bathroom could touch all 4 walls when standing at sink; Bedroom could touch 3 walls n wadrobe when laying in bed. Kitchen - no room to swing a cat. Upside - most convenient location with fab unobstructed views,almost weekly smell of nature (horse shit), and no need to pay for electric lighting on weds.

Originally Posted by KhunDirk

I've done a bit research about the material costs and come out at about 100,000 THB for doing the foundation incl. the walls.
Talking just about the costs for material not included for workers to build it.

so you have made a rough plan then? I assume that is just a ring beam on the floor?