Constructing your home is an important endeavour and requires careful planning. It involves designing the layout plans, choosing appropriate building supplies, hiring professional laborers, and dealing with your funds wisely. The average per sq-ft construction cost ranges from 55AED to 80AED. To get a better understanding of the costs involved, it is helpful to focus precisely on the basic elements commonly used in construction.
Per Square Foot Construction Cost (Including Material, Labour, and Services)
Grey Structure Home (25 AED to 30 AED/SQFT)
The grey structure covers all the structures with concrete P.C.C. flooring, plastering, exclusively sanitary and sewerage, gas piping, water piping, works excluding bathroom fixtures, and conduit piping for electricity.
Luxury House – Category A++ (50 AED to 60 AED/SQFT)
These houses are built with grey structures having the best quality materials and construction standards. A range of 32-40 AED/sqm, doors in solid ash or woodwork, imported tiles in baths with max a range of 40 AED/sqm, Grohe fixtures and Imported pots in baths, cupboards and kitchens by Euro/Aran/Berloni, gypsum false ceiling on all roof 100% of the covered area, media and feature walls, and paintwork with ICI/DIAMOND, Berger, black Horse paints.
Luxury House – Category A+ (50 AED to 60 AED/SQFT)
These houses are built with grey structures with the best quality materials and construction standards, the flooring in imported tiles with a range of 24 AED/sqm, imported tiles in baths with a range of 29 AED/sqm, cupboards and kitchens in UV sheets, semi-solid ash wood doors work, Grohe fixtures and Porta pots in bathrooms, false ceiling in Plaster of Paris on 70% of the covered area, and paintwork with ICI/Diamond paint.
Deluxe House – Category A (45AED to 50AED/SQFT)
These houses are built with grey structures with the best quality materials and construction standards, the flooring has imported tiles with a range of 20AED/sqm, imported tiles in bathrooms with a range of 20AED/sqm, cupboards, and kitchens in local lamination, ply flushed doors, Porta pots in bathrooms, the untrue ceiling in Plaster of Paris on 25% of the covered area, and paintwork with ICI/Diamond paints.
Breakdown of Construct Cost
The construction cost is divided into two categories:
Grey structure cost:
Includes the foundation of the walls, house, roof, cement, water tanks, plaster, and tiles.
Finishing cost:
Includes paint, wallpapers, wood items, windows, polishing, grills, and fireplaces.
Material
The material cost differs greatly depending on the type and quality of materials used.
Labor
The labor cost includes the benefits and wages for workers, and the price of equipment and supplies needed.
Permits
There is a need to attain a variety of permits according to the location and scope of the construction project. These permits can add in the overall cost of the project.
Site Preparation
These costs are significant in case the construction site needs to be cleared or prepared in any way, such as by excavation or grading.
Architectural Plans
This can be added to the overall cost of your project if there is a need to have architectural plans drawn up.
Finishing Work
It includes wallpapering, painting, and installing fixtures and other finishing touches.
Miscellaneous Expenses
These are other costs that arise during a construction project, including fees for inspections or contractor bonds.
These factors can disturb the price of a construction project, and the real costs can differ significantly depending on the details of your project. Moreover, it is wise to get a comprehensive estimate from a licensed architect or contractor before starting a construction project.
Explaining the Cost of House Construction in 2023
The cost of construction per square foot ranges from 52 AED to 80 AED. Moreover, it is helpful to focus on the foundational elements commonly used in construction to get a better understanding of the costs involved.
Steel:
Steel plays a vital role in the basis of a house, so throughout construction, the most important factor is steel. Typically, 60-grade steel is suggested and the price of steel bars varies based on supply and demand, along with the possibility of increases and decreases.
Bricks:
The number of bricks in building a house depends on the design of the house. Usually, contractors decide the maximum number of required bricks according to the size of the land. There are various quality bricks in the market at an affordable price range.
Concrete:
It is used in the slab and foundation of the house. The quantity of concrete required depends on the thickness of the slab and foundation, the size of the house, and the number of floors. It has many variations available in the market with reasonable prices and quality.
Sand:
It is utilized in the filling for laying bricks, and in concrete and plaster. The quantity of sand depends on the house size and the thickness of the plaster and mortar. Many local options are available in the market, but people mainly prefer local contractors due to their five times lower prices.
Crush
The backfilling, concrete for foundation and slab, contain crush. The quantity of crushing required depends on the size of the house and the thickness of the slab and foundation. The cost of crushes is different in every area of Pakistan.
Cement
It is commonly used to bind and solidify the materials together since its purpose is to make things more solid. It is a crucial binding material during construction and is used in various phases such as plastering, masonry work, joint-making, building roofs, floors, lintels, pillars, and more. It is important to select high-quality cement that ensures strength in stonework high-end plastering, and moisture resistance. The cost per kg bag of cement is up to 15AED, and the market has many popular quality cement brands.
Labour Cost
Labor costs hinge on the size and intricacy of the project, and the location of the construction site. People engage a local contractor who provides the essential labor force. The contractor accepts responsibility for paying off the laborers and sets their fees accordingly.
Electrical and Plumbing Work
Electrical and plumbing work are crucial components of any construction project. The cost of electrical and plumbing work can vary according to the type of fixtures and materials.
Miscellaneous Costs
These costs include fees for obtaining architectural and engineering services, building permits, and interior design.