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anmdivers
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cost on building
Hi All
does anyone know what it cost to build there in Baja ?
price per sqf.
Thanks for your help
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comitan
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La Paz
$80-90 sq.ft.
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DENNIS
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There are so many variables.....location.....labor costs.....etc.
I'm building and I keep every receipt. I keep them in a cardboard box, uncounted. I'm going to have to be good and drunk before I tally it up.
The thought scares me. I'm doing it myself and it still scares me.
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anmdivers
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hi dennis
My husband & I will build on our own, like we did here in Honduras. How big of a place are you building & how long has it taken. We want a
small place, 2 br/ 2b about 850 sqf.
We are looking at property around BOLA or south of Mulege
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DENNIS
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House --- 912 feet
Wrap around deck ----- 1250 feet
I started my project, well.......it seems like about three wars ago but actually one year. I work half days. That's enough for me. If I worked
harder, I'd have to consider it a job and I don't want a job. I'm retired.
It seems you're trying to get quite a bit into 850 feet. Good luck.
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anmdivers
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I ment 950 sqf
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Check this out:
Large 2-Car Garage With Apartment - Plan #1008-1
Address:http://www.behmdesign.com/garageplans/1008-1.html
I got this plan off the net. This is aprox. what I want to build for my first structure. As I am not retired yet it will be my weekend getaway.
Later it will be the garage/guest quarters for the casa grande. I will need to adjust the dimentions somewhat for bigger garage doors and a little
shorter.(less than 36 feet)
Eventually I will have two garage structures like this.
My lot is 90 feet across and I'm required to have a 10 foot setback on each side but I'm going to fudge that to 8 feet.
I'm need a space between the 2 garages for the entrance to the house. Probably 6-8 feet or so.
Anyone care to guesstimate the cost of building this garage structure?
What is the cheapest material and what about block construction?
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[Edited on 4-29-2007 by fishbuck]
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Bob and Susan
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yea dennis...
that makes it 38 feet BIGGER than yours
you WON"T find wood like you have in honduras here
better get used to CONCRETE!!!
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Bob and Susan
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fishbuck...
the garage is too small...
the garage is ALWAYS too small
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
fishbuck...
the garage is too small...
the garage is ALWAYS too small |
That's why I'll need two! I really like your garage on you website.
My plan is to make the garage tall enough for a small rv and a 21 foot or so boat. I think I'm allowed to go as high as 18 feet.
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anmdivers
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you know they dont just build with wood down here, they do use concrete here on the Island just like they do in Mexico.
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anmdivers
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Fishbuck
Thank you for showing me your house plan. I will try to scan mine & send it to you.
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fishbuck
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Here is a plan for the casa grande:
House Plan ID: chp-19816 - COOLhouseplans.com
Address:http://www.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=19816
It needs a little adjusting to fit and will have more glass to face the bahia. Might need to tone it done a bit for cost.
The garages will go in the back.
Ya, I know. Very expensive.
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Which Island???
anmdivers....which island were you on???? A guy I worked with had some property on Guanaja, near the Columbus Park (reserve). He got hit hard by
Hurricane Mitch in 1998.
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Bob and Susan
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"Ya, I know. Very expensive."
come and be MY neighbor...
we like neighbors WITH money
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
"Ya, I know. Very expensive."
come and be MY neighbor...
we like neighbors WITH money |
Now you know why I'm not retired yet! Hey I'll be lucky to finish my garage to live in.
I certainly do plan to come and visit you. I've only ever driven through Mulege. Flown into Chavato a few times before it went upscale. Caught a
marlin there once. Catch and release(long distance release).
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anmdivers
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We are on Roatan. Been here 3 years & cant wait to get back to Mexico
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DENNIS
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In Ensenada these days, good quality wood is available. Canadian White Pine, clean, straight, good length. Home Depot has Doug Fir if you don't
mind the price. The days of bringing it from the states are over for me. If I need it, I buy it and throw the receipt in the box, go to the fridge
and open a Pacifico, or two.
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anmdivers
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How much is it to live there now ? We lived on Cozumel also & the cost was not to high.
Here on Roatan, The cost has gone up so much in 3 years & so many people building, we want out & get to a small place.
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anmdivers
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Cant wait to have a nice COLD Pacifico
I miss the Mex beer
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