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Nicole
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Costs of building???
Hello Nomads!
In your experience what are the costs of building in Baja Sur? Specifically, I am trying to get an idea of per sq ft costs for building using concrete
block - how large a place depends on how high the costs are! But definitely no less than 600 ft2 and no larger than 1500 ft2. Nothing fancy in the
finishing or construction (cement roof, clay tile floor, basic kitchen and bath). Considering either Todos Santos/Pescadero or Los Barriles/Buena
Vista. If you have info for either of these communities PLEASE respond! I am driving down in November for the winter and this is the year that I
purchase a lot! I am extremely determined but have to have a realistic budget as selling kidneys is not an option!!!
Furthermore, if you have tips on the best way to build a house, common mistakes to avoid, recommended builders/architects/contractors, etc. feel free
to educate me!
Thanks!
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Ricardo
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Nicole, email me at rbrise@telus.net, I'm in Telkwa,not so far away, I bought, built, been burnt and built some more in La Paz and have plenty of
insights and pictures
Rick
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Smoke
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We are building a concrete block with cement surface coat. two story with detached boat house. Middle of the road interior woodwork for about $93.00
foot in LB
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805gregg
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Check out container homes on the internet. 40' containers can be bought foe $ 1,700 in La Paz.
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Roasty
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Does the $93/sf include electrical/Plumbing/Air-Heating ?
[Edited on 10-3-2007 by Roasty]
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gibson
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mande
| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Check out container homes on the internet. 40' containers can be bought foe $ 1,700 in La Paz. |
sounds great 4 a hurricane.
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Roasty
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Katrina lifted barge casinos 100's of feet from their moorings, onto dry land, so don't be too sure that a container will stay put !! - Good Idea
though !
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gibson
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yep
exactly. I think the guy was just being a dufus
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Smoke
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Yes, it does include air,plumbing,electrical. I would say if you figure about 100.00/sqft you will be in the ball park.
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stanburn
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No the guy was not being a dufus. There are people in California and also here in Mexico building houses out of containers.
Here is a link from another board with some pictures:
http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=904&mforum...
Stan
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805gregg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gibson
exactly. I think the guy was just being a dufus |
Did you look on line? or just type ouy a stupid reply. Go online and get educated.
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pacificobob
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i just built a block casita in the pescadero area. the guy i used was wonderful. honest, fair, got things done when promised, a pleasure to work
with.....and sent weekly email photos of the progress! if you would like to contact him email me krisinak@yahoo.com good luck
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gibson
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fine
| Quote: | Originally posted by stanburn
No the guy was not being a dufus. There are people in California and also here in Mexico building houses out of containers.
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wtf has california got to do with potential construction in a hurricane belt!? (BSC!!) hello??
dufus multiplicadus
the OP is looking for sound advice re construction either Todos or Barriles area!
I don't care how much 'foundation' is built. No 'modular' style construction where hurricanes come thru. sheeez
[Edited on 10-4-2007 by gibson]
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stanburn
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Maybe if you open your eyes you will see the words Mexico in my response along with California. Maybe building a container home along the mainland
coast of Mexico isn't WTF enough for you.
You are the one that felt the need to have the meaningless response that the individual posting about the container building is a dufus.
I was just providing what I thought was useful information regarding building a container house in Mexico. My mistake for mentioning California in my
post. Your mistake in not reading.
And Gibson, we are still waiting for constructive input.
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toneart
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Eliminate the word "dufus" and this is an interesting and helpful discussion.
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vandenberg
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Dufus Multiplicadus. 
Studied to become a doctor or maybe for the priesthood.  
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gibson
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k
ok I hear you.
Just trying to offer the nice lady RELEVANT input re construction in a HURRICANE prone zone. (your 'mexico' input (& obviously CA too) ...
irrelevant.)
done (geez alot of you fossils definitely take web communique too seriously)
Call me whatever you like ... I won't have a hernia (sp) about it!!
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El Jefe
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Our house cost $200 per square foot to build including everything; solar system, appliances, cabinets, counter tops etc. Not at all cheap. Labor costs
may be low but materials cost a lot. Big, fancy homes in los cabos are costing $300 per square foot to build.
A friend in Zacatitos is acting as his own general contractor and getting a nice place for much closer to $100. But he is there every day with his
fingers on the pulse. The more you are directly involved and the more you know about construction, the more you can save.
have fun!
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gibson
(geez alot of you fossils definitely take web communique too seriously)
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I just love it when the young and dumb stick their foot up their butt and have no clue how to get it out gracefully
If you are so lazy that you have to use text messaging here...you should go to a young and dumb site
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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gibson
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hahaha
| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
Dufus Multiplicadus.
Studied to become a doctor or maybe for the priesthood. |
priests DEFINITELY = dufus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good call
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