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k-rico
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Cost per square foot
I'm wondering what home construction costs are in BCS. I know there are a lot of variables but I need a rough cost per sq. ft. for a single story
concrete block house. No furnishings, no cabinets, just the basic house, plumbed and wired.
Anybody know?
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Osprey
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K-rico, lots of Mexican houses for sale around here in East Cape. Better that way than paying so much for: block, cement, graba, rebar. I don't have a
hard and fast figure for you but those things alone would scare me into lookin hard for a good deal on a little fixer-upper.
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Terry28
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$35-$45 a sq. ft would be in the ball park I believe..
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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comitan
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La Paz closer to $90 sq.ft.
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Loretana
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We paid $78.00 per sq foot here in Loreto, in 2008-09.
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tripledigitken
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In Punta Chivato 2008-2009 $85 to $100
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k-rico
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This is great. I hope we get some more replies, especially from nomads who have had a house built.
I prefer to buy an existing structure but I've come across a lot that interests me near Ray's Place in Mulege. The seller posted an ad here a few days
ago.
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Paulclark
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$80 is a good number to start from on the East Cape
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oxxo
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I got a quote for $100 sq/ft in Los Cabos for delux block construction with designer cabinets, marble floors, granite counters, designer faucets, tile
roof, etc.
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bajafreaks
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My next door neighbor built his for around $70.00 per foot turnkey complete in Buena Vista 2008/2009 nice house.
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Donjulio
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San Felipe $80-100 But that is turnkey finished. I would say what you are asking you could find much less.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
I'm wondering what home construction costs are in BCS. I know there are a lot of variables but I need a rough cost per sq. ft. for a single
story concrete block house. No furnishings, no cabinets, just the basic house, plumbed and wired.
Anybody know? |
I know the costs here in Mulege very well. Just yesterday started another project with mucho cement and cal. Been buying every concievable item
here since the oceans receded.
You can have a plain block structure built like you stated above for 30-50 dollars per square foot and have enough left over for a ripper
house-warming party. I drink Pacifico and Grey Goose.
Draw a rough plan. Get bids from at least 3 contractors. Check prices of items from suppliers personally. Keep receipt records and all bids.
Construction Manifest.
If you can do it yourself or ramrod a couple of skilled workers, figure to save a lot more.
Keep the bids you recieved from all contractors..and compare to your final expenses. You will be pleasantly surprised.
It is quite easy..and fun. (always fun to save money!!)
Just one example: THE GREAT SILK PURSE WALL
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=24487#pid2254...
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KAT54
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Krico
Buying in a flood zone?
Do not you guys ever learn?
Was not Rays was flooded?
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
I'm wondering what home construction costs are in BCS. I know there are a lot of variables but I need a rough cost per sq. ft. for a single
story concrete block house. No furnishings, no cabinets, just the basic house, plumbed and wired.
Anybody know? |
I know the costs here in Mulege very well. Just yesterday started another project with mucho cement and cal. Been buying every concievable item
here since the oceans receded.
You can have a plain block structure built like you stated above for 30-50 dollars per square foot and have enough left over for a ripper
house-warming party. I drink Pacifico and Grey Goose.
Draw a rough plan. Get bids from at least 3 contractors. Check prices of items from suppliers personally. Keep receipt records and all bids.
Construction Manifest.
If you can do it yourself or ramrod a couple of skilled workers, figure to save a lot more.
Keep the bids you recieved from all contractors..and compare to your final expenses. You will be pleasantly surprised.
It is quite easy..and fun. (always fun to save money!!)
Just one example: THE GREAT SILK PURSE WALL
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=24487#pid2254... |
So true Roger. The added benefit of being your own general contractor is that you can make on the fly modifications to your original plan as
needed/thought of with minimal cost compared to going back and making changes.
Besides. it just feels good to be a part of the project that will become your home...
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KAT54
Krico
Buying in a flood zone?
Do not you guys ever learn?
Was not Rays was flooded? |
Maybe.
Yup, the area was flooded during Jimena.
Thanks to those providing info.
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Pompano
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k-rico..I have known many families, Mexican, American, Swiss, Italian, and one ornery German who have spent many, many years of bliss..in that valley
flood zone. Right, Weller, you old party animal!
k-rico....If you are the sort to get ulcers, don't come...if not, Ray's is gonna be damn handy.
Don't look up..the sky may be falling. 
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Terry28
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As I am sure a lot of you have noticed the #'s were all over the place, I still believe that for the type of construction mentioned my original
estimate of $35-45 per ft is accurate and I see Pompano, who has actually experienced the costs first hand, as have I, agree... People paying $80 +
must have very expensive tastes ( for Mx) or deep pockets...
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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k-rico
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Terry I think you're right. The high numbers that included everything are good to know too.
Minimum $30 for bare bones Mulege to $100 for delux Cabo.
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BajaGringo
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Being your own general contractor and shopping around to buy the materials yourself will save you from $30-$40 per square foot minimum IMHO.
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UnoMas
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I know that times are tough down there right now and labor may be a little cheaper, but materials have become more expensive. I built my home in 2000
and did all plumbing, electrical, and painting as I have been in the construction business for 35+ years and wanted it to be to the standard I would
be happy with. There are many variables that come into play and your interpretation and the contractors may be completly different. So in saying that
the bottom line is that when you pay in advance or the contractor runs out of the money you have paid he will walk and you will be standing there with
no real recourse unless you want to spend truck load of money to recover much less. So do your home work on the person you hire, get as much legal
documentation as you can, make sure all employees are covered with insurance (if you have to go and pay it yourself). If you have someone working for
you that is NOT insured and happens to get injured on your job you will pay this person until they are able to resume work. I would expect to pay $60
to $80 dollars per Sq. ft. for the construction you have described, anything less refer to above.
[Edited on 2-4-2010 by UnoMas]
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