1-Bedroom Bungalow — preliminary concept
Standard finish · 43.2 m² plinth ·
all-in 33,767 KES/m²
Preliminary concept — not for construction. Figures are
budgeting estimates from the live rate library; quantities are template
approximations. County approvals require drawings from a registered
professional — see below.
Draft elemental estimate (standard rates)
| Element / item | Unit | Qty | Rate | Amount (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminaries & substructure | 230,800.00 | |||
| Site clearance & setting out | m2 | 64.8 | 150.00 | 9,720.00 |
| Strip foundation excavation (600 wide × 1000 deep) | m3 | 16.6 | 650.00 | 10,790.00 |
| Mass concrete 1:3:6 in foundation footing | m3 | 2.5 | 16,500.00 | 41,250.00 |
| Foundation walling to DPC level | m2 | 24.8 | 2,200.00 | 54,560.00 |
| Hardcore filling, compacted | m2 | 43.2 | 450.00 | 19,440.00 |
| Ground floor slab incl. mesh & DPM | m2 | 43.2 | 2,200.00 | 95,040.00 |
| Walling | 193,630.00 | |||
| Superstructure walling (machine-cut stone) | m2 | 62.9 | 2,300.00 | 144,670.00 |
| Ring beam incl. reinforcement | LM | 28.8 | 1,700.00 | 48,960.00 |
| Roofing | 174,350.00 | |||
| Timber roof trusses & purlins | m2 | 51.0 | 1,700.00 | 86,700.00 |
| 30g box profile roofing sheets | m2 | 51.0 | 1,150.00 | 58,650.00 |
| Fascia board & gutters | LM | 29.0 | 1,000.00 | 29,000.00 |
| Doors & windows | 125,200.00 | |||
| Steel external door 900 × 2100 (D1) | No. | 1 | 22,000.00 | 22,000.00 |
| Flush internal door 800 × 2100 (D2) | No. | 4 | 15,000.00 | 60,000.00 |
| Steel casement windows incl. glazing | m2 | 5.4 | 8,000.00 | 43,200.00 |
| Finishes | 249,276.00 | |||
| Plaster to walls (both faces) | m2 | 125.8 | 700.00 | 88,060.00 |
| Floor screed | m2 | 43.2 | 650.00 | 28,080.00 |
| Ceramic floor tiling (wet areas + circulation) | m2 | 10.8 | 2,600.00 | 28,080.00 |
| Gypsum ceiling on brandering | m2 | 43.2 | 1,500.00 | 64,800.00 |
| Painting, 3 coats emulsion | m2 | 125.8 | 320.00 | 40,256.00 |
| Services | 372,000.00 | |||
| Plumbing - wet rooms complete | Item | 3 | 60,000.00 | 180,000.00 |
| Electrical points (lighting & power) | No. | 15 | 2,800.00 | 42,000.00 |
| Septic tank & soak pit | Item | 1 | 150,000.00 | 150,000.00 |
| Approvals, levies & transport | 113,496.00 | |||
| County plan approval & building permit fees | Item | 1 | 12,960.00 | 12,960.00 |
| NCA project registration levy (0.5% of works) | Item | 1 | 6,726.00 | 6,726.00 |
| Materials transport to site | Item | 1 | 53,810.00 | 53,810.00 |
| Temporary water & power for the works | Item | 1 | 40,000.00 | 40,000.00 |
| Measured works total | 1,458,752.00 | |||
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Door & window schedule
| Ref | Type | Size (mm) | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Steel external door | 900 × 2100 | 1 |
| D2 | Flush internal door | 800 × 2100 | 4 |
| W1 | Steel casement | 1200 × 1200 | 3 |
| W2 | High-level louvre | 600 × 600 | 3 |
Finishes schedule
| Room | Floor | Walls | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge | Screed (tiles optional) | Plaster + emulsion | Gypsum, emulsion |
| Kitchen | Ceramic tiles | Plaster + gloss (tile splash) | Gypsum, emulsion |
| Bedroom | Screed (tiles optional) | Plaster + emulsion | Gypsum, emulsion |
| Bath | Ceramic tiles | Plaster + gloss (tile splash) | Gypsum, emulsion |
| WC | Ceramic tiles | Plaster + gloss (tile splash) | Gypsum, emulsion |
Indicative programme
(17 weeks)
| Stage | Weeks | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilisation & site clearance | 1 | wk 1–1 |
| Substructure (foundations to slab) | 3 | wk 2–4 |
| Walling to ring beam | 3 | wk 5–7 |
| Roof structure & covering | 2 | wk 8–9 |
| Doors, windows & services first fix | 2 | wk 10–11 |
| Finishes (plaster, floors, ceilings, paint) | 4 | wk 12–15 |
| Fittings, second fix & snagging | 2 | wk 16–17 |
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