COST BREAKDOWN
The following figures are based wherever possible on quotations. Every effort has been made not to under-estimate the costs, and it may well be possible to construct the building for considerably less.
(Unless otherwise noted, the figures assume that work will be carried out by yourself)
Description Amount(£)
(* based on quotation/calculation) (+estimated) (++educated guess)
Earthworks, tree removal, retaining walls* (by specialist sub-contractor) 35,000
Foundations and bases (inc insulation)++ (by specialist sub-contractor) 15,000
3 shipping containers (used, inc delivery)* 5,700
Openings in containers /strengthening++ (by direct labour) 1,000
Insulation to containers 76.5 sq m @ £12* 1,100
Timber frame to open end, bedroom floor++ 400
Larch weatherboarding to bedroom floor 76.5 sq m @ £10* 765
Timber frame structure to living floor* (supply by specialist firm - see note<<) 25,000 <<
Delivery of timber frame components* 900
Assembly costs (additional help, plant)++ 1,500
Roof slating+ (by specialist sub-contractor) 6,000
Larch weatherboarding to living floor 164 sq m @ £10* 1640
Internal staircase (2 short flights – half landing included in finishes/fittings)* 450
Rainwater goods+ 200
Internal finishes / fittings++ (including kitchen, bathrooms) 7,500
Plumbing, heating, heat recovery++ (by specialist sub-contractor) 7,500
Windows to bedroom floor* (provided by timber frame supplier to match) 1,500
Drainage Pumping chamber+ 2,500
Drainage connection* (Scottish Water) 370
Water connection* (Scottish Water) 825
Electrical connection* (Scottish Power) 3,656
Electrical installation+ (by specialist sub-contractor) 3,000
Electrical fittings++ 1,000
Wood-burning stove and flue* 1,000
Terrace decking+ 600
Terrace balustrades++ 750
Fences, landscaping++ 1,500
TOTAL 126,356 #
VAT (reclaimed as self-builder) nil
#please note that you may wish to add a contingency sum to this figure. The estimates are given in good faith, but the vendor gives no guarantee of their accuracy.
<<The figure for the timber frame kit includes everything except final external roof and wall finishes (slates, boarding), internal fittings and services.
The following figures are based wherever possible on quotations. Every effort has been made not to under-estimate the costs, and it may well be possible to construct the building for considerably less.
(Unless otherwise noted, the figures assume that work will be carried out by yourself)
Description Amount(£)
(* based on quotation/calculation) (+estimated) (++educated guess)
Earthworks, tree removal, retaining walls* (by specialist sub-contractor) 35,000
Foundations and bases (inc insulation)++ (by specialist sub-contractor) 15,000
3 shipping containers (used, inc delivery)* 5,700
Openings in containers /strengthening++ (by direct labour) 1,000
Insulation to containers 76.5 sq m @ £12* 1,100
Timber frame to open end, bedroom floor++ 400
Larch weatherboarding to bedroom floor 76.5 sq m @ £10* 765
Timber frame structure to living floor* (supply by specialist firm - see note<<) 25,000 <<
Delivery of timber frame components* 900
Assembly costs (additional help, plant)++ 1,500
Roof slating+ (by specialist sub-contractor) 6,000
Larch weatherboarding to living floor 164 sq m @ £10* 1640
Internal staircase (2 short flights – half landing included in finishes/fittings)* 450
Rainwater goods+ 200
Internal finishes / fittings++ (including kitchen, bathrooms) 7,500
Plumbing, heating, heat recovery++ (by specialist sub-contractor) 7,500
Windows to bedroom floor* (provided by timber frame supplier to match) 1,500
Drainage Pumping chamber+ 2,500
Drainage connection* (Scottish Water) 370
Water connection* (Scottish Water) 825
Electrical connection* (Scottish Power) 3,656
Electrical installation+ (by specialist sub-contractor) 3,000
Electrical fittings++ 1,000
Wood-burning stove and flue* 1,000
Terrace decking+ 600
Terrace balustrades++ 750
Fences, landscaping++ 1,500
TOTAL 126,356 #
VAT (reclaimed as self-builder) nil
#please note that you may wish to add a contingency sum to this figure. The estimates are given in good faith, but the vendor gives no guarantee of their accuracy.
<<The figure for the timber frame kit includes everything except final external roof and wall finishes (slates, boarding), internal fittings and services.