Does anyone have any experience with choosing architect and then building contractor for your house/bungalow?

Is it adviseable to look for a design and build contractor or architect and building contractor separately?

I was told by a friend that the rule of thumb for cost of a bungalow in Malaysia is RM100/sqft, RM150/sqft and RM200/sqft for low, medium and high end design, respectively.

Thanks.

last time saw an e-book about the complete step of doing this.
including the how to deal with the majlis etc.. but forgot where.

i was surfing to some blog.

sorry didn't remember can't help

i tried google.. found it

but i dunno the content.. i could be scam also.. just to sell e-book.. inside is nothing one..

This post has been edited by ungka: Jul 24 2012, 04:37 PM

get architect to design -> plan submission -> get contractor -> start building

Actually if u manage to get a good architect, i think he/she will take care of the rest like documentation at Majlis Perbandaran, contractor, interior design n other works..... all u need to do is pay $$$$$

Most important the contractor coz thats the person that produces the end result. Architect can easily find. The best is not to find separate coz later got conflict of ideas and make your banglo looks like reban ayam

building a bungalow is not a easy task. thats why rich dude go buy completed bungalow.

Thanks for the response. Agree. I think it is easier said than done. People with lots of money can just pay people to do the work. But for me, i have a small budget, but would like to come up with my own idea, maybe hiring an architect is nice but costly. I notice some contractor advertised themselves as deisgn and build, do they have a standard design that is easily approved by the majlis bandaran which can eliminate the use of an architect?

your RM/sqft include fittings?

Fittings ie lights, fans, wiring, switches etc? I guess so.. I dont have experience in construction of houses.. Im in different field. Anyome with any help is much appreciated..

You need good contractor. Really pain in the axx if you get a lousy one. Warranty of 12 months is must especially for swimming pool n electrical wiring. Better to get a reputable one . Arkitek can drws nice picture but contractor is the most vital. Good luck

With fittings mentioned, I dun think u can get a decent bungalow with 200psf. Unless its with all the cheap materials.

can, My aunt build her bungalow with all fittings in , total is around 1Million+ with 4000 sqft land

Maybe KL contractor will quote double than it .

This post has been edited by Hunakadoo: Jul 24 2012, 07:48 PM

I believe the rates given are for build up area instead of land area..

Your aunts rm1mil house is with how many floors or b/u area? Damn expensive lah like that for 4000sqft land..

3 floors . Johor area.
expensive ? i don't think so .
i only know it's around 4000-5000 sqft .
Design nice , quality nice , everythings is just nice .

the difference between just nice and premuim actually quite a big big gap. I built a lot bungalow from project type until individual premium type. I can says, ur pocket and mortgage must be deep enough if wanna own a bungalow today. If not, go search for auction

If i can find a house on auction and transport it to my land, it will be awesome.

Im sure u can design it to suit ur budget, ie single storey bungalow.doesnt have to always be 1mil or 2mil for a bungalow.

hi i'm planning to build a house on my own land in bangi area, care to suggest any reputable contractor to liaise with? thanks

i have a team that can build your house on your own land (including doing submission to authorities) . can pm me if interested. current project on going is in klang and expected to complete by this july...

This post has been edited by potenza10: Mar 26 2014, 01:01 PM

which bungalow plot do you own in bangi? mutiara bangi?

Actually it is near to Petronas Leadership Centre, Bangi

owh.. great.. later on i pm you on the details.

Gentleman, i do have few friends in this field, after i survey, average market cost RM100-300 per sqft built up, not base on land.

But if you get a nice architect/contractor that not potong you yet giving you a nice design and nice quality bricks, it should be averagely RM120 per sqft.

Include all LED lights, fans, but exclude aircond and etc.
Inclusive of wiring/cabling/aircond point/pipe and etc.

Sample picture?

No take. LOL, next time i go to shoot few.

i am looking for a contractor to build a bungalow in Setapak. I would like to get an estimation for construction cost. normally how do you calculate for the construction cost? the floor area is about 4,500sqf.

R u doing 4 walls bungalow or got bells and whistle 1? Price difference is big.

600k for my hometown bungalore...3.5k++ sqf build up area

Kampung or urban area?

Kampung place...transportation cost alot as its located 1 hr away from nearest city

Finding a good contractor is like needle in a hay stack.

Therefore my father took over the role by sourcing the materials, fittings, logistics, mobilisation of equipment to hiring his own workers and pilers. All in all he had saved more than a mil by doing it all himself. Btw, he had built 2 bungalows himself. Buy land, appoint architect and become the contractor himself. The difference in quality by supervising/building a home yourself is totally worth it but it’s not easy.

Ya transport costs no joke...

How much did your father pay the architect and the cost of all approval process? I heard from a friend need to appoint a CIBD approved contractor otherwise can't get CCC, CPC, CFO. Is it true?