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What’s Included and Excluded in Your Quotation or Cost per Sqm? (The Checklist That Prevents Budget Blowouts)
Cost per sqm” is only useful if you know exactly what’s inside the price . Two builders can quote the same ₱/sqm and deliver completely different outputs because of allowances, exclusions, and vague scopes . A reliable quotation must include: Scope per trade (what work is covered) Material/brand/specs (or clear allowances) Quantities/BOQ (or a detailed breakdown) Inclusions + exclusions list (written, not verbal) Siteworks + permits + utilities clarity Why Cost per Sqm Mi
Gabriel Mikael
Jan 223 min read


Real cost of a 60sqm home in CDO (3 tiers)
How much is a 60sqm build in Cagayan de Oro? If you’re budgeting a 60sqm house in CDO, a practical way to estimate is cost per square meter × 60sqm . Based on common finish levels used by CDO builders, here are realistic planning ranges: Finish tier (3 tiers) Typical cost per sqm Estimated total for 60sqm Basic finish ₱25,000–₱28,000 / sqm ₱1,500,000–₱1,680,000 Mid-level finish ₱29,000–₱33,000 / sqm ₱1,740,000–₱1,980,000 High-end finish ₱34,000–₱40,000+ / sqm ₱2,040,000–₱2,40
Gabriel Mikael
Jan 123 min read


What’s the cost per sqm—and what’s included/excluded?
Ever noticed how “₱___/sqm” sounds affordable… until the “hindi kasama” hits you like a truck? Cost per sqm is only useful if you’re comparing the same scope . Most quotes differ because one includes essentials (waterproofing, ceilings, better fixtures, siteworks), while another hides them as future add-ons. Solution (the only safe way to compare): Demand a Written Inclusions/Exclusions Matrix (line-by-line) Require a BOQ-style breakdown (structure, roofing, plumbing, elect
Gabriel Mikael
Jan 111 min read
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