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2026 CDO cost ranges (construction only, ₱/sqm)

Jan 10
3 min read


Tier

What it really means

2026 CDO planning range (₱/sqm)

BARE

“Shell” / rough-in ready (not livable finish)

₱21,000 – ₱26,000 (planning)

BASIC

Livable, simple finishes

₱26,000 – ₱30,000 

STANDARD

Mid-level finishes + better fixture set

₱30,000 – ₱36,000 

PREMIUM

Higher-end finishes/details

₱36,000 – ₱45,000+ 

Legend: 

✅ Included

⚠️ Allowance/limited

❌ Excluded (add-on / owner-supplied)


1) STRUCTURE + SHELL (major scope)

Item

BARE

BASIC

STANDARD

PREMIUM

Mobilization, temporary facilities, safety, site clearing

✅

✅

✅

✅

Earthworks: excavation, backfill, compaction, hauling

✅

✅

✅

✅

Foundation + structural (footings/columns/beams/slab, rebar, formworks)

✅

✅

✅

✅

Roof framing + roofing sheets

✅

✅

✅

✅ (upgraded materials)

Gutters/downspouts

⚠️

✅

✅

✅

Exterior walls (CHB/panel system per plan)

✅

✅

✅

✅

Interior partitions

⚠️ (limited)

✅

✅

✅

Plaster/render (external + internal as specified)

⚠️

✅

✅

✅ (higher finish)

Waterproofing (T&B / balcony / roof deck if any)

❌/⚠️ (minimal)

✅

✅

✅ (higher spec)

Septic tank (basic)

⚠️

✅

✅

✅ (upgrade options)

2) MEP (Plumbing + Electrical)

Item

BARE

BASIC

STANDARD

PREMIUM

Plumbing lines (water + sanitary)

⚠️ (rough-ins only)

✅

✅

✅

Plumbing fixtures (WC, lav, shower set, drains)

❌

✅ (basic set)

✅ (mid set)

✅ (premium set)

Electrical conduits/boxes (rough-ins)

⚠️

✅

✅

✅

Wires, breakers, panel board

❌/⚠️

✅ (basic capacity)

✅ (more circuits)

✅ (higher capacity)

Light fixtures

❌

⚠️ (basic allowance)

✅ (better fixtures)

✅ (designer options)

Outlets/switches count

❌/⚠️

✅ (basic)

✅ (more points)

✅ (more + specialty)

Provision for AC (sleeves/drain/power)

❌

❌/⚠️

⚠️

✅

Water heater provision

❌

❌/⚠️

⚠️

✅

Exhaust fan provisions (T&B/kitchen as needed)

❌

⚠️

✅

✅

3) FINISHES (where budget blowouts happen)

Item

BARE

BASIC

STANDARD

PREMIUM

Floor finish (tiles/vinyl)

❌

✅ (basic ceramic)

✅ (better tile)

✅ (porcelain/engineered)

Wall paint (interior/exterior paint system)

❌

✅ (standard)

✅ (better system)

✅ (premium system)

Ceiling (gypsum/fiber cement + framing)

❌

⚠️ (selected areas)

✅ (most areas)

✅ (with details)

Doors (main + interior)

❌/⚠️

✅ (flush/basic)

✅ (upgraded)

✅ (solid/engineered)

Windows

⚠️ (basic)

✅ (standard aluminum)

✅ (upgraded)

✅ (premium systems)

T&B wall tiles

❌

⚠️ (limited height/areas)

✅

✅ (full height/feature)

Shower enclosure/glass

❌

❌

⚠️

✅

Kitchen counter + sink

❌

⚠️ (basic)

✅ (better)

✅ (premium)

Kitchen cabinets

❌

❌/⚠️ (small allowance)

⚠️ (allowance)

✅ (full built-in scope)

Built-in closets

❌

❌

⚠️

✅

Railings (if 2-storey)

❌/⚠️

✅ (basic)

✅ (better)

✅ (premium)

4) EXTERNAL WORKS (usually excluded unless you force it into scope)

Item

BARE

BASIC

STANDARD

PREMIUM

Carport (roofed)

❌

❌/⚠️

⚠️

✅

Perimeter fence + gate

❌

❌

⚠️

✅

Driveway/walkway concrete

❌

❌/⚠️

⚠️

✅

Landscaping

❌

❌

❌/⚠️

⚠️/✅

Water tank + pump set

❌

❌/⚠️

⚠️

✅

Additional drainage/retaining works (if needed)

❌

❌

❌

❌ (priced separately after site check)

Always clarify these (to avoid “akala ko kasama”)

These are commonly excluded in all tiers unless written in your BOQ/contract:

  • Permits + government fees, processing, signatories

  • Architect/engineer design fees, surveys, soil test (if required)

  • Utility connection fees (water/power/internet)

  • Appliances + furniture

  • Loose items (curtains, mirrors, towel bars unless specified)

  • Major site complications (retaining walls, major drainage fixes) unless assessed and priced

If you want, I’ll convert this into a BOQ-ready checklist (line-item format) for your team: checkbox inclusions + allowance fields + quantity placeholders, matched to your 4 tiers.

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