Building Cost Breakdown in Jamaica: Under 3 Million JMD (Less Than 20K USD)!
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- Note: I currently live in the US and most of the construction took place in my absence. It is important to have someone you trust oversee the process if you're unable to!
How much does it cost to build a small house in Portmore Jamaica? This video breaks down construction cost (labor and materials) from 2021-2022. My aim was to save as much as possible and I did it! Thanks for watching!
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I spent 3.5million Jamaican dollars and got a split level 2 bedroom ,bathroom, living room,kitchen 2 verandah and a washroom fully rendered and tiled with plumbing and electrical all completed. The trick is to be your own contractor and gofo, hang around and go the the hardware yourself just be kind to the workmen and your house will be completed. Take the time out to see and know how your money is spent and don't just send money to Jamaica to ask anyone to do it.
@@suspense14 thanks for sharing!
@@suspense14 thats great but im gooing upstair 2 bed room two bath and living room and im hering 18 million to biuld im Just goin up on my house me just laugh I dont know and contract Thatcher honest
@@pegoloomztv5188 lol, take some time off from work and go get a good worker you buy your material and push some work whike you're there until the material is complete then go back to work and start planning again, do your house in phases and we all know once you make a section habitable you can work on the rest little by little. Contractors are unnecessary in this time. Any contractors come on here please don't be in any argument with me cause I contracted my house spent my own money and got what I wanted. That 18 million will finish your house and furnish it 😄
Thank you
@@pegoloomztv5188 when I say split level I meant upstairs and downstairs, one good workman and a laborer and employ extra workmen on days when casting is to be done. The aim is to get a building with your money not to have a lot of men sitting around when there's not much to be done but will expect to be paid, I don't care who thinks I'm mean but you get someone in when extra work is to be carried out and that's it. I did not under pay my workers mark you. I cooked lunch for them every day for them I had them working and my home was habitable in 6 months. Go out and look for the plumber ,electrician and most masons do their carpentry work themselves.
well the house cost $11 mill but it also comes with the land, so you'd neet to factor in your land if you had to purchase it. Nevertheless when you build it yourself you at least can put your stamp on it and build it to your liking rather than getting something ready done. thanks for sharing the costs, really helpful.
Yes, that should definitely be considered. Inflation aside, the price I bought the house for combined with the addition to the back of the property is still under $11 mil.
@@JeanaCavel I dont what he is saying. It still doesnt explain that absolutely ridiculous price for a dilapidated structure. Price does not reflect but because many are paying that...
One contractor told me for the foundation alone it was JMD 2M for workmanship. No material included! Don't stop thanking God for your family and those who helped out.
@@PamelaWilkinson-u1n that’s crazy!!
@@JeanaCavel I know. 😞
This is probably the best video on this topic. Thank You
Thank you!!
My sister this is very informative. Best breakdown on the building i have seen.
I appreciate it, thank you!
95 subscribers??? Ppl unu good eeeeh look how much views n unu cya sub? Kmt anyway hi i'm #95
good point I'm #96
This made me laugh so much!🤣 I appreciate you, thank you!
Congratulations on your project, enjoy Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤
Thank you!
One contractor told me from foundation to belting is 6.5 not with material. For his time...I didn't call him back
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Excellent video. One thing I would like to add. You must have a trusted Project Manager in Jamaica when building if you can’t be in Jamaica when you are building. I am paying the price now for that mistake.
Those (trusted project manager) are hard to come by. Trust is a rare commodity in Jamaica
Yes very hard to come by!
That would be your quantity surveyor or the architect or structural engineer who did your drawings. Often people skip those important people and then have a lot of problems.
I heard you said you’ll use the premix in the future.. please don’t. Sometimes they mix it so strong to the point where it cracks when dry even when it’s wet throughout the drying process… also it people have being complaining
Thank you so much for letting me know this, I’ll keep this in mind.
So true....experience
Mi love di love your opening about the mic/views. That drew me in to your video. You have the personality to be a huge TH-camr. The in for was great as well.
Thank you!
Wow! I love this video. Thank you for sharing....i totally enjoyed watching every second of this video (periodically pausing and taking notes)... Keep up the great work and big up to your video editor (if you are the editor, even more props to you)!
Very informative video.. question who did your bill of quantity for you?
Thank you! My dad had an idea of what to get for the initial purchase. Everything else was an estimate. I have a video detailing mistakes and not having someone more knowledgeable do an accurate bill of quantity was one.
This video is very informative. Thanks for so much detail.
You're smart girlie have me here thinking how fast i could flip my savings to build a property of similar capacity
Man, less than $20,000 for a 2 bedroom, not bad at all, even if you factor inflation, is still came out to less than $22,000 soo, is way cheaper than building in my country,Honduras, maybe the bag of portland cement is cheaper in Jamaica, in Honduras the bag of cement cost, from $10 to 14 dollars depending on location, soo,something this size, you will pay more than $30,000 dollars,regards from Boston MA!
Thanks for the breakdown. And its a great topic
Thank you!
Love this. Just started to build my house in Portland and trust me I understand everything you are talking about 🇨🇦 🇯🇲
Happy u started your youtube channel i hope it will grow
Thank you 🙏🏾
Sitting on my bed here watching this video I'm coming home for three days to Jamaica hope to meet you I will pay 1000us for your time and walk me through I believe in you God Almighty bless you and what is the location
Thank you for the kind words. I don't consider myself an expert but rather someone who has learned lessons from building. It's also located in Portmore, St. Catherine.
@@JeanaCavel Hi good morning thank you for your response I raised in Portsmouth St right before passagefort so I now the whole st Catherine then came to America am doing great here successfull let me know if I can give you my #
Hello Cavel...wait are you Kelly or Cavel? Can't go back now. Hello Boss Lady! I'm so happy for you. Hats off, wig off! Big up yourself! I'm so excited for you!
So your personality is so cool and easy.
I just kept watching you and watching you.
We broke ground in March 2024 to start this wonderful journey . I'm a person who has to count every cost before I start anything...But my husband told me he is doing the work so he'll take care of the minute details😮😅. When I came across your videos I was beyond extatic! I was taking pictures of the pricing clips to put together my book...my peace of mind book/ journal. Thanks for all your help. And best of all, all your details. You might not have thought somethings weren't important but every bit of it helped me! Thanks a lot. You have made my life a bit easier.
I'm so proud of you. Many happy moments in your house
Lady Michelle
Hi lady Michelle! My name is Cavel. Thanks for your thoughtful and kind words! I’m glad this was helpful to you and good luck on your journey!!
We are in the process of clearing the land and starting the foundation. We are searching for a drafts person. Any one in your arsenal? The project is in Manchester.
@@michellewaugh-smith3551 I only know someone in the St.Catherine, and Kingston/St. Andrew region. I left his number on a video. Call and see if he would do it.
Just scrolling on my son profile an seen this, I'm in the UK, with the contacts you have. U should think about doing something for real. It's hard to trust ppl wid your money, but when u can see it in real life.. i bet alot of people would pay a premium for you to oversee the work.. lovely home Sis
Thank you! Not sure if I am at that stage yet to take on other people's home.
Sis they’re right seems you have it laid out very well detailed. Just sent to my wife. Def will look for u to when we build ours
Anuh lie! Really like your down to earth attitude my girl from the first time I stumbled on your channel.
Thank you!
I need help to find land can you help??
@@JeanaCavelCan you interview the draft man you hired on your channel. That would be good for us. We need to know the does and don'ts before we start.
I have the land already.7.5 what that can build.i want to start my home soon.i will buy the some of the martial out of my pocket
Alex, if you have 7.5 mil that’s a good start and can do many things!
Talk about buying a land in Jamaica if you have any knowledge of it plz
Wow just wow. Quality video so detailed verbally, videography,break down of numbers. Best on here better than most big up yuself. Continued success 💪🏽🙏🏽❤️
Thank you! Super appreciated!
@7:01-7:05... It is called Casting. They also gave you a decent steel float on the floor. Makes it alot easier for a tiler to complete his task especially if the floor is leveled properly.
Thank you for confirming this!
Anytime. Blessings!
This video will go viral.
my name is christopher reid i need someone to do a bill off quantity for me to send to the bank can you help
New Sub, Thanks for your breakdown and for you to be transparent. Your personality is captivating, keep making your videos.
Thank you!
New Sub 128 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Please how many bedrooms & bathroom etc is this??
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom , kitchen and living room space.
@JeanaCavel thanks doll❤❤
I spent 2.1 million on work men and 3.2 million on material totaling 5.3 million , Do you think i overspend ? I Building a 2 bedroom , 2 bathroom , power room ( In the future the Solar Battery , generator etc will go in ) Living and kitchen is open plan , Store room , and Veranda. This is on slope land and its fully decked, off but no flooring , no plumbing , no rendering or flashing is done or electrical is completed yet . And because its family land and i am located to the back of the land i have move material from out of the front of the yard to the back its about 400 feet DO YOU THINK I OVER SPEND ?
I buy the material for my self so the material price is accurate
This is quite impressive. I’m proud of you and I don’t even know you.
@@alexyoung7371 Thanks so much for this comment!
How comparable is the cost for a premix truck to do the same decking? 113k + 180k + 150k = 443k seems to be the cost for material and labour as you posted.
Smart lady!
Thank you!
Awwww big up daddy on the roof ❤... its best to build a home compared to purchasing a home. You get exactly what you want cheaper. Thanks for this video.
Thank you! And yes, it just all depends on how much you get the land for!
Hi, new subie here, how can I get in contact with your laborers? Especially for the digging and foundation layout…?
@@BelleChristina are you in Portmore?
Love the video..looking to make a start on 500 sq ft extension 😊
Yay, best of luck and thank you!
How did you obtain the land?
Could I build a 1 story 1000sq ft house with slab roof?
Not sure If I understand the question. Are you asking if you could build that size house under 3 mil? If so, it wouldn't be under 3 mil as the house mentioned in the video is about 543 sq. ft. So, the cost to build a 1000 sq. ft house would almost doubled in price. I hope that answers your question.
@@JeanaCavel Yes you did. I have an idea now. Many thanks
@@thepassportlife Glad I was able to help!
I need your help..a man wants to change me to make my house for 24 million with material.. without material..12million.i believe it to exp
What amount of square feet the building has
Channel growing sis❤❤🙏
How long did your project take???
Thank you! 1.5 years to complete
@@JeanaCavel thanks doll🙏💗
I have to give you a like because of your charismatic tone
Thank you!
So proud of you, very inspirational. I aspirr to do that same. Big up and well done to everyone involved 🙌🏿🙌🏿
Thank you!
Love this. Thank you for the information and motivation
Thank you!!
Love your channel & your vibes. You definitely did well with building this house.
Thank you!
The items you call polls are actually call props
Thank you!
@@JeanaCavel You're welcome and thank you too for sharing your journey with us
Nice video
Me spend an arm and a leg already and still can't get no where
Don't give up, I too felt like that at some point! Continue to shop around for different prices, etc
Get an architect and a quantity surveyor on board to organize your drawings and your cost realities so it's not always chaos with the money.
This is really inspiring.
Thank you!!
How deep has the foundation got to be for that house? 3ft? 5ft?
Where is the window for the bathroom? Or will you install an exhaust fan connected to the light switch?
In Portmore you can't dig 5 feet because you will come across water, the reason why you would also come across water is because portmore has a high water tabel
Depth is 3ft. I have an upcoming video to release at some point detailing the mistakes we made in regards to house, the bathroom being one of them. We have since solved that issue but an exhaust was the first way we had planned to fix. Great questions!
Hi love,
Congratulations on your beautiful home and achievement x
If possible are you able to say how much you spent to built the house
How many rooms it has and did you also have to purchase the land to build the house and how much that cost.
Just want a rough idea of the total how much a project like this would cost as I am currently saving
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Thank you! Approximately 3 mil and it's 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Please note that I had already bought a property and used the space in the back to do an extension on the existing building.
Congratulations!!!
Thanks for sharing your video, it’s very interesting and informative from start to finish.
Very Informative video 👏🏾 👏🏾 As the years go by housing and building materials going to always increase. So good to see a detailed video giving clarity. I want to own my own home in a few years.☺️☺️
Thank you and I hope you will soon!
@@JeanaCavel You are welcome dear and thank you🙏🏾☺️
I have wiring plumbing floor tiles, plus the work men didn't line up my windows right. I have to redo them 😢😢😢
That can be quite frustrating, sorry that happened to you.
Girl I really like your personality, love you.
Thank you!
What’s that website u showed in the last part of the video with quad houses… I been looking for listings
@@Ricky2clean I believe it was century21jm.com/. Either way, that’s actually where I found my house.
hi good i watch your video can you assist me i need someone to do a bill of quantity on my house in portmore passage fort please assist me if you can very ergent
@@pegoloomztv5188 my dad did a rough estimate! Sorry I can’t be of much assistance.
Proud of you my friend, job well done.
Sub because am supporting my jamaican people
Thank you!!
Do a house tour
How u doing it
Smart young lady! Multifamily dwellings (*cough* extra units for rental income) is the best way to afford home ownership in Jamaica
Thank you!
AMEN!
Thanks
Guuuurrlll!!! Tank yuh🙏🙏 really appreciate this... trust me ❤❤❤
Thank you!
Thank you for this video. Very informative.
Impressive! I also am considering building in JA. Would love to be able to communicate with you.
Good job, can i get a contact number for your contractor
Bwoy me need them man de fe help me out trust me
Lol I had to hunt for them!
Upful
Can you please make a video of the cost of buying the land?
You can just go on websites like century21jm.com/, nht.gov, etc.
Well done, this helped.
Hired At A BAR 😅😂
@@portmoreapparel108 no lies told 😂
Did you go to school for this? Do you own the land? If not whats the cost of the land? Did you hire a general contractor? Did you need planning approval?
Thank you for sharing. You are lucky you have your dad to help you. The house is really nice girl.
20k us build how many rooms
2
I had to check in the transcripts to make sure I heard you right---you hired most of these builders from the bar??? 😮😮😮
I love the vibe nice Journey I’m a bout to construct as well
Thank you and good luck with everything!
That bathroom is ridiculous and the prices are too much. It’s over priced
This was a great video very informative. Thanks
How much did the drawing cost you?
I believe it was 36K at the time and I used a draftsman to get it cheaper.
New subbie love this !
awesome info!!
Thank you!
Here taking some tips im in building process but into construction
Would you refer your contractors as well
I am sorry Natasha, I didn't use a contractor but a mason to do everything.
@@JeanaCavel thanks for responding , would you be willing to recommend whomever you used?
Well done and thanks for the breakdown.
Thank you!
You forgot to mention the cost for the plan.
Someone was quoting me around $250000 to draw up a plan and said it was discounted since I know him.
He also said he does building.
I am bit skeptical about knowing someone and letting them build your house, mark you we are not friends
That price you were quoted sounds like you're building a really big house! I posted a video on the many mistakes I made which could be helpful to you at this stage in the game.
Very informative, you got a new subscriber.
Need to start saving now and I at least have an idea.
Since this was 4 years ago, when I am ready, I will add $100k - $150k to each lined item.
Better to be over than sort
I agree with having more than the amount! Best of luck on your journey!
Is it possible you can share the builders information or project manager information etc. It would be well aporeciated thank you.
Unfortunately, he doesn't want me to share his info. I can only share that of the person who did my windows.
And Andrew wah di utes spend 25 mil Fi Dem smt yah
Good job ❤
Very informative. Thank you
I need help to find land can you help?
As long as them know them thing that's all that matters
Informative! Thanks for sharing sister.
Thank you very for sharing this information it’s given me hope
@@carolt1022 good luck with everything!
Interesting video thanks for the info
You're welcome!
I’m a new subscriber hunni mi love the vibes so far couple seconds in.
Thank you!!
Great job
Thank you!
Very impressive
Great content best of luck❤
Thank you!