LFV Projects Building Design Costs

Design Costs

Less corners & passages equals lower cost. This is the one reason why a house is not priced per square meters. By comparison small houses cost more to build than large houses sins both have finishes and fittings common to both structures.

Stand Level - Building on a sloped site are more expensive than building on a level site for there are more filling and usually stronger foundations are required.
Single Storey/Double Storey?

Disadvantages of double storeys:

Decking
Scaffolding height
Risk
Foundation
Shuttering stripping time longer

Advantages of double storeys:

Design could be more cost-effective
for lower pitch roof
sloping ceilings
lower gable walls

Semi-double storeys:

Most expensive because of the roof break, additional supporting wall, ground cutting.

Other Costs

Plumbing

Installation of pipes and fittings.
Local council connection.

Electrical

Installation of cables and fittings.
Local council connection.
Under floor heating
Air Conditioning

Insulation

Roof insulation
Cavity walls on west elevation