Build Calculator
Plan the cost before the concrete starts.
A transparent planning estimate for a home in Bohol. Start with plans and the house, then add outdoor spaces and move-in costs. Example values are prefilled as a starting point—change them to match your project.
All estimates stay in PHP. Your final total also shows your selected currency.
Automatic conversion using XE reference rates dated 23 September 2026, 16:00 UTC. Dated reference snapshot, not a live feed; bank/transfer fees excluded.
Architectural design & complete plans — before you build
₱800–₱900/m² is based on the team we use in Bohol, not a verified industry average. Architectural, structural, electrical and plumbing plans are signed and sealed for permit submission. Firms may use a minimum fee or sliding scale for size and complexity; revision scope must be agreed.
Local planning allowance, not a fixed official fee. Confirm scope with your architect and local office.
Architectural & engineering plans total
House area includes bathrooms and walls across all floors. This size also feeds the construction estimate. Permits are separate.
Surveys and site investigations
The home itself
Choose the broad level first. The result is a planning range, not a contractor quotation.
Construction uses the house size entered above. Terraces and pool areas are counted separately under Site & extras.
Count an open-plan living/dining space as one living area. Include these rooms in your house area above; their floor area is not added again. Room counts help check cooling and water-heater choices.
No automatic percentage is assumed. Until quoted, the result is a baseline excluding this adjustment.
What this house allowance assumes
A completed house with standard bathroom fixtures, electrical and plumbing installation, finishes, and agreed fixed cabinetry. The water tank, pump and pressure system are assumed to be included; confirm this with your builder. Appliances are separate. Ask the builder to confirm cabinetry, septic, utility works, taxes, labour and materials in writing. Roof/style answers position the estimate within your chosen band; they do not multiply the band.
These bands are our planning benchmarks. Validate your specification and price with a local builder.
Outdoor spaces and site work
This tool assumes a flat, buildable lot with reasonable truck access. Difficult sites need individual assessment.
This tells us whether to subtract the pool footprint before calculating the deck area.
Pool dimensions are always in metres. Capacity and cost depend on depth, ground conditions, waterproofing and filtration; confirm the complete specification with your builder.
Pool and terrace pricing assumptions
Planning allowances: standard pool ₱35,000/m²; higher specification ₱45,000/m². Based within Arkayv’s published ₱30,000–₱50,000/m² range, not a Bohol quote. Changing specification resets the pool allowance. Confirm excavation, shell, waterproofing, finish, pump/filter, electrical works and pool design fees are covered. Special structures and pools over 100 m² need individual quotes.
Site work & optional structures
Select whether each item is needed or already included. Unpriced items stay visible as exclusions; they are not treated as free.
Utilities, water & solar
Appliances and move-in
Choose “Already own” or “Not needed” for appliances you will not buy. Count only items outside the construction quote.
Furniture, window coverings & other move-in costs
These sit outside the core contractor rate, so you can see what is needed before you can actually live there.
Bedroom cooling
How many bedrooms need aircon in each size band? Each allowance includes ₱5,000 fitting.
₱28,000 unit + ₱5,000 fitting (provisional allowance).
₱33,000 unit + ₱5,000 fitting.
₱43,000 unit + ₱5,000 fitting (provisional allowance).
₱42,500 unit + ₱5,000 fitting each; installer to size.
Sizing is indicative for enclosed bedrooms. Sun, glazing, ceiling height and insulation affect capacity. Rooms over 30 m² need an installer quote and are excluded from the aircon total. Extra piping, electrical works and delivery may exceed the fitting allowance. Appliance allowances apply only when excluded from your builder’s quote.
1.5 HP pricing benchmark: Abenson-listed TCL ₱29,993, Midea ₱31,998 and Samsung ₱34,998, checked 24 September 2026. Other capacities use provisional planning allowances.
Aircon quote needed: bedrooms over 30 m² are not included in this total.
Last step: add an optional contingency?
Your estimate has no contingency added unless you choose it here. This is your own reserve for changes or unexpected work, not an extra builder charge.
Applied to house construction, outdoor works and estimated site/utilities. Excludes plans, permits, firm extra quotes and appliances. Unpriced items still need separate allowances.
Land purchase, financing, temporary accommodation and unresolved quotes are excluded.
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