ibarra Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 What are current new construction costs? We would like to build a 2 bdrm 2 bath (approximately 200 mtrs) ranch on a level lot in Brisas de Chapala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Make sure your IMSS costs are in your calculations and not a surprise at the end. It is a large cost and was a surprise to my friend who just finished his new house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 We just received quotes from two contractors with a surprising difference of about 50%. We are enclosing our mirador 57.6 sq m at a cost from 275000 to 414000 pesos. The latter included IMSS for the workers but no permit. The latter quote works out to be $42/ sq ft at today's exchange rate. We are seeking legal advice from Spencer... The rules in Mexico are certainly different than up North. It appears that the property owner is responsible for permitting, health/accident coverage for all who work on the project. Normally this is handled by the contractor up north. I am sure there are other potential "gotch yas"; hence the need for legal advice... Since this is an addition, there is no land costs involved... Buying land again requires legal advice.. ........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 If you hire a US-style contractor that charges for labor, materials and his profit the cost will be vastly different from a Mexican-style contractor who will only charge you for labor and materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, bdmowers said: If you hire a US-style contractor that charges for labor, materials and his profit the cost will be vastly different from a Mexican-style contractor who will only charge you for labor and materials. Mexican style contractors don't make a profit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 18 minutes ago, Mostlylost said: Mexican style contractors don't make a profit? I think what is meant is that they can quote you time and materials style, or a fixed bid. Our Mexican contractor worked on time, materials and a percentage for his profit. The quotes can vary dramatically from one contractor to the next. Try to get some referrals from people they have worked for RECENTLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Depending on how "hands on" you are and what level of Spanish proficiency you have, you can save money by buying the materials yourself and just paying labor and IMSS costs. And building costs vary considerably depending on what materials and finishes you are after. Make sure you get your building quote in written form listing exactly what it will cover. Many folks get hit with " Oh, the quote didn't include (fill in the blank)" in the end game if you neglect to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhopkins2 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 We used JP Construction (see separate posting). They got all permits and took care of all legalities. They have 40 permanent workers. Their attention to detail was superb and the whole project was 'turn key' to us. Their estimates are free and their office is in Handy Mail. Ask for Juan Paul or Jurgen. They build new homes as well as remodels and have experience with the loose soil in Brisas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Mostlylost said: Mexican style contractors don't make a profit? There may be some that do, but ones we got bids from, work strictly time and materials. Their "profit" is in charging for their labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 75 to 100 usd a square foot ibarra. Personally I would never go with a contractor who didn't cover his employees with IMSS and I would withold a final payment until provided with a finiquito but that's just a thought I had not something you asked about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vista lake Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 $6000 to $6500 pesos, per squart meter. aprox.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 On August 1, 2016 at 10:44 PM, vista lake said: $6000 to $6500 pesos, per square meter. aprox.... Agree and max 8000 p. Those quoting up to $100 a sq ft equals over 20,000 pesos a sq meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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