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The simple answer is that the cost to build a house in Jamaica is between $70 USD (low end finishes) and $110 USD (high end finishes) per square feet. And note that these prices includes both material and labour.
So for a typical 2-bedroom house in Jamaica, which is usually 900 square feet, the cost would be approximately:
... at the exchange rate of 135USD.
But here is the dilemma!
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While those are typical costs, it is never as simple as that. There are various other factors that comes into consideration before a final cost is determined & the contract signed for work to begin.
These include...
In fact, I just learned that the parish council (the local governmental body responsible for approval of buildings) has changed their method of calculating building costs and fees.
The rate they are now recommending is $90,000 JMD per square meter. In the recent past, it was 6,000JMD per square foot - yes including material and labour.
Their fee has also been changed from $120 JMD per square foot to a rate now of .02% of the total value of the work.
And no, I never meant to confuse you, that's the nature of this industry now. Notice that you get some quotes in meters and some in feet which doesn't help the average builder either. Where there were flat rates,they are now quoting percentages (%s).
It is partly for these reasons why I believe you, more than ever, need someone professional, dependable and credible to handle your local building matters.
I now introduce you to a gentleman, and he's truly that, a gentleman,
who not only understands the local industry and its dynamics, but who is
also extremely patient, professional and credible, Mr. McBean, director of McBean Project Management Ltd (MPM)
Click Here To Get A Free Quote From Mcbean's Construction & Project Management Right Now.
There are several other competent builders and contractors here in Jamaica, many of them I allowed to list their businesses free on this site, but this gentleman has set himself apart.
My most recent recommendation, Ms Walker, from the UK, has indicated to me that they are extremely happy with him.
So much so that, in addition to the work they negotiated to be done in Trelawny, he'll be doing another big project for them in the Drax Hall area of St. Ann soon.
Their full suite of products includes:
In addition to the suite of products and services offered above, they pride themselves as the BPO of the construction industry in Jamaica!
Meaning they even source skills and talents as well as manage projects for other developers - large and small!
For me (above all that we already indicated) it's simply his communication. If you don't get him on the first call, rest assured that he'll be calling you back!
I'm not sure about you, but that's a BIG deal for me!
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Absolutely!
I did say that they manage both small and large projects right?
Well one of the their most relatable projects is the charming Greenpond Estate In St. Ann.
The Greenpond Estate is a classy 40-unit residential development with both two and three bedroom units. You can visit the link above to see the units.
Click Here To Get A Free Quote From Mcbean's Construction & Project Management Right Now.
So above that, what else can you expect of Mr. McBean and his team?
For these reasons, I highly endorse them and am excited to collaborate with them as a partner on this website.
That said, I assume that you have some additional questions for him. Perhaps about:
He was kind enough to allow me to share his personal email with you.
Simply complete the form below with your inquiry or interest. He welcomes all questions :-)
McBean’s Project Management
8 Seaview Close, Great Pond, Ocho Rios St. Ann
& 23 Silvera Drive, Kingston 7
(876)-540-7771 / (876)-316-8185
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