House Building Cost Per Meter with Contract Workers in 2025

Building a desired house is everyone’s dream. Yet, aside from paying attention to pieceworkers' wages, one of the questions emerging would be “How much cost is needed to build a house per square meter?”.

Understanding the cost of building a house per meter is very important for proper budget planning. So, do you want to know the preparation for designing your dream home?

This article will discuss in detail the latest estimated house building contract cost per meter, the factors that influence it, and the budget for each installation before the handover of the keys.

Factors Affecting the Cost of House Building Per Meter with Contract Workers

There are some factors affecting the house-building cost per meter with contract workers, such as:

Location: Labor and material costs vary among regions. Large cities tend to have higher costs than districts or sub-districts.
Types of building: A one-story house will certainly have a different budget than a two-story or more house. Complex architectural designs will also add to the cost.
Materials: Quality materials might be more pricey than standard materials. For example, the use of imported ceramics will be more expensive than regular ceramics and so is the quality of cement and concrete used.
Workers' wages: Worker wages depend on their expertise. The bigger the project, the more workers are needed, meaning that more wages will be paid.
Land condition: Unstable, sloping, or special treatment land conditions will increase construction costs.
Location access: Locations that are difficult to reach by material transport vehicles will increase transportation costs, adding to your budget preparation.

The Latest Estimated House Building Cost Per Meter

Below are the estimated house building costs per meter. It is important to note that the costs below are estimates and can vary depending on location, building requirements, materials, difficulty, and building year.

Budgets for a Simple House

Simple houses are generally simple in design with standard materials and finishing. Generally, the cost per m2 is around IDR 4,000,000 to IDR 5,000,000 per square meter. This budget is ideal for houses with limited space, minimalist design, and few facilities or ornaments. For example, a one-story type 36 or 45 house.

This cost includes structure, walls, floors, standard electrical and water installations, and simple finishing. An example calculation for a type 45 house with a cost of IDR 4,500,000 per meter is 45 m2 x IDR 4,500,000 = IDR 202,500,000.

Budgets for a Medium House

Medium houses have a modern touch with more quality material use. The estimated cost is between IDR 5,000,000 to IDR 7,000,000 per square meter.

These costs include a more solid structure, the use of lightweight brick for walls, medium-quality ceramic floors, more comprehensive electrical and water installations, and the possibility of adding features, such as a simple carport.

For example, for medium houses type 90 with an estimated cost of IDR 6,000,000 per square meter, the total cost may be 90 m2 x IDR 6,000,000 = IDR 540,000,000.

Budgets for a Luxury House

To actualize a luxury house, the budget is around IDR 7,000,000 to IDR 10,000,000. This budget includes all construction processes with premium materials and finishing as well as architect and interior designer services.

This budget is ideal for large homes with unique designs, luxurious finishes, and additional features such as swimming pools or large gardens. For example, for a 200 m2 house with an estimated cost of IDR 8,500,000 per square meter, the total cost required is 200 m2 x IDR 8,500,000 = IDR 1,700,000,000.

The Budget for House Building Per M2 with Contract Workers

Below is some detailed information about the estimated budget for each house-building process:

1. Budget for Initial Preparation

Initial preparation includes land cleansing, measuring, bouwplank laying, and permission management.

Director Kit: As a storage facility for project equipment and documents, the director kit is estimated to cost IDR 54,000 per square meter.
Bowplank: Determination of building construction points is carried out using Bowplank, estimated to cost IDR 33,000 per meter.
Temporary Fence: To ensure the security of the project area, the installation of a temporary fence is considered with an estimated cost of IDR 35,000 per meter.

2. Budget for Foundation Construction

The cost of a foundation depends on the type of foundation.

Foundation Digging: The cost to dig the foundation is IDR 95,000 per cubic meter, including labor and heavy equipment if needed.
River Stone Installment: The foundation uses river stone due to its strength. The installation cost is IDR 93,000 per cubic meter.
Land Filling: After the foundation is finished, the land will be leveled. The cost is IDR 50,000 per cubic meter.
Work Floor: This layer before the floor is installed can cost IDR 20,000 per square meter.

3. Budget for Reinforced Concrete Making

This step includes reinforced concrete structure making, such as sloofs, beams, and floor slabs.

Concrete Sloof: Structural elements (concrete beams) positioned on the foundation have an estimated cost of IDR 55,000 per meter.
Concrete Practical Columns: To strengthen the structure of the building walls, small concrete columns are installed with an estimated cost of IDR 45,000 per meter.
Concrete Ring Beam: The construction process of the concrete ring beam is estimated to cost IDR 50,000 per meter.
Concrete Slab Beam: The structural component of the concrete slab beam is budgeted at IDR 72,000 per meter.
Concrete Slab Plate: Typically applied to the second floor, the concrete slab plate requires a cost of IDR 60,000 per square meter.

4. Budget for Bricklaying and Plastering

This step includes bricklaying for walls, door jamb installation, skim coating, and plastering.

Bricklaying for Walls: The process of installing bricks on the building wall is estimated at IDR 90,000 per square meter.
Plaster and Skim Coat Application: The stage of coating the wall with plaster and cement is estimated to cost IDR 65,000 per square meter.
Door Jamb Construction: The creation of a door jamb, which functions as an architectural detail at the corner of the wall meeting, is budgeted at IDR 55,000 per square meter.
Corner Formation: The process of forming corners on the wall, both outside and inside corners, is estimated to cost IDR 55,000 per square meter.
Channel Drainage Creation: The creation of channel drainages, which function to drain rainwater from the wall, is budgeted at IDR 55,000 per square meter.

5. Budget for Frames and Door Installation

This step includes frame installation for windows and doors as well as the installation for the door and windows.

Door Frame: Each door frame unit is estimated to cost IDR 110,000.
Panel Door: One-panel door unit is estimated to cost IDR 150,000.
Window Frame: For each window frame unit, a cost of IDR 75,000 is allocated.
Window: The estimated cost for one window leaf unit is IDR 77,000.

6. Budget for Roof Structure Installation

This step includes roof structure installation which is typically made of lightweight steel or wood, roof cover installment, and gutter installment.

Roof System Installation: The overall roof installation process is estimated to cost IDR 98,000 per square meter. It is recommended to choose roofing materials that have good durability and resistance.
Ridge Tiles and Fascia: Roof components that play a role in protecting walls from water infiltration, namely ridge tiles and fascia, are estimated at IDR 80,000 and IDR 42,000 per square meter, respectively.
Gutter Installation: Gutter installation, which functions as a rainwater flow director, is budgeted at IDR 45,000 per square meter.

Those are some information about the house building cost per meter with contract workers and the factors affecting the working time and cost. Understanding house-building costs, including factors, such as location, building types, materials, and labor wages is important to plan the budget for each construction step, starting from the initial preparation to the roof installation.

Please note that the prices presented are estimates and may vary depending on specific project conditions, location, and year of construction.

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