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Hidden Costs of House Renovation in the Philippines: Don't Get Caught Off Guard

In the course of actively designing your dream home renovation in the Philippines, the selection of paint colors, designer tiles may blind you with enthusiasm. However, before you sign on the dotted line on your budget plan, let me remind you of this – There are so many silent killers out there waiting for their chance to wreck your budget plan. Knowing about these possible costs will assist you in not receiving shocks along the method among the many benefits of renovating your house.

This cost is usually not visible initially, although it can be rather expensive; the cost refers to demolition or tearing down the structure. Though one might think that demolition could be just as basic as the other jobs, the cost highly depends on its scale. Subflooring or dismantling a wall could reveal other issues that might call for new installations such as asbestos or rotting frames, thus raising the cost of the bill.


Another costly factor that is considered to be a part of renovation projects is called ‘downstream surprises’. When the walls are knocked down and the floors removed, problems associated with deterioration of the electrical cables or leaking plumbing appear. It would be somewhat annoying to fix them but these are areas that should be corrected to guarantee the sustainability and safety of the renovation. Well, do not forget to set aside this contingency budget in case of these unforeseen repairs.

Another fee that may also come as a shock is the permit fees can also amount to rather a lot. If you are conducting a large scale project or if you are going to penetrate it to the local government office, then, you would require different permits. Look at the permits that are unique to your renovation project and ensure you have included the costs of getting these permits in your total expenses.

Here's the key takeaway: In your house renovation costs in the Philippines, do not just estimate the basic prices of the supplies that you need and the wage that the workers would likely require. This means that one should include at least 10-15% as a buffer for such costs in coming up with the total budget. Such a buffer will help you in solving some unexpected problems that occur, but would not force you to exhaust your entire budget.

By being proactive and realistic about the potential for hidden costs, you can transform your dream renovation from a financial nightmare into a rewarding experience that adds value and beauty to your Philippine home.

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