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Create a preliminary construction budget for your project, see what shapes the cost, and download a clear estimate to start the conversation with AP Construction.
Project Details
Tell us what you're building and where. These drive the base ₱/sqm rate.
Select a region to apply local cost factors.
Difficult sites need more manual hauling, hoisting, and shoring — this raises overall cost.
Finish Level
Choose the quality of materials and finishes. This is the single biggest driver of your final cost per square meter.
Optional Add-Ons
Common project items that are not usually included in a base construction rate. Select what applies to your project. These are preliminary allowances and may vary based on location, site conditions, and final scope.
Select a project type to see relevant add-ons.
Pre-Construction Support
Choose how you would like to handle design and approvals. We include site preparation and a planning contingency in every estimate.
Site preparation & mobilisation (5%) and a planning contingency (10%).
Total Project Cost Composition
Cost Distribution by Construction Phase
Typical percentage split of the direct construction cost across trades, based on common Philippine residential BOQ structures. Use this to sanity-check contractor quotations line by line.
Materials Quick Reference
Typical Metro Manila retail prices for common materials, 2025–2026. Use this to spot-check whether a contractor's material markup is reasonable — actual prices vary by brand, supplier, and volume discount.
Provincial prices are often 5–15% lower for locally-produced items (hollow blocks, sand, gravel) but similar or higher for imported/branded items (cement, steel, GI sheets) due to freight.
Financing & Loan Calculator
Estimate the monthly amortization if you finance part of this project through a housing loan (Pag-IBIG, bank, or in-house financing).
Pag-IBIG rates ~6–7%; bank home/construction loans ~7–9%.
Illustrative only — actual approved loan amount depends on income requirements, appraised value, and lender policy.
Compare Scenarios
Save up to 3 versions of your estimate (e.g. Economy vs Mid-Range, or NCR vs provincial) to compare them side by side before deciding.
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Your preliminary estimate
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Budget Range
Tight Budget
Minimal buffer — riskier
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Recommended
Use this for planning & loan sizing
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Comfortable Buffer
Recommended for peace of mind
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Cost Breakdown
Send your preliminary estimate to AP Construction. We’ll help verify the scope, site conditions, and next steps.
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Add your floor area to see the key planning considerations for this project.