IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ!

1. The stated construction rates are budgetary rules of thumb only and are intended for preliminary planning. They are not fixed quotations or guaranteed minimum prices.
2. Actual construction costs may vary depending on the approved design, floor area, number of storeys, structural requirements, location, site accessibility, chosen materials, finishes, fixtures and building systems.
3. Always consult a licensed architect and professional engineers to prepare the plans, specifications, structural design and detailed cost estimate suited to your requirements.
4. Factors that may affect the final cost include soil and foundation conditions, terrain, excavation requirements, labor rates, material prices, transportation, market conditions, project duration and availability of skilled workers.
5. These rates are intended for use during the early planning and design stages to establish an initial budget, identify possible limitations and manage project expectations.
6. Highly customized architectural designs, complicated structural systems, large glass assemblies, imported finishes, smart-home systems and other special requirements may exceed the stated Luxury or Ultra Luxury rates.
7. Unless specifically stated, the rates apply only to the main residential building. The following are excluded and must be estimated separately:
   • Landscaping and irrigation
   • Swimming pools and water features
   • Perimeter fences, gates and guardhouses
   • Driveways, walkways and major site development
   • Retaining walls and extensive earthworks
   • Deep wells, septic tanks and sewage-treatment systems
   • Solar power systems, generators and specialized equipment
   • Loose furniture, appliances and owner-supplied items
8. Professional fees, surveys, soil testing, permits, clearances, utility connection fees, transaction charges, government fees and applicable taxes are excluded unless specifically included in the proposal.
9. A detailed quotation should be prepared only after the plans, specifications, site conditions and scope of work have been properly reviewed.

2026 Budgetary Construction Cost Guide – Cebu and nearby areas
Rates are estimates per square meter of total construction floor area and may change without prior notice due to fluctuations in labor, materials, fuel and market conditions.