What is the construction price per square meter?

If you have ever dreamed of building your own house, you have probably wondered how much it would cost to make this project a reality. One of the most recurrent doubts in many of our clients is what is the construction price per square meter, in order to get an idea of the total cost of the house, but the answer is not unique or fixed, it depends . In this article we are going to see what is the construction price per square meter and what are the factors that influence your budget. Let’s get started!

What is the construction price per square meter?

It is the result of dividing the construction cost by the square meters built.

From this scale, averages are taken from bodies such as, for example, the Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya (ITeC).

Why should I not rely on these scales?

The construction price depends on many factors that are specific to each project and cannot be lightly generalized without a concrete analysis of each case.

Factors influencing the construction price per square meter

The first thing to understand is that the construction cost will not be essentially determined by the construction company we choose, but by the architectural project we have previously designed.

First of all, the project will determine the construction solutions and finishes of our house. The builder, on the other hand, will budget the construction solutions designed in the project. If these solutions are expensive, the budget will be high.

On the other hand, there are design elements, such as courtyards or double spaces, which, without directly increasing the built surface, do increase the façade surface and, consequently, the construction cost.

We also have the great forgotten ones, the outdoor spaces: terraces, balconies, overhangs, paved outdoor surfaces that count as 0 in terms of built surface, but that have to be built and have a significant impact on the budget.

With all these variables on the table, it makes no sense to talk about a construction price per square meter, since what we are talking about is the specific realities of each case. Therefore, it is very important that, in the design phase, that is, in the architectural project, the solution that best suits the budgetary reality and the needs of each client is carried out.

Finally, and often decisive, is to study how our house relates to the plot. That is to say, are retaining walls, leveling platforms, external fencing of the plot… going to be necessary? These are questions that depend solely and exclusively on the nature of our plot, independently of the square meters of our house.

As you have been able to see, there is no definitive answer to know what is the construction price per square meter of a house, but this depends on many factors. At VadeCasa I+ we will inform you of everything you need to know in order to build the house of your dreams. If you want to get started with your project, do not hesitate to contact us through our our web siteor by calling us at 877 60 40 06 or writing to us at the following e-mail address vadecasa@vadecasa.cat . I si quieres hacernos una visita y hablarlo en persona, do not hesitate to visit our office in Tarragona. We will be happy to assist you and offer you a customized quote, without obligation!