Cost breakdown for a 73 sq m 2 bed 1 bath precast unit with 20 days build time .
- Precast material (foundation / walling / u-channels ) (Shell structure ) - 580,402
- Aggregates/Cement/Transport(can vary with location ) - 135,000
- Precast shell assembly @sh 1000/- per sqm - 70,000/-
- Skillion roof plus front gutter - 180,000
- Mettalic windows & doors plus lock - 130,000
Phase one Total cost = 1,095,402
(you can take a pause at this level and prepare for phase two interior finishes )
Phase two :
- Finishes Exterior cement plaster works Sh 35,000/-
- Gypsum ceilling - 89,350
- Interior and exterior Painting works - 135,790
- Mkeka wa mbao vinyl flooring - 215,000
- Tiling - 25,000
- Windows & Doors Glasses - 39,000
- Plumbing works - 52,000
- Electricals - 50,000
- Interior doors and frames - 18,000
- Worddrobes Cabinets - 70,000
- Biodigester - 35,000
Total cost Phase 2 = 732,140
Total Amount used to finish the unit labor included = Sh 1,860,542
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One wonders why the bother with Kasongo Housing Schemes when one can commit to 17,000/= per month for 10 Years …??? ![]()





