MaiDong Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 We're in the early stages of planning our house build, there's lots to discuss between my wife and I... But one thing we've agreed on - after a little persuasion - is that we should build a little structure for us to stay in when we visit the land during planning and build. We've looked at both prefab and brick/rendered buildings. We've come to the decision that we'd like something that will still be useable after construction of the main house, something that can be used for my Mum when she visits, or perhaps an office for me. What have any of you done? Any Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiocfaidh Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I want to buy a mobile home so when the house is built we can escape on road trips (pandemic allowing) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, tiocfaidh said: I want to buy a mobile home so when the house is built we can escape on road trips (pandemic allowing) Nice idea, have you found anything interesting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocatsmac Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) I’ve a similar project, need to drop the existing house to rebuild a smaller better one with pool on a generous plot. (Parents old house). I looked at large camper type vans or an old coach to convert (cheaper), just somewhere to connect aircon and relax. I decided my best/most practical option was to build a small self contained unit on the edge of the property which will be improved and used later. The basics, toilet/shower, living room/bedroom with old aircon unit, small tiled area outside. Virus has stopped play for now. Edited June 22, 2020 by twocatsmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tounge Thaied Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I'm using local lumber from my wife's grandfathers land, wooden poles for the foundation and wood boards will be made from the local lumber also. I will add a front porch with a covering, 48 SQ meters, will have slider window doors on both ends I think. WIll cost me 500,000 baht depending windows, floor covering etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 I'll be interested to see what you all end up with, B500,000 is too much for my budget, I'm thinking B100,000-B200,000. We only need somewhere to cool down and sleep in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 5 hours ago, tiocfaidh said: I want to buy a mobile home so when the house is built we can escape on road trips (pandemic allowing) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, MaiDong said: I'm thinking B100,000-B200,000. there is no way you'll get anything comfortable for that ... a nice shed maybe. the cheapest thai house runs in at 3,500-4,500 baht / sqm .... and that's a plain 2br block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 5 hours ago, tiocfaidh said: I want to buy a mobile home so when the house is built we can escape on road trips (pandemic allowing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, steven100 said: there is no way you'll get anything comfortable for that ... a nice shed maybe. the cheapest thai house runs in at 3,500-4,500 baht / sqm .... and that's a plain 2br block I'm thinking of just a single block, with a small bathroom, nothing special, probably around 30-ish sqm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted June 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, MaiDong said: I'm thinking of just a single block, with a small bathroom, nothing special, probably around 30-ish sqm. you want something like this .... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mal129 Posted June 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, MaiDong said: I'll be interested to see what you all end up with, B500,000 is too much for my budget, I'm thinking B100,000-B200,000. We only need somewhere to cool down and sleep in. You can get a one room bungalow complete with AC and bathroom, around 3 x 4 meters. They're generally referred to as knock-down houses. Not high quality but I think you'll be comfortable as temp housing. This one is listed at B250,000. You can get a smaller one for less than B200,000. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, mal129 said: You can get a one room bungalow complete with AC and bathroom, around 3 x 4 meters. They're generally referred to as knock-down houses. Not high quality but I think you'll be comfortable as temp housing. This one is listed at B250,000. You can get a smaller one for less than B200,000. I just read an article that in the USA there has been a surge in interest in such "guest rooms" or "offices" being built in back yards/gardens. With the Covid virus bringing families together 24/7, there seems to be a desire to "get away" in a little room detached from the house. The article said they started around US$8k (~THB250k) and I think the cheaper ones may have been pre-fab. I would think you could build something cheaper here in Thailand: simple concrete slab, rendered red brick wall, corrugated roof, small bath and kitchen/living/sleeping area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post agrow Posted June 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2020 another very cheap way is convert a couple shipping containers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sametboy2019 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 https://m.facebook.com/commerce/products/2071068416292809/?ref=page_home_tab&referral_code=page_shop_card_166562923399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 4 hours ago, MaiDong said: I'll be interested to see what you all end up with, B500,000 is too much for my budget, I'm thinking B100,000-B200,000. We only need somewhere to cool down and sleep in. Try a tent 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted June 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2020 BAMBOO HOUSE 30k last about 5 years then will need new roof, will be delivered in one piece , connect your own electricity , Internal area 2.4x2.4m + the outdoor area about 1.5 x 2.4m 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post natway09 Posted June 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2020 We built the garage first with a small shower/ toilet under the generous eaves 2 auto roller doors obviously electricity, used my work bench as the kitchen, now being 6x6m can be used as a guest room, not that we have yet 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Having extra rooms/house is always a good idea... I once saw a property that had 5 separate house, and was divided out.. 1 house for bedrooms, one house had living-room another house had kitchen, etc... My house has a carport... w/2 rooms, currently housing 4 family members... 2 work here as gardeners/caretakers... and the main house, at the moment 3 people living here.. and I am thinking of a couple of other structures as well, for office - whatever... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willi2006 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Try internet search for thailand+knockdown+house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oobar Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 4 hours ago, MaiDong said: I'm thinking of just a single block, with a small bathroom, nothing special, probably around 30-ish sqm. You can do that easy for under 200k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stouricks Posted June 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2020 3 hours ago, mal129 said: You can get a one room bungalow complete with AC and bathroom, around 3 x 4 meters. They're generally referred to as knock-down houses. Not high quality but I think you'll be comfortable as temp housing. This one is listed at B250,000. You can get a smaller one for less than B200,000. Might get one exactly like this to go in my front garden, for when I watch Man City games ! PML 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted June 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, bodga said: BAMBOO HOUSE 30k last about 5 years then will need new roof, will be delivered in one piece , connect your own electricity , Internal area 2.4x2.4m + the outdoor area about 1.5 x 2.4m does it come with aircon & dishwasher ? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, agrow said: another very cheap way is convert a couple shipping containers. Not cheap anymore ; for just a temp building whilst building a House. A Rough Guide To Pricing from; CONTAINER KINGS A bare container without anything done will start at around THB 55,000 – 100,000 (USD $1600 $3,000 depending on quality), you then need to rust proof the unit, add flooring, walls, plumbing, electrics and all the other things to turn it onto a home. As a basic “Rough Guide” you should budget around THB 220,000 (USD $6,500) for a 20 ft container with 1 -2 standard doors and windows plus internal gypsum walls with basic electrics and water pipes and around THB 450,000 for a 40ft Home, this is a fairly good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 hours ago, agrow said: another very cheap way is convert a couple shipping containers. Those look pretty ugly. How could they be well insulated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 5 hours ago, mal129 said: You can get a one room bungalow complete with AC and bathroom, around 3 x 4 meters. They're generally referred to as knock-down houses. Not high quality but I think you'll be comfortable as temp housing. This one is listed at B250,000. You can get a smaller one for less than B200,000. I do like the idea of a knockdown house, but something's telling me to steer well clear, I think the potential for the thing to just rot away after a few years of sun-rain-sun-rain, whereas a bricks & mortar building might fare a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 3 hours ago, bodga said: BAMBOO HOUSE 30k last about 5 years then will need new roof, will be delivered in one piece , connect your own electricity , Internal area 2.4x2.4m + the outdoor area about 1.5 x 2.4m I love these, but only when I'm at the beach ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 hours ago, oobar said: You can do that easy for under 200k. correction under 100k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 7 hours ago, steven100 said: there is no way you'll get anything comfortable for tha Nonsense Ive pm'd you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, unblocktheplanet said: Those look pretty ugly. How could they be well insulated? you know what fibreglass or spray foam is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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