House Update - Total Philippine Home Construction Cost

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

Hello Tim Houses in the Philippines get cracks in the cement all the time. These cracks typically due to drying shrinkage because of the weather nothing to do with the workmanship and material. Cracks may be repaired by using a low-pressure injection of an epoxy or polyurethane foam material. or chip to widen the crack half an inch and refill it and this time add epoxy to the cement, it will be completely dry in as little as an hour. The dirty kitchen is an excellent addition, a good thinking. Now you want to spend on adding a strong room too. You have enough space to build a bedroom instead, and it will cost little more, all you have to do is open a new door to it next to your refrigerator. And with that, you will not think of moving to a bigger place after all. Just a friendly idea take or leave it. Good luck and enjoy your life in the Philippines, regards!

[@TitoTimTravels]

Yeah, in the video I said that even the big new convention center had the cracks. At the convention center they covered up the cracks and it is ok now. It is just the way of things here. 😀

[@maayongaga729]

Tito Tim Hi Tim our house same size like yours there. I have not seen any cracks but due to monsoon rains and heat it did damage the ceilings. I have a 15 yr old house in Chicago, I late just saw some cracks too. I have it checked and the guy said it's the paint, nothing to worry. Just paint it again. Yours may need another layer of cement to fix the problem. My brother bought a house in a subdivision there and yes workmanship no good. They save the cement to cut the price and they were in a hurry. You have a nice simple house by the way.

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

For a man with the Scout movement heart and soul, with an active imagination, with a low budget, or who did not settle yet on where to live for a long period of time at the same place, it's a better choice for him to build a house entirely from bamboo. For older folks, they need their comfort zone with the AC, security and especially if they are convinced that they found the right place where they will rest and spend their life there and with goog financial sources, they rather use cement and brick to build that house. Regards!

[@thirdeye6025]

Extremely practical.. simplicity is all you need. 😄👌

[@SimplestcreatureOnEarth]

Shout out to you Tito Tim!❤

[@livingthedreaminiloilophil1705]

Can't go wrong for that price. Love the color. My wife and I have a house in Savannah in Oton and it's the same color.

[@TitoTimTravels]

I would not mind getting something bigger nicer later, but for now this is great. It was pretty cheap, close to family, and got us out of paying rent. 😀

[@ElmerSportRock]

Thank you Tito Tim for this video , i watched everything since the beginning , I've learn a lot of this video on how to construct just a small house , so now i can build my own just like this. total final cost is about 314k is good enough, have a wonderful day to you enjoy the life in paradise .

[@TitoTimTravels]

I like it. Small but serviceable. We are building a dirty kitchen right now. I will post it soon... 😀

[@ElmerSportRock]

exciting

[@janedudynsky5067]

The cracks sometimes cause by a cheaper hollow blocks. A little repair here and there and you'll be good again. You did a great job building your house, better than renting forever. Nice video tim.

[@TitoTimTravels]

The hollow blocks here are absolute garbage. I miss good building materials, like we got in the US (but I do not miss US prices ha ha). 😀

[@antoinefigafetta6405]

the hollow blocks didn't cracked nor it is sub standard, the cracks on the wall is superficial , it is the grout ( topping ) used to finish the hollow blocks that cracked , 2 reasons for cracking either the topping is too thin or shrinkage due to temperature nevertheless it's still structurally sound , how to fix ? just chip the top surface where the cracks are and finish is again. :-))

[@ronnalscammahorn8002]

Our home cost was close to yours , a rural 4 bedroom hollow block tin roof cement floor , currently laying white and maroon ceramic tile on the floor .

[@dlorbieski]

Nice video Tim.....thanks for sharing. Really think you have a very nice place for just the two of you. Having the dirty kitchen and storage added would be great finish to the project. Thanks for sharing and you all take care.

[@TitoTimTravels]

She has talked about the store room for a while but the dirty kitchen is a relatively new idea... but a good idea. The house is pretty small, but we built in on free land, so we only had so much room ha ha. It works well for the 2 of us.

[@kimmccallum]

Thank you for follow up, all looks great.

[@TitoTimTravels]

Thanks, I am still enjoying it. A small house, 1 km from the beach, and surrounded by rice fields. Not too bad 😀

[@rdunbar7418]

Use skim coat on the cracks, not cement. Won't stick to your paint. Skim coat is cheap and designed to reduce cement cracks.

[@TitoTimTravels]

They probably did. I say plaster or cement because I do not know what they use. I am happily retired and am glad to contract out all the work 😎

[@billyjohns9909]

Luv it that answered all the questions I wanted to know... thanks a whole lot...

[@TitoTimTravels]

Glad you liked it. We built it pretty cheap, but it turned out well. 😀

[@antoinefigafetta6405]

the hollow blocks didn't cracked nor it is sub standard, the cracks on the wall is superficial , it is the grout ( topping ) used to finish the hollow blocks that cracked , 2 reasons for cracking either the topping is too thin or shrinkage due to temperature nevertheless it's still structurally sound , how to fix ? just chip the top surface where the cracks are and finish is again. :-))

[@TitoTimTravels]

The hollow blocks did not crack but can be crumbled my hand - because they are substandard. The coating on the walls also cracked because they were substandard. Normal for here... but substandard. We are getting it patched, but if the cement was properly mixed and applied it would not be necessary. 😀🍹🇵🇭

[@mikie550]

Looks good Tim. Just shows you don't have to spend a fortune to build in the Philippines. Most important is that you are happy with it. As long as it serves your needs, that's good enough.

[@TitoTimTravels]

It is good, for now. I could see me wanting something bigger later... maybe an apartment in a tower downtown 😀

[@graeme02]

Seems like it's worked out at roughly 15k (php) per month over the last two years... Add another year and the price goes down to around 10k p/m.... Not too shabby considering you'd have paid about that much in rent by now huh. Good choice to build Tim, it makes perfect sense given your circumstances.

[@TitoTimTravels]

In the city we paid p6,500 a month. So I figure in 3 1/2 years it pays for itself in rent savings. And she will at least have a house when I die (I am not in a hurry ha ha)

[@nwced]

I'm sure that the cheap hollow block everyone uses there is why so many cracks happen. I'm looking at building a house up on luzon in the batangas area and I'm going to check on the better block. The thing is you have to be there every day to make sure that there aren't any cheap materials used.

[@TitoTimTravels]

Some expats buy the machine to make their own blocks. This house was too small & cheap to worry about that too much.

[@Slipknot-fm8zl]

Cracks shouldn’t be a problem. House is just settling and what you heard should do the trick 👍

[@maloumartin]

Tito Tim, if you can rebuild your house once again. What are some of the changes you'll gonna make? A dirty kitchen is must in the Philippines. Ha! we should hire you as a supervisor when we build our house in the future. hehehe! I do loved your tiny house.

[@TitoTimTravels]

The only change I can think of is to make the kitchen a little bigger. When she asked for a back door - I lost 50% of my planned counter and cabinet space. Other than that, I am happy enough with it. 😀

[@bombasticwood4220]

PURCHASED 11 ROOM HOUSE IN GATED SUBDIVIDION ON 300 SQ MTR LOT FOR 27,OOO US DOLLARS IN OCT 97 IN ANGELES CITY.

[@chronicbatchelor1991]

Great man 😎😎

[@gunterm2009]

Not a bad price Remember seeing some of the old vids when u was having it built. It seems lot of houses there get cracks in the cement like that from either poor materials and most likely dont think they put a skim coat on the cement block before they put on cement layer. That would have prevented it. Shouldnt be to hard to repair though.. Anyways look forward to future vids

[@TitoTimTravels]

Yeah, here materials are iffy and workmanship is not much better... but it works well enough. I am pretty happy that the small cracks are the only problem in 2 years. 😀

[@59jalex]

Hi Tim.I commented on your old message board of 2013, then accepted your offer to visit your KZbin site. I've watched a couple already and I like your attitude. You are the type of foreigner who is a positive for the Philippines.Because I'm a newbie, I don't know your full story, so forgive what may be an ignorant question. Are you married to your Filipina? Good luck to you and yours pal.Alex.

[@TitoTimTravels]

Welcome to the loony bin... I have been here over 5 years, and married for 4. 😀🍹🇵🇭

[@vikingrogaland2844]

Wow, I just saw this last update. Your house has grown significantly by adding that covered patio in the front, and soon a dirty kitchen too, as I understand. Cracks are not a problem I suppose, see them everywhere here. Just get them fixed as you said, and I guess that will settle the issue for most.

[@TitoTimTravels]

All I asked for was a covered patio in the front. I meant like 4 poles and a 8 or 10 foot nipa roof. They built that whole room pretty cheap. I sure like it. The dirty kitchen turned out very well, indeed. They go a long way to make it more comfortable. We built small because it was cheap, and not on our land (uncle's). I am happy with it for now, may or may not move after i actually retire. 😀

[@gooblio]

If they put a footing in the cracking wouldn't be as bad. The walls they only cemented ? They didn't plaster over the cement, it gives a much nicer finish on the walls. It looked like they did a little plaster work after the first coat of yellow and you said it looked blotchy, that was from plastering. The plaster is white and I'm sure I seen them fix some of the cement work with it after painting.

[@makeitpay8241]

i think you are correct. a good footing would have been cheep insurance against cracking but getting them to do something different from what is normal for them is going to be a tough run.

[@ExpatNTraining]

Nice size, great price!

[@TitoTimTravels]

Small but functional. There are only 2 of us, how big do we need? And the price was right! 😀

[@gloriabye1900]

A lot of cracks Tim but there seems to be a reason & a solution for that so it's okay. Good job on the house since you've been there. The price was right too. So glad to be able to see your videos. Hugs, Gloria

[@TitoTimTravels]

Yeah, it is just the way the construction is here... but so far it is sturdy, and it was pretty cheap.

[@gloriabye1900]

All is well in your world Tim, you always seem to upbeat and happy. All the best!

[@01dbiker]

No aircon? If you only spent $7,000 U.S. Then for $50,000 U.S. I should have a Castle What part of the Philippines ae you located in? The reason I said no aircon is because I sweat even at night so it's a must for me. You did well for the funds you spent. We're looking to build in 2020 in Alfonso Luzon in the higher elevation where the temps aren't so bad.

[@TitoTimTravels]

I live outside Iloilo, Western Visayas. We have an aircon. A small window unit. I cannot sleep without it 😀

[@Kevin-qt3sg]

Thanks for the update on the house.. I watch some of your cooking videos any tips on how to season cheap grind meat to make it taste good for a hamburger?..cheers Tim I hope your enjoying your day in Paradise lol

[@TitoTimTravels]

All the beef here is cheap quality, but not cheap price. The ground beef is very dry so I mix it 50/50 with ground pork. Sometimes I will add a little cumin, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce for hamburgers. 😀

[@stevenaguirre2741]

Hello Tim ... steve here in so cal ... do you have any problems with mosquitoes? Nice house and thanks for all the info.

[@TitoTimTravels]

I don't have a lot of problems with them... they go after my wife more than me ha ha. They must like the dried fish and soy sauce flavor of her blood. I really expected there to me more here, as we live on a rice field - lots of water everywhere. 😀

[@mikeswartz7871]

I really like the house to him personally I think I would have wanted it big enough to at least build a private bedroom but it is what it is LOL price-wise that's pretty darn good for what you've got as long as you're happy that's all that

[@TitoTimTravels]

We built on her uncle's land and did not have as much room as we would like... but it was cheap. Next year, after I retire, we may get a bigger place. 😀

[@mikeswartz7871]

Tito Tim I thought you were retired LOL

[@TitoTimTravels]

I quit working 5 years ago... just not yet retired. 😀

[@tommyvinson6]

You have a nice place there.

[@TitoTimTravels]

Thanks, we like it. Small but comfortable, and close to the beach. 😀

[@tommyvinson6]

Yeah its a nice looking place. I like that poarch

[@sppiya8251]

i also live in iloilo

[@TitoTimTravels]

I am out in Oton, I am looking at going to back to the city for a few months. Need to find a monthly rate, without a long contract. 😎

[@AlfredGuajardo]

The material alone costs that much if not more in Sacramento California

[@TitoTimTravels]

Yeah, the prices are much lower here. We all complain about their cement mixing, but overall I was surprised at the quality of some of the supplies. When uncle built my desk, it was some of the best looking plywood I have ever seen. No blemishes at all, gorgeous stuff. 😎

[@AlfredGuajardo]

@@TitoTimTravels I Also noticed that all the houses being built are of block (C.M.U.) and not framed walls of 2x4 or 2x6, and all the roofs are of Tin and not asphalt shingles, I'm guessing because of the termites ? or that the house is stronger in the weather that they have ? I can understand the tin roof If it's done right because the shingles would rip right off in a good storm, Could you enlighten me with some answers ? Thank You, Al

[@MAGICJ23]

you have cracks because you didnt let the cement cure and you didnt put on 2 to 3 layers of skim coat layer of primer and then paint

[@TitoTimTravels]

Probably... but that is the way they build here 😃

[@alwynthegreat]

Not a good sign when you got cracks both side of a wall. Hope they don't open up. I can understand why the cracks, because the way they build is crap. But the finished product looks spot on

[@TitoTimTravels]

We are getting a new layer of plaster soon (it is the way they do it here ha ha). First we have to finish building our dirty kitchen, then the new coating. 😀

[@markl192]

Looks so hot there I bet that concrete house is like an oven

[@TitoTimTravels]

Not at all. We have high ceilings and designed in good airflow. Only run the aircon at night, to sleep. 😎

[@johngenesisayagan7419]

Wow under 7k I can't wait to built apartment for students going to SMcollege and ISMcollege near by

[@TitoTimTravels]

I have never had any interest in running a business here, but I think a boarding house, near a campus, would be ideal. After I retire I would like to build one.

[@vernonmiller8852]

Hey I have a couple questions to ask you how much was the land that you built the house on What about air-conditioning in hot water do you have a hot water tank in that house

[@TitoTimTravels]

We built on family land, so no cost for land. I have a window unit for aircon, and a wall mounted spot heater for the shower. 😎

[@garyking6365]

Yeah and if you get divorsed the house is hers and you move out and get nothing from it.

[@TitoTimTravels]

First, there is no divorce here. Second, we already left that house 2 years ago. Don't sweat the small stuff. 😎

[@vlnal1477]

TiTo Tim how many rooms are in the house? How big is the House? who build it? Can I ask for the total figures? Im interested in building a house too. If you can help me . I would be very happy.

[@TitoTimTravels]

One main cement room. Dirty kitchen out back, big front porch. The totals are in this video, I believe. 😎

[@stevenaguirre2741]

Hi Tim thanks for the quick reply ... I will be in Iloilo and bacolod ... scouting for retirement home in late February ... hope we can get together for a meal perhaps ? Steve in Escondido 🌈

[@TitoTimTravels]

Sure, just let me know when you will be in town. 😀

[@winwinlove1284]

hello tito tim good day, may i ask if how many meter is your house that you build for the cost of 300K? THANK YOU and Have a Wonderful day 2u and your family

[@TitoTimTravels]

About 70 meters. The main house (cement) is half that, the front porch and dirty kitchen are the other half.

[@321morton]

Hey Tim my wife and I are gonna build in the next two years. We have the land and well already we’re looking to spend about $25,000 to $30,000 Canadian. Is it expensive for blue prints and permits and all the legal stuff

[@TitoTimTravels]

I drew the house on a piece of paper - no blueprints. If there were permits, I was not involved in them... so have no idea of the cost (and never saw any receipts for them). Construction is different in the PIs. 😀

[@leztorm451]

It would cost you P10k to get a building permit.

[@alwynthegreat]

Hi there. How wide is your kitchen door? It looks awful narrow

[@TitoTimTravels]

There are not a lot of building standards here... but everywhere we looked at doors was the same 3 sizes: front door - 36", interior doors - 31", and back doors - 24". Yes, it is narrow. I joke and say that the front door is mine, the back door hers. 😀

[@carlodigma5128]

Pretty’s good not so much expensive

[@TitoTimTravels]

Yeah, I am pretty happy with it how it turned out. It is small, but that was the idea. The price was pretty good. 😀

[@WEIXELTOWN]

How do you deal with snakes? How do you repeal them?

[@TitoTimTravels]

Never seen a live one here. Only seen a dead one twice in 5 years. I saw lots more snakes in Texas.

[@RikBor]

3 stories 2 earthquakes no cracks yet. But I build it myself

[@TitoTimTravels]

Three stories, no cracks is very good! Even the professionally built office & government buildings here crack ha ha 😀

[@RikBor]

Thank you. I am very proud of my build even with the difficulty of building in Philippines. My experience with building in Australia has a lot to do with it. My spinal implant is working well so we pray we can do a update later this year on my channel. I know why you have cracks and that is explained in my build. But great your sharing your experience keep up the good work. We hope to semi retire in 🇵🇭 when the youngest has grown up. She is only 7 so a while yet. Regards Rik

[@jamrizvi9395]

😆😆😆 so strong

[@Lee-py6yt]

How much was the price of the land?

[@TitoTimTravels]

We are on a family compound, we did not buy the land (yet?). 😎

[@FILOmorro]

Tito Tim, is there anyway we can communicate through email.. I would like to know the details of finding a good contactor and good materials.. I plan to build a house in Eastern Samar.

[@TitoTimTravels]

You can contact me easily through my facebook page facebook.com/TitoTimsVideos but I really don't know any contractors here. Uncle was building our house and I had no idea there was a contractor involved, until they were almost finished. And I never saw him.

[@superfly8158]

better than paying rent til you croak.

[@keepcalmlovelovelove630]

hi sir

[@TitoTimTravels]

Hi. Enjoy the vids. 😎

[@jomarsacaon4959]

How much

[@surveyguyor8958]

it's at the end of the video. less than 7000 USD

[@penn5014]

hahahaha thats you during your duty days ???

[@WEIXELTOWN]

How much sq.ft. do you have?

[@TitoTimTravels]

About 45 sq meters. So... 450 or 500 sq feet?

[@scottexpatinthephilippines7449]

Hi tito tim. I love your house its loverly mate well done. It looks great tito tim I love your veranda the sideing door looks great your house is your resting place and a place to call home. I am looking forward to start building our home in cebu mactan island up in. sogod. Salamat for sharing tito tim Scott expat in the philippines 👍🌴🍹🇵🇭😎🇵🇭🍹🌴👍 arleneINDAYLYNZ.

[@TitoTimTravels]

I was happy with the house, not so happy with the neighborhood ha ha. I am very glad to be back in the city now. But she will have the house for later 😎

[@mirahadran]

sad video, you need double coating of cement maybe..

[@TitoTimTravels]

They added a 2nd coat later. They use crap cement mixes and it takes an extra coat - even the convention center and new hospital cracked. It is just the local way of construction.

[@rockout1180]

How much was it for the land??

[@TitoTimTravels]

No cost. It was built on family land.