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Questions people ask before they build
Notes on cost, plot size, slabs, contractors, and payments. They explain what drives a decision. They do not invent a price for your house.
6 October 20263 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Sri Lanka in 2026?
Why a house in Sri Lanka has no single 2026 price, what actually moves the cost, and what to ask for instead of a rumour per square foot.
6 October 20262 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Kandy?
What changes the cost of a house in Kandy: slope, access, rain, and specification — and why a local estimate beats a national rate.
6 October 20263 min read
10 Perch House Plans for Sri Lanka
What a 10 perch plot can hold in Sri Lanka, how setbacks and parking shape the plan, and how to choose a compact house without pretending one layout fits all.
6 October 20262 min read
Single-Storey vs Two-Storey House: Which Costs Less?
Neither a single-storey nor a two-storey house is always cheaper. Here is where each one spends money, and when the plot makes the choice for you.
6 October 20263 min read
How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost?
What a concrete slab price depends on: ground or suspended, thickness, steel, formwork, beams, and access. Why a rate without a drawing is a guess.
6 October 20262 min read
What to Check Before Choosing a Building Contractor
Practical checks before you hire a building contractor in Sri Lanka: scope, site responsibility, quotations, payment stages, and work you can actually look at.
6 October 20263 min read
How Construction Payments Should Be Structured
How to structure payments for a house build: follow the value of work done, write the stages down, and keep a final portion until snagging is finished.