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Guestposter006 · 2022-09-17T12:16:17+02:00

Does anyone have any idea of the REAL cost of building a house in Mauritius. I have got various quotes for a 10X10 metre home. Not sure if they are too expensive?? Any advice would be appreciated. I moved here about 3 months ago and don't want to get ripped off. I have family here but I am getting 10 different opinions, so really confused.

Building a house

JayJ21 Member

Member since 30 January 2013

JayJ21Member04 September 2023 19:06:51

#41

Hi I absolutely agree with Sammythebull545!!!
I have just completed a 3 apartment build in Flic en Flac. I built the ground floor apartment 5 years using a two builders and I supplied Materials. I was also present for the build.

Forward on to November 2020, I flew back from the UK and applied for a permit to build two additional apartments above. I got the permit late February 2021. March I had to leave before the lockdown to the UK. I made the decision to take on a Contractor recommended by a family member and was shown that work and there home!

Price agreed, contract signed, 3 month completion date and we start the build (June). I had a family member there as a go between myself and the Contractor as I could not fly back (lockdown). Walls up, roof on after alot of delays (Contractor took on work elsewhere) but progressing (September).

Prices of Materials increased dramatically so I agreed an extra sum with the Contractor to allow for costs. October we start the Electrics.

The Contractor introduced me to his new Business Partner and told me everything will continue as agreed. I paid the Contractor at agreed stages of the build BUT he asked for his next payment early for personal reasons. All the work was to a very good level so I gave him SOME money too help.

November and only one person on site and he hasn't had any pay for weeks from the Contractor. The new Partner contacts me and asks for 拢7000. I ask why? His reply, he measured the building and it is bigger than what was agreed. I had a giggle and replied that we had agreed price size of the buildi d etc and all work was done to drawn plan! He said that the price given was a estimate according to how many sqm m the plan stated but the build was actually 12 sqm bigger.

After I told him I would take home to court he packed his tools and some of my. Materials and disappeared. I then took on a local builder and more or less finished this summer (UK) on budget!!

Only by a miracle will you build with a Contractor and your not PRESENT AT ALL TIMES within budget or even at all!!

I hope this helps...
-@JayJ21

Im nearly finished!! Im back in two weeks, kitchens to fit, Air con and funiture to buy and then clean up.

Marek1x Member

Member since 24 February 2024

Marek1xMember24 February 2024 12:09:11

#42

Is there please some expat who hired a construction contractor and build a house?

I am planning to build a house on a plot of land which I purchased, and I am looking for a recommendation for a construction contractors, which you have real personal experience with (so you can honestly say whether they are good or bad).

Thank you a lot, much appreciated!

DonDanA Active member

Member since 07 June 2020

DonDanAActive member24 February 2024 13:45:09

#43

Hi we are just adding the聽 finishing touches to our 4 bed property in Albion.

I certainly would recommend our contractors.

We live in London so went to Mauritius for a meeting with the Director Ziyad Aumeer. We were聽 taken聽 to a couple of places he had built and was in the process of building.

Contract was signed and we鈥檝e never looked back since.

He would contact us through Whatsup email and send regular pictures.

The house was built on the agreed time.

We are now working with the Finishing team.

I will send you his details privately.

Marek1x Member

Member since 24 February 2024

Marek1xMember24 February 2024 13:58:36

#44

@DonDanA

Thank you very much for your recommendation! Much appreciated!

If I may ask you please, how much was the price per square meter? Because here in Mauritius, when you are a foreigner, they offer you a classic price multiplied by 3. Locals don't build for such prices, and they just want to milk you out when you are a foreigner. I did my own research, spoke to many people (locals, foreigners) and calculated all numbers, and I had lots of very clear evidence that locals build for price X and for foreigner (the same material the same work the same job) it's X*3. And I am definitely trying to avoid such practices. What is your experience with this please?

Note: I am not a local, and I don't have any local ties (no family members or ancestors or anything like that). So I am avoiding contractors who would like to make a milking cow from me. I am looking just for a fair deal and a fair contract (a standard thing basically ).

Moverweel New member

Member since 14 April 2024

MoverweelNew member06 May 2024 09:36:24

#45

@MathiueHi, im new on this site, and looking to build a house in bala lava, can y please give me the聽聽contact details of your contractor.聽 Thanks

DonDanA Active member

Member since 07 June 2020

DonDanAActive member06 May 2024 21:16:17

#46

@Moverweel

Good evening of course聽 I can provide you with details of our contractor鈥�

Ziyad A***

ZA Contracting Solutions Ltd

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Please let him know that Mrs Marie Anderson has passed on his details.

We certainly wasn't disappointed with his work and interaction.

Good luck on your new adventure.

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Moverweel New member

Member since 14 April 2024

MoverweelNew member07 May 2024 15:41:36

#47

@DonDanA

Hi good evening, thank you for sharing the contractor details which i really appreciate.

When I look online I find one in Ebene, Moka and Flac?

May I ask which one you used?

Looking forward to hear from you,

DonDanA Active member

Member since 07 June 2020

DonDanAActive member09 May 2024 07:54:42

#48

@Moverweel

Good morning hope all is well.

Ziyad is based in Ebene heights.

He is also on a business Whatsapp and if you were to call or message he will get back to you.

Hope the above information helps.

Regards

guestposter8576897 New member

Member since 02 September 2024

guestposter8576897New member02 September 2024 10:15:06

#49

@Tarsonus I know this is a very old post but has anyone here used Aranzer to manage their project?

guestposter8576897 New member

Member since 02 September 2024

guestposter8576897New member02 September 2024 10:17:43

#50

Has anyone on this forum used Aranzer Proximity builders to manage and build their house?

Dhanavj Member

Member since 20 September 2024

DhanavjMember20 September 2024 14:56:56

#51

@Guestposter006Hello, Here is an indicative of all the probable costs for your house construction () but mind you the rates are dated as at 2023 and you need to increase the price on your estimation.聽 i hope this will help you. Best of luck

Sue2024 Member

Member since 17 November 2024

Sue2024Member17 November 2024 23:41:30

#52

@rajturbo

HI Raj,

I saw your post about building a house in Mauritius.聽 Can you please DM me some tips. It looks like your experience went well. May be you can give me some tips.

Thanks

Sue