Avoid overpaying ₱200K–₱500K on your home build

Check what your house should actually cost before you get a quote. Based on DPWH costs, PSA housing data, and 200+ material prices across 156 Philippine cities.

How much does it cost to build a house in the Philippines in 2026?

Construction cost ranges from ₱22,000/sqm (economic) to ₱55,000/sqm (premium). A standard 100 sqm house costs approximately ₱3,500,000. Metro Manila is 25% more expensive than the national average. All rates based on DPWH Construction Materials Price Data and PSA Construction Statistics.

Free Tools

  • Plan my home — free — visual planner with design templates and instant cost estimate
  • Audit my quote — compare your contractor's prices line-by-line against market rates
  • Construction Cost Calculator — free instant estimate based on your specs
  • Bill of Quantities (BOQ) — 37-item material list with current prices
  • Find PCAB Contractors — licensed contractors in your city

Project Calculators

  • Fence Cost Calculator — CHB concrete fence estimate
  • 2nd Floor Addition Cost Calculator — second storey estimate
  • Garage / Carport Cost Calculator — open or enclosed
  • Room Addition Cost Calculator — bedroom or extension

Everything you need to know before you build

  • How much will it cost? — realistic estimate based on floor area, finish level, and location
  • What permits do I need? — building permit checklist and LGU timeline
  • What costs am I forgetting? — permits, architect fees, site prep, septic
  • Is my contractor's quote fair? — line-by-line comparison against verified market prices

Most contractors markup materials by 20–50%

Based on DPWH price discrepancies — verified by government audit. You could be overpaying ₱200K–₱500K on your project. Use our Contractor Quote Audit to check.

Coverage: 156 cities across 17 regions

Including Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City, Makati, Bacolod, Iloilo City, and Calamba. Data from DPWH CMPD Q1-Q2 2025 (DO 125 s.2025), PSA CMRPI March 2026, and regional supplier surveys.

Current Material Prices

  • Cement Prices
  • Rebar Prices
  • Plywood Prices
  • Lumber Prices
  • Hollow Blocks Prices
  • Metal Roofing Prices
  • Tiles Prices
  • Sand & Gravel Prices

How it works

  1. Enter your specs — floor area, stories, finish level, and region
  2. Get your estimate — based on real material costs and regional pricing
  3. Audit your contractor — compare their quote line-by-line against market prices

ConstructionCostPH — from the makers of LandValuePH. Free construction cost estimates and contractor quote audits for Filipino homeowners. Powered by DPWH and PSA data.