Precast is Not as cheap as advertised/ Construction in Kenya

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  • @georgembugua1882
    @georgembugua1882 5 місяців тому +14

    I am going to do precast construction, but I will do all the pre-casts myself; washed sand and gravel, quality cement, D8 for walls and tensile steel for floor slabs. We seriously require standard inspections in this country, too many quack journeymen for constructors! Skia huyu!

  • @Hobby_trails_family_unedited
    @Hobby_trails_family_unedited 9 місяців тому +32

    The local precast businesses are minting millions.
    My project a two story commercial building in 2019 had a BOQ of 12.5M using the normal materials.
    The cheapest precast supplier was quoting 16M.
    I did the actual mjengo using ndarugo and normal slabs. I spent 13.2M in thw whole project.
    Right now I have another project, I've decided to import my own machines to be doing the hollow blocks for the slabs.
    Local businesses are just taking advantage of raiya.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  9 місяців тому +3

      Very true

    • @sonyasupplies
      @sonyasupplies 9 місяців тому +3

      Can make the slab for someone please since you imported yours

    • @Hobby_trails_family_unedited
      @Hobby_trails_family_unedited 9 місяців тому +5

      @@sonyasupplies sure.
      I'll do that.
      I want to have enough experience and the right manpower then I can start doing it affordably for other people

    • @allbyhisgrace8925
      @allbyhisgrace8925 7 місяців тому +2

      Like the case of solar panels bow allover way cheaper since many companies selling ,I wishbfor the precast, many peiple tot ake on this business and bring the price down and make it more available to people at an even cheaper rate.

    • @Hobby_trails_family_unedited
      @Hobby_trails_family_unedited 7 місяців тому +2

      @@allbyhisgrace8925 the precast battalion keeps saying "it saves time, anga... It's lighter than concrete" and many other funny things.
      For me, if the price ain't right, I don't want anything to do with it.

  • @eliud2003
    @eliud2003 7 місяців тому +22

    From my own experience;
    1. You save on time.
    2. The saving on cost is very little.
    3. The H-beam columns are generally weak considering they use D8 bars
    4. If a precast wall happens to fall down you incur a 98% loss compared to the ndarugo wall(you cannot salvage the pannels and they break easily, at least you can salvage the ndarugo stones)
    5. With precast, you will 100% save on plastering.
    I feel since this is a new technology in kenya, the few companies available are somehow taking advantage and overpricing their products.
    But for other developed countries e.g China, precast is the best option.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  7 місяців тому +1

      Great analysis 👍 thanks 🙏

    • @KIFAM
      @KIFAM 3 місяці тому +1

      You are right.at the moment it only saves time but prices are too high most likely because its only a few companies selling at the moment

  • @robertostudio4892
    @robertostudio4892 10 місяців тому +9

    This is what I have been looking for, precast adverts are overrated. I have been having my doubts on the precast 25% cheaper notion going online. Thank you Miano.

  • @kennedyAndika
    @kennedyAndika Рік тому +12

    @miano Thanks for the video and the research that went into it. This is well thought through. And delivery was on point. Now lets go a step further for building a bungalow and a maisonette we demystify this once and forall

  • @carolco2088
    @carolco2088 5 місяців тому +7

    The fact that am not transporting sand ballast stones chumas.cement, kusumbuana na fundi, mara 21 days curing too much work precast all the way... Ile kugongwa watu ugongwa, kwa mjengo is draining

  • @ZH4317
    @ZH4317 6 місяців тому +18

    Id still go for precast, the longer you have those contractors on site the more frustration you have. So what i like about those precast guys is that they do everything. Unlike with bricks where you must get your own builder who will frustrate your life. Then you must change him. Precast for me.

  • @charitykyalo4823
    @charitykyalo4823 Рік тому +27

    Nisawa but Shida ni siezi kimbizana na fundi mimi

    • @carolco2088
      @carolco2088 5 місяців тому

      Same time is money iyo masaa tunatengeza pesa

  • @kevoprezzo
    @kevoprezzo Рік тому +11

    I completely agree. Precast concrete is not as affordable as they say. I requested a quote for a section of wall, and the price they quoted me left my mouth open. Personally, I believe Ndarugo is less expensive than Precast.

  • @Cayman8149
    @Cayman8149 11 місяців тому +11

    Good job bro. But I must disagree with you. The slabs use less water, and they have a better finish. Additionally you also reduce the cure days.... In my opinion... The precast are better and sustainable compared to ndarugu

    • @stepheng7716
      @stepheng7716 7 місяців тому +1

      He did a fantastic job comparing upfront construction costs for SPECIFIC 100X100 wall.... and demystifying the big cost savings. Hiyo ingine ya aesthetic ni maono, time is also dependent on number of laborers

    • @lawrencekimemia5270
      @lawrencekimemia5270 2 місяці тому +1

      He is singular, and this is how fundis take clients for a ride

  • @CikuwithaC
    @CikuwithaC Рік тому +6

    This is very informative the reason precast my seem expensive because it is saving the one thing you cannot buy time.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      I just proved it takes the same time to construct as long as you have money... Especially in normal houses and walls.....

    • @benbenzyhome
      @benbenzyhome 11 місяців тому +1

      But you have to place an order one month before so that they can prepare

  • @harunkimathi8515
    @harunkimathi8515 7 місяців тому +6

    I have seen some videos on UA-cam of people in India making their own precast panels. Soon it will be cheaper when competition increases.

  • @BiegonK
    @BiegonK Рік тому +29

    1m for Ndarugo v 1.15m for precast --mmh I'd go for pre-cast. There are many hidden cost in ndaraguo that will exceed that -and it will take you time.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +5

      Hapo kwa time ni story tu

    • @HLMM_KE
      @HLMM_KE Рік тому

      So hiyo wall ya ndarugo inacure in how many days?

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +4

      @@HLMM_KE plaster takes 30 days to cure

    • @Canvasandcomfort
      @Canvasandcomfort 11 місяців тому +2

      Miano in the pricing ya precast they have included a profit margin of more than 20 percent. Unlike you. It's cheaper but they eat too much

    • @jamesmichuki5804
      @jamesmichuki5804 11 місяців тому

      I like ur argument 😂😂😂😂

  • @kennedyochilo2517
    @kennedyochilo2517 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for bringing this topic, i have always said it that precast is expensive compared to normal stones. The only area they beat the normal stone cut machine is time line.

  • @WaweruG
    @WaweruG Рік тому +8

    Good work Miano, a humble request if you could do types of roofing, especially tiles roofing (clay, concrete) which aren't talked about as much as the common ones.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +2

      Okay 👍

    • @pauldatche8410
      @pauldatche8410 Рік тому

      Looking forward to this too. Roofing, Walling, Foundation, comparison costs for a chosen simple design as plain as a four walled gable house of 7m x 10m (classroom).

  • @xpresstv7689
    @xpresstv7689 11 місяців тому +15

    As an architect who has worked with both i can confirm the so called alternative building methods/technologies are not cheap and any savings you make are neglibel. The only upside is time.

    • @elizamuriuki9442
      @elizamuriuki9442 11 місяців тому +1

      Negligible is the word architect

    • @plexibuilders
      @plexibuilders 11 місяців тому +6

      Bwana architect. In construction time is Money.

    • @Hobby_trails_family_unedited
      @Hobby_trails_family_unedited 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm planning to do my project with interlocking LEGO bricks made of compacted soil with 10-12% cement.
      I'm in the process of importing the bricks making machine.
      What % of costs do you thing I'd save compared to ndarugo?

  • @dalicodes
    @dalicodes 11 місяців тому +5

    just wondering about structural integrity between the two.

  • @kennymutinda
    @kennymutinda Рік тому +3

    Thank you for this breakdown it's very insightful and with the current economy we need to save on cost as much as possible 🙏🏾

  • @kingoimkenya
    @kingoimkenya 11 місяців тому +4

    Good, well detailed comparison. The only discouraging part is that variance between quoted and actual costs. 10% is a very inaccurate percentage and could easily equal or surpass the precast price.

    • @allbyhisgrace8925
      @allbyhisgrace8925 4 місяці тому

      Exactly,and the stress and headache and the stealing of materials ....

  • @gideonmuratha3703
    @gideonmuratha3703 Рік тому +8

    Great video. You should also do a comparison of the Beam to Beam flooring compared to the traditional reinforced slab, coz kuna very many opinions of late...watu wakisema inasave ati 20-30%

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +2

      Doing research on it currently... Intake time

    • @copysmith1004
      @copysmith1004 Рік тому +1

      ​@@mianomuthiihata mi nataka kujua

  • @betteringlifewithvelo4703
    @betteringlifewithvelo4703 11 місяців тому +4

    Good comparison but sasa my labour can be 50% more because sitakimb. izana na fundi, and wont go to kwale, and here fundis are 1500-1700. ... Still if I can I would go for precast

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  11 місяців тому

      Look for reputable contractors and fundis... Dig a bit on their history

    • @jonathanmunyoki5161
      @jonathanmunyoki5161 7 місяців тому

      ​@@mianomuthiido you have any reputable people in mind?

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  7 місяців тому

      @@jonathanmunyoki5161 nope

    • @bloomingtoladies7360
      @bloomingtoladies7360 2 місяці тому

      😂

  • @lenisirerimutwiri
    @lenisirerimutwiri 11 місяців тому +2

    I have made extensive research on this issue of precast home panels, and I have made two observations, the overall coast of maintaining the house after construction will be significantly high, then if you have ready like 2 million get a good fundi na usikue mtu wa kutumana kwa site yako and you will have a ready house in less than 3 months, finally the structural integrity of that house I have more questions than answers ( hii precast ni gamble na nyumba sio kitu ya kugamble nayo especially the hidden roofing and such uweee

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  11 місяців тому

      Wow.. better insights than mine thanks for sharing

  • @travoxworld9839
    @travoxworld9839 Рік тому +1

    Block and beam for slab is cheaper than the traditional way ya chuma but for the wall I support you miano ndarugo ni cheaper..na kwanza kama mimi from juja I will save more money on ndarugu cz nitanunua mawe inaitwa reject which is cheaper na bado ni mawe poa

  • @jennyhoman195
    @jennyhoman195 Рік тому +4

    This is wonderful information! Thank you for the detailed analysis.

  • @janetteblessing
    @janetteblessing Рік тому +6

    Kindly do the same comparison with interlocking blocks both for the house construction and the perimeter wall. I appreciate this kind of content. It helps one make the correct decision and shows us what we don't see at first.

  • @Ngurez
    @Ngurez Рік тому +5

    Precast may not be as cheap but they are definitely cheaper, the quote is a little bit higher. The cost of building with both seems the same and precadt saves time.

  • @jonnesmwangi3250
    @jonnesmwangi3250 Рік тому +16

    Those guys did a perimeter wall (50 x 100) at 750k without a gate and transportation cost. Total coming to at least 950k. I found that ridiculous!!! No way it would have cost that much had they used Ndarugu. It is simply insane!

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +2

      Yes... That would be about 700k yan50*100

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +4

      With a gate and using nine inch stone

  • @spicynomad
    @spicynomad 11 місяців тому +2

    mud is cheaper than those other 2 materials. so its up to you what you are going to use. everything cost something. its what you are willing to pay and the look you want.

  • @marionshan3651
    @marionshan3651 7 місяців тому +1

    This came right on time..my mum is planning to build a home,so am the one deciding which road to take since i was tonned btwn darugo n precast.. I'll go with darugo..and have u as my contractor

    • @thukusimon
      @thukusimon 7 місяців тому

      This comparison was for a fence wall not a house. Hope you considered this.darugo house needs plastering

    • @thukusimon
      @thukusimon 7 місяців тому

      This comparison was for a fence wall not a house. Hope you considered this.darugo house needs plastering

  • @patrickgitau8346
    @patrickgitau8346 11 місяців тому +3

    Good insight Mr Miano, well I think for precast panels are only preferable for building with many storeys due to weight factor, but cost wise big naaah.

  • @wasitahacoolwaters1752
    @wasitahacoolwaters1752 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Miano for the comparisons. The better we know the better we are equipped to make good decisions. Can you please share more information about yourself. Are you an Architect, Engineer? How many homes have you constructed?

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +10

      Hi, I do research on all the stuff I talk bout... Personally, I am a businessman and i started youtuber as a way to share my experiences in business... Construction, I do fencing works currently, with hopes to venture into buildings

  • @TevinKonde
    @TevinKonde Рік тому +4

    I love your work Miano, keep it up!

  • @gaithumakiarie3990
    @gaithumakiarie3990 11 місяців тому +1

    Good analysis but hapo kwa labour I differ with you,some foremen apart from hiring fundis demand Kes.2,500.So I think the darugo would incur more labour cost than you have highlighted.But am glad I came across you video.

  • @MansaKimani
    @MansaKimani 11 місяців тому +5

    the precast advantage is the fact that time taken to complete the project is quicker

  • @angel1986.
    @angel1986. 3 місяці тому +1

    Plastering coast is too much also ,thats number one best than old models , water, transportation, labour will be little compare to old model , building materials eg wheel barrows ,tress for ladders ,nails ooooooh

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  3 місяці тому

      You still need them with this

  • @stephennjenga941
    @stephennjenga941 5 місяців тому +5

    i am a civil engineer by profession.i did my own research on the same and what I have to say is,there is other aspects which we also look at in respect to which method of construction to apply such as serviceability.using precast makes the weight of a building lighter and so gives leeway in being conservative while design building elements.e.g. for lighter structure,shuttering ,the depth/size of the foundation,the type of foundation, the type of slab ,the diameter of reinforcements, size of beams and columns ,the increase in carpet areas and the ability to have larger spans without inside columns are all directly related to weight. with this in mind ,it might be cheaper using precast panels for storey buildings....plus it's a great conversation starter when you have friends around you want to inspire 😄

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  5 місяців тому +2

      @@stephennjenga941 this is awesome... Just a question why are Chinese developers not adopting it in storey buildings in Kenya...

  • @brianwany3686
    @brianwany3686 Рік тому +11

    Good Job. Please consider using English only all through for your international viewers. Thanks

    • @papalegitz2553
      @papalegitz2553 11 місяців тому +2

      Are you international? Hii ni ya wa kenya. By the way wewe si umetoka hapa muithoko

    • @levinaringoma
      @levinaringoma 4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂​@@papalegitz2553

    • @allbyhisgrace8925
      @allbyhisgrace8925 4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @tricksandbits9185
    @tricksandbits9185 Рік тому +5

    Precast is cheaper guys...just check the amount of people needed to put up Ndarugo wall..11 guys he says..precast it's enough with 4 guys . In Europe we do with 3-4 guys and very fast. You save money

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +4

      Yes in Europe,, but currently we have enough raw materials to build with Stone and it's cheaper... I ain't arguing on the fact of strength or structure of precast iam arguing on the fact they advertise it as though it's very cheap and at the moment it's a very expensive way in Kenya... Perhaps itakuwa cheaper one day but not today...

    • @tricksandbits9185
      @tricksandbits9185 Рік тому

      Very well...

  • @fredrickokoth1578
    @fredrickokoth1578 Рік тому +5

    Good analysis, would also kindly do cost analysis for using conventional slab and slab pre-cast panels.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +2

      Okay

    • @pauldatche8410
      @pauldatche8410 Рік тому +1

      The precast floor slabs wins this one. The amount of reinforcement and time needed for insitu floor slab is a lot lot more.

  • @denzelljosh8209
    @denzelljosh8209 Рік тому +5

    Nice explanation kudos👍👍

  • @Ndondiafrika254
    @Ndondiafrika254 7 місяців тому +1

    comparing ndarugo vs. precast is like comparing sugar and salt. They are both good and disadvantageous in equal measure

  • @oliverk1431
    @oliverk1431 Рік тому

    Very nice video. Kitambo pia nilikuwa nasema nikijenga nitatumia precast but after deep research na kuuliza quantity surveyor maswali mob nimeona nitatumia tu ndarugo. For example, precast selling point yao ni ati oh hautafanya plaster. Ukichukua wall ya 10 ft by 10 ft, utatumia panels 5 za (2.7m high) at 2300kes. Roughly hio ni 12k total.
    Ukichukua ndarugo for the same wall utatumia mawe 60 zenye zitakam around 2k, alafu plaster utatumia cement bag moja na wheelbarrow mbili za mchanga ikuje 1200 plus other costs like 3k total inakuja 6200kes.
    Half the cost of the panels

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      😂😂

    • @amondinyandat-zw1no
      @amondinyandat-zw1no Рік тому +1

      That's what I thought too, that precast was cheaper. Went for quotation and the cost was shocking. Let's just say am now enjoying my humble ndarugo house

  • @johnkimani7944
    @johnkimani7944 8 місяців тому +1

    Miano yr price is great...yr information is very realistic

  • @765asdew89
    @765asdew89 Рік тому +3

    good analysis ....next time itemize on the stages in construction, to give it more clarity....especially for the house.....good job....

  • @marymangwana7342
    @marymangwana7342 4 місяці тому +1

    Okay most of your comparison is within Nairobi and its environs, do you have a comparison for North Rift?

  • @martinjason8466
    @martinjason8466 Рік тому +1

    Glad i came along your channel..

  • @Fred-KE
    @Fred-KE Рік тому +12

    Precast is expensive. The only advantage is the speed of building.

    • @truaentnation2528
      @truaentnation2528 9 місяців тому +1

      Not really.. not If you can make your own panels.

    • @allbyhisgrace8925
      @allbyhisgrace8925 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@truaentnation2528 the youth to embark on this and creat jobs making panels and giving these expensive companies competition and bring the price down

  • @homemade254
    @homemade254 Рік тому +1

    The cost of precast only saves on slab works. Otherwise its cheaper to do walls using Ndarugo.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +1

      Very true..kwa slab it saves by 50 to 60%

  • @belindamakatiani7912
    @belindamakatiani7912 Рік тому +6

    Good analysis. How about comparison of beam to beam floor especially on 1st floor slab for a house compared to the traditional laying of 1st floor slab. Which is cheaper and still safe

    • @Mg-wd6id
      @Mg-wd6id Рік тому +5

      personally I disagree with you .building with precast compared to ndarugo stones its way too cheap remember this wall is almost pre plastered ,you save on labor and plastering cement .still you have flexibility on buying and hold them till you are ready to build. im planning to do a mansionett 240 sq meter and there is a great difference compared to ndarugo.

    • @henrymuiruri813
      @henrymuiruri813 Рік тому +4

      ​@@Mg-wd6idbut you can only dispute with calculations...

    • @LittleLIAM-ui3qy254
      @LittleLIAM-ui3qy254 Рік тому +2

      ​@@Mg-wd6idwhich company has offered you a competitive quote and how much? Does it include servant quarter and perimeter wall, gate, and cabro?

  • @hannahnjeri7641
    @hannahnjeri7641 10 місяців тому +2

    What's about building slab using precast,for two bedrooms compared with normal building.

  • @TeleJaphet.
    @TeleJaphet. Рік тому +2

    Ok lets do this.....room ya 10x10 itacost how much including labour vs precast

  • @jacobjakfu
    @jacobjakfu Рік тому +3

    Kazi safi bro! Keep rolling 💪

  • @ChrisOchieng-l6y
    @ChrisOchieng-l6y 3 місяці тому

    Clearly explained....50x100 ndio am waiting to know the budget 😊

  • @SiegelBantuBear
    @SiegelBantuBear 10 місяців тому +1

    Asante sana Miano. Western ni mbali sana transport bana. Waa..

  • @Containerhome254
    @Containerhome254 Рік тому +3

    I think ndarungo is good then precast panels they have very thin walls .i saw it in kwangu kwako homes they cant hold heavy windows or doors

  • @leyshikuimathslearningfo-vf7yo
    @leyshikuimathslearningfo-vf7yo 4 місяці тому

    i donot know what to say but for me i think if you do all things by your self , precast can be cheaper, that is if your not buying the panels but making them by yourself,on the other hand since ndarugu is an old tested technology its better to do ndatugu coz new technologies donot provide big margins for error

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  4 місяці тому

      What about quality wise with with this particular precast..not all this particular one

  • @768SHAD
    @768SHAD 10 місяців тому +7

    Hi Miano.
    Your presentation is very interesting but it's confusing to those of us who don't speak Swahili. You could increase your viewership considerably if your target audience is worldwide and make your presentation in a universal language like English.

    • @Mwalimu255
      @Mwalimu255 3 місяці тому

      Kiswahili is a UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. Kindly stop degrading it.

  • @Mutindaterrazzoflooringi
    @Mutindaterrazzoflooringi 10 місяців тому +1

    Naitwa mutinda terrazzo flooring installation naomba unipee kazi

  • @RassieKariuki
    @RassieKariuki Рік тому +3

    Good comparison but it's not apples to apples. A more objective comparison would have been split into foundation and walling like on the precast quote. It's hard for example to know what amount of cement, sand, steel goes where.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +2

      That would be very detailed and the foundation is almost similar...

    • @oliverk1431
      @oliverk1431 Рік тому +2

      Nilifanyiwa quote ya foundation ya precast using zile beams ya area around 460sqft ikakam over 130k bila ata kumwaga concrete na labour. Ukienda na the normal concrete slab foundation kama ya Miano for the same area ili cost around 123k plus labour

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      @@oliverk1431 for now it's very expensive

  • @JamesMunyuaNjauJimnix
    @JamesMunyuaNjauJimnix 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for that.
    What is your opinion on interlocking blocks or bricks?

  • @johnmash6089
    @johnmash6089 Рік тому +8

    Precast is far better in form of quality and far cheaper than those old technology of those Ndarugo stones

  • @e.m.k.2018
    @e.m.k.2018 Рік тому +2

    Do something on interlocking brings

  • @edwingitonga3780
    @edwingitonga3780 Рік тому +2

    Miano Asante sana .. this is invaluable information....

  • @lecavie4648
    @lecavie4648 Рік тому +4

    interesting nick kidogo anawaka moto navile me ni fun wakee

    • @Reggie175
      @Reggie175 Рік тому

      Precast is so expensive.Thanks alot miano for your wise lessons.

  • @dennismaiko1540
    @dennismaiko1540 Рік тому +2

    Good analysis, kindly do for me a quotation of a storey bedsitter,

    • @cashauto3349
      @cashauto3349 Рік тому

      i am in the same state.i am looking to do a storey bedsitters but i am stuck. do you have drawings?

    • @cashauto3349
      @cashauto3349 Рік тому +1

      if we can combined effort .we can share drawing and structural drawing costs.

  • @lecavie4648
    @lecavie4648 Рік тому +2

    KIndly yes help and meet up with Nick see if a house that is made of both modes works on a standard 3 bedroom bungalow and massionette

  • @moyente
    @moyente Рік тому +1

    Great info and insightful! I will def hit you up next time I'm in 254 Mr Muthii 🙂

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      Thanks 👍 I will appreciate it much

    • @moyente
      @moyente Рік тому

      @mianomuthii You're welcome, Sir. You just gotten yourself a new friend. By the way, Happy New 2024

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      @@moyente happy new year too

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      @@moyente happy new year too

  • @moseshunja1792
    @moseshunja1792 Рік тому +5

    Show the numbers on a house cost, this is on a fence which has different dynamics. I would love to see your quote on a three bed 110sqm bungalow, for that is what most developers are pushing right now.
    do not disagree with your premise here, though.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +1

      Okay.. I will do a side by side comparison

    • @_born84
      @_born84 Рік тому

      Also kuna hii nyumba floor decor (Amos Kibaru) anajenga ya less than 2 million using the alternative building technologies,umeiona?

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      @@_born84 yes.. on twitter

    • @_born84
      @_born84 Рік тому

      @@mianomuthii he posted it on YT also

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      @@_born84 just watching it now

  • @ithewakui4839
    @ithewakui4839 Рік тому +2

    There's no problem if it's more expensive, because it's way too better, ndarugo imepitwa na wakati

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      Better not what is in the market at this time

  • @mutetimutegi6143
    @mutetimutegi6143 11 місяців тому +1

    Do you add a drip groove on that cast-in-place coping? Ama ni ile ufundi ya kijijini?

  • @gilbertigabe7331
    @gilbertigabe7331 7 днів тому

    Seems people still prefer precast. Dealing with a fundi ni cost ingine in so many terms.

  • @MartinNdaini
    @MartinNdaini 8 місяців тому +1

    Great powerful work

  • @timothyadem8354
    @timothyadem8354 Рік тому +2

    When doing your comparison have a base reference to the standard building practices.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      What did I say wrong

    • @timothyadem8354
      @timothyadem8354 Рік тому

      @@mianomuthii that was just an input Sir, I didn't say you said something Wrong.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      @@timothyadem8354 okay got you bro... I definitely have to improve on that then...

  • @gilbertigabe7331
    @gilbertigabe7331 7 днів тому

    In Uganda People burn their own bricks and build. In kenya precast can work still, if you do it yourself na fundi wako.

  • @shermanmuigai2676
    @shermanmuigai2676 11 місяців тому +2

    i realized that when using interlocking blocks what they do most is save on time

  • @daveparko3519
    @daveparko3519 Рік тому +1

    Kumbe precast is not as cheap as I thought? Thanks for enlightening us. Cement is now costing sh 730 a bag? Wow.

  • @wm9669
    @wm9669 3 місяці тому +1

    Very interesting. Asante.

  • @MD6-127
    @MD6-127 Рік тому +2

    where is transport cost in yours?..and then time factor how long will it take for the normal wall to be ready....(keep in mind time is money)

  • @IKoxn
    @IKoxn 11 місяців тому +1

    Miano wewe #1!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Globalreport-360
    @Globalreport-360 Рік тому +1

    I agree with this from experience

  • @PhyllisTakona
    @PhyllisTakona 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm sure if you go ndarugo. It be more expensive than precast. It will surpass that quote. The truth is it will be more profitable for you in ndarugo than precast

  • @rgsrescue4729
    @rgsrescue4729 Рік тому +2

    How much is the labour cost for a fundi and that of mtu wa mkono on a day-to-day basis

  • @debrashee
    @debrashee Рік тому +3

    Informative comparison.

  • @a65872
    @a65872 Рік тому +2

    The big question is can you build a 3 bedroom bungalow using Ndarugo with 1.3m

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      Yeah

    • @angelamaiyo2524
      @angelamaiyo2524 9 місяців тому +3

      This is a guy protecting his business because the future is the Precast. Precast will always be cheaper especially if doing a house. Time is money and you'll save money by saving time. No doubt about that. Also the quality of precast and Darugu are the same.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  9 місяців тому +1

      @@angelamaiyo2524 zero comment

  • @stevebiko2101
    @stevebiko2101 11 місяців тому +1

    Exactly n i agree with u fully

  • @JamesShisiah
    @JamesShisiah Рік тому +2

    Mimi nitataka kujenga 5 bedroom, 3 level, flat roof in a few years with precast. Can they withstand the weight?

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      Yeah with proper beams and pillars

  • @janewanguiwamuyu4079
    @janewanguiwamuyu4079 Рік тому +1

    How much does it cost to fence I Arca of land the cheapest way in nanyuki (ukuta ya mawe) all in total

  • @GEORGEMWANGI76
    @GEORGEMWANGI76 10 місяців тому

    In precast ,you will savw alot in terms of labour

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  10 місяців тому

      Not really.. trust me on that...

  • @blessedone4406
    @blessedone4406 Рік тому +1

    Please please I need your advice. Am starting to build and I really want flat roof do you think am doing the right decision? Also if it’s possible please can you do a video on flat roof vs pitched roof. Thank you so much!

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +1

      Okay 👍

    • @freddiejuma6245
      @freddiejuma6245 Рік тому +3

      Kila mwamba Ngoma huvutia upandeye, when u want to build go for all quotations the compare and contrast

    • @blessedone4406
      @blessedone4406 Рік тому

      @@freddiejuma6245 thank you

  • @simonwainaina7360
    @simonwainaina7360 11 місяців тому +1

    Precast ni nini?

  • @edwardmbaka7769
    @edwardmbaka7769 2 місяці тому

    How much can it cost for a plot of 60 by 40

  • @nelsonkeiru1316
    @nelsonkeiru1316 Рік тому +1

    Nitumie quotation ya 4 plots zimeshika za 50x100

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому

      Hi can you please contact me on 0704427181

  • @petergichanga3380
    @petergichanga3380 Рік тому +1

    Mr. Miano, what about durability. Which one has long life, am talking of cracks, Precast or the other one? I need to know before I take a step forward and by the way I appreciate your information, good job and keep rolling!

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +2

      Both if done well will last a lifetime...
      Stones you just need to avoid shortcuts...
      N precast concrete properly cured and well reinforced iko sawa kabisaa

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +1

      Now hapo Kwa curing Sasa you may not know but from reputable companies it's okay

    • @petergichanga3380
      @petergichanga3380 Рік тому +1

      what about uki build na Ndarugo from outside walling and inside you partition with precast concrete panels, is it economical and is it a good idea, what do you think about that?

    • @Containerhome254
      @Containerhome254 Рік тому

      @@petergichanga3380 why you want them, you plaster ndarugo wall

    • @765asdew89
      @765asdew89 Рік тому

      am also worried should a crack occur...that house becomes obsolete.....

  • @denzelljosh8209
    @denzelljosh8209 Рік тому +2

    How much per ndarugo 6inch ? Secondly how many pieces of ndarugo can I use to build a 4 bedrooms house kitchen included.

  • @salimmachila5736
    @salimmachila5736 Рік тому +1

    Precast concrete wall is saving time only but if you want cheaper you compromise quality

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +1

      It doesn't save time and I have explained that.. it's equal as long money and resources are available

    • @salimmachila5736
      @salimmachila5736 Рік тому

      @@mianomuthii I have seen mega project where they bring precast concrete floors and pillars where by if it was to do normal korogea will take century

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  Рік тому +1

      @@salimmachila5736 nope trust me on that... I am working on a video of a house I built last year to prove ymthat wrong

  • @kobiadominic9044
    @kobiadominic9044 Рік тому +1

    Good work Miano. Your the best in these estimates. Please drop your contacts.

  • @DanielMukuria-pm1er
    @DanielMukuria-pm1er 10 місяців тому +3

    When you start plastering ndarugu is when you will know the difference. Materials and labour is almost like doing another wall.

    • @mianomuthii
      @mianomuthii  10 місяців тому

      N when you start having repairs done on the precast you won't know what bate you

  • @Reidar911
    @Reidar911 19 днів тому

    I understood about 30%....

  • @clementmwangi944
    @clementmwangi944 11 місяців тому

    at the end of the day stones are cheaper, even the quote you on stone wall is still on the higher side

  • @kingsurul844
    @kingsurul844 11 місяців тому +1

    Best information