18/08/2026
WHO WILL GIVE ME THE BEST VALUE FOR THE MONEY I AM INVESTING?
So asks a future home or real estate owner after years of saving,so as to finally embark on a journey to realize their dream.
(3) Quotations for the same property are presented before them:
Contractor A: K1,200,000
Contractor B: K1,050,000
Contractor C: K850,000
Which is the best choice?
Now,most contractors would tell you that you can build a well presented property with an even much lower price,which maybe the case but what does that price include or exclude?
As encouraging as a lower price might be,you may pay for that saving later through the fixing of cracked walls,leaking roofs,damp problems,failed drainage,uneven floors,plumbing problems and structural defects,to mention a few.
The real question is:
Who will help me build once and for all,who will help me turn my investment into something equivalent to it's value?
Never compare numbers alone.Instead of asking; How much will you charge me?Ask the contractor:What is included in your quotation?What materials are you proposing?(Cheap ones from town center or good quality ones from builders or micmar).Who will supervise my project?(Will you have an Engineer on site for critical areas like slabs,beams,columns or decking).How will quality be controlled?What happens if there is a defect?Can I see some of your completed works?(Perhaps get a contact of a former client they worked with for structural performance review over time.Structures look good at completion,but long term performance is what shows whether they were done properly or not).What makes your quotation different from others?
Choosing a contractor is not simply a purchasing decision.You are choosing who will be responsible for turning your plans,savings and years of hard work into a physical structure that your family may live in for decades or a structure that will bring in your upkeep money through rentals after your retirement.Dont choose sorely on who promises the lowest price.Choose the character who can demonstrate competence,transparency,quality and value.
The cheapest quote can save you money today,but the right contractor can save you money for years to come.
Surely you would like to be informed that the homeowner at the outset of our discussion today made the right choice and is currently making off on their investment.This could be you too.Are you thinking of embarking on a project?
At Masheas innovations and construction limited we believe your project (home or real estate), deserves a team that understands the responsibility that comes with turning your investment into a structure your family will depend on for years to come.