Sample estimate
3-bedroom bungalow · 12 × 9 m
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Shell quote covers
KES 1,944,180
structure to roof
It quietly leaves out
+KES 848,936
finishes · services · fittings
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KES 2,793,116
the full picture
Material quantities
Kenya (KEBS KS + Eurocode/BS practice) · engine v0.2.1
Cement
276 bags
Sand
30.3 m³
Ballast
16.7 m³
Blocks
2887
Steel
337 kg
BRC mesh
118.8 m²
Roof cover
136.6 m²
Roof timber
684 m
Paint
116 L
Substructure (strip foundation)
| Excavation | 37.8 m³ |
| Footing concrete (1:3:6) | 5 m³ |
| → Cement | 23 bags (50 kg) |
| → Sand | 2.3 m³ |
| → Ballast | 4.7 m³ |
| Foundation walling blocks | 717 blocks |
| → Mortar cement (1:4) | 16 bags |
| Hardcore fill | 16.2 m³ |
| Sand blinding | 5.4 m³ |
| Damp-proof membrane | 118.8 m² |
Ground floor slab
| Slab concrete (1:2:4, 100 mm) | 10.8 m³ |
| → Cement | 69 bags (50 kg) |
| → Sand | 4.8 m³ |
| → Ballast | 9.5 m³ |
| BRC mesh (A142, incl. laps) | 118.8 m² |
Walling (external + internal)
| Net wall area | 165.3 m² |
| Walling units | 2170 blocks |
| → Mortar cement (1:4) | 49 bags |
| → Mortar sand | 5.3 m³ |
Ring beam & columns
| Ring beam concrete (1:2:4) | 1.7 m³ |
| Columns (est.) | 11 no. |
| Column concrete (1:2:4) | 1.2 m³ |
| → Cement (beam + columns) | 19 bags (50 kg) |
| Reinforcement steel | 337 kg |
Pitched roof
| Roof area (pitched) | 124.2 m² |
| Iron sheets (incl. laps) | 136.6 m² |
| Roof timber (rafters, purlins, ties) | 684 m |
Finishes & openings
| Plaster area (both faces, 12 mm) | 330.6 m² |
| → Plaster cement (1:4) | 57 bags |
| → Plaster sand | 6.1 m³ |
| Paint (two coats) | 116 litres |
| Floor screed area (32 mm) | 108 m² |
| → Screed cement (1:3) | 43 bags |
| Doors (units + frames) | 6 no. |
| Windows (units + frames) | 8 no. |
These are estimating quantities based on the Kenya (KEBS KS + Eurocode/BS practice) profile and stated assumptions — useful for budgeting and purchasing plans. Final quantities should be confirmed against detailed drawings. Engineering outputs always require review by a licensed engineer.
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