Straight answers on costs, design, building and renovating in Indonesia. Use them to plan and compare; the final price still comes from a site visit and a written quote.
Renovation
Roof leak repair cost per m² for three methods: local repair + sealant, acrylic waterproof coating, and membrane/polyurea, plus cost factors and when to renovate.
13 October 2026
Working with a contractor
A practical guide to cafe and coffee shop interior design: concepts, bar and seating layout, shophouse constraints, exhaust, general permits, cost control, and a pre-build checklist.
10 October 2026
Bills of quantities and estimates
Two-storey shophouse build cost in 2026: rates per m², a 4 x 15 m example, how shophouses differ from homes, permits, budget simulations and a checklist.
9 October 2026
Renovation
Kitchen renovation cost in 2026 and cabinet prices per metre: cabinets, worktops, splashbacks, plumbing, power, budget examples and a renovation checklist.
9 October 2026
Renovation
Bathroom renovation cost in 2026: item breakdown, ranges by size, Standard to Signature packages, budget examples and waterproofing steps to stop leaks.
9 October 2026
Renovation
Two-storey renovation cost in 2026: rates per m² for adding a floor or full renovation, cost by trade, structural checks, budget examples and permits.
9 October 2026
Bills of quantities and estimates
Padel court construction cost in 2026: component breakdown, the standard 10 x 20 m size, outdoor vs indoor, a budget example and contractor tips.
9 October 2026
Working with a contractor
Per-m² house building explained: turnkey vs labour-only contracts, what the rate covers, one and two-storey rates, payment terms and quote checks.
9 October 2026
House building costs
What a Type 36 house costs to build in 2026: from Rp126 million shell to Rp180 million ready to live, with a work breakdown, two-storey option and extras.
9 October 2026
Renovation
Home renovation cost per m² in Indonesia for 2026: package rates, prices per work item, hidden costs, and worked examples for 60 and 100 m² houses.
9 October 2026
House building costs
House build cost per m² for Core to Signature packages, examples from 36 to 150 m², 2-storey homes, and a breakdown by work item, using current MEETS rates.
9 October 2026
The building process
A practical homeowner checklist: land documents, room needs, budget, design, survey, quotation, then construction.
6 October 2026
Renovation
Renovating an apartment unit differs from a house. Building rules, work hours, and material access shape timeline more than unit size.
6 October 2026
Bills of quantities and estimates
A per-m² figure helps early discussion, but meeting rooms, pantries, and MEP can move the total far from an average.
6 October 2026
House design
A lot only as wide as one car can still be a comfortable house, if circulation, light, and the service rooms are planned first.
28 September 2026
Bills of quantities and estimates
A per-square-metre estimate shows whether a house size fits a budget. A bill of quantities breaks the work down once the specification is clearer.
27 September 2026
Renovation
Not every old house should be demolished, and not every old house is worth keeping. Structure, the rooms you need, and the budget decide.
26 September 2026
Working with a contractor
Quotations you can compare have to describe the same scope: what is included, what is not, and how long the number holds.
25 September 2026
The building process
Use this pre-build checklist: space needs, site conditions, budget, design direction, permits, materials, and consultation, so design and estimate start clear.
17 September 2026
House design
Understand modern tropical house principles for Indonesia: shading, ventilation, daylight, materials, and how indoor rooms connect to outdoor space.
17 September 2026
House building costs
Learn the factors that shape a house-building cost estimate, from floor area and structure to materials, finishing, and site conditions.
17 September 2026
Browse designs or send a consultation request. Estimates on the site are a starting point.
