Build a rough house is a service that is currently very popular in the construction industry, however not everyone knows and fully understands this concept. So what is building a house's shell, what tasks does it include, and what criteria are used to calculate the price of building a shell? Xhome Saigon will help you answer the above questions and raw construction quote Details in the following article, follow along!
Detailed quote for raw house construction (Updated 2026)
When choosing construction contractor raw house construction In addition to the reputation of the contractor, the homeowner will be interested in the detailed price to decide whether to choose that contractor or not. Below are raw house construction quote details at Xhome Saigon, let's take a look

Factors affecting the price of building a house
There are many factors that affect the price of building a house. Normally, contractors will give a unit price after carefully evaluating factors such as: House type (townhouse, villa, tube house, etc.), construction area, design, materials used, number of floors of the house, garden system, basement, electricity and water system, pipes, ventilation system, etc. to offer reasonable prices to customers
Components of raw house construction quotation
The raw quotation is divided into 2 sections:
- Unit price for rough construction according to area: This is a price that has been calculated based on fixed factors such as: house type, space, area, labor, construction time, etc.
- Other costs: In addition to the construction unit price according to area, the quotation also includes additional costs such as: survey costs, construction outside the province, etc.
Price of building the shell of a townhouse
- Rough construction townhouse at Xhome Saigon calculated from the foundation to the roof, to update the latest unit price, please contact us to receive a quick quote!
Price of building the shell of the villa
- For projects Villa construction, the unit price calculated by area will be slightly higher than that of townhouses, because villas often require higher quality materials. Latest unit price updated 2026 at XHOME Saigon Please contact hotline for more details!
Price of building the shell of a tube house
- Tube houses usually have a small area and the requirements are not as high as building a villa or townhouse, in addition, the construction time will also be shorter. To update the earliest quote, please contact the hotline for more details.
Note: All prices above are for reference only and do not include other items or additional costs for the homeowner's specific requirements, if any. If you want to know the exact price for your project, please contact us immediately. XHOME SG via hotline 0899199786 for assistance.
What is raw house construction?
With the development of the construction industry today, there are many service packages to support the completion of projects quickly and ensure quality. Among them, service raw house construction used and chosen by many customers. So What does building a house mean?

Concept of building a house in the rough
Building the shell of a house is the first stage in house construction and is also the most important stage, it affects the entire construction process later.
Simply put, this is the stage of building the basic structure, the frame of a house. During construction, it will be necessary to build parts such as: house foundation, load-bearing structural systems, frames, columns, beams, floors, roofs, etc.

Benefits of building a raw house
To speak raw house construction is the most important construction phase because it has the following roles:
- The rough part will determine the durability of the house and the foundation and frame must be constructed according to the prescribed standards.
- Decide on the structure of the house (which rooms, number and area of each room, build a concealed plumbing system, concealed electrical base, electrical cabinet, concealed electrical wires in walls and floors...).
Because of its important role, the better, more standard, and more precise the rough construction of the house is, the more convenient the exterior and interior construction will be later. A good rough construction also helps save costs and construction time later, minimizing factors that negatively affect the construction project.
How to calculate construction area in raw construction quotation
The way to calculate area in construction is completely different from the way to calculate land area, so there are many people who almost do not know how to calculate it. Must know how to calculate area raw house construction of the house, then the most accurate construction quote can be given. The detailed calculation is as follows:

Area calculation method
Contractors will calculate the rough area based on the actual construction area to calculate the price. This area is calculated as follows:
How to calculate basement
- If the basement has a depth of 1 - 1,3m from the basement floor, calculate by 150% of the area
- Basement has a depth of 1,3 - 1,7 m from the basement floor, calculated at 170%.
- Depth from 1,7 - 2,0m is calculated as 200%.
- If the basement has a depth >2m, calculate by 250% of the area.
How to calculate house foundation area
Depending on the type of foundation, the area will be calculated differently as follows:
- Foundation, piles, tie beams, and beams are calculated at 50% of the rough construction area. (Piles not included).
- Strip foundation accounts for 70% of the rough construction area.
How to calculate the roof
For the roof, the rough area is calculated as follows:
- Concrete slats are calculated at 50%
- Reinforced concrete roof is calculated at 50% of construction area. Metal roof is calculated at 30%
- Steel purlin tile roof is calculated at 40% of construction area excluding tiles, 70% of area including tiles.
- Concrete roof with tiles is calculated at 70% excluding tiles, calculated at 140% of the area including tiles.
How to calculate floor area
- Ground floor, floors 1, 2,3, 100, ... are calculated at XNUMX% of the area.
- Mezzanine <8m2 is calculated as 100% of the area; mezzanine >8m2 is calculated as 50% of the area.
- Front yard, back yard, terrace account for 70% of construction area.
Factors affecting area
By calculating area raw house construction In the above section, it can be seen that the factors affecting the calculated area are the parts of the house, construction specifications and materials used, including parts such as:
- Basement
- House foundation
- Canopy
- Floor area
- Yard, garden,..


The more construction areas, the more calculated area in the quote. raw house construction will be bigger.
Factors affecting the construction price of raw houses
During the construction of the raw house, factors affecting the construction price will include:
Construction area
Construction area is the main factor determining unit price. raw house construction. The larger the area, the more construction materials are needed and the more time it takes to construct. In addition, the number of floors and other parts of the house will also affect the price of the rough construction.
Construction site
Construction location is also a factor that affects the unit price of building a house. If the construction project is located in a convenient location, the unit price will be lower than construction projects that are difficult to access (in alleys, remote residential areas) or far from construction material supply points.
Time and labor
In addition, construction time is also a factor that directly affects the unit price. The longer the time, the higher the price will be, because there will be additional labor costs. At the same time, depending on the construction area, labor costs will be different.
Materials used
The fourth factor affecting price raw house construction, if you choose high quality construction materials, the construction unit price will be higher. Therefore, large houses that require high quality materials and good load-bearing capacity will have a higher unit price.

What does building a house include?
Construction raw house construction includes many different jobs and uses many types of materials, specifically as follows:
Stages in building a raw house
The main house construction stages in the rough construction phase include:
- Pile positioning: Locate and find landmarks according to the drawing and find columns for the project. Then perform pile driving, check the pile welds to ensure even coverage, no cracks, thickness in mm. Finally, test the static load for the pile.
- Foundation construction: foundation construction will require the following tasks: digging the ground for the foundation, lining concrete, lining pile heads, positioning and spraying ink, assembling the foundation's reinforced concrete formwork, dismantling the column neck formwork, etc., filling the ground and compacting.
- Floor construction: floor construction will include construction work, construction assurance work, concrete pouring, building surrounding walls, electrical system installation, and wall plastering.


Materials used in building raw houses
The materials used in the construction of the raw house at Xhome are all high quality and reputable in the market, including:
- Materials used in rough construction: Holcim cement, Viet Nhat iron and steel, Large grain concrete sand, Small grain plastering sand, Tam Quynh bricks, Dong Nai, Galvanized purlins, Kova/Sika waterproofing
- Materials used in electrical and water systems: Cadivi electrical wires, Sino electrical cabinets and wall bases, Sino electrical wire protection pipes, Sino Internet and cable TV cables, Binh Minh drainage pipes, Hot and cold water supply pipes
Process of survey, consultation and quotation for construction of raw part
With many years of experience in the construction industry and home design Xhome Saigon has a very professional process of surveying, consulting and quoting for rough construction, specifically:
- Step 1: After having a specific design drawing for the project, the architects will conduct a thorough research and survey the actual site. During the survey, the architects will record the current status of the project, learn about factors related to construction such as: population, location, geology, roads, electricity and infrastructure, etc. to come up with the most suitable construction plan.
- Step 2: After carefully evaluating and coming up with a suitable plan, Xhome will quote the rough construction price to the customer and negotiate to finalize the final plan.
Construction process of the raw part
After reaching an agreement with the customer on the construction plan, materials and price, the contractor will begin construction of the rough part with the following process:
- Step 1: Dismantle old structures (if any): when relocating old structures, it is necessary to assess the risk level when dismantling and transporting, whether it will affect the construction progress or not. From there, appropriate solutions will be proposed.
- Step 2: Digging the foundation, treating the ground: Depending on the type of foundation of the project, the treatment will be different. During the thin excavation process, if the weak soil is found to not meet the requirements, pile driving or concrete pile pressing will be carried out. Then proceed to make the foundation of underground works such as drainage pipes, manholes, etc.
- Step 3: Pour concrete for floors, beams, and columns.
- Step 4: Build walls, divide rooms, create space, etc. Install plumbing and electrical systems.
Construction time and progress of the raw house
Construction time and progress also depend on many factors such as: construction area, the sophistication in the structure of the house (number of floors, floors, yard, garden, ...). Besides, it also depends on other factors such as: material transportation time, number of workers, weather characteristics during construction, ...
In general, it is very difficult to determine the exact time and progress. However, the construction time for the rough part will be about 3 - 8 months depending on the scale of the project.
Things to note when building the rough part


When constructing the rough part of the house, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Choose quality materials, with clear origin and agreed with the homeowner in advance. Pay special attention to the concrete part of the foundation, choose quality cement or ready-mixed concrete to ensure safety.
- Assemble the formwork according to the correct procedure and use the correct type of formwork wood.
- Concrete and mortar need to be mixed in the right proportions to ensure quality and adhesion.
- Only when the concrete reaches the required hardness can the formwork be dismantled and removed.
- When building a perimeter wall, attention must be paid to straightness and evenness.
How are rough construction and finishing labor different?
Many people think that building the rough part of the project and finishing labor are similar, but in fact these are 2 different stages, specifically as follows:
Concept of scope of work
Building a house in the rough is the construction of the completed frame of the house. The scope of work will include the completion of reinforced concrete structures such as: pouring foundations, underground works, beams, pouring floors, columns, brick walls, stairs, machines, building room dividers, building water pipes in the walls, and electrical wires in the walls and floors.
Finishing labor is the stage of completing the house, after the rough construction is completed. The scope of work will include tasks such as tiling, painting, installation of electrical equipment, sanitary equipment, etc.
Compare costs and time
The difference between the cost and time of building the rough structure and the finishing labor is as follows:
- Cost: Building a house on the rough will cost more than finishing labor. Building the rough will cost more due to having to buy materials in large quantities, labor costs and other factors.
- Time: Finishing labor has a faster time to complete the job. Since the house frame is already in place, installation will also become easier and faster.
Some completed rough construction projects
Xhome Saigon is a unit that has completed many construction projects, especially villa projects in different provinces and cities including:








- Villa project in Ben Tre



- Villa project in Lam Dong



- Villa project in Dalat
- Project of building raw house in Ho Chi Minh City
- Villa project in Di Linh,…
Above is the entire content of the article about building a raw house at Xhome Saigon , and build a house package detailed quote. If you are interested in learning more or want to receive advice on building the rough structure of your house, please contact us via hotline 0899199786!
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