Landed House Rebuild Cost Malaysia 2025: Complete Breakdown
📊 Quick Facts: Landed House Rebuild 2025
- Construction cost: RM250-500 per sq ft (Klang Valley)
- Total budget: RM517K-2.36M depending on size
- Mankind timeline: 6-12 months (vs industry 18-24 months)
- Hidden costs add: 35-68% to base construction
- Rebuild vs Buy: Save 40-60% in PJ, Subang, Bangsar
Source: CIDB Malaysia, The Star 2025
Ceiling leaking after every monsoon? Your 30-year-old terrace telling you it's time?
Every homeowner asks us: "Should I rebuild (旧屋翻新) or just buy new?"
The answer? If you own land in Petaling Jaya, Subang, or Shah Alam, you're sitting on gold. Anywhere else, the math changes.
🏗️ What You'll Actually Pay
For a complete landed house rebuild in Klang Valley: RM250-500 per square foot for construction alone.
Construction: RM500,000-800,000
Professional fees: RM50,000-80,000
Permits: RM15,000-25,000
Demolition: RM40,000-60,000
Hidden costs: RM80,000-120,000
Total: RM685,000-1,085,000
The 6 Major Cost Components
1. Demolition: RM30-50/sq ft. A 1,600 sf terrace costs RM48,000-80,000.
2. Structure & Foundation: RM200,000-400,000 (40-50% of budget). 2025 prices: concrete RM240-360/cubic meter, steel RM2,200-3,000/tonne.
3. M&E Works: RM80,000-150,000 for electrical, plumbing, air conditioning.
4. Finishes: RM150,000-300,000 for flooring, tiling, painting.
5. Carpentry: RM100,000-200,000. Kitchen cabinets alone: RM3,000-15,000+.
6. Permits & Professional Fees: RM15,000-85,000 for architects, engineers, approvals.
💰 Hidden Costs That Catch Everyone
Temporary accommodation (9-12 months): RM18,000-27,000 total at RM2,000-3,000/month.
Soil investigation: RM8,000-20,000 upfront, saves RM50,000+ in foundation disasters.
Utilities, insurance, security & hoarding: Another RM15,000-35,000 combined.
⏰ Why Mankind Completes in 6-12 Months
Industry standard: 18-24 months. We're faster because of our larger team, LAM-licensed architects, and in-house everything—no waiting for subcontractors.
| Phase | Industry | Mankind |
|---|---|---|
| Permits & Approvals | 2-4 months | 1.5-3 months |
| Construction | 9-18 months | 4-8 months |
| TOTAL | 18-24 months | 6-12 months |
📍 Rebuild vs Buy: The Math
Prime Areas (PJ, Subang, Bangsar, Shah Alam)
Buy equivalent property: RM1.06M-1.61M
You save: 40-60%
CBRE projects Klang Valley prices rising 3-4% in 2025.
✓ Rebuild If You:
- Own land in established areas
- Have 15-20% budget buffer
- Want custom layout
- Plan 10+ year ownership
✗ Buy Instead If You:
- Need immediate occupancy
- Own land in emerging areas (savings only 5-15%)
- Limited budget flexibility
🎯 How Mankind Makes It More Affordable
Our one-stop service since 2017: LAM-licensed design, all permit submissions (DBKL/MBPJ/MBSA/MPSJ), demolition to CCC, direct material sourcing, in-house M&E team.
Pay only for ready work. No 30-40% upfront deposits like other contractors.
💭 Making Your Decision
One Subang client rebuilt for RM780,000. Equivalent properties: RM1.3 million. Instant equity gain: RM520,000.
But beyond numbers, they gained control—custom layout, morning light in the kitchen, space for their growing family.
Ready properties = certainty and speed. Rebuilds = customization and superior returns in prime locations.
Now you know the real 2025 costs and timeline. The choice depends on your location, budget, and what you value more: speed or control.
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