Prices up, but there are ways to save. Check how to build a house cheaper

The cost of erecting a house in Poland is still growing, despite a slight decrease in the prices of building materials. According to the analysis of Rankomat.pl, the construction of a one -story house with an area of ​​100 m² in a development state currently costs about 430 thousand. zloty. These calculations are based on a cost estimate prepared by the KB.pl portal. Estimates do not take into account the cost of purchasing the plot or interior finishing after obtaining the use permit.

Prices of materials

Although the prices of materials in 2025 fell slightly – on average by 0.3 percent. Compared to the beginning of 2024 – this increase in labor costs significantly affects the final amount of the investment. As the Sekocendbud report indicates, the prices of general construction services in an annual basis increased by as much as 12.3 percent.

The largest price drops were recorded in categories such as finishing and dry buildings as well as roofs and gutter (from 4 to 5 percent). On the other hand, cement, lime, wood and OSB boards – by an average of 3 percent This shows that when planning construction, it is worth carefully analyzing the prices of individual elements.

Plot cost

The cost of the plot for construction varies depending on the location. In smaller towns for a square meter you have to pay about PLN 250–320. In larger cities and suburbs, prices reach PLN 600-800 per m²-according to New-House data.

The possibility of reducing costs exists, including by self -implementation of selected works, especially at the finishing stage. Access to online guides allows many investors to perform installations or plasters independently, although this is associated with a longer investment implementation time.

Savings can also be sought when buying materials – many stores offer promotions and ends of the series. It is also worth considering choosing a ready house design. The prices of such projects range from 2.5 to 5 thousand. PLN, and free plans of buildings with specific areas are also available on the website of the Main Building Supervision Office.

According to GUNB, in 2024 almost 100,000 were issued. building permits for single -family houses. Most in the province Mazowiecki, Lesser Poland and Silesia, and the least in Opole.