Costs

We hear rammed earth is very expensive, how does it compare to everyday brick?

Because our advanced construction methods have lowered the cost of Rammed Earth walls this allows us to compete with 3 metre high double-brick/plaster/paint combinations. When the thermal properties are considered, together with their superior low maintenance qualities, the life of building costings show that Rammed Earth walls are cheaper than any other method of providing similar thermal mass and acoustic attenuation. Naturally, factors affecting costs also include such things as size and complexity of design. However all our Clients are delighted with the outcome.

Can on-site material be used for the walls?

Almost without exception materials are delivered on site from the chosen quarry however on larger land holdings with suitable material where logistics are a consideration onsite material may be used.

Is rammed earth cheaper than conventional materials in country and remote areas?

Like all Metropolitan based builders servicing country areas we charge an extra over sum or area loading based on the geographical location which generally makes us comparable with local area builders.