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Plug in your plot size, the number of floors, and the spec tier you want. We use CPWD-DSR rates adjusted by city to give you a realistic build budget — including walls, plumbing, electrical and standard finishes.

Plot size
Plot area: 1,200 sq.ft
Number of floors
Spec tier
City
Estimated build cost
45.1L
±15% band: ₹38L – ₹52L
Built-up area
2,640 sq.ft
Effective ₹/sqft
₹1,710
Floors
G+1
Tier
Standard
How we got here
1,200 sq.ft  ×  2 floors ×  1.10 (walls)  ×  ₹1,710/sqft
= ₹45.1L
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What's included in the estimate

Civil & RCC

Excavation, foundation, RCC slab, beams, columns, brick masonry, plaster, basic waterproofing. Roughly 55% of total cost.

Plumbing & sanitary

UPVC piping, sewer connection, basic CP fittings, one bathroom set per floor. ~8–10% of total cost.

Electrical

Concealed wiring, MCB panel, basic switches/sockets, single-phase meter, light fittings allowance. ~7–9%.

Finishes

Vitrified flooring (budget) → kota/granite (standard) → Italian marble (premium); paint; basic kitchen counter; single shutter doors.

Joinery & fittings

Solid-core flush doors, MS railings, basic Aluminium windows; modular kitchen + wardrobes only at premium tier.

Site & overhead

Compound wall, gate, water tank, contractor profit (15%), supervision and contingency (5%).

What is NOT included

  • · Land cost, registration, stamp duty, layout approvals
  • · Structural design fee, architect fee (typically 5–8% of build cost)
  • · Interiors beyond what each tier specifies (false ceiling, deep wardrobes, smart home, designer lighting)
  • · Solar, borewell, RWH, sewage treatment plant
  • · Furniture, soft furnishings, white goods
  • · GST on materials (already loaded into our ₹/sqft) but not on labour where unregistered

±15% accuracy band. Numbers above are independent-house construction rates for G/G+1/G+2 builds on a single plot — not flats, not high-rise, not commercial. For real, pincode-accurate pricing, post your project free on the marketplace and compare quotes from verified local contractors.