Guides
What building a house really involves: what each phase costs, the materials you will need, when you need the money and how to hire a contractor. Every price here comes from the same calculator you can use on your own house.
Grey structure vs complete house: what you get and what it costs
What 'grey structure' actually covers, what finishing adds on top, and how the totals compare by plot size.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a house need?
Cement bags, tons of steel, bricks, sand and crush for common plot sizes, and what they cost at today's rates.
House construction stages: how long it takes and when you need the money
From approvals to handover: each stage, how long it takes, and a month-by-month plan of the money you need.
Hiring a thekedar: labour-only or with material, and what to check
The two ways to hire a contractor, today's fair rates for each, and the checklist that protects you before you sign.