Building a new house may seem like a big task, and you are not wrong. However, it is essential to consider certain things, such as construction labour, materials, location, and the total cost. For inexperienced people dreaming of building their first home, you must look forward to expert guidance.
Read on to know how Limpid Construction- the best construction company in Indore saves money and delivers beautiful homes of dreams for every client consistently for a decade now.
How To Get The Best Value
Building your dream home can be made more manageable and trackable when you have a solid plan.
Here is a cheat sheet to help you plan your dream home. You don’t need look or refer to anything else:
- Make the plan.
First, start by making the floor plans with the help of a professional. Be open and clear about your budget. Beating around the bush doesn’t help. Please remember, the work of a professional is to help you get closer to your dream home with the budget that you have, so establish trust. Hiring a good designer i.e., an architect/engineer to draft your floor plans is a crucial first step. Please select a knowledgeable and well read and up-to-date professional. A well selected professional is half job done. Think of it like when you have to hire someone in your job or business.
Also, understand from the designer about the local building rules. Through these you can determine how much sqft. you can build or what are the rules pertaining to open spaces, and other relevant details.
Deliberate and iterate the floor plans drafted by the designer and see that it satisfies most of your requirements. I say most because it is not possible to accommodate all the requirements of all stakeholders. There are and will be tradeoffs during planning. So, have an open mind. And after you are satisfied with the floor plans, we move to the next step.
( Also read from our previous blogs: Navigating Indore’s Building Regulations: Limpid’s Expert Guide)
- Choose your contractor
Words like cheap rates, quick construction, etc. are thrown in the market as a hook to grab your attention. Please understand, in Construction, unlike in other services, once you hire someone, it is quite difficult to switch because
- You have put in considerable time and money in the person/agency.
- Hiring someone new will always be more expensive since a perception will emerge that you are difficult or you have not paid the earlier person/agency, or thirdly because redoing someone else’s work requires more effort- first to learn what the previous person has done and then continuing from there.
So, it is imperative that you do this right the first time.
Check the testimonies, their portfolio of past and ongoing project, whether they are process driven, years of experience, references, and services they offer, you can list and compare the top 3 construction companies.
You can also ask the contractors to share their quotes with you—this will help you to determine who is more economical.
- Select suitable quality materials.
One essential part of building your home is choosing suitable quality materials. In case you are not going forward with a turnkey contractor, you need to search suppliers and get information about their payment terms, their credibility (because scams are common even in material supply). At Limpid Construction, we suggest you compare at least two or three suppliers for better results. - Choose subtle designs
The best way to manage your construction expenses is to avoid overstepping on the design part. Avoid planning overly complicated designs. - Look out for energy efficiency.
Talk to your designer and focus on the windows and lighting of your house. Windows, skylights, courtyards, and other features help you leverage natural light and air for ventilation. You can also install solar panels, which might be costly now but will help you save a lot of money in the future. - Keep an eye on the progress.
Once the construction work starts, visit the site regularly and check if work is happening as per drawings, and specifications mentioned in the. If the work does not meet the specifications decided at the start of project, you must speak with the contractor and resolve the same through discussions.
How to Estimate the cost of construction?
As mentioned earlier, you must plan the cost-saving construction tips in Indore for better results. Here is how you can do it:
1. The basics
Seek the help of your designer to get a BOQ i.e., a Bill of quantities. They will charge an additional amount for the same but budgeting for various materials help stay disciplined in monitoring and tracking various expenditures against each activity. The BOQ helps us gain insights into how much cost a project will entail.
2. Cost Breakdown
Now, the cost break down can look something like this,
- Land Preparation Cost: Emptying the site, levelling the ground, and testing the soil.
- Foundation Cost: Concrete, steel, and labour.
- Structure Cost: Raw materials like brick cement with separate labourers to build the walls and roof.
- Slab/Roof Cost: You must choose the type of roof, such as concrete, tiles or metal sheets, and the waterproofing.
- Interior Cost: Choose the type of floors, walls, and ceilings you want.
- Windows and Doors: Determine the cost of the windows and the doors, along with their installation charges.
- Essential utilities: List the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC utilities, such as water tanks, pipes, wiring, electrical panels, heating systems, etc.
- Other cost: Lastly, remember to determine extra expenses related to the driveways, drainage system, approval charges, and construction fees quoted by the top contractors builders for value-for-money projects in Indore.
Bottom Line
Building your own home is a dream come true, and here at Limpid Construction, we understand the need to save money. This is why, as a responsible construction company in Indore, Limpid Construction will consistently deliver expert services and advice that allow you to make the right decision. From understanding your requirements to working on those until perfection is achieved while ensuring affordability, we are the experts you must consider for future projects.
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