Constructing a house is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity and a dream come true for many of us. But if not done with utmost caution, it can also be the most daunting task too. So, how should you go about this entire process of house construction? Fret not! We are here to help you with this little checklist for house construction that promises to make your life easier.

checklist for house construction

Acquiring the Land for construction

  • Is the property suitable for constructing a house? Also check if it is legally complaint and all documents are in order.
  • Is the way to your property wide enough to allow free passage of vehicles?
  • Is the land filled? For the foundation to be strong, you need to ensure that the soil is not loose; to a depth of at least 2 feet. In other words if the soil is loose or the property is filled, you might have to shell out larger amounts of money for a strong foundation.
  • Are you following the required levels of setback for construction?
  • The property documents once signed cannot be edited later. So please exercise adequate caution before signing the dotted line and do not let your builder and broker hurry you towards completing the deal quickly.
  • Avoid properties lying adjacent to high tension electric lines.
  • In case you choose a plot that was part of a larger property, or a part of a gated community, ensure that necessary approvals from the Chief Town Planner are obtained.

Financial Planning

  • Financial planning is key towards maintaining a sense of balance and stability as you move in to your new house. It would be a good idea to have in mind the maximum amount of money you are willing to pay towards your house construction. You should also have a clear idea about the sources of income and repayment mechanisms.
  • You should also account for other expenses like interiors, wells, walls, landscaping, waste management, solar panelling and other allied works. Basic house construction would cost approximately around Rs 2000/- depending upon your requirements.

Design

  • You  and your family should have a clear idea on your requirements, the type of design, the style etc. Choose your designer and architect accordingly. It would also help to  help to collect images from the web and bring your ideas to shape. Pinterest would be a great source.
  • If you plan to go to a contractor to get your house constructed, then choose someone who will put your priorities upfront. They should be able to dedicate time for you and your family, understand your needs and come up with an end product that will best meet your requirements within budget and time.
  • When you get the rough sketch from your architect, make sure that you spend sufficient time to go through it completely and make necessary amendments. Always remember changes made after the initial stage will mean additional cost and wasted efforts.
  • Check for Vaasthu compliance if you wish to.

Interiors

  • You should have a clear idea of the size of the rooms in your new house. It would be good  to use the dimensions of your current house as a starting point and then modify  your requirements based on that.
  • Create a furniture layout, leave sufficient open space in all your rooms. Make sure that the traffic between rooms is efficiently managed with the furniture layout.
  • Know more about floor plans and how to evaluate them.

Choose your contractor wisely

  • It is always advisable to handover the construction of your house to an experienced contractor. That said, do not blindly trust anyone!  Have detailed discussions with the contractor and visit the buildings they have already constructed before zeroing in on any one.
  • Tips to choose a contractor

Planning and Monitoring

  • As in any other activity, planning is key for house construction too.
  • Plan for any expense you may incur during the construction phase. However it is equally important that you monitor the costs and keep a tab on actual expenses. and take corrective steps in case of a budget overshoot.

Quality

  • Always ensure that there is efficient supervision during the construction phase. This means that the quality of workmanship and the materials used are high. If you choose a trustworthy contractor, this would automatically be taken care of.

Hope this checklist for house construction comes in handy for you during your construction phase. You may please feel free to browse through our blog section that has being designed specifically for people like you who are in their initial stages of house construction.

For any specific questions on construction, you may also contact us over phone or email. Our executives will be happy to help!

Happy construction 🙂 🙂 !