Overview on Construction in Cochin

Elements that comprise the construction Cost

In this article we at HOMR want to give you a lucid but yet a comprehensive view of the whole of construction aspect. It’s an expensive dream to own an self made home and its one of the most expensive investments for an individual when it comes to making a home as it is almost the final stop of residence for an individual, as this is not something that is rented to be shifted time and again. Lack of proper understanding of the construction process, and acquiring the land or selecting the designs can make a big difference on the completion and satisfaction at the end.

Get to know the basic steps involved in Home construction process

• Is to select a proper land for the construction, ensuring with clarity the title deed and other documents of encumbrance have been studied properly and see to that the property has no litigation or other heirs of the land which is sold to you.
• Meet our experts for designs and plans, make a clear picture of the number of rooms required, number of bathrooms required, Pooja rooms required, store room required, living hall planning.
• : In the process of construction is to get the approval from the concerning Govt departments of your local area, for electric connection, plan approval, drainage connection, and Electricity department.
• : Is to get a good civil contractor who is well versed with the process of modern civil constructions. Who has sufficient work force on demand and ready to execute the project and complete it in a timely manner.
• : Both the parties Client and the Contractor have to finalize the drawings to proceed further in a hazel free completion of the project.
• Fifth step of Construction process is: Excavation for the columns planned and for the pillars, next plinth beam for the foundation for the walls, the footing bed in PCC, finally laying the concrete footing and the pillars, then comes to lay the concrete roofing slab, stairs
• Of note: One must do enough of curing of the roofing slab, this must be checked by a qualified civil engineer, and above the basement structure walls must be constructed leaving open space for the doors and windows planned. Construction of walls can be done by choosing variety of bricks, Standard Clay brick, WireCut bricks, concrete blocks. Then we must again cure the walls For internal electrical wiring we will have to make engraved markings and for the plumbing lines. Plastering with proper cement and sand mix is applied on the cured walls, then putty finishing is done, flooring cement is applied and allowed to cure and then floor tiles are applied over it, in the bathroom floor and wall tiles are fixed and bathroom fixtures are fixed, installation of exhaust fan for bathroom and kitchen are done, and wall tiles in the bathroom are fixed, sanitary ware fittings and bath fittings like shower and mixers are installed, painting and cleaning of the site for final hand over is then ready.
• Monitor and control: Though you have handed over the process to a reliable Civil contractor or builder, it is your duty to monitor the progress of the construction and the process followed during construction. Special care must be taken for critical points, like the ratios of cement, gravel, aggregate like sand used for the concrete structures, beams and columns, application of the Cement plaster on the cured walls must be carefully monitored, need to check if the water proofing materials are mixed in accordance to the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally try to minimize your spending by adhering to the final plan, and the interior designs you have selected, if you deviate from these the cost may vary drastically