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Put in the area, the floors and the finish. You get the rate, the split and the material.

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Estimated cost to build

Rs. 58,80,504

Rs. 1,680.14 per sq.ft · 3,500 sq.ft built-up · Standard finish

Material

Rs. 46,55,504

Labour

Rs. 12,25,000

Floor by floor

Level Area Rate factor Cost
Ground floor 700 sq.ft ×1.00 Rs. 11,92,800
First floor 700 sq.ft ×0.95 Rs. 11,33,160
Second floor 700 sq.ft ×0.95 Rs. 11,33,160
Third floor 700 sq.ft ×0.98 Rs. 11,68,944
Fourth floor 700 sq.ft ×1.05 Rs. 12,52,440
Total Rs. 58,80,504

Where the money goes

Across the built work — Rs. 58,80,504. Lump sums like a lift or a borewell are listed above instead.

  • Cement Rs. 9,40,880.64 16%
  • Steel (TMT) Rs. 8,23,270.56 14%
  • Sand Rs. 4,70,440.32 8%
  • Aggregate Rs. 3,52,830.24 6%
  • Bricks / blocks Rs. 5,88,050.40 10%
  • Doors, windows and fittings Rs. 8,82,075.60 15%
  • Flooring, plaster and paint Rs. 8,82,075.60 15%
  • Electrical Rs. 4,70,440.32 8%
  • Plumbing and sanitary Rs. 4,70,440.32 8%

Rates in this district run from Rs. 1,420 to Rs. 2,556 per sq.ft depending on the finish. Yours is Rs. 1,704.

Roughly what it takes

Site thumb rules on 3,500 sq.ft. Useful for checking a supplier's bill, not for ordering against.

1,400 bags

Cement

14,000 kg

Steel (TMT)

6,300 cft

Sand

4,725 cft

Aggregate

28,000 nos

Bricks

This is an estimate, not a quotation. It is worked out from Rs. 1,420 per sq.ft ×1.20 for standard finish. Soil, access, the shape of the plot and the market that month all move the real figure. Send it to us and we will price your actual plot.