House Construction & Plastering Cost Calculator
Estimate total house building cost, built-up area rate (per sq.ft), cement bags, bricks, and wall plastering cost.
Indicative cost breakdown
| Head | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cement | 16% | ₹3,45,600 |
| Steel (TMT) | 14% | ₹3,02,400 |
| Sand & aggregate | 12% | ₹2,59,200 |
| Bricks / blocks | 9% | ₹1,94,400 |
| Labour | 25% | ₹5,40,000 |
| Finishes (tiles, paint, doors) | 14% | ₹3,02,400 |
| Electrical & plumbing | 10% | ₹2,16,000 |
| Total | 100% | ₹21,60,000 |
House Construction & Plastering Cost Calculator: how it works
Construction cost per square foot varies enormously with specification. The breakdown by head is more useful than the headline figure.
What drives the rate
A rate per square foot bundles together material quality, labour rates, structural design and finishing standard. The same floor plan can differ by a factor of three between a basic and a premium specification.
| Standard | Typical rate range | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Lower end | Standard fittings, simple finishes, minimum steel |
| Mid-range | Middle | Branded fittings, vitrified tiles, better joinery |
| Premium | Upper end | Imported finishes, modular kitchen, extensive electricals |
Typical cost breakdown
| Head | Share |
|---|---|
| Cement | 16% |
| Steel (TMT) | 14% |
| Sand and aggregate | 12% |
| Bricks and blocks | 9% |
| Labour | 25% |
| Finishes: tiles, paint, doors | 14% |
| Electrical and plumbing | 10% |
Structural materials — cement, steel, sand, aggregate and bricks — are around half the cost. This is the part that scales with the structure; finishes are where specification choices bite.
What the rate excludes
- Land cost, registration and stamp duty.
- Municipal approvals, plan sanction and development charges.
- Compound wall, gate, landscaping and external development.
- Architect and structural consultant fees, typically 3 to 8 percent.
- Furniture, appliances and soft furnishings.
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