Hi all, I bought the following stones from Sheetal Granites, Jigani: Ivory brown - Gang saw - @Rs.165 per sqft Indian Arora - Vertical - @Rs.100 per sqft and jubrana pink - vertical - @Rs.105 per sqft (not very sure of the name) Altogether i bought 1550 sqft Vat was considered for close to 35% of th...

Hi all, I need your help in finalizing the contractor for the wood work. Received a quote from the building contractor who has estimated 475 sqft of wardrobe and nearly 200 sqft. of loft. The wood is pinewood - 65-75 rupees/sqft. Both side lamination. Laminate sheet size of 4*8 not to exceed 2000 ru...

Vijay, Even I am looking for some reliable resource to buy granite. My contractor price is 120 Rs/sqft for hall & 65 Rs/sqft for kitchen & bed rooms [Excluding taxes & laying charges]. However I have decided to put same quality across floor by adding difference price. Last Friday & Saturday I had v...

Hi all,

I have to decide on the granite variety for the floor. As per the agreement with the contractor, i have to decide on a variety which costs 120 Rs/sqft max including VAT. Can the experts here suggest some good varieties in that price range?

Regards,
Vijay

Hi Nagesh & Sun, Thanks for those feedbacks. I will clarify the points you mentioned with the contractor. A few queries: Is rain water harvesting mandatory now? What will be the approximate cost of covering the terrace ( approx. 1000 sqft) with tiles? What are the advantages of wall mounted commodes...

Hi all, I am planning to construct a G+1 duplex house in a 30x40 site. I had given my requirements to few contractors along with the plan. Given below is the quote i received from one of the contractors. He has quoted Rs. 1600 per sf for an approximate built up area of 1900 sqft. I had visited few o...

just sent you a pm with my contractor, and please discuss all factors with any contractor before making a decision. get everything written and signed because many of my friends had issues with these contractors, even from reputed ones. Hi, I am looking for some good contractors to start constructio...

Hi all, I am about to start construction in a 30x40 west facing site in banashankari 3rd Stage. It is a G+ First floor duplex house. I had given my requirements and proposed plan to few contractors with whom i am in contact.I have received a quote from one of the them. One of the things i observed w...

Hi, I am about to drill borewell on a 30x40 site in banashankari 3rd stage. The geologist who visited the site said that i should get water around 530-550 feet and if the water yield is not enough should continue till 650 ft. The road in front of the site is narrow, probably 8-10 feet. I contacted b...