The construction cost depends upon the building materials, labor and other registration charges which again in turn depends upon the location and surroundings. Regarding the contractor, make sure he is a certified or a licensed contractor. Do some research and get information about his past projects.

Hi Jackalbda, vitrified tiles are preferred more over granite and even marble tiles today because of their ability to keep off stains and also are less porous. Granite is more expensive and requires more maintenance. As for the color, you can go for a color that is not too dark and not too light ...

It is not advisable to keep bulk cement bags specially if the storage area is not well protected from both human and natural activities. You can keep about 50-60 bags that too when the construction has started. During the monsoons, cement is prone to get affected so the whole construction needs to ...

Hello Velu, Kota stone is surely a good choice. Check this wikipedia site which mentions the most popular color - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Stone
Good luck

Hello Manupro, Dalmia Cement has a reputed name in cement industry and has been in the business since 1935. Here's the site where you can find your preferred location - http://www.dalmiacement.com/home/our-location.htm

Hello Iyyappan, what you said is undebatable, cement sure is a major part of construction and the whole structure and its longevity depends upon the strength of the cement. Dalmia Cement has a very good name in Bangalore,they have been in the business since 1935 which itself tells the story of its ...

Hi Magbir. To begin with i would rule out the second point as giving the whole contract to a single person would be a waste of money and time.
- The first point of buying the material and hiring a contract painter is to some extent advisable but you would need to keep a watch on the proceedings all ...