Contractor Estimation G+1

[keerthi.blr]

Pradeep,
Please make sure that only GF is considered to be 1200 sqft.
For first floor, only roof area should be considered.

[pradeepecr]

Keerthi,

My contractor calculates overall 1200 + 1200 Sq. ft. for G+1 (I'm using solid blocks for my construction). actually I'm leaving 2 ft all around house and front 1 feet. Only one shelf in first floor I'm projecting for 1 feet further. Is it common in labour contrator to calculate complete site area for charges ? He is charging additional 15K for compound wall for only 3 sides (total 100 Sq.ft it includes 12 ft gate dimension also). I need to confirm with my contractor tomorrow for the points palmut have mentioned.

-Pradeep

[JollyRogers]

A couple of points, you can directly talk to some good JCB owners and get the earth work done. Will be a LOT cheaper and faster work. (Of course you will need a person to complete the finishing, which will take anohter day's time). To the best of my knowledge, JCB owners charge about 750/850 Rs. per hour, and they usually need to have 4 hours of work at this price.

Also does the contract cost include Moulding for the roofs? Check this, usually I have seen that we need to pay for the labour charge for Roofing. You might want to verify this.

[maheshvivid2003]

@ pradeep

i have given labour contract for 20k roof to roof area not site to site measurement and u can stil nego with ur contract which is slightly on higher side

[pradeepecr]

Hi All,

Actually I will speak with my contractor tomorrow morning. I'm starting (G+1) construction by wednesday.
Please confirm me few points. My construction area in ground floor (1009 + 1009 sq. ft = 2014 Sq. ft) includes staircase, parking area, verandah.

1. With 20k whether it will include all civil task as below.
Earth excavation, filling, mould, barbending, roofing, chajja, lindel, staircase & grill fixing,
sump (10,000 litres), Compound wall & gate fixing, Window grill fixing, door fixing, decent elevation, kitchen slab wall for granite top,
bedroom cuboard wall.

2. Excluding all Tile works, carpendry, electrical, plumping & painting.

Is there any point I have missed pls let me know. By including all points whether I can go for site measurement (1200 * 2 = 2400 Sq. ft) or
I need insist my contractor to go with max. roof area measurement (2014 Sq. ft).

Your reply will be valuable to finalize my contract with my contractor tomorrow.

Thanks,
Pradeep

[maheshvivid2003]

@ pradeep go for roof to roof area not site to site

i have given 20k for roof to roof area which includes the things which u have mentioned above only thing is if we want tofill extra mud then we have to pay for that and shed construction cost is extra thats all

[keerthi.blr]

@pradeepecr,

For 20k you should be expecting the following:
a) Compound work
b) Sump
c) All Masanory work (Stairs, roof, walls, lintels, chajja etc.. )
d) Bar Bending
e) Centering

Measurement can be ground floor 1200 (Because it includes compound + some work for cement flooring for the 2' set back etc.. )
And 1009 for the first floor as there will be no work done on the set back

So your total built up area will be 2200 sq ft ( Per your contractor's calculation, you are paying 40k + 15k more than what you should be paying.) So your contractor is indirectly charging approimately 22000 per sq.

If your contractor doesnt agree for this, I would say dont hesitate to find another one. you will save 50k

[pradeepecr]

Hi Mahesh/Keerthi,

I will speak with my contractor today to finalize.
Actually nearby my site, four house construction are going on. I can get a get a contractor with them.
Since we done poomi pooja along with that contractor last 3 months back and just to maintain my promise,
I went to him. But he is taking advantage and charging more from intial time (Intially thought of going for material
contract) and now with labour. Anyway today I will speak very clear about the points, if he agrees I will continue with him.
Otherwise I will move to different contractor as keerthi point.

Thanks for your info. I will update you on this.

Thanks,
Pradeep

[pradeepecr]

Last moment decision I need to take,due to shortage of fund ( from bank loan)to complete my complete project (G+1).
Now I have planned to go for single floor only either ground or first. I'm in dilemma with 2 options.

1. Only going for ground floor only.

a. Here my constrain is, my house effective area become less.
(In future, If I go for construction of first floor, it will be costly)

2. Going for first floor without considering ground floor house. (Just elevate the column till first floor)
(Say 5 years down the line, considering area development, ground floor I'm planning to rent it for commercial)

a. Now,in this option, how labour charges will be calculated for G floor.Currently contractor charges 20k per Sq for G floor house construction.
b. In this option contractor don't need to build wall, plastering, window fixing & kitchen slap fixing etc.

I'm more inclined towards second option at this moment, but sametime I'm thinking how much labour charge reduction will be there in my contract rate for G floor. please suggest, I will speak with my contractor before he start his work tomorrow.

Thanks,
Pradeep
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[keerthi.blr]

Hi Pradeep, Unfortunately contractors charge on the roof area.. So they would expect full amount (20k per square) for the ground floor as well, for your second option.
Even if there is any reduction in labour contract amt for the grnd floor, it will be a couple of thousands per sq only.
So if you are going for the 2nd option, I would suggest you go for G+1.. This will work out cheaper in a long run.

Anybody has any other insights on this??