Home Construction Cost Calculator

Enter your built-up area, city, and construction quality to instantly see a realistic, itemised estimate of your total build cost.

Your build
sq ft
200 sq ft10,000 sq ft

Total covered area across all floors — not the plot size.

City / location tier
Construction quality
Estimated total construction cost₹39.2L – ₹49.5L*≈ ₹44.3L at Standard quality
Effective rate used
₹2,150/sq ft
Base construction cost
₹38,70,000
Additional costs
₹2,70,900
Contingency
₹2,89,863
Base construction cost₹38,70,000
Architect & Design Fee₹1,54,800
Painting₹1,16,100
Contingency (7%)₹2,89,863
Total estimated cost₹44,30,763

*Indicative estimate only — actual cost varies with site, design and material choices.

This is a turnkey-equivalent rate (standard civil work, structure, basic electrical and plumbing, doors/windows, standard flooring) — not a bare-shell rate.

What's not included: land cost, government approvals/plan-sanction fees, borewell/water connection, solar, and interior furniture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about construction cost estimates and how this calculator works.

What's included in the ₹/sq ft rate?
Each quality tier's rate is turnkey-equivalent — it already includes standard civil work, structure, basic electrical, basic plumbing, doors/windows, and standard flooring. It's not a bare-shell rate, so you don't need to add these separately.
What's NOT included in this estimate?
Land cost, government approvals and plan-sanction fees, borewell/water connection, solar, and interior furniture are all excluded — budget for these separately.
Can I enter my contractor's own quoted rate instead?
Yes — toggle "I know my rate" to enter your contractor's ₹/sq ft quote directly. This completely overrides the quality-tier rate, so the two are never combined.
Why does my estimate change when I pick a different city tier?
Labour and material costs vary meaningfully by region. Metro cities carry a higher multiplier than Tier-2/Tier-3 towns — this is a national approximation, not exact city-specific pricing, so always confirm with a local contractor before finalising your budget.

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