It can be both exciting and tedious to build a custom home. Building your dream home requires understanding the process and overcoming difficulties. Depending on the region and the builder, the home building process varies.

We've outlined a step-by-step guide for your house construction, assuming you have all the required documentation and land in a residential area.

In order to design your house, the most ideal way would be to hire a professional architect or a construction company that can provide you with end-to-end services. A competent architect is likely to understand the guidelines that have been laid down by the local authorities for building construction. In order to comply with local regulations, they design the building accordingly. There are a variety of factors such as setbacks, FSI (Floor Space Index), etc.

Once the plans have been created, you will need to submit the plans to the local authorities for their approval. Building permits are issued by the local authority depending on the location you choose to build your building in.

For municipalities, you should submit your proposal to the Town Planning Department, and for villages, you need to submit your proposal to the Village Panchayat. In order to obtain approval, you will have to pay a certain percentage of the area you are constructing. All plans must be approved before construction can begin.

Get the said drawing prepared by a structural consultant and a MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) engineer. Individual homeowners rarely choose structural designs.  In my opinion, there are two reasons why this is a problem:

 In construction, materials are wasted when contractors overdesign structures. Material consumption will be optimised based on your needs.

Users input designs, while contractors follow thumb rules. A designer can offer you the best solution according to your needs if you plan to expand.

After you have approved the drawing, you must contact construction contractors to construct the building. Make sure you get the right quote. Construction costs may vary due to the variety of materials, brands & techniques available on the market.

You can now start raising funds for the project once you know the total cost. Savings or a loan from a bank/friend could be your source. In spite of the fact that this sounds like a naive step, lack of resources during the project stage may sometimes lead to budgets being exceeded.

You should issue a written contract to your contractor and have it signed by both parties. Make sure this contract covers all details to avoid future conflicts. I'll share the contract link soon.

The contract rate usually includes labour and materials. To avoid waste and theft, avoid rate contracts and procure the materials yourself if you can monitor day-to-day operations effectively.

There are usually lump sum contracts or contracts based on built-up area. If you're not sure about individual work quantities and rates, don't give a unit rate contract.

In order for a contractor to mobilize his workforce, he needs temporary water and electricity as the two most critical amenities to have at his disposal. This is usually the responsibility of the plot owner to provide these amenities to the contractor. As a result, owners should prepare for these situations in advance

As soon as you have the detailed drawings prepared and approved, you can mobilize your contractor to the site for the start of construction.

Ensure that you have a detailed understanding of the various materials and activities that are involved in construction. In addition, ensure that you have quality checks to verify that your house is constructed correctly. It's critical to understand.

The storage of cement in open areas is not recommended. Materials must be stored temporarily to avoid exposure to the atmosphere and damage. In the building itself, these materials can be stored once the first-floor slab is constructed.