Damn! ContractorBhai.com is 4 months old

So How are we doing?

Not bad!

Check the graph of people who have been visiting us. It is very encouraging. Its been 4 months we launched. Last month( April 2012) more then 3000 people visited us.

Looking at statistics and sample data, most of the people who visited us were people who were looking for information related to Home Renovation.

Here are top 10 things we want to do for sure on ContractorBhai.com

1) Anyone who visits website should find some useful information.
2) Anyone who writes email or message to us, should get complete answer to query
3) Anyone who fills form for Free Estimate, must get helped.
4) Anyone who asks us to refer Contractor/Architect/Interior Designer will get best contacts.
5) We do not want to focus on selling service, instead we want to focus on interest of home owners
6) We want to promise little and outperform our promise. Honor what we say.
7) We want to focus on Quality. Stay small and lean.
8.) Keep away from corporate bullshit but at the sametime provide high quality customer experience.
9) Respect others. Stay open to criticisms
10) Have fun!

Thank you to all Home Owners who got in touch with us in last 4 months! Irrespective of whether you have given business or not, you have helped me and this project in growing stronger.

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Different types of Marbles in Indian market

What are different types of Marbles Available in Indian Market for Home Renovation?

Marble, in India, come in different colours – Green Marble, white Marble, Pink marble. White marbles have figure inside commonly called Moorwala or Janjarwala. Some Marble have the design like plywood they are called ONEX. There are many other varieties so any stone which gets cut in to slab, gets used for construction.

From where does Marble come out of India?

Tips from Pune Architect and Civil Contractor

Mr. Ashish Sheth, from Pune, is an Architect by profession running business in the name “SAVVY Architects & Interior Designers” His company is executing all type of civil and interior works in Pune and nearby cities. Also read  “Interview with Ashish Sheth, Architect & Civil Consultant, Pune“. Ashish’s Cell # +91-9850810564

What are main concerns in mind of Home Owners when they meet Contractor or Interior Designer or Architect for the first time?
From my experiences in Pune and nearby area, Vastu shashtra gets lot of importance. Space matters. If you buy a 2bhk (Bedroom Hall Kitchen) flat in Pune you need 50 lakhs or more. People want the house space to get used properly. they want you to Plan things which take care of vastu. With Bungalows it is possbile to be flexible in planning. But with Flats/Apartments you have to be proactive and get best solution within given space. After working on all aspects including Orientation given by builder, Interior, Home Owners expectation, budget etc, we finalise budget.

Quick Tips for choosing Contractor in Pune for Home Renovation

1) Best approach is to give business to Contractor or Interior Designer recommended by friend and family.
2) If you do not have reference talk to to 2 – 3 Contractors, tell them your budget and let them come back with details of Estimate and building Material that they will use.
3) If you just want to do wardrobe or flooring or Wall Painting or just bathroom repair – then you don need to go for a designer you can simply buy the material which you like or ask Contractor to buy one for you.

Pune Home Renovation Cost

At ContractorBhai.com we receive several emails and calls every week from various cities in India. Here’s brief of inquiry made by one of our reader from Pune

What can be the cost of Home Renovation in Pune?

The cost is according to what part of Home you want to renovate. For example it could just flooring, many Home Owners want to Renovate or Repair their bathroom or kitchen. Cost for each case will be different but if you are doing a whole house then approximately it will cost you around 450 to 500 rupees per sq feet

Without bathroom and kitchen cost will go down a-lot. Include furniture in such scenario cost should be around 200 to 250 rupees per sq feet

Interior Designer in Mumbai or Pune

Yesterday one of our reader asked us on phone – How to choose Interior Designer in Mumbai ?

Nothing beats References. If someone from your family or friends is recommending you some Interior Designer then you should simply go for it. Interior Designers give the designs to the client which have worked well for them in past.

Home Renovation Tips for Flooring

Once again one of our reader asked about “home renovation tips for flooring in Pune“. We answered below points. Below points are applicable for any city or town across India. Except for labour cost rest of the items should not vary.

So you need to get flooring of your home renovated or repaired or replace

What are important things to check before hiring Contractor for flooring ?
Do you really need Interior Designer ?

Interview with Ashish Sheth, Architect & Civil Consultant, Pune

Tell us something about your career?
I did B Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) from Abhinav College of Architecture Pune (BKPS College Of Architecture). B. Arch is a 5 years course. I was passionate about drawing and always wanted to make it part of my profession. In 1997, I did get in to Computer Engineering, but very soon left it to pursue Architecture.

When did you start working?
Even while I was studying, I started working on various projects. I designed Set for song in Devdas movie under Art Director, Nitin Desai. By the time I was in 4th Year, I was already getting projects from individual Home Owners.

As part of thesis, I designed a planned solution for a government project for Boat Club in Pimpri Chincwad, Pavana river. This was to increases tourism and at the same time not do harm to environment. I provided complete plan to Corporation and they actually executed it. Project was completed even before I finish my Graduation

After finishing B. Arch, I did job for a year. And then went independent to start my business with name “Savvy Architects & Interior Designers” . Company provides Architectural, Interior, Green Building Design Consultancy. we execute all type of civil and interior works, small apartment/flat or a big budget bungalow or a township etc.

Interior Designs for 1 BHK and 2 BHK

At ContractorBhai.com we have got more then one email for topics like “Tips on home Interior Decoration for 1 bhk (bedroom Hall Kitchen)” and “Home Decorating Ideas of 2 bhk flat” . We reply all such questions and concerns with useful ideas and information.

I asked one of our Expert Contractor Partner about “How is Home renovation or Interior Design different for 2 BHK compared to 1BHK” and here is what he had to share:

Cost of Renovating a Flat in Mumbai

Home owners have lot of thoughts and concerns when they start thinking about Home Renovation. Of all the biggest one is “How much will it Cost?”

Frankly, there is no easy way to know exact numbers until you show your place to Contractor or Interior Designer, who works out a plan and then starts making Estimate.