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.
It depends on the requirement and options Home Owners select. There is more then one way to do certain thing. Choose POP on wall; create False ceiling; Plane corners of POP; Flooring can be done in several style. How many Electric points are needed in all. In kitchen same idea applies for platform , Tiles; Bathroom you select items of different price range, some of these are commode seats, taps , cocks; In bedroom again Flooring and Ceiling.
Also read previous post where we explained that approximate cost could be Rs 2000 per sft in Economic Home Renovation and then same thing if done in Deluxe way would cost Rs 3000 per sft.
These prices are for city like Mumbai but any other city Pune Bangalore Delhi Chennai etc would fall somewhere near same price. Only thing that differs is labour cost. Cost of Building material mostly stays within small range.
(Updated on 29-jan-2023 by Nitin – founder of Contractorbhai)
This is a special case where the client does not have enough budget to do complete work required. We came across a situation where due to some unexpected situation the homeowner just couldn’t afford to complete the Home interior project.
Our interior designer worked with this homeowner, we designed the whole house, and prepared detailed estimates for all rooms. However later we categorised all tasks/requirements in to 3 types :
Necessary requirements – requirements without which you simply cannot live in the house. For example – you cannot live in a house if there is no water in the tap, no electricity in the house tec..
Important requirements – there are requirements which are important but you can still survive for a few months without it.
Nice to have – there are requirements which are nice to have. It will complete your house, however if you drop it completely, it will not matter your day to day living…
No homeowner is the same. Every family has a different set of priorities. So you can never have a standard list for each category.
However I am trying to jod down random points for each type..
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
Water inlet & outlet working
You just cannot live in the house if there is no water in the tap, shower, sink bathrooms etc…Similarly proper drainage of waste water is equally essential..
Major Water Leakage
If there are major water leakage issues, you have to solve it to whatever level possible. You simply cannot ignore it.
Major faults in civil
If there is a very old ceiling plaster which can break and fall on your head anytime, this is dangerous. Get it fixed.
Kitchen
Kitchen must have requirements fulfilled so that you can cook comfortably and take care of your family. Safely store food items. Some sought of Water purifier solution is must for drinking water..
Doors & Grills
Safety matters. Grills if your house is on lower floors. Doors are important. If you feel extra security/safety is required then Safety door (additional grill door) also becomes important to have..
Electrical essentials
Lights, fans, charging points, geyser, AC(depending on local weather) are must…
Painting
Clean Painted walls are important for the good health of a family. If the budget is less go for distemper paint, but walls should be neat & clean..
Civil vs Carpentry
If you are in a situation that budget allows only civil work or carpentry work, consider civil work as essential. Because civil work is permanent, it will stay lifelong, it is not replaceable.. For example you can delay buying sofa or buy a cheap second hand sofa, but instead getting fix flooring or wall tiles if you buy luxury sofa chairs…Thats not good decision…
Curtains
For privacy curtains are a must..
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
Windows
If your house is old & you have old traditional type windows, changing it to SLiding windows with mosquito net is important. It saves space, gives access to more light & fresh air. Incases safety of the house..
False ceiling
You can either drop false ceiling completely or get minimal false ceiling (just strips around edges)
Furniture
Make a list of furniture for each room. Decide which one you can live without for a few months or few years… additional storage, tv unit, study table, bed etc… You may decide to make a bed & wardrobe for one bedroom only..
NICE TO HAVE REQUIREMENTS
Decor
Decor lighting, extra lighting, wall highlighter, paneling between rooms, additional storage/furniture, wallpapers, dining table, wall hangings etc..glass partitions. accessories…
Anyone doing carpentry work for home. i am also seeking some contractor who does PoP work & lighting work also.
plz contact me @ 9987705975 for details.
hi ,
we want do renovation of our building , pls contact
I am going to renovate the wall of my living room. Contractor suggested crack filling, replastering and tile fitting (after application of cement and chemical). He has given quote of rs. 70 per sq ft of wall as labor charges exclding cost of tiles. Is it reasonable quote in Mumbai ?
Thanks
Rate of Rs. 70 sounds good. If you need more informtion, feel free to write an email or call me anytime. Good luck!
i would like to renovation of my flat i would like to know the estimate of the renovation..
i want to renovate my 180 sq.ft flat in mumbai in such a way that me, my hubby and my daughter could live in comfortably, utilizing the space we have in our budget as only my husband earns. will be grateful if i could get ur help in getting reasonable and good estimates from contractors and ur ideas if possible on the renovation.
Hello Mrs Deepa, can you please give em call on my cell# 9920620009. If required I will arrange for a free inspection & plan visit by my contractor. Thanks!
need a contractor with estimate for mhada flat renovation
Hello , I have done new conceil electrician work in my house I had fix 200 RS per point with my electrician , and now he is charging me 200 RS per point plus 800 RS per main line till cercuit board , means suppose he charged me 200 RS for one a.c point in one bedroom plus 800 RS for that a.c point till cercuit board in living room so he charged me this 800 RS in each main line like a.c , t.v , telephone , also main electrical line for each bedroom , kitchen, passage , bathroom , living room…..ect…. so I can’t decide how to manage with this???? So please suggest me is there any other extra charges apart from 200 RS per point what I have decided and all material I had provide him…….
i want to renovate my 1bhk flat plz help
Hello Rukhsar madam
Please take a paper & draw a rough sketch of your present home plan. Email it to info@contractorbhai.com or whatsapp me on 9920620009
I will have my designer look at it. We will provide whatever information required.
Thanks
Hi
I am Harshad,
I want renovate my flat 525sqft
Contractor send me total 22 lak rs of quotation
,What is the actual budget with material & Labour Charges.
That’s like Rs 4000 per square feet. Either you are planning to do major internal planning or lot of high end material. In Mumbai and other metro cities it is common for home owners to spend anywhere from Rs 1500 – Rs 3000 per square feet.
Hi I want renovate my new 2 bhk flat near Sandhurst Road, shall I get contact of best peoples for kadiya, tiles fitting, pop, plumber, electrician etc.
Flat size 620 sq.ft area – built up. Top floor of 8 floors building in Malad.
1. Waterproofing of walls , plastering and painting. Painting should be stain and water resistant.
2. Complete remake of 2 bathrooms with tiles and new toiletries ( Master Bedroom to have bathtub)
3. Flooring work for hall and kitchen
(Marble finishing)
4. Bedroom wood finish on floor which should be water resistant
5. Carpenter for creating some stuff like dressing table and one bar
Apart from these would really be happy if you could assist me with some themes for house.
I would like to get the quotation at the earliest.
we r turnkey interior contractors undertaking civil,plumbing,carpentry,p.o.p.,electrical .fabrication,modular kitchen,automation,painting work for residential & commercial projects
we have a 1RK flat of 225 sqft….we would want to convert it into 1bhk…can u plz help us with this.
Hi…I have 1bhk flat at navimumbai. I need to shift kitchen to hall balocny. And i need to kitchen as a bedroom.
Is it possible or do we need any approvals from cidco & society ?
There are no common answers to all places. Best way to do is to find out in your neighborhood. Find out if your society allows it. Has anyone modified layout inside their house in your society. That is best way to find out what is possible. Your own society may allow it verbally, may not give in writing to stay on safer side. It is very common practice to shift rooms within your limit/house boundary. If you are not extending rooms to cover flowerbed / balcony etc no one really cares. But best thing to do is – do some research in your neighborhood & then take action. good luck
Hi My Name is Anil Mahajan I want to renovate my 441 Sqft House.
Please advise for the same but I need the work to be completed in 10 to 15 as need to shift there,
Waiting for your kind reply please do needful.
Regards
Anil S.Mahajan
Anil ji, I dont undrstand you want to get home ready in 10-15 days & you are leaving comment on Internet without phone numbers. I advise you start calling people. Call multiple sources & hire some local contractor quickly. Other thing you could do is set priority of of what work you want to finish first & keep some part pending for future.
Hi!! I am Anil Valodra. I want Renovate my 1 BHK Flat Consist 500 Sq. Feet. Want estimate.
Anil ji, regarding estimate for your home, please call 9920620009 or fill form for free estimate on contractorbhai.com
regarding plaster please refer cost guide page of wall plaster
Hi!! Want to renovate my flat which 500 Sq. Feet. Want estimate of all Wall Re plastering, Crack filing & Tiles fittings with Chemical & Cement Application. What is the actual budget with material & Labour Charges.
I want to renovate my small 1bhk. Call me 9882313497
Dear Sir,
I want to renew my 1 RK with area of 225 can you please arrange visit from your contractor and i also need estimate cost of this work. Can you please help with this.
Aditya ji, we have done interior of many 1rk & 1bhk. Soem of the were around 225 sq ft. When space or budget or both is less, design becomes extremely important. Please call us to know further how we can help.
Hello, Do you visit flats to scope out work and provide free estimates? – thank you!
Hello I want to do Interior for my 2 BHK which is 710SQF, how much will be the Charge? I just want to do economic.