A 48 step guide for House construction in India

• Make sure to place markers according to the layout drawn on the construction drawings.
• Make excavations for isolated or combined footings.
• Choose a good treatment option and treat your foundation to keep pests out.
• PCC Work – Pour cement concrete beneath the footings that support the foundation.
• Place rebars exactly where they are called for in the design.
• Footing Concreting – Complete the base of the foundation by pouring concrete.
• From the footing level, cast each column up to the plinth, using a cast starter column.
• Install both steel and shuttering for plinth beams in the proper places.
• Workers pour concrete into the substructure beam to bind everything together.
• Cover the walls and the plinth with the soil you removed during the foundation digging process.
• Soil is compacted and the necessary PCC poured under the slab in the ground.
• As specified, add a layer of brick or stone soling for the flooring base.

Superstructure Construction

• Connect the base of the columns to the lowest level of the slab.
• Shuttering & Reinforcement for Slab – Arrange formworks and then put steel inside them.
• Build the slab and staircase by pouring reinforced concrete.
• Water curing the mixture will help make the concrete stronger and free from cracks.
• Brick or block construction should start and stop at the level of the lintel.
• To do this, cast lintels made of concrete over your door and window frames.
• Lay the brick walls high enough to end at the ridge of the roof.
• Set up a short wall along the edge of the terrace for your own safety.

Roofing & Waterproofing

• Waterproofing the Roof – Cover the roof with a membrane or liquid waterproofing after doing pond testing.
• Add a protective layer of concrete screed to the top of the roof.

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Works

• Lay water supply and drainage pipes using the plumbing line.
• Installing Electrical Conduit – Feed wiring into conduits in the wall.
• For MEP, you should groove masonry material to fit the service lines.
• Water Tanks should be fixed by making Underground and Overhead tanks.
• Pump Installation – Install both submersible and booster pumps in the supply or drainage systems.
• The main purpose of Manholes & Gully Traps is to direct sewage that comes from the outside to the system of pipes.

Doors, Windows & Plastering

• Attach Door & Window Frames – Stably put frames in place before plastering the wall.
• Internal & External Plastering – Create a polished finish on plaster surfaces.
• Put waterproofing in areas such as bathroom floors, where water might get under the tiles.

Finishing Works

• Cover the floor with marble, tiles or granite.
• Installation of the Kitchen Platform – Put up the kitchen counters and sinks.
• Fix faucets, taps, wash basins and toilets using CP & Sanitary Fittings.
• Hang or attach the doors and window shutters on your ranch home.
• Fix all fittings such as switches, lights, fans and sockets.
• To make your home more attractive, add a decorative false ceiling and cornice.
• Exterior & Interior Painting – Use primer followed by several coats of paint.
• AC & Geyser Fittings – Secure air conditioners and water heaters with these fittings.
• Clean and prepare the premises, while preparing for your housewarming ceremony.

Things to Keep in Mind to Avoid Errors in House Construction

1. Ignoring soil testing
2. Hiring unqualified contractors
3. Inadequate supervision
4. Skipping waterproofing
5. Budgeting without contingency