- First Consultation & Requirement Gathering
- Virtual consultation or site visit.
- Determine budget, plot size, design, and requirements (vastu compliant, number of floors, green features, etc.).
- Give a rough estimate or quotation.
- Architecture & Planning
- Floor plans, elevation designs, and 3D drawings preparation.
- Compliance to local building laws and DTCP/CMDA/municipal approvals.
- Boq (Bill of Quantities) and final costing estimate provision.
- Approvals & Permits
The company will normally:
- Deal with civic authorities’ planning permission (CMDA, DTCP, Panchayat, etc.).
- Get building permit, electricity connection, water/sewage connection.
- Arrange verification of legal documents (if necessary).
- Construction Execution
This involves:
- Leveling and soil test on site.
- Superstructure: columns, beams, walls, roof.
- Electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, painting.
- Utilization of certified materials (e.g., ISI, branded cement/steel).
Some companies provide day-wise or week-wise progress report through app or WhatsApp.
- Interior Works (Optional but Supplied)
- Modular kitchen, wardrobes, false ceiling, lighting.
- Paint and decoration work.
- Landscaping or terrace designing if required.
- Handover
- Final site visit and quality inspection.
- Issuance of completion certificate (if necessary).
- Key and document handover.
Services Generally Included in End-to-End Packages
Service | Present? |
Architecture & Design | Yes |
Government Approvals | Yes (or through partners) |
Construction (Labor + Materials) | Yes |
Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring | Yes |
Interior Design | Optional |
Smart Home Integration | Optional |
Solar / Rainwater Harvesting | Optional |
Post-Construction Support | Yes |
Types of Companies Providing End-to-End Construction
- Turnkey Builders – They do blue print to key handover.
- Architect-Led Builders – more emphasis on bespoke design; engage contractors.
- Digital Construction Platforms – such as Brick&Bolt, BuildNext, Kolo, WeHouse – blend tech + services.
- Local In-House Builders – common to small towns such as Pondicherry or Salem.
What To Look for in a Great Builder
- Registered with CREDAI, RERA (where applicable).
- Open agreement with scope, schedule, payment timeline.
- Good word of mouth and work portfolio.
- Regular progress updates and tracking.
- Structural warranty offered.