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G+1 Residential House (1200-1800 sqft)

Two-storey RCC framed urban residential house per IS 456 + IS 1893 + NBC 2016. Isolated footings + columns + plinth/tie/floor beams + 150 mm floor slabs + 125 mm roof slab + brick infill walls + RCC dog-leg staircase + plaster + vitrified tile flooring + parapet wall + roof waterproofing. Configurable 80-180 m² per floor; defaults to standard 1200 sqft (~111 m²). Rates: CPWD DSR Vol 1 + Vol 2 (2023).

Visual confirmation
Plan (typical floor) · 12 × 9 m
LIVING+ diningBED 1KITCHENSTAIR12 m9 m
Front elevation · G+1 · 12 × 6.0 m
NGL12 m6.0 m
Cross-section · width 9 m, 2 floors
NGL9.46 m7.4 m
Bill of Quantities26 items · CPWD DSR Vol 1 + Vol 2 (2023)
#CodeDescriptionUnitQtyRate (₹)Amount (₹)
12.8.1ExcavationEarth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5 m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, for all lift, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as directed, within a lead of 50 m. — All kinds of soil.Cum23.33260.306,072.80
24.1.8Pcc BedProviding and laying in position cement concrete of specified grade excluding the cost of centering and shuttering - All work up to plinth level : — 1:4:8 (1 Cement : 4 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 8 graded stone aggregate 40 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum1.636,812.0011,103.56
35.1.2Rcc FootingsProviding and laying in position specified grade of reinforced cement concrete, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement - All work up to plinth level : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum6.759,045.7561,058.81
45.9.1Shutter FootingsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Foundations, footings, bases of columns, etc. for mass concreteSqm13.50392.155,294.03
55.2.2Rcc ColumnsReinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum3.8110,852.9541,349.74
65.9.6Shutter ColumnsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Columns, Pillars, Piers, Abutments, Posts and StrutsSqm50.76961.3048,795.59
75.2.2Rcc BeamsReinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum11.6910,852.951,26,870.99
85.9.5Shutter BeamsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Lintels, beams, plinth beams, girders, bressumers and cantileversSqm45.78736.4033,712.39
95.3Rcc Floor SlabsReinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).Cum16.2011,505.501,86,389.10
105.3Rcc Roof SlabReinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).Cum13.5011,505.501,55,324.25
115.9.3Shutter SlabsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Suspended floors, roofs, landings, balconies and access platformSqm216.00927.252,00,286.00
125.3Rcc StaircaseReinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).Cum4.5011,505.5051,774.75
135.22.6SteelSteel reinforcement for R.C.C. work including straightening, cutting, bending, placing in position and binding all complete upto plinth level. — Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars of grade Fe-500D or more.Kg7,337.93107.857,91,395.75
146.1.2Brick FoundBrick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in foundation and plinth in: — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)Cum7.257,132.2551,708.81
154.10DpcProviding and laying damp-proof course 40 mm thick with cement concrete 1:2:4 (1 cement : 2 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 4 graded stone aggregate 12.5 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Sqm9.66410.853,968.81
166.4.2Brick AboveBrick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in superstructure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in : — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)Cum75.359,105.956,86,133.33
176.4.2Parapet WallBrick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in superstructure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in : — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)Cum4.839,105.9543,981.74
1813.1.2Plaster Internal12 mm cement plaster of mix : — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 fine sand)Sqm1,238.40333.354,12,820.64
1913.5.2Plaster External15 mm cement plaster on rough side of single or half brick wall of mix: — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 coarse sand)Sqm270.90395.351,07,100.32
2013.46.1Paint ExternalFinishing walls with Acrylic Smooth exterior paint of required shade : — New work (Two or more coat applied @ 1.67 ltr/10 sqm over and including priming coat of exterior primer applied @ 0.90 litre/10 sqm)Sqm270.90160.6043,506.54
2113.41.1Distemper IntDistempering with 1st quality acrylic distemper (ready mixed) having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre, of approved manufacturer and of required shade and colour all complete to achieve even shade and colour : — New work (two or more coats) over and including water thinnable priming coat with cement primer having VOC content less than 50 gram/litreSqm1,238.40185.652,29,908.96
2211.39Vitrified TileProviding and laying rectified Glazed Ceramic floor tiles of size 300x300 mm or more (thickness to be specified by the manufacturer), of 1st quality conforming to IS : 15622, of approved make, in colours White, Ivory, Grey, Fume Red Brown, laid on 20 mm thick cement mortar 1:4 (1 Cement: 4 Coarse sand), jointing with grey cement slurry @ 3.3 kg/ sqm including grouting the joints with white cement and matching pigments etc., complete.Sqm216.001,330.002,87,280.00
239.5.1.1Flush DoorsProviding and fixing panelled or panelled and glazed shutters for doors, windows and clerestory windows, fixing with butt hinges of required size with necessary screws, excluding panelling which will be paid for separately, all complete as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. (Note: Butt hinges and necessary screws shall be paid separately) — Second class teak wood — 35 mm thick shuttersSqm15.124,111.9562,172.68
2410.31Window FramesProviding and fixing angle iron frames for doors, windows and ventilators of mild steel Angle sections of size 35x35x5 mm, joints mitred and welded by angle iron 35x35x5 mm or 35x 5 mm flat pieces to the existing T-iron frame or to the wall with dash fastener, including fixing of necessary butt hinges and screws and applying a priming coat of approved steel primer, all complete as per the direction of Engineer-In-charge.Kg220.00130.5028,710.00
2522.6Roof WaterproofingProviding and laying water proofing treatment on roofs of slabs by applying cement slurry mixed with water proofing cement compound consisting of applying: (a) after surface preparation, first layer of slurry of cement @ 0.488 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.253 kg/sqm. (b) laying second layer of Fibre glass cloth when the first layer is still green. Overlaps of joints of fibre cloth should not be less than 10 cm. (c) third layer of 1.5 mm thickness consisting of slurry of cement @ 1.289 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.670 kg/sqm and coarse sand @ 1.289 kg/sqm. This will be allowed to air cure for 4 hours followed by water curing for 48 hours. The entire treatment will be taken upto 30 cm on parapet wall and tucked into groove in parapet all around. (d) fourth and final layer of brick tiling with cement mortar (which will be paid for separately. For the purpose of measurement the entire treated surface will be measured.Sqm108.00688.9074,401.20
264.17Plinth ProtectionMaking plinth protection 50 mm thick of cement concrete 1:3:6 (1 cement : 3 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 6 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) over 75 mm thick bed of dry brick ballast 40 mm nominal size, well rammed and consolidated and grouted with fine sand, including necessary excavation, levelling & dressing & finishing the top smooth.Sqm25.20749.3018,882.36
Your inputsPlan length per floor 12 m · Plan width per floor 9 m · Floor-to-floor height 3 m · Floors above ground G+1 · External wall thk 230 mm · int. partition walls per floor 4 · Total doors 8 · Total windows 10 · Plaster + paint + vitrified tile floorTOTAL₹37,70,003
12.8.1₹6,073
Excavation
Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5 m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, for all lift, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as directed, within a lead of 50 m. — All kinds of soil.
23.33 Cum× ₹260.30
24.1.8₹11,104
Pcc Bed
Providing and laying in position cement concrete of specified grade excluding the cost of centering and shuttering - All work up to plinth level : — 1:4:8 (1 Cement : 4 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 8 graded stone aggregate 40 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
1.63 Cum× ₹6,812.00
35.1.2₹61,059
Rcc Footings
Providing and laying in position specified grade of reinforced cement concrete, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement - All work up to plinth level : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
6.75 Cum× ₹9,045.75
45.9.1₹5,294
Shutter Footings
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Foundations, footings, bases of columns, etc. for mass concrete
13.50 Sqm× ₹392.15
55.2.2₹41,350
Rcc Columns
Reinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
3.81 Cum× ₹10,852.95
65.9.6₹48,796
Shutter Columns
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Columns, Pillars, Piers, Abutments, Posts and Struts
50.76 Sqm× ₹961.30
75.2.2₹1,26,871
Rcc Beams
Reinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
11.69 Cum× ₹10,852.95
85.9.5₹33,712
Shutter Beams
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Lintels, beams, plinth beams, girders, bressumers and cantilevers
45.78 Sqm× ₹736.40
95.3₹1,86,389
Rcc Floor Slabs
Reinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).
16.20 Cum× ₹11,505.50
105.3₹1,55,324
Rcc Roof Slab
Reinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).
13.50 Cum× ₹11,505.50
115.9.3₹2,00,286
Shutter Slabs
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Suspended floors, roofs, landings, balconies and access platform
216.00 Sqm× ₹927.25
125.3₹51,775
Rcc Staircase
Reinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).
4.50 Cum× ₹11,505.50
135.22.6₹7,91,396
Steel
Steel reinforcement for R.C.C. work including straightening, cutting, bending, placing in position and binding all complete upto plinth level. — Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars of grade Fe-500D or more.
7,337.93 Kg× ₹107.85
146.1.2₹51,709
Brick Found
Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in foundation and plinth in: — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)
7.25 Cum× ₹7,132.25
154.10₹3,969
Dpc
Providing and laying damp-proof course 40 mm thick with cement concrete 1:2:4 (1 cement : 2 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 4 graded stone aggregate 12.5 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
9.66 Sqm× ₹410.85
166.4.2₹6,86,133
Brick Above
Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in superstructure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in : — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)
75.35 Cum× ₹9,105.95
176.4.2₹43,982
Parapet Wall
Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in superstructure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in : — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)
4.83 Cum× ₹9,105.95
1813.1.2₹4,12,821
Plaster Internal
12 mm cement plaster of mix : — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 fine sand)
1,238.40 Sqm× ₹333.35
1913.5.2₹1,07,100
Plaster External
15 mm cement plaster on rough side of single or half brick wall of mix: — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 coarse sand)
270.90 Sqm× ₹395.35
2013.46.1₹43,507
Paint External
Finishing walls with Acrylic Smooth exterior paint of required shade : — New work (Two or more coat applied @ 1.67 ltr/10 sqm over and including priming coat of exterior primer applied @ 0.90 litre/10 sqm)
270.90 Sqm× ₹160.60
2113.41.1₹2,29,909
Distemper Int
Distempering with 1st quality acrylic distemper (ready mixed) having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre, of approved manufacturer and of required shade and colour all complete to achieve even shade and colour : — New work (two or more coats) over and including water thinnable priming coat with cement primer having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre
1,238.40 Sqm× ₹185.65
2211.39₹2,87,280
Vitrified Tile
Providing and laying rectified Glazed Ceramic floor tiles of size 300x300 mm or more (thickness to be specified by the manufacturer), of 1st quality conforming to IS : 15622, of approved make, in colours White, Ivory, Grey, Fume Red Brown, laid on 20 mm thick cement mortar 1:4 (1 Cement: 4 Coarse sand), jointing with grey cement slurry @ 3.3 kg/ sqm including grouting the joints with white cement and matching pigments etc., complete.
216.00 Sqm× ₹1,330.00
239.5.1.1₹62,173
Flush Doors
Providing and fixing panelled or panelled and glazed shutters for doors, windows and clerestory windows, fixing with butt hinges of required size with necessary screws, excluding panelling which will be paid for separately, all complete as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. (Note: Butt hinges and necessary screws shall be paid separately) — Second class teak wood — 35 mm thick shutters
15.12 Sqm× ₹4,111.95
2410.31₹28,710
Window Frames
Providing and fixing angle iron frames for doors, windows and ventilators of mild steel Angle sections of size 35x35x5 mm, joints mitred and welded by angle iron 35x35x5 mm or 35x 5 mm flat pieces to the existing T-iron frame or to the wall with dash fastener, including fixing of necessary butt hinges and screws and applying a priming coat of approved steel primer, all complete as per the direction of Engineer-In-charge.
220.00 Kg× ₹130.50
2522.6₹74,401
Roof Waterproofing
Providing and laying water proofing treatment on roofs of slabs by applying cement slurry mixed with water proofing cement compound consisting of applying: (a) after surface preparation, first layer of slurry of cement @ 0.488 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.253 kg/sqm. (b) laying second layer of Fibre glass cloth when the first layer is still green. Overlaps of joints of fibre cloth should not be less than 10 cm. (c) third layer of 1.5 mm thickness consisting of slurry of cement @ 1.289 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.670 kg/sqm and coarse sand @ 1.289 kg/sqm. This will be allowed to air cure for 4 hours followed by water curing for 48 hours. The entire treatment will be taken upto 30 cm on parapet wall and tucked into groove in parapet all around. (d) fourth and final layer of brick tiling with cement mortar (which will be paid for separately. For the purpose of measurement the entire treated surface will be measured.
108.00 Sqm× ₹688.90
264.17₹18,882
Plinth Protection
Making plinth protection 50 mm thick of cement concrete 1:3:6 (1 cement : 3 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 6 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) over 75 mm thick bed of dry brick ballast 40 mm nominal size, well rammed and consolidated and grouted with fine sand, including necessary excavation, levelling & dressing & finishing the top smooth.
25.20 Sqm× ₹749.30
Plan length per floor 12 m · Plan width per floor 9 m · Floor-to-floor height 3 m · Floors above ground G+1 · External wall thk 230 mm · int. partition walls per floor 4 · Total doors 8 · Total windows 10 · Plaster + paint + vitrified tile floor
Estimated total
₹37,70,003
Notes & assumptions
  • Standard 1200 sqft (~111 m²) house: 12 × 9 m plot footprint, 2 floors = 22 m² × 2 = 222 m² total built-up. 1500 sqft: 13 × 10.5 m or 14 × 10 m. 1800 sqft: 15 × 11 m. Default is 12 × 9 m (the most-searched 'house BOQ' size on Indian Google).
  • RCC frame standard for G+1 + G+2: 300 × 300 mm columns + 230 × 300 mm plinth beam + 230 × 450 mm floor beams + 230 × 230 mm tie beams + 150 mm floor slab + 125 mm roof slab. Steel ~130 kg/m³ of total RCC.
  • Foundations: isolated footings 1.5 × 1.5 × 0.5 m below 1.0 m PCC bed. Increase to 1.8 m + raft for poor SBC or for G+2 in soft soil. Increase to combined / strip footings if column spacing < 3 m.
  • Staircase: dog-leg (most space-efficient) 1.2 m wide × 3.0 m long landing-to-landing, 2 flights of 10 risers per floor. Approximate volume 4.5 m³ RCC per floor connection — included in BOQ for G+1 and G+2.
  • **Cost target** for standard 1200 sqft G+1 house with all finishes: approximately **₹14-18 lakh** per CPWD DSR 2023 (excluding GST + contractor profit + land cost). 1500 sqft: ₹18-23 lakh. 1800 sqft: ₹22-28 lakh. Vs market private contractor at ₹1,800-2,500/sqft = ₹22-30 lakh for 1200 sqft (full turnkey) — significant variance because DSR excludes contractor's profit + market premium.
  • Excludes: electrical wiring + 30-40 fittings (₹1.5-2.5 lakh), full plumbing + bath fittings + kitchen sink (₹1-1.5 lakh), kitchen platform + dado tile + chimney (₹50-80K), wardrobe / storage units (₹50K-1L per unit), false ceiling (₹500-800/sqm if added), modular kitchen + appliances (₹2-5 lakh), compound wall (₹1.5-3 lakh — use [Boundary Wall](/boq/boundary-wall) for it), main gate + driveway (₹50-80K), water tank + plumbing fitouts (₹40-60K).

The **G+1 Residential House (1200-1800 sqft)** is the canonical Indian house — every individual plot owner, urban builder and middle-class family in tier-2/3 cities is building one. It's also the #1 most-searched BOQ on Indian civil-engineering Google: every estimation blog (HouseYog, CivilThings, Capital BuildCon, Civiconcepts) leads with the 1200 sqft G+1 demo. Per **IS 456 + IS 1893 + NBC 2016**, the standard construction uses **RCC framed structure**: isolated footings + 300×300 mm columns + 230×300/450 mm beams + 150 mm floor slabs + 125 mm roof slab + 230 mm brick infill walls + RCC dog-leg staircase. This Builder generates the complete BOQ from your dimensions — defaults to 12 × 9 m (1200 sqft) but flex 7-18 m on each axis.

How much should a 1200 sqft G+1 house cost in 2026?

**Per CPWD DSR 2023 rates**: approximately ₹14-18 lakh for the basic shell (civil + finishes + doors + windows + roof waterproofing). **Per market private-contractor rates**: ₹22-30 lakh turnkey at ₹1,800-2,500 per sqft. The 30-50% gap vs DSR is because: (1) DSR excludes contractor's 15-20% profit margin; (2) DSR excludes ad-hoc fittings (electrical, plumbing, kitchen, wardrobes); (3) DSR uses standardised mix designs / labour rates that don't reflect tier-2/3 city premiums; (4) Private contractors add 8-12% rate-creep for site contingencies. Use DSR rates for cost benchmarking / consultant fee discussions — use market rates for actual contracting.

Why RCC framed vs load-bearing for G+1

**Load-bearing masonry** (used by [PMAY-G House](/boq/pmay-g-rural-house) at 25 m²) becomes impractical at 1200 sqft + 2 storeys because: (1) wall self-weight + slab load on the lower floor's brick walls requires 345 mm or even 460 mm walls — costly + wastes floor area; (2) seismic resistance per IS 13920 is poor in load-bearing for spans > 5 m; (3) future modification (knock-out walls for open kitchen) is impossible without major retrofit. **RCC frame** decouples the load path (columns carry vertical, beams carry horizontal/seismic) and lets walls be only 230 mm infill. Standard practice for any house ≥ 80 m² + 2+ storeys + urban-tier site.

Frequently asked questions
**CPWD DSR 2023**: ₹1,250-1,600 per sqft for the basic civil shell. **Tier-1 city (Mumbai/Bangalore/Delhi)**: ₹2,000-2,800 per sqft turnkey including all finishes + fixtures. **Tier-2 city (Pune/Hyderabad/Ahmedabad)**: ₹1,800-2,400. **Tier-3 city / mofussil**: ₹1,400-2,000. Premium materials (vitrified > granite, Indian-brand sanitaryware > Kohler-Toto, basic plywood > BWP marine ply) can push tier-2/3 to ₹3,000-4,000 per sqft easily. The CPWD DSR Builder gives you the contractor-side cost baseline.
Disclaimer: Rates sourced from CPWD DSR Vol 1 + Vol 2 (2023). Indicative for estimation only — actual tender quotations are governed by market forces, locality factors and current input prices. Quantities follow IS 1200 measurement. Always verify with a local quote before finalising. © InfraLens — infralens.in