Yesterday, I got the following question from one of my customers:
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Hi Arun, my house is a 20 year old constructed property. It’s a 2bhk independent house with 1200 sq. ft in ground floor.
Do you think it wise to construct the 1st floor and terrace with a pent house now and give the ground floor for rent?
I am going through all your materials and it’s really helpful.
Regards,
Dileep
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Yesterday I got an email from this customer:
Dear Mr. P K Arun,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Tarak Banerjee, and I am a fresher Civil Engineer. Recently, I came across your incredibly detailed work on the Detailed House Construction Expenses with Product Price Details. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the effort you’ve put into tabulating every aspect of the expenses involved in constructing a G+3 building. Your meticulous attention to detail, right down to the smallest items, has been immensely helpful for someone like me who is new to the field of construction.
I am particularly impressed by how you have comprehensively listed hardware, electrical items, plumbing, painting, doors and windows, grills, toilets, kitchen and bedroom fittings, as well as all types of flooring and skirting in your Excel sheets, complete with quantities and rates. This document serves as a ready reference and real-world example for us in the construction industry.
Given your expertise in this area, I am keen to learn more from you. If possible, could you please share the structural and architectural drawings of the house you mentioned in your documentation? Studying these alongside your Excel data would greatly enhance my understanding and skills in this field.
Today, I’m answering a question from a blog reader.
I kept postponing answering his emails for quite a few days because of the complexity of the email and asking too many questions in one email.
It is really difficult to answer such questions. For now, I will try my best to answer this reader’s questions:
Got the below question from one of our All-Access Pass Customer:
Hi Arun,
First of all thank you very much for sharing your experience and lessons learned in house construction. I am benefiting a lot after going through your articles.
I am planning to construct a house in Kochi, Kerala. Two floor house for own use. I have a couple of questions about the electrical system.
1. Is Busbar required for home use?
I think you used it because you have different houses for rental. Am I correct ?
2. You have used two electricity meters. May I know why? (Outdoor meter and 3 phase meter)
Regards,
Kishore
I am benefiting a lot after going through your articles.
This morning, I got an email from one of our reader. Below is his email:
Hi
Your emails are too good.
Any experience with regards to building a house in a large plot / sort of a farm house in a village?
Landscaping plans, planning trees, laying pipes for watering, motor, long Distance electricals and fence. What kind of irrigation for scattered plants. How to make a dry land a bit green with shades,
What kind of well options
Thanks.
Vxxx Hxxx
Your emails are too good.
A few days back, one of our customers sent the below email.
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Hi Arun,
I am looking for an architect and builder for construction on my plot.
Can you refer/suggest some good builders and architects for the same ?
Can you also let me know what is the current rate for the builder contractor with material and without material ?
Today I thought of answering the one our customer question in this email.
Below is the exact email he sent on 4/2/2023.
I’m sorry for answering this question so late…