This article takes you through the 11 stages in construction of a house starting from EXCAVATION to the point you receive the keys to your DREAM HOUSE!

 Various stages of house construction in India:

Isn’t it important to understand the various stages of house construction of your very 

own house? I definitely suggest that the person who is purchasing a flat or constructing a 

house should in line with the construction process. This article takes you through the 

11 stages in construction of a house starting from EXCAVATION to the point you receive 

the keys to your DREAM HOUSE!

1. Preparation of Site:

The first step in construction of a house starts from clearing the site. In case the site is not 

even you will also need to carry out the leveling process. Once the site is cleared and leveled 

then it is time to start the construction process. For the first time you will get to experience the floors plan in reality rather than on paper!

2. Foundation and Slab/RCC Roof:

The next stage of house construction will be to lay the foundation. Here comes all your structural components- footings, columns, plinth beams, pillars, basement etc., The Slab/RCC Roof 

will be laid once all the structural components, in slab plumbing and electrical lines are laid.

3. Walls & Roof Structure:

Once the Slab/RCC Roof is laid and cured work will begin on the main structure of the house which is one of the most exciting stages of house building. You will see the walls of your house 

rise from the slab and for the first time in front of your eyes. Once the construction of the walls and roof structure is complete the roof will be installed and made waterproof.

4. External Finishes:
Next comes the finishing of the exterior walls will now be finished. This step includes the plastering and painting of external walls.

 
5. Installation of Window & Door Frames:

As all the structural work has now completed it is time to install the window and door frames. 

This makes the building fully watertight and protected from the elements allowing the builders 

to start construction on the internal areas of the building which now follow such as electrical work, plumbing and finishing.

6. Installation of Electrical and Plumbing Lines:

Electricians and Plumbers will install the required electrical cables and pipes. In this stage 

of house construction we won’t connect the cables or pipes to live sources until later. Once the plastering, painting is done they will return to connect switches, power outlets and lights, 

but for now they will leave the cables and pipes protruding from walls, ready to be completed 

later in the process.

7. Internal Finishes:

Now that the cables and pipes are installed work will begin on the non-structural 

internal walls, internal wall finishes and floor finishes. This will include plastering, 

putty work, painting, flooring and tiling.

8. Carpentry:

During this stage of house construction carpenters will work on the installation of doors, 

windows and any built in furniture  such as kitchen cabinets and bedroom closets and 

skirting boards.

9. Fittings:
Next comes the last major stage in house construction process. Electrician will come back and install your chosen lights, switches and power outlets and make the system live. 

Plumber will return and install any Taps, Sinks, Toilets, Showers and other wet systems.

10. Inspection:

In this stage you will take a tour of your house and make a final inspection to ensure that everything has been built as agreed in the construction contract. This is your final chance to discuss any issues and have them addressed by your builder.

11. Handover:
This is the moment you’ve have been waiting for all your life! 5 months before it was an 

abandoned land and now you have your DREAM HOUSE on it! 

These are the basic steps involved in construction of a house, in the next article we will be discussing on the process involved in each stage while constructing a house.

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