Everyone dreams of building their own house. It is not only our home but also the basis of our family’s security and future. Therefore it is very important to pay attention to this aspect.
1. Selection of land or plot
(a) Need for good location
The location of the land is very important for building a house. This decides how easy or difficult our daily life will be.
- Availability of public transport, hospitals, schools and markets.
- Road access and width.
- Environment around there like noise, pollution, safety.
If you want to build your house in a big city, then definitely pay attention to problems like parking and waterlogging.
(b) legal investigation
(l) Whether you have ownership rights of the land or not.
(m) Whether the land map is available or not.
(n) If there is agricultural land then get it converted into residential.
(o) It is also mandatory to take permission from your local body or authority.
2. Financial planning and budget
Budget is an important aspect of building a house.
(a) Regional value of land.
(b) Construction materials and wages.
(c) Fees of consultant (engineer/architect).
(d) Interior design and furniture.
(e) Water supply and electricity system.
Some people want to construct their house by taking loan from the bank. If you want, you can get the construction done by taking a loan from your regional bank. Before taking the loan, you should check the processing fee, interest rate and EMI. Think carefully about your capacity.
At the time of house construction, it is necessary to keep an additional budget of 10-15%.
3. House map and plan
(a) Design as per the needs of your family
(a) Number of master bedrooms and common bedrooms.
(b) Arrangement of kitchen and puja room.
(c) Arrangement of toilet and store room.
(d) Parking system.
(b) Arrangement of light and skylight
Provision of adequate natural light and air in the house to be built.
(X) Windows should be installed in the right place.
(Y) Arrangement of cross ventilation.
(Z) There should be adequate arrangement for light or sunlight to come.
(c) future need
(P) The need to construct additional floors on a constructed building.
(Q) Room on ground floor for too old or patients.
(R) Extra space for kids as they grow.
4. Direction and Vaastu
Some people give preference to building houses according to Vastu Shastra.
(a) The main door of the house should be in the east or north direction.
(b) Pooja room in north-east direction.
(c) Kitchen in south-east direction.
(d) Correct direction of toilet.
5. Selection of construction material and temperature
(a) Weather temperature at the time of construction
While constructing a house, the weather temperature should not be too high or too low.
(b) Brick and cement
• Use good quality bricks and cement.
• Using bad or substandard material can reduce the strength of the house.
Use rebar (steel) for roof, beams and columns.
(c) Sariya (Steel)
(d) Morang and Gitti
• Take clean and unadulterated material.
• Use clean and impurity free morang and ballast.
(y) water quality
Do not do construction work with dirty or salty water.
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6. Selection of architect/engineer or contractor
It will be beneficial for you to hire an experienced contractor, architect/engineer.
7. Strong foundation or footing
The strength of the house depends on the strength of the foundation of the house.
1- Before construction, it is necessary to get the soil tested.
2- Earthquake resistant design in earthquake prone areas.
3- Arrangement to prevent waterlogging.
If your land is in an earthquake affected area then strengthen the structure.
8. Electricity supply and plumbing
(a) Electricity supply system
1- Adequate boards, switches and sockets.
2- Inverter or solar panel.
3- Arrangement of grounding.
(b) Plumbing
(x) Use of good quality pipes.
(y) Water tank of your required capacity.
(z) Systematic slope of sewer line.
9. Home safety measures
(p) Strengthening of doors and windows.
(q) Grille and safety lock.
(r) Camera arrangement.
10. Energy saving and environment
(1) Arrangement of solar panels.
(2) Rain water harvesting.
(3) Arrangement of LED lights.
(4) Planting trees and plants.
11. Finishing
(a) floor
PCC, Tiles, Marble
(b) wall
• Good quality paint
• Water proofing
(c) Toilet and kitchen
Get the fitting done by a good craftsman.
12. Government and legal formalities
• Getting the Municipal Corporation or Municipality map passed.
• Electricity and water connection.
13. Time management
Punctuality is very important in house construction work.
- Avoid rain and extreme or low temperatures.
- Access of road width.
- Maintain regularly.
Conclusion
Building a house is a responsible process. From choosing the right plot to strong foundation, good materials, legal checks, budget planning and future needs, every decision should be taken thoughtfully. Never compromise on quality in the name of haste or cheap materials. A house built with good planning, right advice and patience gives happiness and security throughout life.