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1. Total labor rate for House construction
- Construction labour rate per square feet: Rs. 220 to Rs. 350 per sqft (Material excluded)
2. Labor rate for Brickwork & Blockwork (without material):
- 4 inch brick/block work: Rs. 16 to Rs. 22 per sqft
- 6 inch brick/block work: Rs. 24 to Rs. 26 per sqft
- 8 inch brick/block work: Rs. 28 to Rs. 35 per sqft
3. Soil Filling:
- Rs. 4 to Rs. 5 per Cft or Rs. 140 to Rs. 175 per Cum
4. PCC Placing:
- Rs. 30 to Rs. 40 per sqft or Rs. 325 to Rs. 450 per Cum (including labor + materials)
5. Labor rate for Concrete Work:
- Footing Concrete: Rs. 40 to Rs. 45 per Cft or Rs. 1400 to Rs. 1450 per Cum
- Column Concrete: Depends on wall thickness & site location
- Plinth Beam Concrete: Rs. 50 to Rs. 60 per Cft or Rs. 1750 to Rs. 2100 per Cum
- Roof/Slab Concrete: Rs. 50 to Rs. 60 per Cft or Rs. 1750 to Rs. 2100 per Cum
6. Reinforcement Bar Bending:
- Rs. 4 to Rs. 7 per kg or Rs. 4000 to Rs. 7000 per Metric Ton
7. Slope Roof Concrete:
- Rs. 70 to Rs. 75 per Cft or Rs. 2500 to Rs. 2650 per Cum
- Cantilever & Elevated Slab: Rs. 60 to Rs. 65 per Cft or Rs. 2100 to Rs. 2300 per Cum
8. Labor rate for Wall Plastering:
- 15 to Rs. 25 per sqft (depends on thickness, types & finishing)
- 12mm thick internal plastering: Rs. 18 to Rs. 22 per sqft
- 6mm thick Ceiling/Concrete plastering: Rs. 15 to Rs. 18 per sqft
9. Excavation:
- Rs. 7 to Rs. 10 per sqft or Rs. 250 to Rs. 350 per Cum
10. Sump Tank Construction:
- Rs. 10 to Rs. 12 per sqft
11. Shuttering Works:
- Rs. 35 to Rs. 40 per sqft (Footing, beam, column, slab, staircase, etc.)
12. Shuttering Board Making:
- Rs. 35 to Rs. 40 per sqft
13. Scaffolding & Staging:
- Rs. 10 to Rs. 12 per sqft
14. Overhead Water Tank Construction:
- Rs. 3 to Rs. 5 per Ltr (varies with tank size)
15. Parapet Wall:
- Rs. 45 to Rs. 50 per sqft (Brickwork + Plastering Complete)
- Brick Masonry: Rs. 3 to Rs. 5 per Ltr
- RCC: Rs. 35 to Rs. 40 per Ltr
16. Centering Rate:
- Rs. 4500 to Rs. 6000 per Metric Ton
Labor Rate for Finishing Works:
1. Electrical Works:
- Rs. 8 to Rs. 15 per sqft
- Slab Pipes Installation: Rs. 2 to Rs. 3 per running foot (Rft)
- Wall Cutting & Pipe Fitting: Rs. 8 to Rs. 10 per Rft
2. Finishing Works:
- Water Proofing: Rs. 20 to Rs. 25 per sqft
- Tiles/Marble Laying: Rs. 15 to Rs. 20 per sqft
- Wall Putty + Primer + Paint: Rs. 8 to Rs. 12 per sqft
- 3 to 4” Plastering Groove: Rs. 6 to Rs. 10 per sqft
- Ventilator Fixing: Rs. 250 to Rs. 300 per piece
- Door Frame & Fabrication: Rs. 8 to Rs. 10 per sqft
- Water & Plumbing: Rs. 10 to Rs. 15 per sqft
- Flooring PCC: Rs. 15 to Rs. 25 per sqft
3. Repairs & Maintenance:
4. Sanitary Works:
- Wall Putty Only: Rs. 3 to Rs. 4 per sqft
5. MCB Installation:
- Rs. 150 to Rs. 160 per MCB
6. Socket + Switch Installation:
7. Switch Installation:
Types of House Construction Labor Cost:
Class A Construction Cost:
- Labor Without Material: ₹400 – ₹600 per sqft
- 1000 sqft: ₹400,000 – ₹600,000
- 2000 sqft: ₹800,000 – ₹1,200,000
Class B Construction Cost:
- Standard Labor Without Material: ₹250 – ₹350 per sqft
- 1000 sqft: ₹250,000 – ₹350,000
- 2000 sqft: ₹500,000 – ₹600,000
Class C Construction Cost:
- Labor Without Material: ₹150,000 – ₹180,000 (1000 sqft)
- 2000 sqft: ₹300,000 – ₹360,000
