What will your build actually cost?
Enter your built-up area and specification level for an indicative 2026 Chennai range, broken down by structure, finishes and services. No email required to see the number.
What actually moves this number
Foundation type
A high water table can push you from a footing foundation to a raft with tanking. On a 2,400 sq ft house that difference is real money, and it is decided by the soil test, not by preference.
Specification, not construction
The structure of a standard house and a premium house costs almost the same. The gap is flooring, joinery, fittings and finishes — which is also where you have the most control.
Site access
If a concrete truck cannot reach the plot, material moves by hand. It changes both cost and programme, and any honest quotation prices it in from the start.
Number of floors
Cost per sq ft usually falls slightly as you add floors, because the foundation and roof are shared across more area.
Indicative build cost
- Rate per sq ft ₹2,050
- Structure & shell ₹24.6 L
- Finishes ₹14.8 L
- Services (MEP) ₹7.4 L
- Approvals & misc. ₹2.4 L
Indicative only. Real quotations follow a site visit and soil test. Rates shown are indicative 2026 Chennai figures.
Want the exact number instead of a range?
A site visit and soil test turns this estimate into a written quotation against a defined specification.