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Cost-Saving Ideas for 30×40 House Plans — Practical Site Notes

Cut cost by planning properly, keeping the structure simple, and avoiding rework. These are field-tested ideas for 30×40 sites in Bengaluru.

1) Working Plan & Sequence

  • Freeze a working plan (center lines, stair, toilets/ducts) before excavation.
  • Simple sequence: marking → footing → plinth → slab → walls → services. Less stop-start = less cost.
  • Avoid late changes to stair/toilet positions—this is what triggers rework.

2) Structural Grid & Steel

  • Keep a clean column grid. Straight beams reduce shuttering time and leakage risk.
  • Span practically. Don’t over-span living rooms just for looks—cost jumps in steel and depth.
  • Use soil/footing data to size columns sensibly. Overdesign = money locked in concrete for no reason.

3) Masonry Choices

  • Use good-quality solid/blocked units with consistent size. Faster laying, less mortar.
  • Internal partitions: go thinner (as per structural note) to save material and space.
  • Plan lintel levels same across rooms—easier shuttering and faster door/window fitment.

4) Windows & Doors

  • UPVC/Aluminium instead of heavy wood for windows—saves cost and maintenance.
  • Use standard sizes to avoid custom fabrication premiums.
  • Plan sill and lintel levels common—speeds up site work.

5) Flooring

  • Vitrified tiles (plain/large format) cost less than granite/marble and are quick to lay.
  • Choose tile sizes that reduce cutting. Less wastage = saving.
  • Keep wet-area skirting and slope details clear to avoid redo.

6) Heights & Levels

  • Maintain a practical floor-to-floor (e.g., ~3.0 m). Excess height adds cost to walls, plaster, pipes, wiring.
  • Fix a permanent benchmark on day one—prevents uneven plinth/slab and rework.

7) Services (Plumbing & Electrical)

  • Stack wet areas vertically; keep ducts aligned to reduce bends and leakage points.
  • Mark slab sleeves in drawings. Don’t break slab after casting to pass pipes.
  • Plan switch points after fixing furniture layout—avoids shifting later.

8) Grills, Railings & Gates

  • Keep designs simple; reduce heavy MS patterns.
  • Use standard modules; fewer joints = faster fabrication.
  • Consider SS/UPVC/Alu options where suitable to cut paint/maintenance cost.

9) Projections & Chajjas

  • Use chajjas only where sun/rain demands. Long RCC projections add shuttering, steel, and leak points.
  • Prefer controlled shading (deeper lintel bands, pergola frames) instead of big slabs hanging out.

10) Paints & Finishes

  • Keep external palette simple; reduce multiple textures that need special labor.
  • Interior false ceiling only where needed (bath ducts, living highlight). Full cover adds cost and maintenance.

11) Procurement & Wastage Control

  • Order in batches as per progress; avoid stock damage on site.
  • Use a simple material log (cement, sand, steel, blocks) checked daily.
  • Standardize door/window/tile sizes across floors to reuse shuttering and reduce offcuts.

12) Don’t Cut Corners on Structure

  • Save money by planning—not by weakening structure.
  • Use proper curing, cover blocks, spacers, and vibration. These are low-cost, high-impact steps.

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