What is the House Construction Cost in Chennai

I recently bought a piece of land in Chennai and I was planning to build my house. But I wasn't aware of the construction cost. Thus, I got in touch with a contractor through my uncle. I asked the contractor about the construction cost per sq ft in Chennai. He told me that the per sq ft cost is approximately Rs. 1425. After that, he provided me with an estimate of the price of different materials. 

What is the House Construction Cost in Chennai 2024?

After giving me the estimate, he told me that all the prices he mentioned are of medium quality material. I have added all the information that, the contractor added in a list below. 

After adding all the prices, the total amount to construct a 3000 sq ft. area will become Rs. 42,75,720

And that’s about it. I hope this information about construction cost per sq ft in Chennai has been of help to you. 

We built a two-storey home in the Adambakkam area of Chennai a few months ago. So, I can share some details about the house construction cost in Chennai at the moment. On average, the construction cost of a basic two-storey building in Chennai is Rs. 1,700 per square foot. This cost includes the foundation and the superstructure. 

There are a lot of factors that you need to consider while estimating the cost of construction for your house in Chennai. So, let me take you through them.

What is the Home Construction Cost in Chennai?

There are a lot of things that influence the construction cost of a house. They are,

• Material

A notable factor, in my opinion, is the material being used for the work. Higher quality materials will cost you more than inexpensive materials.

• Architect

Another major factor in the cost of construction is the architect handling your construction project. Architects with higher experience and a good reputation in the market will charge higher prices.

• Extent of Construction 

One more thing you should consider is the work involved in the construction. Building a two-storey house is always going to be expensive when compared with a single-storey house. 

• Area of the House

Your house area is amongst the biggest influencers in the construction cost. The larger the area to be constructed, the more would be the cost you’d have to pay.’

So, consider all of these factors and then finalise the best quote for your house. I hope this helps you to know the construction cost of house in Chennai.