Soil & Site Assessment
We mandate a Soil Bearing Capacity (SBC) test on your plot before design begins. This determines foundation type — conventional footing, raft, or piles — protecting your structure for decades.
Architectural & Structural Design
Our team produces CMDA/DTCP-compliant 2D drawings and 3D elevations. Structural design covers beam sizes, column spacing, and rebar layouts — all per IS codes.
Itemised BOQ & Scope Agreement
We generate an itemised Bill of Quantities specifying every bag of cement, every metre of TMT steel and every pipe fitting. Rates are benchmarked against Chennai market prices and agreed before work begins — giving you cost visibility and a documented basis for any variation approvals.
Supervised Construction
Our site engineers conduct daily on-ground checks. Concrete slump tests, rebar spacing inspections, and material delivery verification are logged and visible on your Client Portal.
Quality Handover
We conduct 48-hour waterproofing pond tests, electrical insulation checks, and plumbing pressure tests before handing over keys — along with all lab receipts, as-built drawings, and the execution partner’s warranty documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you directly build homes or manage contractors?+
Buildogram is an engineer-led support platform. We review BOQs, verify materials, provide site supervision, and connect you with contractors in our network — but the construction contract is between you and the builder.
How much does a home cost to build in Chennai?+
A basic quality build costs ₹1,600–1,900/sqft, standard quality ₹2,000–2,400/sqft, and premium ₹2,500–3,200/sqft. These include structure, brick, plaster, waterproofing, and basic finishes. Tiles, electrical, and plumbing are additional.
Is a soil test really necessary before construction?+
Absolutely. Velachery, Adyar, and coastal OMR areas have soft clay or expansive soil that can cause foundation settlement and slab cracking if not accounted for in the design. IS 1904 requires soil data before foundation design.
How do you prevent material fraud by contractors?+
Our site engineers physically verify material delivery batches — checking brand markings, weighbridge slips, and Manufacturer Test Certificates (MTCs) for cement, TMT steel, and RMC concrete deliveries.
What is a capped BOQ contract?+
A capped BOQ contract locks the scope and rates at signing based on an itemised Bill of Quantities. Unlike a per-sqft contract, every material is specified by brand, grade, and quantity. Buildogram reduces cost uncertainty through scope verification, quotation comparison and documented variation tracking. Contractor-caused errors or material waste are a contractor liability. However, final project cost may change due to client-approved design changes, unforeseen site conditions, statutory requirements or material-price movements — all of which are documented before any additional spend is authorised.
Can I monitor construction remotely (NRI)?+
Yes. Our Client Portal provides daily site photos, concrete test reports, worker attendance, and milestone completion certificates. Many NRI clients successfully manage their Chennai home construction entirely from abroad.
How long does home construction take in Chennai?+
A typical G+1 house (1,000–1,500 sqft) takes 12–16 months from soil test to handover. G+2 homes take 18–24 months. Timelines depend on monsoon seasons, design complexity, and contractor capacity.
Ready to get started?
Talk to our engineers in Chennai for a consultation on your project requirements.