From Enquiry to Handover: Milestones on a Uniq Builders Project

Most homeowners who contact Uniq Builders Mysuru ask the same early question: what actually happens between the first phone call and the day the keys are handed over? A construction project is long, and it is easier to stay calm and make good decisions when you know which milestone comes next and what is expected of you at each one.

This article lays out the milestones on a typical Uniq Builders project in the Mysuru region. The exact sequence can shift with the plot, the scope and the approvals involved, but the order below is how the work is normally organised. Use it as a checklist, and ask any builder you speak to, including us, to show you where each milestone sits in their own process.

Uniq Builders has been working since 2009, with offices in Mysuru and Bengaluru and more than 200 projects across Mysuru, Bengaluru, Mandya, Srirangapattana, Chamarajanagar and Kollegala. Architecture, structure, interiors and construction are delivered in-house, which is why the milestones below connect to each other without handing the project between separate firms.

Milestone 1: Enquiry, free site visit and first consultation

The project starts when you call or message on +91 98449 93200, email hello@uniqbuilders.com, or use the contact page. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

The first real milestone is the site visit, which is free. The team looks at the plot, access, soil and surroundings, because conditions on the ground change the cost. Rock excavation, extra foundation depth or imported filling earth are quoted separately after this visit, so it is worth being present and asking questions.

The first consultation is also free. Come prepared with:

• Plot documents you already hold, so approval work can be planned early
• A rough room list and how many floors you have in mind
• Your budget range and any must-have features
• Whether you want interiors included or handled later

This is where a package is discussed. The starting rates are Premium at ₹1,999 per sq ft, Gold at ₹2,499 per sq ft and Platinum at ₹2,999 per sq ft, with the Villa package priced on a custom basis. Terms and conditions apply, a written specification is shared during consultation, and the final figure is confirmed after the site visit. You can compare what each tier covers on the packages page.

Milestone 2: Design, drawings and structural planning

Once you decide to proceed, design becomes the focus. This stage decides almost everything you will live with, so do not rush it.

On a Uniq Builders project the design milestone includes:

1. 3D elevations. You are shown a choice of elevations and you pick the one that gets built.
2. Working drawings for all floors, with up to three rounds of revisions.
3. 2D plans that the site team will build from.
4. Soil test and structural design, so the foundation and frame suit your actual ground.
5. Smart-home planning, if you want wiring and points laid out for it from the start.

The drawings come from architects and technical teams who plan with energy efficiency in mind. More detail on this stage is on the architectural design service page.

A practical tip: use your revision rounds for layout and room sizes first, then finishes. Moving a wall on paper costs nothing. Moving it after the slab is cast costs a great deal.

Milestone 3: Government approvals and licensing

Before work starts on site, the paperwork has to be in order. Every Uniq Builders package includes free assistance for government licensing work. The company handles plan sanction, khata and licence work, and the applications for power, water and sewage connections.

Two points worth understanding clearly:

• Statutory fees are paid directly by the client to the relevant authority. The assistance covers the work of preparing and following up, not the fees themselves.
• Rules and fee amounts change. Setbacks, permissible built-up area and processing times depend on your local authority and zone. Confirm current figures with the authority, and speak to an advocate if there is any question about title or documents.

Approval time varies with the authority and the completeness of your documents, which is one more reason to bring papers to the first consultation.

Milestone 4: Construction to a written specification

With approvals in hand, construction begins. The specification you agreed during consultation is the reference for every stage, so keep a copy and read it before each site visit.

Construction on most homes moves through these broad stages:

• Site clearing, marking and excavation
• Foundation and plinth
• Columns, beams and slabs, floor by floor
• Masonry walls and lintels
• Electrical and plumbing conduits and lines
• Plastering, waterproofing and flooring
• Doors, windows, fittings and painting
• Interiors, where your package or scope includes them

The overall duration depends on the plot, number of floors, site conditions and the choices you make along the way, so treat any figure as an estimate rather than a fixed date. Changes made after a stage is complete usually add both time and cost.

At each stage, check the work against the specification: brand and grade of materials, fittings, and finishes. Because engineers, architects, surveyors and craftsmen are on the company’s own payroll, you have one team to raise questions with. If you live away from the site, including overseas, photo and video updates keep you informed through the build.

Milestone 5: Handover and after-handover support

Handover is not only receiving keys. Walk through the building with the site team and your specification in hand. Test taps, switches, doors and windows, and look closely at waterproofed areas such as terraces and bathrooms. Note anything that needs attention before you sign off.

After handover, every Uniq Builders package includes a workmanship warranty and one year of free service. Keep your handover documents, drawings and connection papers together in one file, because you will need them for future repairs, extensions or a sale.

If you later want to renovate or add interiors to an older part of the house, that work is also taken up. Umashankara A, Proprietor and Managing Director, leads the company; you can read more on the profile of Umashankara A.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any charge before I decide to build with Uniq Builders?

No. The site visit and the first consultation are both free. You receive a written specification during consultation, and the final figure is confirmed after the site visit, so you can decide with full information.

Who pays the government fees for plan sanction and connections?

The client pays statutory fees directly to the authority. Uniq Builders provides free assistance with the licensing work itself, including plan sanction, khata and licences, and power, water and sewage connections. Confirm current fee amounts with the authority concerned.

What happens if my site needs rock excavation or a deeper foundation?

These site conditions are not part of the standard package rate. They are assessed during the free site visit and quoted separately, along with any imported filling earth. This keeps the package rate clear and the extra work visible before construction begins.