Questions to Ask on Your Free Site Visit: A Checklist

When you book a free site visit with Uniq Builders Mysuru, an engineer comes to your plot, walks the boundaries and talks through what you want to build. It costs you nothing, but it is easily the most valuable hour of the early planning stage. What you ask during that hour shapes the estimate you receive, the package you choose and the surprises you avoid later.

Most homeowners arrive with a rough budget and a list of rooms. Few arrive with questions. This checklist fixes that. Print it, save it on your phone or share it with the family member who will be on site with you.

The questions are grouped by topic, and a good visit will answer several before you ask.

Before the visit: what to have ready

A site visit is more useful when the engineer can see the documents alongside the land. Keep these on hand:

• The sale deed or title document and the latest khata
• Any survey sketch or layout plan showing plot dimensions
• Photos or screenshots of homes you like
• A rough list of rooms, floors and must-have features
• Your approximate budget and the date you hope to move in

If you live outside India, Uniq Builders offers NRI support, including help with registration and documentation and photo and video updates through the build, so a relative can attend the visit on your behalf.

Questions about the plot and site conditions

The ground under your house decides a surprising share of the cost. Ask about it directly.

1. Will you conduct a soil test, and when? Structural design with a soil test is part of every Uniq Builders package, so ask how the result will feed into the foundation design.
2. Do you see any sign of rock, soft soil or a high water table? An experienced eye can often spot warning signs before testing confirms them.
3. Is the plot lower than the road, and will it need filling? Imported filling earth is quoted separately after the visit, so it is better to know early.
4. Could the foundation need to go deeper than usual? Additional foundation depth and rock excavation are also quoted separately, and they depend entirely on what the site reveals.
5. Is there access for materials and machinery? Narrow lanes affect logistics and scheduling.

Questions about design, approvals and paperwork

Many first-time builders underestimate how much paperwork sits between a plot and a finished house. Use the visit to understand who handles what.

1. What drawings will I receive? Every package covers working drawings, 2D and 3D elevations and structural design. Through the architectural design service, you choose from 3D elevation options and pick the one that gets built.
2. How many rounds of revisions are included? Working drawings for all floors come with up to three rounds of revisions, so ask how to use them well.
3. Can the design include smart-home planning or energy-efficient features? Both are part of the design approach, and they are easier to plan now than to retrofit.
4. Who applies for plan sanction, khata and licences? Uniq Builders handles these, along with power, water and sewage connections, and every package includes free assistance for government licensing work.
5. Which fees will I pay myself? Statutory fees are paid directly by the client. Ask the authority for current amounts, since they change.
6. How much can I build on this plot? Setbacks and permissible built-up area vary by layout and authority. Ask the engineer to explain the rules that apply and confirm them against the sanctioned plan.

Questions about packages, specifications and cost

This is where clarity matters most. A per-square-foot rate means little until you know exactly what it covers.

1. Which package suits my brief? Uniq Builders offers Premium from ₹1,999 per sq ft, Gold from ₹2,499 per sq ft with complimentary interiors, and Platinum from ₹2,999 per sq ft for fully customised luxury homes with interiors included. The Villa package is custom priced and covers everything from plot buying to handover. These are starting rates, and terms and conditions apply. Compare them in detail on the packages page.
2. Can I see the written specification? The specification is shared during consultation. Read it line by line: cement and steel brands, tile grades, sanitary fittings, electrical wiring, doors and windows.
3. What exactly is outside the package rate? Site conditions such as rock excavation, extra foundation depth and filling earth are quoted separately. Ask whether anything else in your brief falls outside the specification.
4. When will I receive the final figure? The final figure is confirmed after the site visit, once the engineer has seen the plot.
5. What does the payment schedule look like? Ask for it in writing and make sure each payment is linked to a clearly defined stage of work.

Questions about the team, the build and handover

A builder is only as reliable as the people on site. Ask about them.

1. Who designs, who supervises and who builds? Uniq Builders delivers architecture, structure, interiors and construction in-house, with engineers, architects, surveyors and craftsmen on its own payroll. Ask who your point of contact will be.
2. How will I receive progress updates? Photo and video updates are available through the build, which helps if you cannot visit often.
3. How long will my house take? Duration depends on the plot, the design and the scope. Ask for a stage-wise schedule rather than a single number.
4. What happens after handover? Every package includes a workmanship warranty and one year of free service. Ask how you raise a service request.
5. Can you handle interiors or renovation later? Uniq Builders takes up renovation and interiors for existing and old houses as well as new ones.
6. Can I see completed work? With 200+ projects across Mysuru, Bengaluru, Mandya, Srirangapattana, Chamarajanagar and Kollegala since 2009, it is fair to ask for a visit to a finished home.

You can learn more about the company behind these answers on the Uniq Builders company blog. To book your visit, call or WhatsApp +91 98449 93200, email hello@uniqbuilders.com, or use the contact page. The office is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

Is the site visit really free?

Yes, the site visit and first consultation are free. The visit exists so both sides understand the plot and the brief before an estimate is prepared.

Why can the final figure differ from the package rate?

Package rates are starting rates tied to a written specification. Site conditions such as rock excavation, deeper foundations or imported filling earth are quoted separately, and upgrades beyond the specification change the total. The final figure is confirmed after the visit.

Should I bring my architect’s drawings if I already have them?

Yes, bring them along. The engineer can review them against the plot and discuss whether they suit your chosen package. If you do not have drawings, design and drawings are included in every package.