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How to Check the Quality of Construction?
You have probably heard the saying ‘Earth is the greatest investment.’ Residential land is a pot of gold for most real estate investors. The duration of ownership, property location and infrastructure around the plot can enhance the value of the residential plot you want to purchase. If you want your investment to provide great capital value, it all starts with deciding the location. Go for a decent-sized plot, great view, north-facing, great neighbourhood as these are the factors that can fetch you a premium pay in the future. Many go for a steeper site as it is less expensive initially. However, a steep site will present you with greater costs when you decide to build a house. Among many advantages of purchasing a residential plot are a few main ones listed below:
Inspect the wall
The first thing to do is to match the thickness or width of the house walls to the measurements promised in the property’s legal documents. Tap against the wall to see if the wall is solid as it should be or hollow inside. Look for cracks in the walls. Too many cracks mean that the builder has not complied with good quality standards. You can also check the wall quality by pressing a sharp object like a key against the wall. If the slightest pressure creates a hole, it means the construction quality is poor.
Check the soil
The type of soil in which the building is built is important. Few kinds of soil aren't suitable for a high-rise building. If the foundation soil does not support the type of construction, the property has a high chance to collapse or face stability issues. Sandy soil, Loamy soil, Chalky soil, etc are suitable for most constructions. Get a soil test done before you invest in a home.
Check the Bricks
You can check the brick quality if it is an under-construction property. Good bricks are rectangular with sharp edges and uniform colours. Hard and good quality bricks don't easily show scratches when tested with sharp objects like keys. All bricks should be of the same size. Pick a brick randomly and break open to see the inner portion. It should be free from lumps. Take a brick along with you and subject it to a water bath for 24 hours. Then, let it dry to observe if there are any white or grey colour deposits. If you notice deposits then unfortunately the bricks used are not the best for construction.
Fittings & fixtures
Fittings and fixtures are often overlooked by most home-buyers. Look for the quality of window panes, grills, electric accessories, etc to determine if the builder invests in quality or not. Proper placement of doors and window panes are important too. Most builders nowadays use C-PVC pipes for plumbing. Check for the brand the builder is using if it is still an under-construction building. If the complex is already occupied, ask the neighbours for any leakage problems. For electric wires, the wires used should be copper wire. Check whether if ELCB is fitted with the main circuit along with MCCB for safety against minor shock.
Assess concrete mix
The strength of the construction is also determined by the concrete-sand ratio. Responsible builders care for the residents and don't compromise on the ratio to cut costs. You can check the quality of concrete by driving a nail into the wall. If the nail gets in easily without any effort, then it means that the concrete quality is not up to the mark.
Paint & Tile Quality
There is plenty of information out there to help you determine the quality of construction. However, you can skip the laborious steps by choosing to buy a property from a reputed builder. Lakshmi Infra is the leading real estate firm known for its focus on the highest-grade construction material & design. We continue to do what we know best. We successfully deliver quality projects for our customers and ensure the journey is an enjoyable one. We are responsible and deliver on our promises. This means your project gets finished on time, on budget and to the highest standards possible. Visit our new prestigious projects to witness our claims. Drop by at Lakshmi Infra’s Emperia, Miyapur & Lakshmi Infra’s Cadillac, Kondapur. We are eager to meet you at our site.
