Home Renovation & Remodeling in Delhi
Extra floors, structural strengthening, kitchen and bathroom remodels, waterproofing, re-plastering and full-house makeovers. Serving Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Vasant Kunj and all of Delhi.
Home renovation and remodeling in Delhi
A renovation is harder than a new build, because you are working inside a structure whose drawings are usually lost, whose plumbing runs are a mystery until the first wall comes down, and whose family is often still living in it. GharVistaar renovates homes in Delhi with a structural engineer on the first visit, a phased plan that keeps at least one bathroom and the kitchen working, and a fixed quotation that includes the demolition and debris removal everyone forgets to price.
Our renovation work covers adding a floor to an existing house, structural strengthening and retrofitting, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, seepage and waterproofing repair, re-plastering and re-painting, replacing flooring, doors and windows, re-wiring and re-plumbing, front elevation makeovers and complete interior makeovers of older homes.
Delhi work is dominated by builder floors on 100–300 sq yard plots — stilt + 4 with a lift — under the Unified Building Bye-Laws 2016. Site access, material stacking on narrow colony roads and neighbour NOCs are as much a part of the job as the RCC.
Renovation cost in Delhi
| Work | Cost · Delhi | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Extra floor on existing house (after structural check) | ₹2,160 – ₹2,760 per sq ft | 4–7 months |
| Structural strengthening (column jacketing, beam retrofit) | ₹1.5–6 lakh | 3–6 weeks |
| Kitchen remodel (civil + modular + plumbing + electrical) | ₹1.5–4 lakh | 3–4 weeks |
| Bathroom remodel | ₹80,000–2.5 lakh each | 10–15 days each |
| Terrace waterproofing (chemical + brickbat coba / screed) | ₹90–160 per sq ft | 1–2 weeks |
| Re-plastering and painting (interior + exterior) | ₹45–80 per sq ft | 3–5 weeks |
| Flooring replacement (vitrified / marble) | ₹130–480 per sq ft | 2–4 weeks |
| Complete re-wiring (concealed, FR copper) | ₹60–95 per sq ft | 2–3 weeks |
| Front elevation makeover (cladding, railing, paint) | ₹2–8 lakh | 4–8 weeks |
| Full house makeover (1,500 sq ft) | ₹12–30 lakh | 3–5 months |
Adding a floor: what we check first
The most requested renovation in Delhi is an extra floor — for a grown-up child, for rent, or simply for space. Before we quote, a structural engineer checks the existing footings and columns (often by opening one footing), the slab thickness and the steel with a rebar scanner, and the permissible height and FAR under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. Three outcomes are possible: the structure can take the floor as is; it can take it after column jacketing and a new plinth beam; or it should not. We tell you which, in writing, and price the strengthening separately so you can decide.
Living through a renovation
- Phased plan so one bathroom and the kitchen always work
- Dust barriers, floor protection and daily debris removal
- Fixed working hours agreed with you and the neighbours
- Demolition and debris disposal included in the quotation
- Unknowns (hidden pipes, rotten lintels) reported with photos and priced before touching
- Weekly progress report on WhatsApp with next week's plan
Renovation across Delhi
We renovate in Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Vasant Kunj, Saket, Greater Kailash, Lajpat Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Laxmi Nagar. For additional floors, sanction or regularisation with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA is part of our scope; for society flats we manage RWA permissions.
Renovation in Delhi: local conditions that change the price
Approvals. Building plans in Delhi are sanctioned by Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. We file through our licensed architect and track the file to approval; government fees are billed at actuals and shown separately.
Ground. Yamuna alluvium in East and South-East Delhi with a shallow water table, and Aravalli quartzite ridge in South Delhi (Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli) where rock cutting is common. Our standard foundation here is isolated footings on the ridge; combined footings or raft in East Delhi and floodplain areas, always with earthquake-resistant detailing for Seismic Zone IV. The soil test and the foundation are separate lines in the BOQ, so you can see exactly what your plot's ground is costing you.
Plots. Typical plots are 50 sq yard to 500 sq yard plots in DDA colonies, Lal Dora villages and regularised colonies; stilt + 4 floors permitted on most plots above 100 sq m. We check permissible coverage, height and setbacks for your plot size before the first sketch.
Materials. Cement is currently about ₹415 a bag and Fe500D steel ₹64/kg landed in Delhi; we buy from authorised dealers and share challans.
Areas we serve in Delhi
Main roads and corridors
Near Dwarka Sector 21 Metro, Rohini Japanese Park, Saket Select Citywalk, Nehru Place, Karol Bagh Ghaffar Market, Chhatarpur Mandir, Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Metro? We have built nearby. Ask for the address of a completed project close to your plot and go see it before you decide.
Projects and designs
What you get that a local thekedar cannot give you in Delhi
Written BOQ before you sign
Every item, quantity, brand and rate on paper. The rate you sign is the rate you pay; changes are priced in writing first.
10-year structural warranty
RCC frame, foundation and slabs for ten years, waterproofing for five, finishing for one — in the contract.
Site engineer every day
Our own engineer on your plot daily, weekly photo reports on WhatsApp, cube tests on every slab.
Stage-wise payments
Pay only for completed stages. Schedules mapped to home-loan disbursements.
Approvals handled
Map sanction, structural certificate, fire NOC, completion certificate — filed and followed up by us.
GST invoice, registered company
A company with an office at B-705, Victory One Central, Sector Omega 1, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310, not a phone number that stops answering.
Construction cost calculator for Delhi
Move the sliders for an instant estimate, then send it to us on WhatsApp for a free site visit.
Home type
Built-up area
Construction quality
Advanced options — floors, soil, flooring, add-ons
Where the money goes
Material estimate ( rates)
Renovation in Delhi: a practical guide for 2026
Every locality in Delhi builds a little differently. Dwarka and Rohini have the older, more settled plots where access roads are narrow and neighbours are close; Neb Sarai and Sultanpur are newer, with wider roads and more sites under construction at once.
Approvals and paperwork in Delhi
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA sanctions building plans under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. For renovation this means a revised sanction or regularisation if you add floor area, and no permission for internal work that does not touch the structure. Typical timeline for sanction in Delhi is 4–8 weeks; we file online where Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA supports it and follow up in person where it does not.
Ground conditions and what they cost
Yamuna alluvium in East and South-East Delhi with a shallow water table, and Aravalli quartzite ridge in South Delhi (Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli) where rock cutting is common. When adding a floor, this is what the existing footings are sitting on — and what our engineer checks before saying yes. On plots near Rohini Japanese Park and Saket Select Citywalk we have seen both easy digs and surprises; the ₹8,000–15,000 soil test is the cheapest insurance in the whole project.
Material logistics in Delhi
Steel and cement reach sites along Ring Road, Outer Ring Road and Mathura Road from authorised dealers; on narrow lanes in Rohini we schedule deliveries early morning and stack material inside the plot. Delhi work is dominated by builder floors on 100–300 sq yard plots — stilt + 4 with a lift — under the Unified Building Bye-Laws 2016. Site access, material stacking on narrow colony roads and neighbour NOCs are as much a part of the job as the RCC.
Localities where we are active
Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Vasant Kunj, Saket, Greater Kailash, Lajpat Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Shalimar Bagh, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Uttam Nagar and the plotted colonies off Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, Mathura Road, Mehrauli–Badarpur Road. Landmarks near our current or completed sites: Dwarka Sector 21 Metro, Rohini Japanese Park, Saket Select Citywalk, Nehru Place, Karol Bagh Ghaffar Market, Chhatarpur Mandir, Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Metro.
Checklist before you sign any renovation contract
- Item-wise BOQ with brand names and quantities — not a lump sum
- Dated timeline with a delay clause
- Stage-wise payments released against completed work
- Written warranty terms
- Who supervises daily, and how progress is reported
- Address of a completed project you can visit in Delhi
Questions clients ask us
How much does home renovation cost in Delhi?
A kitchen remodel is ₹1.5–4 lakh, a bathroom ₹80,000–2.5 lakh, an extra floor ₹2,160–2,760 per sq ft, and a full 1,500 sq ft makeover ₹12–30 lakh.
Can I add a floor to my old house?
Usually yes, after a structural check of footings, columns and slab. We report what strengthening (if any) is needed and price it separately.
Do I need to move out?
For kitchen, bathroom and painting work, no — we phase it. For a full makeover with flooring and re-wiring, moving out for 6–8 weeks makes it faster and cheaper.
Do you fix seepage permanently?
Yes, by finding the source — terrace, bathroom, external wall or plumbing — and treating it with the right system, backed by a 5-year waterproofing warranty.
Do you handle sanction for an extra floor?
Yes, with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA; fees at actuals.
How much does it cost to renovate a 1,000 sq ft house in Delhi?
A cosmetic makeover (paint, flooring, doors, bathroom fittings) is ₹6–12 lakh; a full makeover with re-wiring, re-plumbing, kitchen and bathrooms is ₹12–22 lakh in Delhi.
Can an old house be strengthened instead of demolished?
Often yes. Column jacketing, beam retrofitting, new plinth beams and crack injection can extend a 30–40 year old RCC house by decades at ₹1.5–6 lakh, far less than rebuilding. Our structural engineer assesses this on the first visit.
How do you fix seepage permanently?
By finding the source — terrace, bathroom, external wall or a leaking pipe — and treating it with the right system: PU or acrylic membrane on terraces, crystalline coating in bathrooms, injection grouting for cracks. Waterproofing carries a 5-year warranty.
Do you provide renovation in Dwarka, Rohini and Pitampura?
Yes. Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri and Vasant Kunj are all within our regular Delhi service area, along with the colonies off Ring Road and Outer Ring Road. A free site visit anywhere in Delhi is arranged within 48 hours.
Which authority approves building plans in Delhi?
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA, under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. GharVistaar files the sanction through a licensed architect and follows it to approval; government fees are billed at actuals.
What is the soil like in Delhi and how does it affect renovation?
Yamuna alluvium in East and South-East Delhi with a shallow water table, and Aravalli quartzite ridge in South Delhi (Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli) where rock cutting is common. For renovation this mainly affects drainage, waterproofing and any new footings; we check it on the first visit.
What plot sizes are common in Delhi?
50 sq yard to 500 sq yard plots in DDA colonies, Lal Dora villages and regularised colonies; stilt + 4 floors permitted on most plots above 100 sq m. We check the permissible coverage, height and setbacks for your specific plot before design.
What are current cement and steel prices in Delhi?
In September 2026, OPC 53 cement is about ₹415 a bag, Fe500D TMT steel ₹64/kg, sand ₹2,650/tonne, bricks ₹9 each and 20 mm aggregate ₹1,620/tonne, landed at site in Delhi. Our BOQ uses these rates and we share dealer challans.
How do I choose a good construction contractor in Delhi?
Ask for a written BOQ with brand names, a dated timeline, a stage-wise payment schedule, a written warranty and the address of a completed project near Dwarka Sector 21 Metro or Rohini Japanese Park that you can visit. GharVistaar gives all five before you sign.
Do you have completed projects I can visit in Delhi?
Yes. Tell us your locality on WhatsApp and we share the address of the nearest completed or running site — we have work near Dwarka Sector 21 Metro, Rohini Japanese Park and Saket Select Citywalk.
How far is your office from Delhi?
Our head office is at B-705, Victory One Central, Sector Omega 1, Greater Noida — within an hour of Delhi by road. Site engineers are posted locally for the length of the project.
Is 2026 a good time to build in Delhi?
Material prices in Delhi have been stable through 2026 and labour is available outside the festival months. October to March is the best construction window: foundations and slabs cure well and there is no monsoon delay.
Do you work on plots in Saket and Greater Kailash?
Yes. Saket, Greater Kailash, Lajpat Nagar and Mayur Vihar are covered; we already have enquiries or sites in most of these. Send the plot location on WhatsApp for a free visit.
How do I get an estimate for renovation in Delhi?
Send your plot size, locality and the number of floors on WhatsApp to +91 88102 41145, use the estimate assistant on this page, or the construction cost calculator. You get a per sq ft estimate today and a free site visit within 48 hours.
Do you give a GST invoice?
Yes. GharVistaar is a registered company; every payment is invoiced with GST, which is also what banks and employers ask for.
What is the payment schedule?
10% at booking and design, 15% at foundation, 15% at each slab, 15% after brickwork and plaster, 15% after flooring and MEP, 10% after paint and fittings, 5% at handover. Interior, kitchen and woodwork projects are 40% on order, 40% at delivery, 20% at handover.
Can I visit the site during construction?
Any time. You also get a weekly photo report on WhatsApp and can send your own engineer to inspect at any stage.
What warranty do you give on renovation?
5 years on plywood modules and hardware, 5 years on waterproofing where applicable, 1 year on installation and polish, plus manufacturer warranties.
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