VILLA DESIGN SPECIFICATION
DETAILED DOCUMENT
DESIGN SCOPE & COORDINATION
Work Specification
∙Up to 2 layout options
Plan Options
∙2–3 rounds of revisions allowed.
∙Up to 2 elevation designs
Elevation Options
∙2–3 change cycles based on selected style.
Full set of files will be delivered with Schematic Plan and
Design Scope Elevation. Any works or modifications beyond the agreed design
will be treated as additional work.
Design No changes allowed post final approval. Later changes will be
Finalization billed separately.
Confirmation Final design drawings to be Confirmed via email with the signed
Requirement copy of the letter attached in the mail before construction begins.
Note:
Any errors that occur during construction, which differ from the approved
drawings, will be corrected on-site as per the original plan.
If any clarification is needed regarding the design, it must be discussed with
the architect's team before sending the confirmation email.
Once the confirmation email is received, further changes or modifications
will not be encouraged.
In case of any extension or modification in the plan, a new confirmation
process will be initiated with revised costing.
Upon confirmation, the approved documents will be issued to the site team
for execution.
VILLA CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
DETAILED DOCUMENT
[Link]-CONSTRUCTION & SITE PREPARATION
Site Clearing & Levelling
Complete removal of vegetation, debris, roots, and any unwanted
obstructions from the site.
Levelling of the plot using manual or mechanical means to attain a uniform
working platform.
Preparation of layout markings using lime/chalk powder as per the
approved site plan and setback dimensions.
Borewell & Water Source Setup
Borewell drilling up to required depth depending on site conditions and
local groundwater table.
Provision of a 4.5” diameter submersible pump, with minimum 1 HP
capacity, installed along with UPVC casing pipes.
Electrical wiring from borewell to temporary supply board, with protective
casing and starter box for safety.
Bore well will be done on the location where the divine locates or Nearer
to North east Corner.
Excavation for Footings
Excavation of column footings to a minimum depth of 5 feet
Excavated pits to follow structural drawings in terms of number, size, and
spacing of footings.
Excavation sides to be protected with shoring as required.
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) Base
Base layer of PCC mix (cement: sand: aggregate) as per ISO 9001 laid at 100
mm thickness in all footing pits.
Manual or machine mixing, proper levelling, and compaction ensured to
create a uniform base.
Footing Concrete
Footings to be cast with RCC (as per ISO 9001), mixed mechanically and
compacted using vibrators.
Typical footing dimensions: 3’ x 3’ x 1.5’ as per structural requirement.
Steel reinforcement (main bars and stirrups) placed as per structural
drawings using cover blocks of 25mm.
Form work & Curing
Use of shuttering ply or steel plates with adequate bracing for footing
formwork.
Removal of shuttering after 24–48 hours and start of water curing
minimum 7 days of curing.
Plinth Beam Construction
RCC Plinth Beam constructed (as per ISO 9001), based on structural
detailing.
Shuttering, reinforcement, and concrete used for casting the plinth beam
(as per ISO 9001).
Includes L-bends/junction rods for column continuity and adequate
anchorage for superstructure.
Reinforcement as per ISO 9001, proper lapping, cover blocks, and steel
bending as per design.
Formwork to be aligned and demoulded after 24 hours, followed by
minimum 7 days of curing.
Basement level set at 4’ from Natural Ground Level (NGL).
[Link] WORKS
Basement Retaining Wall (Brickwork)
230mm thick country/solid block brickwork laid above the plinth beam on
all four sides to form the basement enclosure.
Mortar mix (Cement: Sand) used for masonry.
Brickwork height up to 4 feet above the plinth, aligned and plumb-checked
for uniformity.
Brick Curing & Soil Filling
Brick masonry cured with water sprinkling for minimum 5 days.
Once cured, approved soil (excavated earth or red soil) backfilled within the
enclosed brick walls.
Layer-wise filling (each 300 mm thick), compacted using mechanical or
manual rammer.
Soil filled up to the desired basement floor level (approx. 3.5 feet), levelled
and watered adequately.
Second Stage Anti-Termite Treatment
After soil filling, second round of anti-termite treatment applied on
compacted surface prior to flooring PCC or concrete.
Care taken to saturate corners and pipe entry points, ensuring long-term
pest resistance.
PCC Work
After the anti-termite treatment, PCC is laid in all rooms except the
bathroom floors.
[Link] & FIRST FLOOR MASONRY WORKS & LINTEL
Brick Masonry – External & Internal Walls
9" thick wire-cut bricks to be used for external walls for enhanced strength
and weather resistance.
4.5" thick bricks (wire-cut or table-moulded) to be used for internal
partition walls to reduce structural load.
Mortar Composition:
O F or 9" walls: Cement: Sand
O For 4.5" walls: Cement: Sand to ensure stronger bonding for thinner
walls.
Masonry Alignment & Quality Control
Verticality of walls checked using a plumb bob/spirit level every 3 feet
height.
Brickwork to be carried out in plumb and level, ensuring no offsets at
junctions.
Lateral ties or bonding bricks provided every 5th course between 9” and
4.5” walls for stability.
Lintel Beam, Sunshade & Loft Projections – RCC Construction
Lintel height: 7 feet from Finished Floor Level (FFL), aligned uniformly
throughout the floor.
RCC lintel: 4" (100 mm) thick, using concrete (as per ISO 9001).
Minimum 7 days of curing post de-shuttering.
Sunshades (Chajjas) provided for all external windows and openings:
O Projection: 1’6” (450 mm) outward from wall face.
O Sidewise projection: 9” extension, or as per elevation design.
O Reinforced with 8 mm rods spaced at 6” c/c with bottom cover.
Loft areas:
O 2’ projection inward (600 mm) from wall face, or as per the design in
Kitchen and Bedrooms (if mentioned in the plan).
O Cast in RCC with the same reinforcement and concrete grade as lintels.
O Bottom shuttering to be removed only after 7 days; continued support
maintained throughout the curing period.
[Link] & FIRST FLOOR ROOF SLAB
Wall Height & Slab Level
Brick masonry is carried up to a total height of 10 feet, (i.e., 3 feet above
the Lintel level) from the Finished Floor Level (FFL), ensuring clear vertical
space for ventilation and false ceiling (if any).
All wall corners and beam support checked for plumb, level, and alignment
before slab shuttering is commenced.
Roof Slab Specification
Slab Thickness: 4.5” (114 mm) RCC slab (as per ISO 9001).
Roof Beams:
O Main and secondary beams cast monolithically with slab.
O Concealed beams introduced to wherever applicable.
Steel Reinforcement:
O 8mm/10 mm / 12 mm dia. main bars.
O 8 mm dia. distribution bars.
O Spacing and design based on structural layout.
O Cover blocks and binding wire used as per IS Code.
Concrete Mix: Cement:Sand:Aggregate (as per ISO 9001).
Beam & Concealed Beam Formwork & Casting
Main and secondary roof beams cast along with the slab:
Beam width: 9” to 12”; depth as per span and design.
Concealed beams introduced to support toilets, ducts, or lofts without
visible drops.
Beam bottom shuttering and side centring to be oiled prior to concreting.
All beam steel properly anchored with slab reinforcement for structural
integrity.
Reinforcement Details
Roof Slab steel reinforcement based on span and load distribution:
Main bars (bottom layer): 10 mm or 12 mm dia. rods at 4” to 6” spacing (as
per villa structure).
Distribution bars (top layer): 8 mm dia. rods at 6” to 8” spacing.
Steel laps, bends, and anchorage to follow IS standards and structural
drawing.
Adequate cover blocks (20 mm) used for clear cover.
Binding wire used at all intersections and junctions for proper
reinforcement fixity.
Slab Openings & Utility Provisions
Provision made in slab for:
O Electrical conduit sleeves.
O Plumbing vent pipes and down take lines.
O Staircase headroom access.
Openings boxed with wooden/metal frame before casting to maintain clean
edges.
Curing & Load Removal
Initial set curing begins 24 hours after de-shuttering, continuing for
minimum 7–14 days with wet burlap.
Shuttering to be removed:
Sides of slab and beams: after 3 days.
Bottom of slab: after 7 to 14 days.
[Link] CONDUITS & FRAMES INSTALLATION
Electrical Conduit Works (After First Floor Roof Slab)
Timeline: Conduit installation – 7 days
Electrical layout to be followed before plastering.
All conduit pipes laid with proper bends and saddles, using ISI-marked
materials.
General provision in each Room:
O 4 to 6 spotlights
O 1 Tube light provision
O 1 Chandelier Provision
O 1-night lamp provision in bedrooms
O 1 Vacuum cleaner socket (15amps) points in every room.
O 1 Fan point / 2 Point exceeding 16 Feet x 16 Feet.
O DB box will be provided behind the main door.
O Two 5A socket in each room
O Two-way Switches for tube light and fan near bed.
O 1 Hook point in Living, Bedroom, Dining, Parking.
O 1 Ac point provision in Living, Dining, all bedroom.
O 4 Speaker point, in Living room or Home Theatre
TV Unit Provisions:
O Living Room and all Bedrooms:
O TV point
O Telephone point (RJ11)
O Two 5A and two 15A sockets
UPS Provision:
O Location: Under staircase or any other location (if possible) as per
request.
Kitchen:
O Switchboard at 4’ height for appliances (Counter top area)
O Power socket for Refrigerator, oven, mixer, and chimney
O RO Point, Near sink.
Bathrooms:
O Geyser provision: 15A
O Wall Light above wash basin
O Exhaust fan point in Ventilator
External Provisions:
O One bulkhead light and tap point on each side of the villa
O Open Terrace: Tap point + wall light.
Utility:
O Washing machine point, Dish washer point, if mentioned in the design.
Study:
O Two 5Amps socket, One 15 amps socket
Compound Wall:
O Calling bell switch at main gate
O Two wall light provisions
Frame Installations
Main Door:
O Size: 5’0” x 7’0”
O Material: Solid teakwood shutter and frame
Bedroom, Store, Utility Doors:
O Size: 3’0” x 7’0”
O Material: Flush door shutter with hardwood frame
Bathroom Doors:
O Size: 2’9” x 7’0”
O Material: WPC shutter with waterproof core and frame
Pooja Doors:
O Size: 3’0” or 3’6” x 7’0”
O Material: Flush door shutter with hardwood frame
Grills:
O Material: 6-8mm MS rods
O Finish: Red oxide primer + enamel paint
Windows:
O Type: UPVC sliding
O Glass: 4mm pinhead (textured)
O Mosquito mesh: Optional as per client preference
Ventilators:
O Type: UPVC with integrated exhaust fan provision
Switchboard Placement & Heights
Standard Switch Height:
O Rooms: 5’0” from floor level
O Kitchen: 4’ from floor level, above countertop
O Bedside: 3’ from the Floor Level
O Vacuum point: 1’6” from the floor level
Switchboards aligned with furniture layout to ensure accessibility and
aesthetics.
Boxing Works (After Conduit Laying)
After all conduits and electrical points are verified, boxing and chipping is
done to secure pipes and junction boxes in the walls.
Conduits sealed properly to prevent plaster cracks and future seepage
issues.
Junction boxes aligned flush with wall surface to ensure neat finish after
plastering.
[Link] PLASTER & PLUMBING WORKS
Plastering Works
Mix Ratios: Internal walls:
O Cement mortar
O External walls: Cement mortar
O Ceilings: Cement mortar
Application:
O Surface thoroughly cleaned and wetted before plastering.
O Chicken mesh fixed at all wall-column junctions to prevent surface
cracking.
O Electrical conduit boxes masked and protected prior to plastering.
O Edges and corners finished with edge guides to ensure perfect right
angles.
Plumbing Piping
Cold Water Supply: Concealed UPVC pipes
Hot Water Supply: CPVC pipes with appropriate insulation
Waste Water & Soil Pipes: SWR pipes with venting systems
All materials used must conform to ISI standards.
Proper support clamps and joints with solvent cement to ensure leak-free
performance.
Open terrace, Balcony will have drain outlet as per site condition.
Concealed Western closet tank is placed inside the 9” wall, closet placed at
the height of 1’6” above floor level.
2” Sunken for shower area, if designed & mentioned.
Water Storage Systems
Underground Sump:
O RCC structure with 5000L capacity with brick work.
O Internal waterproofing with chemical coating
O Top cover slab with manhole cover
Septic Tank:
O RCC structure of 5000L capacity with brick work.
O Connected to a soak pit for percolation.
Overhead Water Tanks:
O Two 1000L triple-layered UV-protected white plastic tanks
O Located on the terrace with proper plumbing and vent pipes
connections
o Includes ball valve and overflow outlet
Wastewater Flow Management
Flow Control:
O Each bathroom contains individual floor traps (with removable strainers)
for Shower area, dry Area.
O These connect via P-traps and gully traps to a common soil and waste
stack concealed within walls or ducts.
Collective System:
O All grey water (from basins, showers, sinks) and black water (toilets)
lines are routed through a main vertical stack system.
O These stacks merge at ground level into inspection chambers.
Inspection Chamber:
O RCC chambers with top slab.
O Internal plastering and waterproofing to prevent leakage
Disposal:
O All chamber lines lead to either:
Septic tank for black water
Soak pit for filtered dispersion or to external municipal sewage lines
where available
Vent Pipes:
O Each soil stack includes a vent pipe extended to the terrace to release
foul gases and balance pressure.
Waterproofing
Locations:
O All bathrooms (floor corners and wall joints)
O Underground sump and overhead tanks
O Any exposed open terrace.
Process:
O Application of ISI-standard waterproofing compound
O Treated using brush/spray-on method followed by protective screed.
Material: ISI standard waterproofing compound and chemical coatings.
Slope ensured in wet areas to guide water to the floor trap/drain.
Bathroom Fixtures
All sanitary and plumbing fixtures will be ISI standard approved.
Wash Basin Countertops:
O Depth: 1’6” or 2’
O Width: 2’ or 3’, based on bathroom layout
Shower Area:
O Built-in wall niche for toiletries (standard niche height 12”x18”, width as
per design not exceeding 6 feet length as per standard design)
o Proper slope towards drain trap will be given.
O Anti-skid tile finish in all wet zones.
O Nahni Floor trap in corner as mentioned in the plan.
Toilet Fixtures:
O Wall-hung or floor-mounted closet as per standard.
O ISI-standard flush systems with concealed/in-wall cisterns.
[Link] PLASTER & STRUCTURAL FINISHES
Outer Plastering
Mix Ratio: Cement mortar (as per ISO 9001) with added water-repellent
additives if required.
Application:
O Front walls to be roughened before plaster.
O Surface to be cured minimum 7 days of curing.
O Projections, Grooves and architectural profiles as per elevation design to
be carefully formed during plastering.
Inner & Outer Putty Application:
Preparation:
O Sanding of frontage outer walls post-plaster curing.
O Application of putty + one coat primer for all inner walls.
Paint:
O Two coats of weatherproof emulsion
O Shades to match elevation design.
Additional Coatings:
O Optional protective sealer coat on cladding/stone areas.
O Gate and grill finish with red oxide + 2-coat enamel paint.
O Surface smoothened and made ready for final painting.
Compound Wall
Structure:
O Compound wall Foundation beams laid for 6” thickness.
O RCC Pillars at every 8’ to 10’ interval, tied with foundation beams.
O Hollow blocks (5' high) laid between pillars.
O Thickness: 6” or 8” as per design and soil condition.
Finish:
O Exterior Plaster with Painting.
O Top Coping finished with slope and drip moulding to avoid water
stagnation.
O Provision for grills, lights, and Calling bell.
Glass Handrail (For Elevation Parapet Walls Only)
Total Length: Approximately 40 running feet (as per design).
Material: 12mm toughened glass panels.
Fixing: Secured using ISI-grade stainless steel clamps (side or top-mounted)
with proper anchoring.
Top Rail: SS 304-grade polished handrail cap for safety and finish.
Application: Installed only on visible elevation elements such as balconies,
terrace fronts, or parapet walls facing the road or open space, enhancing
aesthetics.
M.S. Handrail (Elevation Feature Only)
Material: Mild Steel railing fabricated as per elevation design.
Design: Round or square vertical bars with horizontal support, customized
as per architectural theme.
Finish: Two coats of anti-corrosive primer followed by weather-resistant
enamel paint in selected colour.
Usage: Applied where metal elements are part of the elevation feature
(grills, façade detailing, etc.), not for staircase or interiors.
[Link], TILING & INTERIOR WORKS
Flooring
All rooms (living, dining, bedrooms, kitchen) to be laid with premium
vitrified tiles of ₹100/[Link] quality.
O Size: Generally, 2' x 2' or 600mm x 600mm, as per final selection.
O Finish: Glossy or matte finish based on room aesthetics.
O Laid over levelled mortar bed, using adhesive and spacers for alignment.
O Grout with matching colour for seamless joints.
Skirting
3” height skirting with black granite strips.
O Flush or slightly projected from wall.
O Rounded top edges to avoid dust accumulation.
Toilet Tiling
Wall Tiles:
O Full height tiling up to 10 feet using tiles of ₹90/sq. ft quality.
O Ceramic or vitrified tiles in matte or glossy finish.
Floor Tiles:
O Anti-skid tiles with slope toward floor trap.
Niches provided in shower area for toiletries.
Kitchen Tiling
Wall tiles of 2' height above the countertop across all work surfaces.
Designer tiles or simple white/matte finish based on client preference.
Grouted to ensure water resistance.
Skirting & Sill:
All room: 3” Skirting of Vitrified Tiles
Window & Door Sill: 9” or 4.5” Black granite is used for window and door
sill.
Outer Tiling & Metal Concrete:
Staircase: Black granite for riser and tread, with nosing.
Balcony/Portico: Heavy-duty anti-skid exterior tiles.
Outer Metal Concrete: For 3’ around the Building and Carparking with
exterior tiled finish as per standard.
Staircase:
Treads and risers to be laid with black granite of 18mm thickness.
O Anti-skid grooves cut into treads.
O Edge nosing or bullnose finish for durability and safety.
Handrail: Stainless Steel (as per ISO 9001) railing with polished finish and
vertical supports.
First floor Level Open Terrace Flooring:
Covered with anti-skid, weatherproof terrace tiles costing around ₹30/[Link].
O Installed with slope to water outlet/downpipes.
O Grouted and sealed for waterproofing and durability.
Interior Painting
All interior walls to be finished as follows:
O 2 coats of putty for surface levelling.
O Followed by 1 coat of primer.
O Then 2 coats of emulsion paint.
Ceiling: White emulsion, smooth finish.
[Link] WORKS, INSPECTION & HANDOVER
Fixture Installation as per ISI Guidelines
All sanitary fittings (WC, wash basins, shower fixtures) installed as per
finalized brand/model.
Electrical switchboards, light fixtures, and ceiling fans fitted and tested.
Door and window shutters fitted with proper alignment, locks, stoppers,
and handles.
Final fitting of ventilators, grills, and mesh frames where applicable.
EB Connection
Temporary commercial power supply to be converted to residential tariff.
Proper grounding, MCB, and DB board testing before handover.
UPS and inverter wiring verified for load balance and backup readiness.
Site Clean-Up & Final Corrections
Debris removal, dusting, and pressure washing of floors, tiles, and external
areas.
Correction of minor snags (tile alignment, paint touch-ups, sealant checks,
etc.)
Handover of keys
ADDITIONAL NOTES
∙All prefabricated items, PCC around structure, grill gates, backfilling, and
landscape/pavement works will be charged additionally.
∙Drawings and designs are to be finalized via email before execution begins.
∙Any changes from finalized drawings will have design charges separately.
∙Any additional elements such as glass, fixing, fittings or protective grills in th
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OTS area will be considered as separate costing and are not included in the
standard construction scope.
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