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House design & naksha for Mumbai plots

Design SQR draws house plans (naksha), 3D elevations and structural, electrical and plumbing drawings for plots in Mumbai: prepared for BMC approval, designed for Mumbai's warm-humid climate and the structure checked for Seismic Zone III.

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What we do in Mumbai

  • Ghar ka naksha: 2D and 3D floor plans drawn for your plot
  • 3D front elevations
  • Structural, electrical and plumbing drawings, and complete working drawings
  • Drawings for map approval by BMC
  • Structure designed for Seismic Zone III (IS 1893)
  • Ask us about construction for your site

Construction rates in Mumbai

₹ per sq ft of built-up area, design included.

Build Basic

₹2,249 / sq ft

Quality essentials, fixed price

Build Standard

₹2,624 / sq ft

Our most chosen package

Build Premium

₹3,249 / sq ft

Luxury finishes, turnkey

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All designs

Building a house in Mumbai: what to know

Map approval
the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM, also called BMC), under the city's DCPR 2034 rules — BMC's AutoDCR online approval system.
Plot sizes
Plots for an independent house are rare in Mumbai. Juhu's JVPD Scheme is one of the few areas with large plots and independent houses, and Pali Hill, Khar West, Vile Parle West and Santacruz West also have bungalows.
Climate
Warm-humid. A warm-humid climate by the sea: cross-ventilation comes first, with shaded windows, and the concrete needs a thick cover to keep salty, damp air away from the steel.
Earthquake zone
Seismic Zone III. BIS withdrew its 2025 seismic map in March 2026, so the IS 1893:2016 zones still apply.
Ground and water
BMC counted 498 waterlogging spots for the 2026 monsoon, up from 453 in 2025, and raised its dewatering pumps to 547. The plinth height, drainage and terrace waterproofing need extra care here.
Where people build
Juhu (JVPD Scheme), Pali Hill, Bandra, Khar West, Vile Parle West, Santacruz West.
Good to know
In April 2026 BMC cleared a proposal to change DCPR 2034 and allow taller buildings on plots along roads narrower than 9 m, to help redevelopment.

Sources: Free Press Journal: DCPR 2034 change for narrow roads · Free Press Journal: waterlogging spots for 2026 · Square Yards: bungalow areas of Mumbai · BEE: ECBC 2017 climate zones of cities · Wikipedia: earthquake zones of India · ETV Bharat: 2025 seismic code withdrawn

Building in Mumbai: FAQ

What is the house construction cost per sq ft in Mumbai?

Indicative rates, as of October 2026: ₹2,249 per sq ft (Build Basic), ₹2,624 per sq ft (Build Standard), ₹3,249 per sq ft (Build Premium), design included. The final price is confirmed after a free site visit.

Who approves house plans in Mumbai?

the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM, also called BMC), under the city's DCPR 2034 rules, through BMC's AutoDCR online approval system. We prepare the drawings it asks for and guide you through the approval.

Which plot sizes are common in Mumbai?

Plots for an independent house are rare in Mumbai. Juhu's JVPD Scheme is one of the few areas with large plots and independent houses, and Pali Hill, Khar West, Vile Parle West and Santacruz West also have bungalows. We draw plans for any plot size, including odd shapes.

Which earthquake zone is Mumbai in, and does it change the design?

Seismic Zone III. BIS withdrew its 2025 seismic map in March 2026, so the IS 1893:2016 zones still apply. We design the structure to IS 1893 for this zone: column sizes, steel and foundations are calculated, not guessed.

What should I know about the ground before building in Mumbai?

BMC counted 498 waterlogging spots for the 2026 monsoon, up from 453 in 2025, and raised its dewatering pumps to 547. The plinth height, drainage and terrace waterproofing need extra care here. We size the foundation after a soil check.

Do you make "ghar ka naksha" (house plans) for Mumbai?

Yes. "ghar ka naksha" is how many people in Mumbai write "house plan" in Hindi. We draw the complete set: floor plans, 3D elevation, and structural, electrical and plumbing drawings.