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House design & naksha for Visakhapatnam plots

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

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What we do in Visakhapatnam

  • 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 GVMC
  • Structure designed for Seismic Zone II (IS 1893)
  • Ask us about construction for your site

Construction rates in Visakhapatnam

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

Build Basic

₹1,763 / sq ft

Quality essentials, fixed price

Build Standard

₹2,057 / sq ft

Our most chosen package

Build Premium

₹2,547 / sq ft

Luxury finishes, turnkey

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Building a house in Visakhapatnam: what to know

Map approval
the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), for plots inside the city — Andhra Pradesh's Online Building Permission System (OBPS). Under the state's 2025 self-certification scheme, a licensed architect, engineer or town planner files the drawings online with a form signed by both the owner and themselves, and the permit issues as soon as the fees are paid. Within 7 days of the plinth beam, they upload an inspection report with geo-tagged photos.
Plot sizes
Plots are sold by the square yard: 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft, so a 200 sq yd plot is 1,800 sq ft. Plots listed in Pendurthi in October 2026 were 100–200 sq yd, and Madhurawada had plots of 200 and 495 sq yd.
Climate
Warm-humid. Humid heat on the coast: rooms face the sea breeze with openings on both sides, openable windows make up at least 16.66% of the floor area (BEE's guide for this zone), and windows are shaded from the sun.
Earthquake zone
Seismic Zone II. BIS withdrew its 2025 seismic map in March 2026, so the IS 1893:2016 zones still apply.
Ground and water
Visakhapatnam's coast is cyclone-prone: IS 15498, the code for cyclone-resistant low-rise houses, names the Andhra Pradesh coast and advises higher ground or stilts where storm surge floods. So roofs, windows and their fixings are designed for strong wind, and plots near the sea get a higher plinth.
Where people build
Madhurawada, Pendurthi, Gajuwaka.
Good to know
Andhra Pradesh's self-certification scheme of 13 July 2025 covers houses that are not high-rise on plots up to 4,000 sq m in approved or regularised layouts, but plots in coastal regulation (CRZ) areas are left out.

Sources: AP MA&UD: self-certification scheme, July 2025 · Square Yards: property in Pendurthi · Square Yards: property in Madhurawada · Square Yards: Gajuwaka overview · IS 15498:2004: cyclone-resistant houses · IS 1893 (Part 1):2016, Annex E · BEE Eco-Niwas Samhita: climate zones

Building in Visakhapatnam: FAQ

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

Indicative rates, as of October 2026: ₹1,763 per sq ft (Build Basic), ₹2,057 per sq ft (Build Standard), ₹2,547 per sq ft (Build Premium), design included. The final price is confirmed after a free site visit.

Who approves house plans in Visakhapatnam?

the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), for plots inside the city, through Andhra Pradesh's Online Building Permission System (OBPS). Under the state's 2025 self-certification scheme, a licensed architect, engineer or town planner files the drawings online with a form signed by both the owner and themselves, and the permit issues as soon as the fees are paid. Within 7 days of the plinth beam, they upload an inspection report with geo-tagged photos. We prepare the drawings it asks for and guide you through the approval.

Which plot sizes are common in Visakhapatnam?

Plots are sold by the square yard: 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft, so a 200 sq yd plot is 1,800 sq ft. Plots listed in Pendurthi in October 2026 were 100–200 sq yd, and Madhurawada had plots of 200 and 495 sq yd. We draw plans for any plot size, including odd shapes.

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

Seismic Zone II. 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 Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam's coast is cyclone-prone: IS 15498, the code for cyclone-resistant low-rise houses, names the Andhra Pradesh coast and advises higher ground or stilts where storm surge floods. So roofs, windows and their fixings are designed for strong wind, and plots near the sea get a higher plinth. We size the foundation after a soil check.

Do you make "inti plan" (house plans) for Visakhapatnam?

Yes. "inti plan" is how many people in Visakhapatnam write "house plan" in Telugu. We draw the complete set: floor plans, 3D elevation, and structural, electrical and plumbing drawings.