Free tool
Build-readiness score
Answer five quick questions to see how ready you are to start building, and what to do next.
How it works
Answer five quick questions about your plot, documents, budget, approvals and timeline. We score your readiness out of 100 and suggest the right next step for you.
What your score means
The score weighs five things that reliably predict whether a build starts smoothly: whether the plot is actually yours, whether the title and khata are clean, whether your budget is realistic for what you want, whether approvals are understood, and how firm your timeline is. It is deliberately weighted towards documents rather than money, because in Bangalore a well-funded build on an unclear title stalls, while a modest build on clean paperwork proceeds.
| Band | What it means | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Below 50 | Research stage. Something fundamental is unresolved, usually title, khata or plot ownership. | Fix the document position before spending on design. Read the plan approval checklist. |
| 50 to 79 | Genuinely getting ready. The basics are in place but at least one gap will bite later. | Close the specific gap the result names, then get costs modelled properly. |
| 80 and above | Ready to engage professionals and ask for real quotes. | Get an itemised quote and compare two or three verified builders on scope, not price alone. |
Why readiness predicts cost better than budget does
Most overruns we see described by homeowners are not caused by underestimating the per-square-foot rate. They are caused by starting before decisions were settled: a plan revised after foundations, a specification chosen midway, an approval discovered late, a boundary dispute surfacing after work began. Every one of those is a readiness problem, not a pricing problem, and every one is cheaper to fix on paper than on site.
What the score does not judge
- Whether your design is good. That is an architect’s job
- Whether your plot is legally clean. Only a title search and the khata can tell you that
- Whether a particular builder is trustworthy
- What your build will actually cost, which depends on specification and site conditions
Frequently asked questions
Is a low score a bad sign?
No. It usually just means you are early, which is the right time to be reading rather than committing. A low score with the reason named is more useful than a high score with a hidden gap.
What if I have not bought the plot yet?
Answer as your situation stands today. The score will be lower, and correctly so, because plot ownership and title drive everything downstream. Use it to sequence what to resolve first.
Do you see my answers?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser and your answers are not sent to us or stored anywhere. Nothing reaches us unless you choose to contact us or submit an enquiry yourself.