THE BEST SITE TO BUILD YOUR HOME
The very first and most important aspect to consider when building your home is the selection of the best site. The following key points should be considered for the selection of the best site.
1. Good Soil Bearing Capacity (>150 kN/m²) - Reduces foundation cost, increases safety.
2. Elevated ground with natural slope towards road for drainage.
3. Avoid filled-up / reclaimed soils - Causes settlement.
4. Avoid sites near ponds, water bodies, quarries, water-logged areas (within 100m).
5. Avoid high-traffic roads & heavy industrial areas - Noise & Pollution.
6. Avoid sites within 30m of High Voltage HT lines.
7. Close to Temple, School, Market, Park, Hospital - For daily convenience.
8. Pleasant surroundings with good neighbors.
9. Proper orientation (East-West long axis) so every room gets sunlight throughout the year.
10. Clear legal title, DTCP Approved, No litigation.
11. Not in flood-prone zone, good municipal drainage.
12. Availability of Water, Power, Sewage, 30ft Road.
13. Mandatory Soil Test (SBC) before buying.
14. Check Master Plan for future developments.
15. Regular shape, good frontage, Vastu compliant.
