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Notes from the Site

Practical articles on house plans, approvals, estimates, valuation and building in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, from the team at Prasanth Associates.

Construction · 23 October 2026
Building in the Nilgiris: what three of our projects taught us
A tea bungalow reached across a river, a hotel in the middle of Gudalur and a school in Ooty's rain. Three very different sites, and what each one needed.
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Design · 23 October 2026
Before you draw a house plan: what to have ready
A good first meeting with an architect saves weeks later. Here is what to gather before you sit down to plan your house, and why each item matters.
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Approvals · 23 October 2026
Building plan approval in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris: how it works
Who approves your plan depends on where your plot is. A plain guide to the authorities, the documents, and the extra checks in the Nilgiris.
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Estimates · 23 October 2026
How to read a construction BOQ before you sign
Two quotes for the same house can differ widely and both be honest. A bill of quantities shows you why. Here is how to read one.
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Valuation · 23 October 2026
Bank valuation report or structural stability certificate: which do you need?
One tells a bank what your property is worth. The other tells an authority your building is safe. Here is how to tell which one you have been asked for.
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Construction · 23 October 2026
How do you choose a building contractor in Coimbatore or the Nilgiris?
Compare a contractor's evidence and proposed scope before comparing promises. Questions to take to your first meeting, illustrated by completed projects.
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Construction · 23 October 2026
Can you build on a sloping plot in Ooty or Gudalur?
A hill plot needs an assessment before a floor plan. Our Ooty school and Gudalur tea bungalow show why terrain, water and access belong in early planning.
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Construction · 23 October 2026
Should you renovate or rebuild an old bungalow in the Nilgiris?
Begin with the building's condition and what you need it to do. Our Manjushree renovation illustrates the importance of assessment and the plantation setting.
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Construction · 23 October 2026
What should you plan before constructing a commercial building in Gudalur?
A town-centre site needs coordinated drawings and an organised construction sequence. Questions for owners, illustrated by the Sasthapuri Hotels project.
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Notes from the Site

Building in the Nilgiris: what three of our projects taught us

Before you draw a house plan: what to have ready

Building plan approval in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris: how it works

How to read a construction BOQ before you sign

Bank valuation report or structural stability certificate: which do you need?

How do you choose a building contractor in Coimbatore or the Nilgiris?

Can you build on a sloping plot in Ooty or Gudalur?

Should you renovate or rebuild an old bungalow in the Nilgiris?

What should you plan before constructing a commercial building in Gudalur?

Planning to Build Your Dream Space?