Kerala House Construction at Chengannur

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Our services and free consultation

2010-12-09T22:17:00.001-08:00

You can have free consultation from me on Kerala Architecture, Vasthu aspects and anything related to house construction.
Having built more than 200 houses directly and designed many more houses, my knowledge and experience can be used by you to get a better house by design and professional work during construction

Write to me to
vhthomas@viruvelil.com
you will get reply within 48 hours

OUR SERVICES
1. Architectural Services
For building your dream house in Kerala or for building any other type of building, we can design your building by providing you effective guidance and design for
a)Preparation of Plan of the building
b) Elevations both two dimensional and three dimensional
c) Submission drawings to local authority
d) Engineering Estimate specifying cost for each item of work
e)Structural Engineering drawings for execution of the work
f) Detailed architectural drawings for the work
g) Interior design
h)Landscape and exterior work details
i) Site visits as and when required for guidance and supervision
2. Real estate assistance
For purchase of land or building in Kerala, we can provide you the following services:

a) Locating land or building for purchase with the assistance of our Real estate division ( in and around Cochin only).
b)Architectural, structural and legal evaluation of the property to be purchased
c) Verification of title documents of the property by legal experts
d) Documentation of the property purchase
e)Assistance for registration of the property and after registration formalities
f) Periodic maintenance of the property if the property is in and around Cochin
3. Construction of the building
We can take up construction of the building with complete professional care and guidance anywhere in Kerala and outside state(on case to case basis) subject to acceptance of terms and conditions of our construction division directly by using our trained work force, with complete supervision and guidance by our architects and engineers.
4. Vasthu consultancy
We can guide you on Vasthu before developing plan of the house and during construction also.
We can also inspect your existing building for Vasthu compliance and suggest suitable modifications to obtain better Vasthu compliance.
5. Interior design
We have a team of experienced and qualified Interior designers with complete man power and infrastructure to implement interior work with all the goodness of traditional Kerala Architecture and with modern technology and innovations.
6. Remodeling, Interior and furnishing of your existing building
Your existing old building can be made new(renovated) with remodeling, interior modifications and furnishings by our experts
7. Land scaping and other services
Our experts can convert your vacant space into more useful space and enhance its appearance and utility. Land around your house can be converted into more useful space with better appearance and aesthetic look.
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Any other services related to your building also can be referred to us.
We have qualified experts with experience in building more than 200 houses in different parts of Kerala and outside state and we have designed and remodeled much more houses.
Mail your enquiries for our services to
vhthomas@viruvelil.com
info@viruvelil.com

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DISCLAIMER
Every effort is taken to provide you authentic information on Kerala Architecture and it is features and relevant information on building a house in Kerala. VIRUVELIL group of Companies , V.H.Thomas or any person interacting through this website on behalf of VIRUVELIL group of companies will not be responsible for the authenticity or correctness of the information provided through this website or conveyed by email to any person contacting us for information, assistance, guidance or for any commercial activity related or followed after any enquiry or request for services /assistance/guidance

We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of the information provided through this website which may be creative work/technical data without our consent/involvement and guidance. We have complete, unchallenged copy right for all information, data, pictures, design details provided through this website. Any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying in part or full of information, data, pictures design details provided through this website is strictly prohibited

Any activity followed by information provided by our websites,blogs , by email or in responses to queries to V.H.Thomas should be carried out with our assistance,involvement and guidance.We will not be responsible for any effects/damages to your property or any other adverse results by following our instructions without our involvement/guidance/assistance

Our Websites

http://www.keralaarchitecture.com/

http://www.viruvelil.com/

http://www.kerala-dreamhomes.com/

Work nearing completion

2010-10-16T07:50:00.001-07:00

Pictures on work nearing completion

Clay tile laying on slope roof and floor

2010-08-13T01:15:00.001-07:00

Pictures show work done on slope roof with clay tiles specially procured from Kapindia tiles,one of the best clay tile manufacturing unit in Kerala which is sold to different parts of India.

Laying these clay tiles will give a totally different look for the house and your neighbor will find it difficult to hide his envy after seeing these tiles laid.

On floors these tiles not only add beauty and healthy environment friendly space to move on.It reduces your floor laying expenses as cost of these tiles is less than Rs.20 per sft.On open terrace laying of clay tiles will cool interior of your house as it absorbs more than 5 degree Centigrade of heat and it act as a permanent protection against roof leakage or damage to concreted surface.Even if your concrete laying is not proper it prevents any damage or leakage through roof.

Teak wood Charupady and Smokeless Kitchen

2010-07-20T09:02:00.001-07:00

Pictures show Teak wood Charupady at Ground Floor sit out and Smokeless firewood cooking arrangement at Work area

Structure work nearing completion

2010-05-31T20:19:00.001-07:00

Structure work for the house nearing completion.Pictures show work in progress

After Slope roof concrete

2010-03-31T17:51:00.001-07:00

Pictures show work after slope roof

Slope roof getting ready for concrete

2010-03-19T21:09:00.001-07:00

Pictures show work in progress as slope roof getting ready for concrete.

Slope roof concrete work in progress

2010-03-17T08:03:00.001-07:00

Pictures show work in progress for slope roof concrete

First floor work

2010-02-01T20:05:00.001-08:00

Pictures show first floor work

Free consultation on Kerala Architecture,Vasthu and House Construction

2010-01-29T08:22:00.001-08:00

You can now have free consultation with me on Kerala Architecture,Vasthu aspects and anything related to house construction.
Having built more than 200 houses directly and designed much more houses,my knowledge and experience can be used for you to get a better house by design and work.
Write to me to
vhthomas@viruvelil.com
You will get reply within 48 hours

Our Completed works

http://kerala-houseconstruction-irinjalakuda.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-houseconstruction-cochin.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-houseconstruction-vyttila.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-houseconstruction-nilambur.blogspot.com/

Work in progress
http://kerala-houseconstruction-cherthala.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-houseconstruction-elamakkara.blogspot.com/
http://tamilnadu-houseconstruction-ootty.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-houseconstruction-chengannur.blogspot.com/
http://keralahouseconstruction-koratty.blogspot.com/

Blog and Knoll on Kerala Architecture
http://viruvelil.blogspot.com/
http://knol.google.com/k/thomas-viruvelil/kerala-architecture/
http://kerala-architects.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-houseconstruction.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-interiordesign.blogspot.com/

Blog on Kerala life, Politics, travel and on Kerala Architecture

http://kerala-life.blogspot.com/
http://kerala-present-trends.blogspot.com/

Group Companies

Viruvelil Builders Private Limited
Tecil Marketing and Services
Architecture Division
Construction Division
Consultancy Division
Real Estate Division

Websites
http://www.viruvelil.com/ .
http://www.keralaarchitecture.com/
http://www.kerala-dreamhomes.com/

DISCLAIMER
Every effort is taken to provide you authentic information on Kerala Architecture and it is features and other relevant information on building a house in Kerala. VIRUVELIL group of Companies or V.H.Thomas or any person interacting through this website on behalf of VIRUVELIL group of companies will not be responsible for the authenticity or correctness of the information provided through this website or conveyed by email to any person contacting us for information, assistance, guidance or for any commercial activity related or followed after any enquiry or request for services /assistance/guidance
We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of the information provided through this website which may be creative work/technical data without our consent/involvement and guidance. We have complete, unchallenged copy right for all information, data, pictures, design details provided through this website. Any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying in part or full of information, data, pictures design details provided through this website is strictly prohibited

Lintel concreting and lintel level beams

2010-01-15T07:23:00.001-08:00

Lintel concrete work and lintel level beams work in progress.Flat roof above front balcony also will be concreted with this.Pictures show work in progress.

Concrete Layng for Ground floor flat roof

2009-11-09T07:54:00.000-08:00

Concreting of Ground floor flat roof done today after completng steel reinforcment work and Electrical points at roof level as per my instructions and design.
Originally steel workers were planning to do steel work just simply as a net.This type of steel work do not require much time ,care and precision.It also does not have any engineering basis.Probably only due to luck of owner of house,concrete roof thus concreted remain in tact .Considering the fact that most of the houses especially in village areas are being constucted without any professional guidance simply relying on lack of knowlege ,rather than knowledge of the contractor,it is a wonder that buildings remain in tact possibly due to better rains in Kerala.
Even at the time of concrete laying workers prefer the easier way of working rather than following proper and correct engineering standards.
Pictures of concrete laying follows

Steel reinforcement work for Ground Floor Flat roof slab

2009-11-07T05:20:00.000-08:00

Steel reinforcement work being done at site as per structual drawings and instructions given during previous site visit were checked.Instructions given for further work.Electrical points coming up at roof level were marked in presence of Electrician.Positions for both meter board of KSEB and Main Distribution board were informed to Electrician .
Final checking of steel work and Electrical workdone will be done at 7.30 AM on 9/11 just before concreting.
Pictures of steel reinforcemnt work and picture of me with all concrete wokers and Electrician present can also be seen.

Form work for Fat roof slab

2009-11-03T05:58:00.000-08:00

Form work for flat roof slab for Ground Floor completed
Detailed drawings and instructions were given on steel reiforcement work to the workers.
As the steel work is different from what they normally follow for roof slab and beams along with roof slab,they wil take little more time to complete the steel work.
Thoomanam supplied and three rolls of Bitumen paper also supplied.
This will be kept above brick walls to prevent pulling up of brick walls when concrete roof get heated up by sun and expands upward.Without usng this paper if concrete is laid,there will be chances of breakage of brick walls due to continuose pullng up of concrete roof dueto heat of sun.
Pictures follows

Car porch slope roof concreting and slope sunshade concreting

2009-10-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

Steel reinforcement work for beams,car porch roof and slope sunshades were checked and additional steel to be laid were laid.Concreting done for theses areas after correcting steel renforcement work and fixing elctrical points on car porch roof.Pictures show details.

Slope roof for car porch and slope sunshades

2009-10-21T09:18:00.000-07:00

Form work for car porch slope roof and slope sunshades at ground Floor level are completed.Steel reinforcement work has started.Steel workers were shown how to do steel reinforcement work for beams and Slope roof.Pictures show work in progress

Lintel and flat sunshades concreting

2009-10-07T22:03:00.000-07:00

Pictures show work in progress when lintel,flat sunshades,loft slab,first flight of stair and round columns are concreted

Brick work reaching lintel level

2009-09-25T08:35:00.000-07:00

Pictures show work in progress when brick work reached lintel level

Flat sunshades,lintel and loft slabs will be concreted now followed by slope sunshades and slope roof for car porch and sit out.
Round columns will also be concreted to reach 220 level before slope roof for car porch and slope sunshades come in.

Brick work reaching sill level

2009-09-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

Pictures show work in progress when brick work reached sill level-level below windows

Brick work commencement

2009-09-08T06:51:00.000-07:00

Brick work commenced and door window frames arrived at site except few windows.Pictures show work commencement.First layer of brick were fixed for the brick work.Openings starting from floor level were marked

Commencement of work

2009-08-04T08:42:00.001-07:00

House is being designed and constructed for Mr.Zachariah John working in Saudi Arabia.This house is similar in design as that of our Edappally,Kalady and Nilambur houses which are completed.
Earth work excavation for foundation,Foundation rubble work were completed.Pictures show status when foundation beam is getting ready for concreting
House comes up at Punthala near Kulanada again close to Chengannur a sleepy village