Typical prices a homeowner pays in Kallakurichi district for materials (incl. GST) and labour. Researched 13 Oct 2026.
| Item | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Cement, 50 kg bag State | ₹402–₹452 /bag |
| Sand (river or M-sand) State | ₹53–₹67 /cft |
| Aggregate, 20 mm State | ₹41–₹73 /cft |
| Red brick, standard State | ₹9–₹12 /brick |
| TMT steel Fe500 State | ₹56–₹65 /kg |
| Interior emulsion paint State | ₹179–₹360 /litre |
| Interior wall primer National | ₹100–₹155 /litre |
| Wall putty National | ₹18–₹30 /kg |
| Vitrified floor tiles (mid range) State | ₹62–₹115 /sq ft |
| Tile adhesive, 20 kg bag Starter | ₹350–₹600 /bag |
| Tile grout Starter | ₹60–₹150 /kg |
| 1 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹1,900–₹2,300 /coil |
| 1.5 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹3,490–₹3,900 /coil |
| 2.5 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹4,500–₹5,600 /coil |
| 4 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹7,000–₹8,800 /coil |
| Fly ash brick Adjusted | ₹5–₹9 /brick |
| AAC blocks Adjusted | ₹2,040–₹3,366 /m³ |
| Solid concrete block, 6 inch Adjusted | ₹36–₹56 /block |
| Ready-mix concrete M20 Adjusted | ₹5,202–₹6,018 /m³ |
| Binding wire Starter | ₹75–₹100 /kg |
| Ceramic wall tiles National | ₹40–₹70 /sq ft |
| Granite (flooring / counters) Adjusted | ₹82–₹153 /sq ft |
| Indian marble Adjusted | ₹117–₹194 /sq ft |
| Exterior emulsion paint Starter | ₹250–₹480 /litre |
| Plywood 18 mm BWP National | ₹95–₹170 /sq ft |
| Flush door shutter, 7×3 ft National | ₹2,000–₹6,000 /door |
| uPVC window National | ₹450–₹900 /sq ft |
| Aluminium sliding window National | ₹450–₹850 /sq ft |
| Plastic water tank Starter | ₹6–₹10 /litre |
| Item | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Mason (mistri) State | ₹735–₹1,024 /day |
| Helper (labourer) Adjusted | ₹459–₹765 /day |
| Carpenter Adjusted | ₹714–₹1,275 /day |
| Electrical wiring labour, concealed (labour only) Adjusted | ₹41–₹102 /point |
| Bathroom plumbing work (concealed pipes + labour, excl. fittings) Adjusted | ₹15,300–₹30,600 /bathroom |
| Painting labour (putty, primer, 2 coats) Adjusted | ₹7–₹12 /sq ft |
| Tiling labour Adjusted | ₹20–₹51 /sq ft |
| Civil labour contract, grey structure (labour only) Adjusted | ₹306–₹510 /sq ft built-up |
| Bar bender Adjusted | ₹867–₹1,224 /day |
| Electrician Adjusted | ₹816–₹1,224 /day |
| Plumber Adjusted | ₹816–₹1,224 /day |
| Plastering labour Adjusted | ₹12–₹22 /sq ft |
| Interior painting, material + labour Adjusted | ₹18–₹33 /sq ft |
| Gypsum false ceiling, material + labour Adjusted | ₹77–₹153 /sq ft |
| Terrace waterproofing, material + labour Adjusted | ₹36–₹102 /sq ft |
| Full construction, basic finish Adjusted | ₹1,428–₹1,836 /sq ft built-up |
| Full construction, mid finish Adjusted | ₹1,836–₹2,856 /sq ft built-up |
| Full construction, premium finish Adjusted | ₹2,856–₹4,590 /sq ft built-up |