Condition survey
A walk-through and measured drawing of the existing building, noting cracks, dampness, leaks and services.
Home Renovation & Remodelling Architects in Nagpur
Ashlar Studio plans renovations of homes and commercial spaces in Nagpur, from interior remodelling to adding a floor or reworking an older house. We start with a condition survey of the existing building, then design changes that respect its structure, update services, improve light and ventilation, and give the space a fresh layout and finish.
Based inNagpur, Maharashtra
ScopeRemodelling, additions, interior upgrades
Typical design timeline[Empty Value]
Fee basis% of project cost or fixed fee
What does a home renovation in Nagpur involve?
Structural review
Coordination with a structural engineer before walls are removed or a new floor is added.
Layout rework
New room arrangements that improve light, ventilation and storage within the existing structure.
Services upgrade
Updated electrical wiring, plumbing and drainage layouts to replace old or failing systems.
Facade refresh
Elevation redesign with new materials, windows and shading for an updated street presence.
Phased planning
Work sequenced so families can stay in part of the house during renovation where feasible.
How do we renovate older Nagpur homes and wadas?
Nagpur's older neighbourhoods include traditional wadas and houses built decades ago with load-bearing walls, inner courtyards and services that no longer meet modern needs. Renovating them well means understanding how they were built first, then deciding what to keep, what to repair and what to replace.
- Check load-bearing walls and old roof structures carefully before any opening is cut or a floor is added.
- Keep or reopen courtyards where possible, as they bring light and ventilation deep into a traditional wada plan.
- Treat rising damp and roof leaks at the source before applying new finishes, or problems return after the first monsoon.
- Replace old wiring and galvanised pipes during renovation, since they are often hidden behind walls that will be opened anyway.
- Retain thick masonry walls where they help, as they slow heat gain during Nagpur summers.
- Check whether additions require building permission from NMC and confirm that the extended building meets UDCPR rules.
How does the design process work?
- 01
Site visit & survey
We inspect and measure the existing building.
Deliverable: Existing condition drawings - 02
Options
Renovation options with rough scope for each.
Deliverable: Option sketches - 03
Design
The chosen option is detailed with structure and services input.
Deliverable: Renovation drawings and 3D views - 04
Approvals & tender
Permission drawings if needed, and a scope for contractors.
Deliverable: Approval set and work scope - 05
Site support
Visits to deal with surprises found when walls are opened.
Deliverable: Site visit notes
Renovation FAQs
Renovation cost depends on how much of the structure and services are changed. A rough guide is [Empty Value] per sq ft, and our design fee is [Empty Value]. We give a clearer estimate after the condition survey.
Often yes, if the existing structure can carry the load and the extra floor is permitted under UDCPR and NMC or NMRDA rules. A structural assessment and a regulation check come first.
Interior changes without structural work usually do not need building permission, but additions, new floors and structural changes generally do. We check the requirement for your specific scope.
Yes. We can retain features like courtyards, timber elements and thick walls while upgrading services, layouts and finishes for modern use.
Design typically takes [Empty Value], and site work depends on scope. Hidden issues found when walls are opened can extend timelines, so we plan for some contingency.
Renovating a home in Nagpur?
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