Begin before you begin.
A small set of interactive tools to clarify your project before our first conversation.
A first estimate.
A directional figure for turnkey construction in Kerala. Site, structure and bespoke finishes will refine this number during our briefing.
Read the land first.
Understand how your site's orientation, microclimate, and KMBR/KPBR setbacks shape the home you can build — before the first sketch.
Survey map or map pin
Orientation
Living spaces facing North-East capture soft morning light and prevailing monsoon breezes — typically 15–20% lower cooling load.
Preset to 11°05′N, 76°05′E (Malappuram, Kerala). Drag date & time to study solar geometry. Source: andrewmarsh.com.
Open full toolKMBR / KPBR buildable area
- Front · 3 m
- Sides · 1.2 m
- Rear · 1.5 m
Indicative — actual coverage depends on FAR, road width, panchayat/municipal rules and abutting features.
Want a professional site analysis? Upload your plot details, and our team will review your site's microclimate layout — for free.
Permit fees & tax estimator.
Indicative Kerala panchayath fees based on standard slab rates. Final amounts vary by local body and project specifics.
Note: Labour Cess is calculated as 1% of estimated construction cost using slab rates per sqm. Property Tax shown is the annual amount. One-Time Tax above 250 sqm adds ₹3,100 per additional 10 sqm.
Concrete mix calculator.
Enter the volume of concrete and your desired mix ratio (Cement : Fine Aggregate : Coarse Aggregate) to get material quantities.
Find your aesthetic.
Six images. No jargon. We'll name the style you naturally gravitate toward — and show you projects we've built in it.
Which living room makes you feel most at home?
Where the money moves.
Building a home is a cash-flow exercise, not a single cheque. This is how a typical ORA project phases its spend.
Phase 1 · Design & Approvals
Permits, architectural detail drawings, 3D visualizations, structural & MEP consulting.
Phase 2 · Structural & Civil
Foundation, RCC frame, masonry, waterproofing, basic plumbing & electrical rough-in.
Phase 3 · Interior Fit-out & Services (balance)
MEP finishes, joinery, lighting, flooring, paint, sanitaryware, custom cabinetry — balance of the project cost.
Things first-time builders forget.
Tick these off as you plan. We always reserve a 10% contingency on top of construction — it is the difference between a calm site and a stressful one.
- Government permit & sanction fees (panchayat / municipality)
- Soil testing & detailed survey
- Utility connections — KSEB, KWA, drainage
- Boundary wall, gate & compound
- Landscape & hardscape design
- Furniture, drapery, art and accessories
- GST on materials & contractor margins
- Contingency fund — keep aside ~10%
Ask anything.
Trained on ORA's own process, regional rules, and climate know-how. Available 24/7 — for the questions before the questions.
Build from anywhere.
For Gulf NRIs and clients building from abroad — a single window into your project, updated continuously, so you never feel left out of the loop.
Curated site photography every Friday, plus a monthly aerial pass for context.
Latest drawing set and Revit/SketchUp model in one shared, versioned workspace.
Approve tiles, fittings and finishes asynchronously — with images, samples and budget impact.
Narrated walkthroughs at each phase change so you experience the build, not just read about it.
This week on site
Existing ORA clients get a private link. Prospective clients can preview the demo on a discovery call.