Sorry guys, I was travelling and couldn't reply earlier. I'm unsure whether I'll be back by this weekend, but in case if I can, I will attend the meet up and would prefer HSR BDA complex

If you are still looking for folks, I'm in as well but echoing 'blrsiteseeker' that one can be committed only after the group decides upon the location/budget/plan.
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Hi - If you are planning to do it on a labour contract, then I do know someone who is reliable in the whitefield area. Let me know.

I don't think you can cover only the last 50 feet. You may have to cover the entire bore well with PVC pipe as like the silt pipes.

Guys - I would be interested too but won't be available on this weekend. My requirement would be very minimal though (around 100 sqft).

JollyRogers - can you let me know on how much it costs ? What stage of the construction this needs to be taken care of - Before or after plastering ?

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Apart from the material charges, you should also check out the labour expenses. I guess out of the three options, concrete slabs will work out to be the cheapest. I heard that plywood + carpenter charges would work close to 900 Rs per sqft. Isn't that so ?

Pradeep - 53 grade OPC is not advisable for internal plastering as the setting time for this grade of cement is very very less. PPC is the ideal grade of cement for internal plastering and PPC/43 for exterior plastering.

I was told that if the stairs are inside the house then it wouldn't attract additional costs where as if it is outside, then it will be

Not true. Hexagon rods are comparatively safer than grill windows. Depends upon the thickness of the rod one has chosen. Moreover, grill windows are fitted to the window frames only at 4 places whereas each of the rods are fitted into the window frame. Breaking hexagon rods is definitely a possibili...