A full structural BOQ needs an engineer. Still, owners can run early checks: rough cost per built-up area, and whether steel quantities in a quote look plausible for beams, slabs, and columns.
House cost (indicative)
Multiply planned built-up area by a realistic cost-per-area band for your finish level and city. Treat it as a planning envelope, not a fixed bid—labour, steel, and finishing swing with markets.
Rebar awareness
Rebar weight depends on diameter and length (and bend/lap allowances). Quotes that omit laps or use optimistic wastage can look cheap until site reality arrives.
Explore ranges with the House Cost Calculator and cross-check steel with the Rebar Calculator, then validate with your designer or contractor’s detailed BOQ.