About to start the construction of your home? Have you chosen the right time for the build? Didn’t know timing matters? Well, building a house from scratch can take anywhere from 4 to 6 months, with the time duration being influenced by a number of factors. However, the best time to build a house is generally during the summers, when the sun shines brightly, you have longer days to work with, and the cement and paint jobs have quicker drying time.
Unfortunately, with Ramadan and Eid falling in the summer months, it is inadvisable to begin your project during this time. So, what is the next best season to build a house in Pakistan, especially if you live in the northern parts of the country where winters are known to be extreme? Surprisingly, autumn, in reality, is the best time to build a house, particularly after the monsoon spell has cleared. This is so because spring is generally a wet season, with quite a few religious events making their way onto our calendar, not to mention the peak factors applied to all materials due to higher demand.
Why is Autumn the Best Time for Building a House?
We know you are eager to get started with the build as soon as you get possession of your plot, so, besides the reasons mentioned above, you might be wondering why we’re asking you to wait for autumn to begin the project. Well, here are some of the top reasons why fall is the best season for building a house:
- Good weather
- Low cost of materials
- Lower labour costs
- Perfect time for setting the foundations
- Better adherence to deadlines
- Ready for interior finishing by winter
Now, let’s detail why autumn is the best season to build a house in Pakistan.
Good Weather
Autumn brings a relief from the extreme sunny heat of summer, with cool winds blowing in and the nights also being relatively colder. This allows your labour a reprieve from working in the scorching summer sun with plenty of time before winter to wrap up the project. Make sure that there are no monsoon rains ahead before you begin the project, as that will definitely disrupt your construction timelines.
Low Cost of Materials
Most people think that the best season for building a house is spring/summer. As a result, construction material rates hit a high along with the demand, and you’ll generally have a hard time getting a good bargain from the sellers and suppliers. In contrast, few people actually consider building a house in Pakistan in the latter half of the year, after the monsoon season is over. This means that the demand for materials such as cement, concrete, tiles, paints, and plumbing fixtures drops to an all-time low, being beaten only by the rates available in the mid of winter. Thus, you can get excellent bargains and deals on construction material to build the house you want at a fraction of the cost.
Lower Labour Costs
The construction of a house requires the right timing, cost-effective material, and of course, the right professionals to help you out. As construction labour is mostly paid by the hour or on a contractual basis, and few people build their house in the season, you might be able to convince the labour to work at a more cost-effective and affordable rate, lowering the overall cost of construction of your house. Labour will also be more easily available and solely dedicated to your project in an off-peak season.
Perfect Time for Setting the Foundations
Once the wet monsoon season is over, we head towards dry weather and sunny afternoons. While the days might be comparatively shorter as compared to the summer months, digging foundations on dry land is far easier than doing the same on moist and dewy ground in the spring. However, if you live in a region where its snows in the winter, make sure that your concrete foundations are poured in and dry before sub-zero temperatures start wreaking havoc.
Better Adherence to Deadlines
Since labour is easily available, and the weather is fairly pleasant, it will ensure timely completion of the project without delays. With better productivity, in spite of the shorter daylight hours, meeting deadlines will become easier. Your aim should be to have the exterior structure standing and sturdy before winter hits. You’ll find out why in the next point.
Ready for Interior Finishing by Winter
Well, you cannot expect your labour to work outdoors in freezing temperatures, which is why many people consider the summer months as the best time to build a house. One way around this problem is to stick to construction timelines and as mentioned above, to get the structure ready before winter. What’s left now is the interior finishing, such as tiling, flooring, plumbing and electrical installations, and the paint job; all of which can be easily completed in a comfortable indoor environment, away from the biting cold of the winter weather.
These are some of the top reasons why autumn is the best season for building a house in Pakistan. Irrespective of which city you are residing in, building in autumn also gets you all set to move in by springtime, right before Ramadan and Eid. It will also give you a chance to decorate your home as per the season, by bringing spring indoors and adding vibrancy to your newly built home. Investors who are building the house for resale will also benefit from this timeline as the real estate market reaches its peak in spring and summer seasons every year.
So, now that you know what’s the best time to build a house, what are you waiting for? Get started on your plot’s construction ASAP! Don’t forget to get the floorplans approved by the relevant authorities first, though. Good Luck!
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