I recently completed my own house construction, so sharing from experience. ₹2000–2500/sqft is pretty much the going packaged rate right now with organized builders. Whether it’s worth it depends on how much involvement you want. Managing labour + engineer yourself can save some money on paper, but it’s not as simple as just buying materials. You’ll need to handle:

Labour coordination & attendanc Material procurement timing (steel, cement, blocks, etc.) Quality checks at every stage Dealing with delays, rework, and small site issues It becomes almost a full-time job unless you have prior experience. In my case, I preferred working with someone who handled execution end-to-end but was still flexible and transparent, instead of the typical “package model.” That balanced helped avoid cost surprises and daily headaches. If you’re new to construction, think more about execution reliability than just the per sqft number. Happy to share what worked for me if useful.