🏡 Step 1: Contact a Registered Engineer or Consultancy

First and foremost, you need to find an Architect/Engineer, whether freelance or part of an engineering consultancy. Most local government offices recognize and approve designs from licensed engineers.

घार बनाउंदा खेरि दर्जा इन्जिनियर को टोखा गर्नुहोस्, जो प्रयापट कार्यालय होचन गर्न क्सनल्टेन्सी का भी हों सक्छन्न इन्जिनियर को टोखा गर्नुहोस् गार्न्टी छ।

🌍 Step 2: Site Visit and Field Verification

Buy the original copy of the Cadastral Map (Trace Map) from Malpot and verify boundaries with the municipality surveyor. Choose at least 4 ana of land for adequate space.

✍️ Step 3: Design Process

List your home requirements with your engineer. This includes room size, kitchen, parking, and stair location. If your house is:

  • More than 3 stories

  • Unsymmetrical

  • Has large column spans

  • Total plinth area > 1000 sq. ft.

You’ll need:

  • Detailed architectural drawings

  • Structural analysis report

  • Electrical and sanitary plans

📅 Step 4: Municipality Approval Process

Submit the design along with:

  • 3 copies of drawings

  • Map book (Naksaa Kitaab)

  • Citizenship copy

  • Land ownership document (Lalpurja)

  • Original trace map

  • Verified boundary (Char Killa)

  • Malpot tax paid slip

  • Municipality tax paid slip

  • 2 Passport size photos

  • Engineer’s license or registration certificate

Ward office will post a 15-day notice for neighbors. If no objections arise, pay applicable taxes and get a Temporary Building Permit (अस्थायी नक्सा प्रमाण पत्र).

💼 Step 5: Hire a Building Contractor

Choose a reliable, experienced contractor who handles civil, plumbing, electrical, and aesthetic work. Don’t compromise quality for cheaper rates.

⛺ Step 6: Construction Begins

  • Site clearance

  • Layout marking

  • Excavation & foundation

  • Plinth beam & DPC

पहिलो काम काम काज काम काज काज जमीन को साटी क्लीयर गरी काम खन्ड गरी पाटी को छार किल्ला प्रमाणित गर्नुहोस्।

📍 Step 7: Site Inspection for Superstructure

After DPC, the engineer applies for a superstructure permit (थाइ नक्सा प्रमाणपत्र). Municipality inspects and grants permission to proceed above plinth level.

🏛️ Step 8: Superstructure Construction

Construct columns, beams, slabs, and walls per approved structural design. Apply waterproofing to roofs and beams.

🔌 Step 9: Electrical, Lighting & Plumbing

Install wires, lighting, and pipelines as per approved design. Sanitary systems must match engineering plans.

🏋️ Step 10: Finishing and Interior Work

Includes plastering, painting, flooring, staircase railings, and final wiring. Interior design can begin at this stage.

🚑 Step 11: Utilities & External Setup

  • Construct septic tank, reserve & rainwater tank

  • Apply for NEA electric meter and water connection

🌿 Step 12: Landscaping & Cleanup

After completion, do final cleanup, lay pathways, build boundary walls and gates, and plant greenery.

🏰 Step 13: Final Inspection & Completion Certificate

Engineer and municipality confirm construction matches approved plan. After inspection, you’ll receive your Completion Certificate.

🏡 Step 14: Move In!

Time to take a शुभ साइत and move into your dream home. Congratulations!

Building Your Dream Home in Nepal: A Step-by-Step Guide