In short: Aarna Constructions & Interiors renovates older houses in Bulandshahr: damp and seepage repair, roof waterproofing (Rs 70 per sq ft), rewiring, re-plumbing, bathroom renovation (Rs 80,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh) and kitchen renovation (from Rs 1.5 lakh). Partial renovation costs Rs 2-8 lakh; a full house renovation Rs 8-18 lakh.
Home renovation in Bulandshahr for older plot houses
Aarna Constructions & Interiors is a construction, interior and renovation company working from Kasna, Greater Noida, since 2017. Our founder, Prashant Chaudhary, is a former Delhi Metro (DMRC) civil engineer, so our renovation work starts where an engineer would start: with the structure, the water and the wiring, and only then the tiles and paint. We take house renovation work in Bulandshahr city and across the district, managed from our Greater Noida office, which is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours away by road via Sikandrabad.
Many independent houses in Bulandshahr were built decades ago, extended floor by floor, and repaired piece by piece since. By now the common problems are damp walls, a roof that leaks in the monsoon, old wiring that trips when the AC runs, galvanised pipes that have rusted inside, and bathrooms and kitchens that no longer suit the family. This page explains how we approach old house repair and renovation, in the order the work should be done, with costs and timelines from our 2026 rate card.
Start with a survey, not a tile catalogue
The most expensive renovation mistake is to finish the beautiful layer first. New paint over a damp wall peels within a season; new tiles over leaking pipes have to be broken again. So every renovation begins with a free site visit, which for Bulandshahr-district houses we fix on a call. On that visit we look at:
- Damp patches, salt marks and flaking plaster, especially at the bottom of walls and under windows.
- Roof slab condition: cracks, ponding marks, old waterproofing layers and the condition of rainwater outlets.
- Cracks in walls, beams and columns, and whether they look like plaster cracks or something structural.
- The electrical board, the wire sizes you can see, earthing, and the number of sockets per room.
- Pipe material, water pressure on upper floors, the overhead tank, and drainage slopes in bathrooms and the kitchen.
After the visit you receive an itemised BOQ that separates the repair work (must do) from the upgrade work (want to do), so you can decide what to do now and what can wait. For a detailed list of what to check, see our home renovation checklist.
Damp and seepage in older houses
Damp in plot houses usually has one of three sources, and each needs a different fix:
- Rising damp from the ground. Older houses often lack an effective damp-proof course at plinth level, so ground moisture climbs up the walls. The treatment is to remove the damaged plaster at the base of the wall, treat the wall to block moisture rising, and re-plaster with a mix that lets the wall breathe.
- Leaking pipes inside walls. Concealed pipes from bathrooms and kitchens are a very common cause of a damp patch on the other side of the wall. The answer is to trace the leak and replace the line, not to paint over the patch.
- Rain entering from outside. Cracked external plaster, open joints around windows and parapet walls without a proper coping let monsoon rain into the wall. These are sealed and the external surface is given a waterproof coat.
Waterproofing work on our rate card is Rs 70 per sq ft. Our bathroom waterproofing guide explains the methods and how long each lasts.
Roof waterproofing and heat
With summers above 40 C and a heavy, humid monsoon, the roof of a Bulandshahr house takes the most punishment. A good roof job does two things at once: it stops leaks and it cuts the heat entering the top floor. We clean the slab, repair cracks, correct slopes so water does not stand, treat the joints around parapets and pipe outlets, and lay a waterproofing system with a heat-reducing top coat or finish. If the top floor is a bedroom, this one item often makes the biggest difference to comfort in May and June.
Rewiring an old house
Houses wired decades ago were not planned for air conditioners, geysers, induction cooktops, inverters and a phone charger in every room. Signs that a house needs rewiring include warm switches, frequent tripping, burnt socket marks, no earthing and aluminium wires. A rewiring job replaces the main distribution board with MCB and RCCB protection, sizes the wires for each circuit, adds proper earthing, and plans new points room by room. Because this means cutting chases in walls, it is best done together with plastering and painting. Our electrical points planning guide is a useful room-by-room reference.
Re-plumbing and drainage
Old galvanised iron pipes rust from inside, which shows as low pressure on the upper floors and brown water after a gap in use. Re-plumbing replaces supply lines with modern CPVC or similar pipes, adds isolation valves for each bathroom and the kitchen, and checks the drainage slopes so water does not stand in the bathroom floor. We plan the re-plumbing together with the bathroom and kitchen work so that walls and floors are opened only once. The plumbing material estimate tool gives a rough idea of material quantities.
Bathroom renovation in Bulandshahr
A bathroom renovation is the job most families start with. Our standard bathroom makeover removes old tiles down to the base, renews the concealed plumbing, waterproofs the floor and the lower walls, corrects the floor slope, and fits new tiles, sanitaryware and fittings.
- Cost: Rs 80,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh per bathroom, depending on size, tiles and fittings.
- Time: 10-22 days.
- Brands: Jaquar, Hindware or Kohler sanitaryware and Kajaria, Somany or Johnson tiles.
Try the washroom cost calculator for an estimate, and read which bathroom tiles are safest before choosing floor tiles, especially for bathrooms used by elders.
Kitchen renovation in Bulandshahr
An old kitchen with a stone platform and open shelves can be turned into a working modern kitchen. Kitchen renovation starts from Rs 1.5 lakh and usually covers removing the old platform, shifting plumbing and electrical points, new wall tiles, a chimney duct, and either a new platform or a modular kitchen. Modular layouts and price tiers are on our modular kitchen in Bulandshahr page.
Adding a floor: structural check first
Many owners want to add a first or second floor for a growing family. This is possible in many houses, but it must start with a structural check, never with bricks. Before we give any price for an added floor, we look at:
- What foundation and columns the house was built on, and whether drawings exist.
- The condition of the existing columns, beams and roof slab that will become the new floor.
- Whether the soil and foundation can take the extra load. Where needed, a soil test from an approved lab costs Rs 8,000-15,000.
- Whether the house is inside the Bulandshahr-Khurja Development Authority (BKDA) development area, where a sanctioned map is needed for the construction. Uttar Pradesh development authorities take building plans through the state online system (UPOBPAS); plots outside BKDA limits fall under other rules, such as the local body or zila panchayat. We check which authority applies and prepare the drawings and the application.
News reports in 2025 described action against unauthorised colonies and buildings without map approval in Bulandshahr district, so getting the map right before adding a floor matters. Once the check is done, grey structure work on our calculator base is Rs 1,100 per sq ft for residential work, and complete construction with material starts at Rs 1,650 per sq ft (GST extra). See grey structure vs full finish and our architects in Bulandshahr page for drawings and map work.
Renovation costs and timelines
| Work | Cost (2026 rate card) | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom renovation | Rs 80,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh | 10-22 days |
| Kitchen renovation | From Rs 1.5 lakh | Depends on scope |
| Partial home renovation | Rs 2-8 lakh | 7-21 days |
| Full home renovation | Rs 8-18 lakh | 30-60 days |
| Waterproofing | Rs 70 per sq ft | Part of the above |
| Tile fixing labour | Rs 70 per sq ft with cement; Rs 80/100/140 with adhesive | Part of the above |
These are starting points from Aarna’s published 2026 Greater Noida rate card. For a house in Bulandshahr district, any travel or staff-stay cost is shown as a separate line in the quotation, with nothing hidden. Payments follow milestones: you pay against completed stages, with a GST invoice for each stage, and you can see daily photo updates of the work in our Trackovo app. The full rate card is on 2026 pricing.
Where we take renovation work
We take renovation work in Bulandshahr city, in areas such as Awas Vikas Colony, DM Colony Road, Yamunapuram, Bhoor and the Civil Lines area, and in towns such as Khurja, Sikandrabad, Anupshahr, Jahangirabad and Debai. We do not have an office in the district; the work is run from Greater Noida. See our construction company in Bulandshahr hub, our interior designer in Bulandshahr page for the finishing side, and areas we serve for all locations.
Frequently asked questions
What does home renovation cost in Bulandshahr?
From our 2026 rate card, partial home renovation is Rs 2-8 lakh and full renovation is Rs 8-18 lakh. A bathroom is Rs 80,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh and a kitchen starts from Rs 1.5 lakh. Any travel or staff-stay cost for a Bulandshahr-district site is a separate line in the quotation.
How long does a full house renovation take?
A full home renovation typically takes 30-60 days and a partial renovation 7-21 days. A single bathroom takes 10-22 days. The exact time depends on how much repair work the survey finds.
Can you fix damp walls permanently?
We first find the source: rising damp from the ground, a leaking concealed pipe, or rain entering from outside. Each has a different fix. Painting over damp without fixing the source does not last, so we do not quote it that way.
Can I add a floor to my old house?
Often yes, but only after a structural check of the foundation, columns and roof slab, and a check of which authority’s map approval applies to your plot. We give a price for the new floor only after that check.
Do I need to be in Bulandshahr while the work goes on?
No. Payments are released against completed stages, and daily photo updates are posted in our Trackovo app, so family members can follow progress from anywhere.
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Plan your Bulandshahr house renovation
Call +91 9582 58 1238, message us on WhatsApp or request a free site visit. Send photos of the damp walls, roof or bathroom you want fixed, and we will fix the visit date on the call. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM.