The 3D elevation cost in Hyderabad ranges from Rs 8,000 to Rs 60,000 for the design render on a typical home, plus a further Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh for the physical execution of the facade in ACP, glass and aluminium. That two-part split is exactly what trips most homeowners up when they start budgeting, because a 3D elevation is really two very different expenses wearing a single name. Get the split clear in your head and the whole project stops feeling like a black box.
First comes the design fee for the photorealistic 3D drawing itself, produced by an architect or elevation designer. Then comes the far larger execution cost of turning that render into a real building front using ACP cladding, structural facade glass, aluminium louvers, stone, texture and lighting. The design is a few thousand rupees; the build is lakhs. Confusing the two is how people end up with a beautiful render and no budget left to build it properly.
At Hakimi Aluminium and Glass we quote hundreds of elevation projects every year across Hyderabad, Secunderabad and towns throughout Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This guide breaks down realistic INR ranges for both the design and the build, the variables that swing your price by lakhs, and how to read a quote so you are never overcharged. If you would rather skip straight to numbers for your own site, you can get a free quote with just your front width and floor count.
What a 3D Elevation Actually Includes
A 3D elevation is a designed exterior for your building front, delivered in two stages. Stage one is a digital deliverable: an architect or elevation designer models your facade and hands you photorealistic renders, usually from two or three angles, plus dimensioned working drawings. Stage two is the physical facade built to match that render using cladding, glass and metal. When someone quotes you a price, the first question to ask is which of these two stages the number covers.
The render is what you approve; the working drawing is what actually gets built. A pretty image with no dimensions leaves panel joints, framework and material sizes to guesswork on site, which is where mismatches and cost overruns creep in. Insist that the 3D elevation design and execution comes with a dimensioned drawing set, not just a glossy picture.
Because the two stages are priced independently, you can hire one firm for design and another for execution, or a single vendor for both. Most homeowners in Hyderabad choose a single contractor because it removes the blame game when the built facade does not match the render, and because the design fee is often adjusted against the build.
3D Elevation Design Charges in Hyderabad
The design is a digital deliverable priced either as a lump sum or per running foot of front width. In Hyderabad and Secunderabad the current market ranges look like this.
- Basic 3D render (single view, G+1 home): Rs 8,000 to Rs 20,000
- Detailed design with 2 to 3 views plus working drawings: Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000
- Per-running-foot design fee: Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,500 per rft of elevation width
- Commercial or apartment facade design: Rs 60,000 to Rs 2 lakh depending on floor count
- Design revisions beyond the included set: Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 per additional view
The working drawing is the part that protects your budget. A render alone looks impressive but leaves material dimensions, panel joints and framework to interpretation on site. A dimensioned set means the fabrication team builds exactly what you approved rather than their best guess of it. Many execution contractors, including us, adjust or waive the design fee entirely when you award the physical work, so always ask whether the render cost is refundable against the build before you pay it. On a full project that single question can save you Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000.
Execution Cost: What the Facade Actually Costs to Build
This is where the real money goes. Execution is priced per square foot of finished elevation area, and the material mix drives the number far more than the design does. Below are current indicative rates across the Hyderabad and Telangana market, inclusive of standard framework and labour.
- ACP cladding (branded, 4mm): Rs 220 to Rs 420 per sqft installed
- Structural glazing / facade glass: Rs 550 to Rs 1,100 per sqft
- Aluminium louvers and fins: Rs 350 to Rs 700 per sqft
- HPL and exterior-grade compact panels: Rs 300 to Rs 550 per sqft
- CNC-cut jaali and screen panels: Rs 450 to Rs 900 per sqft
- Stone, texture paint and moulding accents: Rs 90 to Rs 300 per sqft
A typical independent G+1 house front of 300 to 500 sqft, done in a mix of ACP cladding, glass and louvers, usually lands between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 4.5 lakh for execution alone. The single biggest lever on that figure is how much of the surface is glass versus ACP, because facade glass can cost two to three times as much per square foot as cladding. If your render leans heavily on floor-to-ceiling glass, expect the top of that range or beyond. You can see how these material mixes come together in our recent projects across the city.
ACP vs Glass vs Louvers: Choosing the Material Mix
Most Hyderabad elevations are not a single material but a composition, and the ratio you choose decides both the look and the price. Here is how the three dominant surfaces compare.
- ACP cladding is the workhorse: cheapest per sqft, a huge colour and finish range, and fast to install. Genuine 4mm branded sheet holds up well in Hyderabad heat and monsoon rain and does not fade for years.
- Facade glass and structural glazing deliver the premium, seamless look for balconies, staircases and commercial fronts, but demand precise framework and cost the most per square foot.
- Aluminium louvers and fins add depth, shade west-facing walls from the harsh afternoon sun, and hide AC units and utility areas while keeping airflow.
A common and cost-effective split for a modern home is roughly 60 percent ACP, 25 percent glass and 15 percent louvers. That keeps the elevation striking without pushing every square foot into the highest rate band. The trick is to spend your glass budget where people actually stand and look, such as the entrance and balcony, and use ACP for the large flat expanses where nobody is inspecting the surface closely. Whatever mix you pick, the quality of the aluminium framework and glass hardware behind it matters as much as the panels in front.
What Changes Your Final Price
Two identical-looking elevations can differ by lakhs. The variables that move your quote the most are worth understanding before you compare vendors.
- Material grade: genuine Alstone, Aludecor or Eurobond ACP costs more than local sheet but lasts far longer and does not fade or delaminate in Telangana summers
- Facade height and access: upper floors need scaffolding or a hydra crane, which adds labour and rental cost
- Design complexity: curves, cutouts and CNC-cut jaali panels raise fabrication charges sharply
- Framework: a proper GI or aluminium sub-structure costs more upfront but prevents rattling, sagging and water ingress later
- Lighting: profile and facade lighting typically adds Rs 15,000 to Rs 80,000 depending on run length and fixture grade
- Site conditions: a narrow lane, no lift access, or a shared compound wall all add handling time and cost
The framework is the variable people skip to save money and regret first. A skimped sub-frame is the number one cause of ACP panels bowing and glass joints leaking within two monsoons, so treat it as non-negotiable rather than a place to cut. When you compare our full range of services, you will notice we quote the framework as a named line item precisely because hiding it is how thin quotes are made to look cheap.
A Realistic Budget Example for a Hyderabad Home
For a standard 30x40 site in areas like Kompally, Kukatpally, Nizampet, Bachupally or Beeramguda, a homeowner wanting a modern ACP-and-glass front should plan roughly like this.
- 3D design and working drawings: Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000
- Execution of a 350 to 450 sqft facade in mid-range branded materials: Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh
- Basic profile and facade lighting: Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000
- Realistic total, design plus build: Rs 2.4 lakh to Rs 4 lakh
Premium homes with large structural glazing, imported ACP, backlit jaali and detailed CNC work can comfortably cross Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. On the other end, a clean, mostly-ACP front with modest glass on a smaller frontage can be delivered for Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 1.8 lakh. Getting an itemised, per-sqft quote rather than a single lump sum is the most reliable way to keep your Hyderabad elevation budget under control and to compare vendors fairly.
Commercial and Apartment Facade Pricing
Commercial buildings, showrooms and apartment blocks follow the same per-sqft logic but at larger scale, and glass usually dominates the surface. Because the facade area runs into thousands of square feet, small rate differences multiply fast, so nailing the specification early is worth real money.
- Showroom or retail front (glass-heavy): Rs 700 to Rs 1,200 per sqft finished
- Apartment or G+4 commercial ACP facade: Rs 280 to Rs 500 per sqft
- Full curtain-wall structural glazing: Rs 850 to Rs 1,400 per sqft
For a mid-sized commercial front of 3,000 to 5,000 sqft, budgets commonly land between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 60 lakh depending on the glass-to-ACP ratio and the sliding and entrance systems specified. High-traffic entrances need robust hardware and heavy-duty floor springs specified from the start rather than upgraded later. For projects of this scale in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and across Andhra Pradesh, phasing the work floor by floor also helps manage cash flow without slowing the build.
How to Compare Quotes and Avoid Overpaying
The cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest project once rework is counted. Use these checks to read a Hyderabad elevation quote properly and protect yourself.
- Confirm the ACP brand and thickness in writing: 4mm branded, not unbranded 3mm passed off as premium
- Ask what the framework is made of and its spacing, because this is where corners get cut invisibly
- Check whether design, framework, lighting and hardware are included or billed as extras later
- Insist on per-sqft line items so you can compare apples to apples across vendors
- Ask about warranty on panels, sealant and workmanship, and get it in writing
- Verify the sealant grade, since cheap silicone is the hidden cause of streak stains and leaks within a year
A trustworthy contractor will happily itemise all of this. If a vendor only offers a vague lump sum and resists breaking it down, treat that as a warning sign. When you are ready, you can get a free quote and we will send a transparent, line-item estimate for your specific frontage across Hyderabad, Secunderabad and the wider Telangana and Andhra Pradesh region.
