# House Warming (Griha Pravesh) Service Checklist India 2026 > India house-warming (griha pravesh) prep 2026: cleaning ₹2,800–₹7,000, cook per event ₹3,000–₹8,000. Full service checklist and timing. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/seasonal/house-warming-service-checklist-india](https://solve24.in/seasonal/house-warming-service-checklist-india) **Season:** festival **Updated:** 2026-07-03 ## Overview A house-warming (griha pravesh) preparation in India costs ₹15,000–₹60,000 in 2026 for a 2–3BHK, depending on scope. This covers move-in clean (₹3,000–₹6,000), any last-mile carpenter fixes (₹1,000–₹5,000), plumbing and electrical set-up checks (₹500–₹1,500), and a cook for the pooja and lunch (₹3,000–₹8,000 per event). Book 2–3 weeks out — a house-warming date is fixed by the priest and cannot move, so all trades need to line up around it. ## 3-week house-warming timeline Work backwards from the pooja date. A first house-warming is usually the very first meal in the house, so kitchen and pooja space must be ready. - 3 weeks out — book carpenter, cleaner, plumber, electrician and cook. - 2 weeks out — carpenter: any last hinge, wardrobe or door fix. - 10 days out — plumber and electrician: water motor check, geyser install, socket check. - 4–5 days out — move-in / deep clean by Solve24 cleaner. - 1–2 days before — small decor, curtains up, flower arrangements. - Day of — cook arrives 4 hours before pooja; food ready for post-pooja meal. ## 2026 house-warming service costs These are Solve24 labour rates. Priest and pooja materials are separate from services. | Service | Cost 2026 (₹) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Move-in / move-out cleaning | 3,000 – 6,000 | Whole flat | | Home deep cleaning 2BHK | 2,800 – 4,500 | Standard package | | Home deep cleaning 3BHK | 4,000 – 7,000 | Standard package | | Kitchen deep clean | 900 – 2,000 | Cabinets + chimney | | Bathroom deep clean (per bath) | 300 – 700 | | | Party cooking (20 ppl) | 3,000 – 8,000 | Menu on WhatsApp | | Special catering (per plate) | 250 – 600 | Larger group | | Plumber visit (setup check) | 100 – 300 | Adjusted into bill | | Electrician visit (setup check) | 100 – 300 | Adjusted into bill | | New geyser installation | 500 – 1,200 | Basic wiring check | | Fan installation (per fan) | 200 – 500 | | ## What every first-day house-warming misses These are the fixes that people wish they had done before the pooja. - A pre-check on the water motor — you do not want the first meal to be cooked with no water pressure. - Ceiling fans installed and tested — the ₹200–₹500 per fan labour is worth it, not day-of stress. - Kitchen chimney fitted before the first meal — cooking smoke on Day 1 stains fresh paint. - Bathroom silicone applied and dry — takes 24 hours. - Ground-floor drains cleared — you will use them heavily on Day 1. - Fridge in place and running for 24 hours before food goes in. ## Kitchen and pooja room priority list These are the two rooms that must be 100% ready. Bedrooms can be a work in progress. - Pooja room: clean, wall paint dry, altar set, light fittings tested. - Kitchen: chimney working, sink drain flowing, gas connection verified, basic utensils in place. - A cook needs a functional kitchen 4 hours before the meal — plan accordingly. - Dining area: cleared, chairs and table in place, floor cleaned. - Living room: sofa in place, TV in place if needed for pooja. ## Book each service on Solve24 Each trade — plumber, electrician, cleaner, cook, carpenter — is a Solve24 category with real profiles. You unlock the number with a ₹11–₹99 subscription, agree scope on WhatsApp, and pay them directly. Zero platform commission means the ₹4,500 cleaner quote is what the cleaner keeps. ## Frequently asked ### How much does house-warming preparation cost in India 2026? ₹15,000–₹60,000 for a 2–3BHK. Move-in cleaning ₹3,000–₹6,000. Carpenter/plumber/electrician fixes ₹2,000–₹8,000 combined. Cook per event ₹3,000–₹8,000. Priest and pooja materials are separate. ### When should I book services for a house warming? 3 weeks before the pooja date. Priest schedules are fixed; trades need to line up around them. Move-in clean is 4–5 days out. Small fixes done 10–14 days out. ### What should be ready before the priest arrives? Pooja room fully clean, altar set, lights tested. Kitchen functional for the post-pooja meal. Living room floor cleaned. Bedrooms can wait. ### Do I need a full deep clean or just a move-in clean? Move-in clean (₹3,000–₹6,000) is designed exactly for this — every surface wiped, all builders' dust cleared. Add sofa and carpet cleaning if furniture is already in. ### Can I hire a cook just for the pooja and meal? Yes. Party cook per event (20 people) is ₹3,000–₹8,000. Menu is fixed on WhatsApp beforehand. Cook typically arrives 4 hours before the meal. --- Published by Solve24 — direct-hire, zero commission.