How much does it cost to build a 1 kanal house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?

A double-storey 1 kanal house (about 6,300 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 3.51 – 4.89 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 1.8 – 2.55 crore.

What is the grey structure cost of a 1 kanal house?

Grey structure — foundation, frame, brickwork and plaster, with materials and labour — runs about Rs 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft in Islamabad / Rawalpindi, so about Rs 1.78 – 2.37 crore for a double storey.

How much cement, steel and bricks does a 1 kanal house need?

For a double storey, roughly 2,520–2,772 bags of cement, 20.8–23.9 tons of steel and 119,700–138,600 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.

How long does it take to build a 1 kanal house?

About 15 months for a double storey with a standard finish: roughly half for the grey structure and half for finishing, plus a month for approvals. Weather, cash flow and contractor availability are the usual causes of delay.

How big is a 1 kanal plot?

1 kanal is 4,500 sq ft, using the 225 sq ft marla that LDA, DHA and most housing societies use. Older areas sometimes use a 272 sq ft marla, so check your plot's documents.

4,500 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

1 Kanal house construction cost in Islamabad / Rawalpindi

A double-storey 1 kanal house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 3.51 – 4.89 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

1 kanal · 2 storeys · Islamabad / Rawalpindi · 6,300 sq ft

Rs 3.51 – 4.89 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,570 – 7,759 per sq ft · around 15 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 1.78 – 2.37 crore
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 1.32 – 1.87 crore
Flooring and tiles	Rs 29 – 41.2 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 26.3 – 37.4 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 18.4 – 26.2 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 15.8 – 22.4 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 13.2 – 18.7 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 10.5 – 15 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 9.22 – 13.1 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 9.22 – 13.1 lakh
Map approval and feesIslamabad / Rawalpindi authorities and societies vary	Rs 2 – 6 lakh
Utility connectionsElectricity, gas, water and sewer	Rs 1.5 – 4 lakh
Boundary wall and gate1 kanal plot	Rs 5.5 – 9.9 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 31.9 – 44.4 lakh

Estimates from current market rates, last reviewed October 2026. Cement, steel and brick prices change often — use this to plan and to judge quotes, not as a quote itself.

1 kanal house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi: cost by finish

All-in, including approvals, connections, boundary wall and a 10% buffer.

Finish	Single storey	Double storey
Grey structure onlyStructure, brickwork, plaster — no finishing	Rs 1.08 – 1.52 crore	Rs 2.06 – 2.83 crore
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 1.57 – 2.21 crore	Rs 3.05 – 4.2 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 1.8 – 2.55 crore	Rs 3.51 – 4.89 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 2.41 – 3.51 crore	Rs 4.73 – 6.79 crore

Building in Islamabad / Rawalpindi

Bricks and sand cost noticeably more in Islamabad and Rawalpindi than in Lahore, and labour is dearer. CDA, RDA and society approvals vary widely.

Covered area here assumes a typical 1 kanal layout of about 3,150 sq ft per floor after setbacks. If your architect's drawings show a different figure, type it into the calculator.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to build a 1 kanal house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?: A double-storey 1 kanal house (about 6,300 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 3.51 – 4.89 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 1.8 – 2.55 crore.
What is the grey structure cost of a 1 kanal house?: Grey structure — foundation, frame, brickwork and plaster, with materials and labour — runs about Rs 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft in Islamabad / Rawalpindi, so about Rs 1.78 – 2.37 crore for a double storey.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a 1 kanal house need?: For a double storey, roughly 2,520–2,772 bags of cement, 20.8–23.9 tons of steel and 119,700–138,600 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
How long does it take to build a 1 kanal house?: About 15 months for a double storey with a standard finish: roughly half for the grey structure and half for finishing, plus a month for approvals. Weather, cash flow and contractor availability are the usual causes of delay.
How big is a 1 kanal plot?: 1 kanal is 4,500 sq ft, using the 225 sq ft marla that LDA, DHA and most housing societies use. Older areas sometimes use a 272 sq ft marla, so check your plot's documents.