How much does it cost to build a 10 marla house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?

A double-storey 10 marla house (about 3,600 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 2.02 – 2.83 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 1.04 – 1.5 crore.

What is the grey structure cost of a 10 marla 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 1.02 – 1.36 crore for a double storey.

How much cement, steel and bricks does a 10 marla house need?

For a double storey, roughly 1,440–1,584 bags of cement, 11.9–13.7 tons of steel and 68,400–79,200 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.

How long does it take to build a 10 marla house?

About 13 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 10 marla plot?

10 marla is 2,250 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.

2,250 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

10 Marla house construction cost in Islamabad / Rawalpindi

A double-storey 10 marla house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 2.02 – 2.83 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

10 marla · 2 storeys · Islamabad / Rawalpindi · 3,600 sq ft

Rs 2.02 – 2.83 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,603 – 7,867 per sq ft · around 13 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 1.02 – 1.36 crore
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 75.2 lakh – Rs 1.07 crore
Flooring and tiles	Rs 16.6 – 23.5 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 15.1 – 21.4 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 10.5 – 15 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 9.03 – 12.8 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 7.52 – 10.7 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 6.02 – 8.55 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 5.27 – 7.48 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 5.27 – 7.48 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 gate10 marla plot	Rs 2.75 – 4.95 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 18.3 – 25.8 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.

10 marla 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 62.9 – 91 lakh	Rs 1.19 – 1.66 crore
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 91.2 lakh – Rs 1.3 crore	Rs 1.76 – 2.44 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 1.04 – 1.5 crore	Rs 2.02 – 2.83 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 1.39 – 2.04 crore	Rs 2.71 – 3.92 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 10 marla layout of about 1,800 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 10 marla house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?: A double-storey 10 marla house (about 3,600 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 2.02 – 2.83 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 1.04 – 1.5 crore.
What is the grey structure cost of a 10 marla 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 1.02 – 1.36 crore for a double storey.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a 10 marla house need?: For a double storey, roughly 1,440–1,584 bags of cement, 11.9–13.7 tons of steel and 68,400–79,200 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
How long does it take to build a 10 marla house?: About 13 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 10 marla plot?: 10 marla is 2,250 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.