How much does it cost to build a 2 kanal house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?

A double-storey 2 kanal house (about 10,800 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 6 – 8.33 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 3.08 – 4.33 crore.

What is the grey structure cost of a 2 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 3.06 – 4.07 crore for a double storey.

How much cement, steel and bricks does a 2 kanal house need?

For a double storey, roughly 4,320–4,752 bags of cement, 35.6–41.0 tons of steel and 205,200–237,600 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.

How long does it take to build a 2 kanal house?

About 18 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 2 kanal plot?

2 kanal is 9,000 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.

9,000 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

2 Kanal house construction cost in Islamabad / Rawalpindi

A double-storey 2 kanal house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 6 – 8.33 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

2 kanal · 2 storeys · Islamabad / Rawalpindi · 10,800 sq ft

Rs 6 – 8.33 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,559 – 7,714 per sq ft · around 18 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 3.06 – 4.07 crore
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 2.26 – 3.21 crore
Flooring and tiles	Rs 49.7 – 70.6 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 45.1 – 64.2 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 31.6 – 44.9 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 27.1 – 38.5 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 22.6 – 32.1 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 18.1 – 25.7 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 15.8 – 22.4 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 15.8 – 22.4 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 gate2 kanal plot	Rs 11 – 19.8 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 54.6 – 75.7 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.

2 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 1.84 – 2.56 crore	Rs 3.52 – 4.8 crore
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 2.69 – 3.74 crore	Rs 5.22 – 7.16 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 3.08 – 4.33 crore	Rs 6 – 8.33 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 4.13 – 5.96 crore	Rs 8.1 – 11.6 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 2 kanal layout of about 5,400 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 2 kanal house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?: A double-storey 2 kanal house (about 10,800 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 6 – 8.33 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 3.08 – 4.33 crore.
What is the grey structure cost of a 2 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 3.06 – 4.07 crore for a double storey.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a 2 kanal house need?: For a double storey, roughly 4,320–4,752 bags of cement, 35.6–41.0 tons of steel and 205,200–237,600 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
How long does it take to build a 2 kanal house?: About 18 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 2 kanal plot?: 2 kanal is 9,000 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.