How much does it cost to build a 3 marla house in Lahore?

A double-storey 3 marla house (about 1,282 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 69.2 – 99.1 lakh all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 36.7 – 54.7 lakh.

What is the grey structure cost of a 3 marla house?

Grey structure — foundation, frame, brickwork and plaster, with materials and labour — runs about Rs 2,715 – 3,597 per sq ft in Lahore, so about Rs 34.8 – 46.1 lakh for a double storey.

How much cement, steel and bricks does a 3 marla house need?

For a double storey, roughly 513–564 bags of cement, 4.2–4.9 tons of steel and 24,358–28,204 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.

How long does it take to build a 3 marla house?

About 10 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 3 marla plot?

3 marla is 675 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.

675 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

3 Marla house construction cost in 2026

A double-storey 3 marla house in Lahore with a standard finish comes to about Rs 69.2 – 99.1 lakh all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

3 marla · 2 storeys · Lahore · 1,282 sq ft

Rs 69.2 – 99.1 lakh

All-in budget · about Rs 5,398 – 7,730 per sq ft · around 10 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,715 – 3,597 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 34.8 – 46.1 lakh
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 24.4 – 34.6 lakh
Flooring and tiles	Rs 5.36 – 7.61 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 4.87 – 6.92 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 3.41 – 4.85 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 2.92 – 4.15 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 2.44 – 3.46 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 1.95 – 2.77 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 1.71 – 2.42 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 1.71 – 2.42 lakh
Map approval and feesLahore authorities and societies vary	Rs 1.5 – 4 lakh
Utility connectionsElectricity, gas, water and sewer	Rs 1.5 – 4 lakh
Boundary wall and gate3 marla plot	Rs 75,000 – Rs 1.35 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 6.29 – 9.01 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.

3 marla house in Lahore: 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 23.3 – 35.7 lakh	Rs 42.4 – 61 lakh
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 32.4 – 48.4 lakh	Rs 60.7 – 86.4 lakh
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 36.7 – 54.7 lakh	Rs 69.2 – 99.1 lakh
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 48 – 72.3 lakh	Rs 91.8 lakh – Rs 1.34 crore

Building in Lahore

Lahore is the base for these rates. LDA and the large societies (DHA, Bahria) each have their own approval fees and by-laws.

Covered area here assumes a typical 3 marla layout of about 641 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 3 marla house in Lahore?: A double-storey 3 marla house (about 1,282 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 69.2 – 99.1 lakh all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 36.7 – 54.7 lakh.
What is the grey structure cost of a 3 marla house?: Grey structure — foundation, frame, brickwork and plaster, with materials and labour — runs about Rs 2,715 – 3,597 per sq ft in Lahore, so about Rs 34.8 – 46.1 lakh for a double storey.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a 3 marla house need?: For a double storey, roughly 513–564 bags of cement, 4.2–4.9 tons of steel and 24,358–28,204 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
How long does it take to build a 3 marla house?: About 10 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 3 marla plot?: 3 marla is 675 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.