How much does it cost to build a 3 marla house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?

A double-storey 3 marla house (about 1,282 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 74.1 lakh – Rs 1.08 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 39.5 – 60.2 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 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft in Islamabad / Rawalpindi, so about Rs 36.3 – 48.3 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 Islamabad / Rawalpindi

A double-storey 3 marla house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 74.1 lakh – Rs 1.08 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

3 marla · 2 storeys · Islamabad / Rawalpindi · 1,282 sq ft

Rs 74.1 lakh – Rs 1.08 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,780 – 8,401 per sq ft · around 10 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 36.3 – 48.3 lakh
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 26.8 – 38.1 lakh
Flooring and tiles	Rs 5.89 – 8.38 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 5.36 – 7.62 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 3.75 – 5.33 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 3.21 – 4.57 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 2.68 – 3.81 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 2.14 – 3.05 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 1.88 – 2.67 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 1.88 – 2.67 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 gate3 marla plot	Rs 83,000 – Rs 1.49 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 6.74 – 9.79 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 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 24.7 – 39.2 lakh	Rs 44.7 – 65.8 lakh
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 34.8 – 53.2 lakh	Rs 64.8 – 93.7 lakh
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 39.5 – 60.2 lakh	Rs 74.1 lakh – Rs 1.08 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 51.9 – 79.6 lakh	Rs 99 lakh – Rs 1.46 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 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 Islamabad / Rawalpindi?: A double-storey 3 marla house (about 1,282 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 74.1 lakh – Rs 1.08 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 39.5 – 60.2 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 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft in Islamabad / Rawalpindi, so about Rs 36.3 – 48.3 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.