How much does it cost to build a 5 marla house in Lahore?

A double-storey 5 marla house (about 2,026 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.07 – 1.52 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 56.1 – 81.5 lakh.

What is the grey structure cost of a 5 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 55 – 72.9 lakh for a double storey.

How much cement, steel and bricks does a 5 marla house need?

For a double storey, roughly 810–891 bags of cement, 6.7–7.7 tons of steel and 38,494–44,572 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.

How long does it take to build a 5 marla house?

About 11 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 5 marla plot?

5 marla is 1,125 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.

1,125 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

5 Marla house construction cost in 2026

A double-storey 5 marla house in Lahore with a standard finish comes to about Rs 1.07 – 1.52 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

5 marla · 2 storeys · Lahore · 2,026 sq ft

Rs 1.07 – 1.52 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,306 – 7,483 per sq ft · around 11 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,715 – 3,597 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 55 – 72.9 lakh
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 38.5 – 54.7 lakh
Flooring and tiles	Rs 8.47 – 12 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 7.7 – 10.9 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 5.39 – 7.66 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 4.62 – 6.56 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 3.85 – 5.47 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 3.08 – 4.38 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 2.69 – 3.83 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 2.69 – 3.83 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 gate5 marla plot	Rs 1.25 – 2.25 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 9.77 – 13.8 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.

5 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 34.9 – 51.4 lakh	Rs 65.2 – 91.5 lakh
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 49.4 – 71.4 lakh	Rs 94.2 lakh – Rs 1.32 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 56.1 – 81.5 lakh	Rs 1.07 – 1.52 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 73.9 lakh – Rs 1.09 crore	Rs 1.43 – 2.07 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 5 marla layout of about 1,013 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 5 marla house in Lahore?: A double-storey 5 marla house (about 2,026 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.07 – 1.52 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 56.1 – 81.5 lakh.
What is the grey structure cost of a 5 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 55 – 72.9 lakh for a double storey.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a 5 marla house need?: For a double storey, roughly 810–891 bags of cement, 6.7–7.7 tons of steel and 38,494–44,572 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
How long does it take to build a 5 marla house?: About 11 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 5 marla plot?: 5 marla is 1,125 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.