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

A double-storey 5 marla house (about 2,026 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.03 – 1.46 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 53.8 – 77.8 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 2,658 – 3,513 per sq ft in Faisalabad, so about Rs 53.9 – 71.2 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 Faisalabad

A double-storey 5 marla house in Faisalabad with a standard finish comes to about Rs 1.03 – 1.46 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

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

Rs 1.03 – 1.46 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,109 – 7,182 per sq ft · around 11 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,658 – 3,513 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 53.9 – 71.2 lakh
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 36.6 – 52 lakh
Flooring and tiles	Rs 8.05 – 11.4 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 7.31 – 10.4 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 5.12 – 7.28 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 4.39 – 6.24 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 3.66 – 5.2 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 2.93 – 4.16 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 2.56 – 3.64 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 2.56 – 3.64 lakh
Map approval and feesFaisalabad authorities and societies vary	Rs 1 – 3 lakh
Utility connectionsElectricity, gas, water and sewer	Rs 1.5 – 4 lakh
Boundary wall and gate5 marla plot	Rs 1.19 – 2.14 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 9.41 – 13.2 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 Faisalabad: 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 33.7 – 49.2 lakh	Rs 63.3 – 88.3 lakh
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 47.4 – 68.3 lakh	Rs 90.8 lakh – Rs 1.26 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 53.8 – 77.8 lakh	Rs 1.03 – 1.46 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 70.7 lakh – Rs 1.04 crore	Rs 1.37 – 1.98 crore

Building in Faisalabad

Labour and local materials are slightly cheaper than in Lahore.

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 Faisalabad?: A double-storey 5 marla house (about 2,026 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.03 – 1.46 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 53.8 – 77.8 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 2,658 – 3,513 per sq ft in Faisalabad, so about Rs 53.9 – 71.2 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.