1,575 sq ft plot · 2026 rates
7 Marla house construction cost in 2026
A double-storey 7 marla house in Lahore with a standard finish comes to about Rs 1.41 – 1.98 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.
7 marla · 2 storeys · Lahore · 2,678 sq ft
Rs 1.41 – 1.98 crore
All-in budget · about Rs 5,273 – 7,386 per sq ft · around 12 months to build
| Grey structureRs 2,715 – 3,597 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs | Rs 72.7 – 96.3 lakh |
| FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors | Rs 50.9 – 72.3 lakh |
| Flooring and tiles | Rs 11.2 – 15.9 lakh |
| Doors, wardrobes and woodwork | Rs 10.2 – 14.5 lakh |
| Plumbing and sanitary fittings | Rs 7.12 – 10.1 lakh |
| Electrical wiring and fittings | Rs 6.11 – 8.68 lakh |
| Kitchen | Rs 5.09 – 7.23 lakh |
| Paint and polish | Rs 4.07 – 5.78 lakh |
| Windows, aluminium and glass | Rs 3.56 – 5.06 lakh |
| Ceilings, railings and the rest | Rs 3.56 – 5.06 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 gate7 marla plot | Rs 1.75 – 3.15 lakh |
| Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some | Rs 12.8 – 18 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.
7 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 45.2 – 65.3 lakh | Rs 85.2 lakh – Rs 1.18 crore |
| Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork | Rs 64.4 – 91.8 lakh | Rs 1.24 – 1.71 crore |
| Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors | Rs 73.2 lakh – Rs 1.05 crore | Rs 1.41 – 1.98 crore |
| Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork | Rs 96.8 lakh – Rs 1.42 crore | Rs 1.88 – 2.71 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 7 marla layout of about 1,339 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 7 marla house in Lahore?
- A double-storey 7 marla house (about 2,678 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.41 – 1.98 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 73.2 lakh – Rs 1.05 crore.
- What is the grey structure cost of a 7 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 72.7 – 96.3 lakh for a double storey.
- How much cement, steel and bricks does a 7 marla house need?
- For a double storey, roughly 1,071–1,178 bags of cement, 8.8–10.2 tons of steel and 50,882–58,916 bricks. Your structural drawings give the exact quantities.
- How long does it take to build a 7 marla house?
- About 12 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 7 marla plot?
- 7 marla is 1,575 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.