How much does it cost to build a 7 marla house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi?

A double-storey 7 marla house (about 2,678 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.51 – 2.13 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 78.4 lakh – Rs 1.14 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 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft in Islamabad / Rawalpindi, so about Rs 75.8 lakh – Rs 1.01 crore 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.

1,575 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

7 Marla house construction cost in Islamabad / Rawalpindi

A double-storey 7 marla house in Islamabad / Rawalpindi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 1.51 – 2.13 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

7 marla · 2 storeys · Islamabad / Rawalpindi · 2,678 sq ft

Rs 1.51 – 2.13 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,635 – 7,965 per sq ft · around 12 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 75.8 lakh – Rs 1.01 crore
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 56 – 79.5 lakh
Flooring and tiles	Rs 12.3 – 17.5 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 11.2 – 15.9 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 7.84 – 11.1 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 6.72 – 9.54 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 5.6 – 7.95 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 4.48 – 6.36 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 3.92 – 5.57 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 3.92 – 5.57 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 gate7 marla plot	Rs 1.93 – 3.47 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 13.7 – 19.4 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 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 47.7 – 70.3 lakh	Rs 89.3 lakh – Rs 1.26 crore
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 68.7 – 99.5 lakh	Rs 1.31 – 1.84 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 78.4 lakh – Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.51 – 2.13 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 1.04 – 1.55 crore	Rs 2.03 – 2.94 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 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 Islamabad / Rawalpindi?: A double-storey 7 marla house (about 2,678 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.51 – 2.13 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 78.4 lakh – Rs 1.14 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 2,830 – 3,767 per sq ft in Islamabad / Rawalpindi, so about Rs 75.8 lakh – Rs 1.01 crore 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.