How much does it cost to build a 7 marla house in Karachi?

A double-storey 7 marla house (about 2,678 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.46 – 2.06 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 76.1 lakh – Rs 1.09 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 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft in Karachi, so about Rs 74.3 – 98.6 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.

1,575 sq ft plot · 2026 rates

7 Marla house construction cost in Karachi

A double-storey 7 marla house in Karachi with a standard finish comes to about Rs 1.46 – 2.06 crore all-in. Change anything below — storeys, finish, basement — and the estimate updates.

7 marla · 2 storeys · Karachi · 2,678 sq ft

Rs 1.46 – 2.06 crore

All-in budget · about Rs 5,463 – 7,674 per sq ft · around 12 months to build

Grey structureRs 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft · materials, labour and site costs	Rs 74.3 – 98.6 lakh
FinishingGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 53.4 – 75.9 lakh
Flooring and tiles	Rs 11.8 – 16.7 lakh
Doors, wardrobes and woodwork	Rs 10.7 – 15.2 lakh
Plumbing and sanitary fittings	Rs 7.48 – 10.6 lakh
Electrical wiring and fittings	Rs 6.41 – 9.11 lakh
Kitchen	Rs 5.34 – 7.59 lakh
Paint and polish	Rs 4.27 – 6.07 lakh
Windows, aluminium and glass	Rs 3.74 – 5.31 lakh
Ceilings, railings and the rest	Rs 3.74 – 5.31 lakh
Map approval and feesKarachi authorities and societies vary	Rs 2 – 5 lakh
Utility connectionsElectricity, gas, water and sewer	Rs 1.5 – 4 lakh
Boundary wall and gate7 marla plot	Rs 1.84 – 3.31 lakh
Buffer (10%)Price rises, changes and surprises — there are always some	Rs 13.3 – 18.7 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 Karachi: 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 46.7 – 67.8 lakh	Rs 87.6 lakh – Rs 1.22 crore
Economy finishLocal tiles and fittings, simple woodwork	Rs 66.8 – 95.6 lakh	Rs 1.28 – 1.78 crore
Standard finishGood local brands, porcelain tiles, solid doors	Rs 76.1 lakh – Rs 1.09 crore	Rs 1.46 – 2.06 crore
Premium finishImported tiles and sanitary, custom woodwork	Rs 1.01 – 1.48 crore	Rs 1.96 – 2.83 crore

Building in Karachi

Karachi plots are sold in square yards — 120 sq yd is about 4.8 marla. SBCA approvals apply outside the cantonments and DHA.

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 Karachi?: A double-storey 7 marla house (about 2,678 sq ft covered) with a standard finish costs about Rs 1.46 – 2.06 crore all-in, including approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall and a 10% buffer. A single storey costs about Rs 76.1 lakh – Rs 1.09 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 2,772 – 3,682 per sq ft in Karachi, so about Rs 74.3 – 98.6 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.