Details of Total cost Building a House or Plaza in DHA Lahore
Today on this topic, we are going to provide details of the cost of constructing a house or a plaza in DHA Lahore of several plot sizes. Building a house or constructing a house in Lahore has a different set of prices, and it depends on your wallet. For example, there is an A+ construction, then an A construction, then a B+, and so on. Therefore, it totally depends on your wallet. For A+, the gray structure of a 5-marl house in DHA costs around PKR 5 million to 8 million. Then finishing, like kitchen tiles, paint, woodwork, etc., will cost an additional PKR 1 million to 7 million. There are other fees as well design fees and other which can cost around PKR 0.7 million.
Here is a table for further details of 5 Marla construction.
1) 5 Marla House
Grey Structure Details
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Excavation & Earthwork
150,000
PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)
200,000
Foundation (RCC Footing)
500,000
Superstructure (Brickwork + RCC)
1,000,000
Slabs, Beams, Columns
1,000,000
Roof Insulation + Waterproofing
150,000
Cement, Sand, Crush (Aggregates)
1,100,000
Steel Reinforcement (Sarya)
1,200,000
Plumbing (Concealed only)
250,000
Electrical Conduits (Concealed)
200,000
Termite Proofing + Misc Works
150,000
Labor (Grey Structure only)
300,000
Grey Strucutrue Total
PKR 6,200,000
Finishing Work
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Floor Tiles (Imported, A+)
800,000
Bath Tiles + Fittings (Luxury)
700,000
Kitchen Tiles + Cabinets
500,000
Paint (Interior & Exterior)
450,000
False Ceiling (Gypsum + POP)
300,000
Woodwork (Doors, Wardrobes)
1,000,000
Windows (Aluminum + Glass)
450,000
Staircase + Marble
200,000
Electric Fixtures + Lights
500,000
Sanitary Fittings (A+ Quality)
400,000
Geysers, Exhausts, Fans
200,000
Boundary Wall + Gate
250,000
Paint Polish + Door Hardware
250,000
Labor for Finishing
500,000
Finishing Total
PKR 6,500,000
The total can cost around PKR 13.4 million to 15 million for an A+ construction a house in Lahore DHA for a 5 Marla house.
Category
Cost (PKR)
Grey Structure
~6,200,000
Finishing Work
~6,500,000
Other Costs
~700,000 – 1,300,000
Total
PKR 13.4 – 14.0 million
2) 10 Marla House
For 10 Marla A+ grade construction can cost around PKR 8 million to PKR 10 million, depending on the design and number of things. For main materials like wood, paint, kitchens, etc., it will cost a further PKR 9.5 million to PKR 10 million. Moreover, other expenditures, like design fees, etc., can cost up to PKR 1.5 million to PKR 2 million.
Grey Structure
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Excavation & Earthwork
300,000
PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)
400,000
Foundation (RCC Footing)
900,000
Superstructure (Brickwork + RCC)
1,800,000
Slabs, Beams, Columns
1,800,000
Roof Insulation + Waterproofing
300,000
Cement, Sand, Crush (Aggregates)
2,000,000
Steel Reinforcement (Sarya)
2,200,000
Plumbing (Concealed only)
500,000
Electrical Conduits (Concealed)
400,000
Termite Proofing + Misc Works
300,000
Labor (Grey Structure only)
600,000
Grey Structure Total
11,500,000
Finishing
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Floor Tiles (Porcelain/Ceramic/Imported)
1,200,000
Bath Tiles & Fittings (Luxury Grade)
1,200,000
Kitchen Tiles, Hood, Hob & Accessories
900,000
Wooden Doors (Solid or Semi-Solid)
1,000,000
Wardrobes & Cabinets (Laminated/UV/Gloss)
1,200,000
False Ceiling (Gypsum + POP Design)
600,000
Paint & Polish (Interior + Exterior)
800,000
Windows (Aluminum + Glass, Powder Coated)
600,000
Staircase & Window Sills (Marble/Granite)
400,000
Electric Fixtures (Lights, Switches, DBs)
700,000
Sanitary Fixtures (Vanities, WC, Faucets)
600,000
Fans, Exhausts, Geysers, Water Pumps
500,000
Boundary Wall, Gate & Exterior Works
600,000
Finishing Labor
800,000
Finishing Total
11,300,000
Grand Total Estimate
Stage
Cost (PKR million)
Grey Structure
8.0 – 9.2
Finishing Work
9.2 – 10.0 (up to 12m for ultra A+)
Other Expenses
1.2 – 2.0
Overall Estimated Total
PKR 18.4 – 21.2 million
Rounded Range
PKR 18 – 22 million
3) 1 Kanal House
For 1 kanal, it is considered a big house and one of the most constructed houses for bigger families in the Punjab region of Pakistan. A 1 Kanal grey structure for A+ construction will cost around PKR 17.5 million to PKR 20 million. For the final stage and competition, it will cost around another PKR 19.0 million to 20 million. Other expenditures, like design costs, etc., will cost PKR 2.5 million to PKR 3 million.
Grey Structure
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Excavation & Earthwork
500,000
PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)
600,000
Foundation (RCC Footing)
1,200,000
Superstructure (Brickwork + RCC)
2,300,000
Slabs, Beams, Columns
2,500,000
Roof Insulation + Waterproofing
500,000
Cement, Sand, Crush (Aggregates)
3,000,000
Steel Reinforcement (Sarya)
3,400,000
Plumbing (Concealed only)
700,000
Electrical Conduits (Concealed)
600,000
Termite Proofing + Misc Works
400,000
Labor (Grey Structure only)
1,300,000
Grey Structure Total
17,500,000
Finishing
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Floor Tiles (Porcelain/Ceramic/Imported)
1,800,000
Bath Tiles & Fittings (Luxury Grade)
1,800,000
Kitchen Tiles, Hood, Hob & Accessories
1,400,000
Wooden Doors (Solid or Semi-Solid)
1,500,000
Wardrobes & Cabinets
2,000,000
False Ceiling (Gypsum + POP Design)
900,000
Paint & Polish (Interior + Exterior)
1,200,000
Windows (Aluminum + Glass, Powder Coated)
1,000,000
Staircase & Window Sills (Marble/Granite)
600,000
Electric Fixtures (Lights, Switches, DBs)
1,000,000
Sanitary Fixtures (Vanities, WC, Faucets)
1,000,000
Fans, Exhausts, Geysers, Water Pumps
800,000
Boundary Wall, Gate & Exterior Works
1,200,000
Finishing Labor
1,500,000
Finishing Total
19,000,000
Summary
Phase
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Grey Structure
17.5 million
Finishing Work
19.0 million
Miscellaneous/Soft
2.5 – 3.5 million
Total Estimate
39 – 41 million
4) 2 Kanal House
2 Kanal is preferred over lower than 1 Kanal. However, it is one of the houses to prefer if you have a big family, because elites and bigger families prefer to live in 2 Kanal. Moreover, a 2-kanal gray structure costs around PKR 30 million to 32 million. Finishing would cost around PKR 33 million to PKR 36 million. Other charges, like design, etc., would cost around PKR 4 million to PKR 6 million.
Grey Structure
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Excavation & Earthwork
800,000
PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)
1,000,000
Foundation (RCC Footing)
1,800,000
Superstructure (Brickwork + RCC)
4,200,000
Slabs, Beams, Columns
4,500,000
Roof Insulation + Waterproofing
800,000
Cement, Sand, Crush (Aggregates)
5,000,000
Steel Reinforcement (Sarya)
5,800,000
Plumbing (Concealed only)
1,000,000
Electrical Conduits (Concealed)
900,000
Termite Proofing + Misc Works
700,000
Labor (Grey Structure only)
3,000,000
Grey Structure Total
30,500,000
Finishing
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Floor Tiles (Imported or A+ Porcelain)
2,800,000
Bath Tiles & Luxury Sanitary Fittings
2,600,000
Kitchen Finishing + Accessories
2,000,000
Solid Wooden Doors
2,400,000
Wardrobes, Media Walls, Storage Units
3,200,000
False Ceiling (Designer, Gypsum + POP)
1,500,000
Interior/Exterior Paint + Polish
2,200,000
Aluminum Windows + Tempered Glass
1,800,000
Staircases & Marble Work
1,200,000
Electrical Fixtures (Switches, DBs, Lights)
1,800,000
Fans, Geysers, Exhausts, Pumps
1,200,000
External Works (Gate, Boundary Wall, Paving)
2,000,000
Finishing Labor
2,000,000
Finishing Total
34,700,000
Grand Total
Category
Estimated Range (PKR)
Grey Structure
30 – 32 million
Finishing
33 – 36 million
Miscellaneous / Soft
4 – 6 million
Grand Total
67 – 74 million
4 Marla Commercial Plaza
4 Marla is commercial plaza is very common in Lahore including DHA Lahore and it is the most rented one in DHA Lahore and other cities as well. Grey structure of 4 Marla total is excepted to be completed around PKR 10.5 million to PKR 11.5 million. The finishing is expected the completed around PKR 8 million to PKR 10 million. Other cost like design etc will cost around PKR 1.5 to 2.5 million.
Grey Structure
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Excavation, Foundation & PCC
1,000,000
RCC Frame Structure (Beams, Slabs)
5,000,000
Brickwork & Internal Partitioning
1,500,000
Cement, Sand, Crush, Steel (Sarya)
3,000,000
Plumbing (Concealed, Commercial Grade)
500,000
Electrical Wiring & Conduits
600,000
Waterproofing, Tanks, Misc. Works
400,000
Labor (Grey Construction)
1,000,000
Total
12.6 – 13.5 million
Finishing
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Exterior Façade (Glass/ACP/Stone)
1,200,000
Shop Fronts (Tempered Glass)
1,000,000
Flooring (Commercial tiles/granite)
1,800,000
Ceilings (Gypsum / Grid Ceilings)
900,000
Sanitary Fittings (Premium)
800,000
Paint, Polish, Texture Finishes
800,000
Electrical Fixtures + Lighting
1,200,000
Stair Railings + Entrance + Signage
600,000
Fire Alarm & Exit Lights (Basic)
200,000
Labor for Finishing
1,000,000
Total (Finishing)
10.5 – 11.5 million
Other Expenses
Item
Estimated Cost (PKR)
Architect + Structural Design
400,000 – 600,000
DHA Approval Fees + Documentation
300,000 – 500,000
Utility Connections (Electricity, Water, Sewer)
300,000 – 600,000
Contingency Reserve (5–10%)
500,000 – 800,000
Total (Others)
1.5 – 2.5 million
Grand Total Estimate for 4 Marla Commercial Plaza (2025)
Component
Cost (PKR)
Grey Structure
12.6 – 13.5 million
Finishing Work
10.5 – 11.5 million
Other Expenses
1.5 – 2.5 million
Total
24.6 – 27.5 million
8 Marla Commercial Plaza
For a proper business to setup like office, salon, grocery store or any other services than it is better to rent out 8 Marla plaza to have a proper space for the business. Grey Structure of 9 Marla is expected to be completed 15 million to 25 million. Finishing would cost around 25 million and others like design would cost 4.2 million or above.
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