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Grey structure approx. Rs 51–63 lakh (G+1, about 1,700 to 1,950 sq ft covered). Turnkey finishing is quoted item-wise in your written BOQ. Society-wise breakdown for DHA, Bahria Town, Johar Town, Al Kabir Town, and all Lahore societies. Complete material and labour breakdown. Overseas Pakistani guide. Based on actual 2026 project costs.
For the full picture, see our house construction cost breakdown for 2026.
Grey structure only: Rs 51–63 Lac (G+1, approx 1,700 to 1,950 sqft covered area)
Economy turnkey: quoted item-wise in your written BOQ (local tiles, standard kitchen, local bathroom fittings)
Mid-range turnkey: quoted item-wise in your written BOQ (imported tiles, modular kitchen, quality bathrooms)
Premium turnkey: quoted item-wise in your written BOQ (imported marble, custom kitchen, luxury fittings, false ceiling)
Planning a home in DHA? See how house construction in DHA Lahore works, from DHA approvals to the completion certificate.
Grey structure per sqft: approx. Rs 3,000–3,250/sqft (all Lahore societies; final rate in your written BOQ)
Timeline: Grey structure 3–4 months · Turnkey timeline varies by project scope
A 5 Marla house is Lahore's most popular residential build the right balance between affordability and livable space for a family of 4 to 5. As of October 2026, building a 5 Marla home in Lahore costs approx. Rs 51–63 lakh for the grey structure, and considerably more for a premium turnkey home with imported marble and luxury fittings. The wide range reflects three variables: material quality, finishing specification, and society location.
This guide is based on Glorious Builders' actual 2026 project costs across DHA Lahore, Bahria Town, Johar Town, Bahria Orchard, Al Kabir Town, and 40+ other Lahore societies. These numbers reflect what real projects actually cost in 2026 not theoretical estimates.
The Most Important Number 5 Marla Covered Area
Before calculating any cost, you need to understand one critical distinction: your construction budget is based on covered area the total floor space of all floors not plot size.
A 5 Marla plot is 1,125 sqft of land. A 5 Marla double-storey home has approximately 1,700 to 1,950 sqft of covered area the combined floor space of ground floor and first floor. This is the number you multiply by the per-sqft construction rate.
Many homeowners calculate: 1,125 sqft (plot size) × Rs 3,250/sqft = Rs 36.5 Lac. This is completely wrong. The correct calculation: 1,800 sqft (covered area) × Rs 3,250/sqft = Rs 58.5 Lac. The difference is Rs 28.5 Lac enough to cause serious budget shortfalls mid-construction. Always use covered area, never plot size.
Covered area varies by society bylaws. DHA Lahore allows 60 to 65 percent ground coverage meaning your ground floor can cover 675 to 731 sqft of your 1,125 sqft plot. First floor is typically the same footprint, giving approximately 1,350 to 1,462 sqft total for G+1. Adding mumty and staircase brings total covered area to approximately 1,700 to 1,850 sqft. Bahria Town allows 65 to 70 percent ground coverage slightly more covered area for the same plot size.
5 Marla in Square Feet, Covered Area and Single vs Double Storey Cost
5 Marla is 1,125 sq ft where one Marla is 225 sq ft (DHA, Bahria Town, Lake City and most new societies) and 1,361 sq ft where one Marla is 272.25 sq ft. A double-storey 5 Marla house in Lahore usually has 1,700 to 1,950 sq ft of covered area; a single-storey house about 900 to 1,000 sq ft.
| House type | Covered area | Grey structure at Rs 3,000 to 3,250 per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Single storey | 900 to 1,000 sq ft | Rs 27 to 33 lakh |
| Double storey (G+1) | 1,700 to 1,950 sq ft | Rs 51 to 63 lakh |
Estimate only; the final price is set in your written BOQ. Finishing and turnkey are priced separately on the BOQ.
5 Marla House Construction Cost 2026 Complete Breakdown
Below is a complete cost breakdown for a standard 5 Marla double-storey house in Lahore using A-grade materials Grade-60 rebar, DG Khan or Lucky cement, first-quality kiln-fired bricks.
| Construction Type | Economy | Standard A-Grade | Premium | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Structure Only | Rs 51–63 Lac | Rs 51–63 Lac | Rs 51–63 Lac | Foundation, columns, beams, brickwork, all slabs, rough plumbing + electrical conduit |
| Economy Turnkey | Per BOQ | Per BOQ | Grey + local tiles, standard kitchen, local sanitary, local doors, paint | |
| Mid-Range Turnkey | Per BOQ | Per BOQ | Grey + imported tiles, modular kitchen, RAK/Grohe sanitary, solid wood doors, POP ceiling | |
| Premium Turnkey | Per BOQ | Grey + imported marble, custom kitchen, luxury fittings, gypsum false ceiling, designer elevation |
5 Marla Construction Cost by Society Lahore 2026
Construction costs vary by society due to access constraints, approval authority requirements, and material logistics. Here is the breakdown across Lahore's major societies:
DHA inspection at every slab. DHA-registered architect required. Turnkey: per written BOQ. DHA guide →
BTAP approval. Slightly higher coverage than DHA. Turnkey: per written BOQ. Bahria Town guide →
BTAP approval. Same Bahria Town infrastructure. Turnkey: per written BOQ. Bahria Orchard guide →
5–10% premium over DHA due to urban access. LDA approval. Renovation demand high. Gulberg guide →
LDA jurisdiction. Most affordable central Lahore option. Turnkey: per written BOQ. Johar Town guide →
LDA approved. Raiwind Road corridor. Turnkey: per written BOQ. Al Kabir guide →
Material Cost Breakdown 5 Marla Grey Structure 2026
Understanding what drives grey structure costs helps you evaluate quotes accurately. Below is a detailed material breakdown for a standard 5 Marla G+1 home (approximately 1,800 sqft covered area) using A-grade materials.
| Material | Quantity (approx) | Rate | Total Cost | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Rebar (Sarya) | 6,000–7,500 kg | Rs 277/kg | Rs 16.6–20.8 Lac | Grade-60. Amreli or Mughal Steel. |
| Cement | 450–550 bags | Rs 1,575/bag | Rs 7.1–8.7 Lac | DG Khan or Lucky 53-grade OPC. |
| Bricks (Eent) | 45,000–55,000 | Rs 24/nos | Rs 10.8–13.2 Lac | First quality (awwal eent). Kiln-fired. |
| Sand + Crush | Combined | Market rate | Rs 1–1.5 Lac | River sand + Margalla crush. |
| Rough Plumbing | Complete set | Rs 1.5–2.5 Lac | PPR supply pipes, UPVC drainage. | |
| Electrical Conduit | Complete set | Rs 1–1.5 Lac | Pakistan Cables. Concealed conduit only. | |
| Labour (Mazdoori) | 3–4 months | Rs 350–450/sqft | Rs 6–8 Lac | Skilled masonry, shuttering, concrete. |
| Shuttering | 2 slab cycles | Rs 2–3 Lac | 2 slab shuttering cycles for G+1. | |
| Total Grey Structure | Rs 51–63 Lac | Rs 3,000–3,250/sqft |
Standard 5 Marla House Layout What You Get
A standard 5 Marla double-storey home in Lahore typically includes the following rooms across ground and first floors. Understanding the layout helps you see why the covered area is 1,700 to 1,950 sqft significantly larger than the 1,125 sqft plot size.
Ground Floor
Drawing room: 12 × 14 ft. TV lounge: 12 × 12 ft. Kitchen: 10 × 12 ft. Bedroom with attached bathroom: 12 × 12 ft. Car porch: Included if society bylaws permit. Staircase: Integrated into the layout. Utility area: Alongside kitchen. Total ground floor covered area: approximately 875 to 975 sqft.
First Floor
Master bedroom with attached bathroom: 14 × 14 ft. Two additional bedrooms: 12 × 12 ft each. Common bathroom: Shared between bedrooms. Small lounge or study area: Landing space at top of stairs. Total first floor covered area: approximately 825 to 975 sqft.
Mumty (Roof Level)
A small room at roof level typically 10 × 12 ft used as a utility room, servant quarter, or storage. Adds approximately 120 sqft to covered area. Mumty is included in most 5 Marla construction contracts and requires separate LDA approval in some societies.
This layout delivers 3 bedrooms minimum typically 4 bedrooms across ground and first floors which is why the 5 Marla house is Lahore's most popular build size for families. For architectural design of a custom 5 Marla layout, Glorious Builders provides 3D visualization before any construction begins.
5 Marla Construction Timeline 2026
Understanding the timeline helps you plan finances, rental arrangements, and moving dates. Here is the realistic timeline for a 5 Marla home in Lahore in 2026:
- Design and 3D approval: 3 to 4 weeks from first meeting to approved 3D design
- DHA or Bahria Town approval (BTAP): 20 to 30 working days from design submission to approval. LDA approval: 4 to 8 weeks.
- Grey structure: 3 to 4 months from foundation to roof slab completion
- Finishing (turnkey): Additional 5 to 7 months from grey structure completion to handover
- Total turnkey timeline: 8 to 10 months from approval to handover. With design and approval time included: 10 to 13 months from first consultation to possession.
What Drives the Wide Price Range Why Some Quotes Are Lower
You will receive 5 Marla grey structure quotes ranging from Rs 28 Lac to Rs 52 Lac for the same plot. This variation is not random it reflects specific differences in what is included and what quality of materials is used.
Grade-40 vs Grade-60 rebar: Grade-40 rebar costs approximately 15 percent less than Grade-60. On a 5 Marla house using 6,000 to 7,500 kg of steel, this saves Rs 3 to 4 Lac. The structural consequence reduced tensile strength manifests 8 to 15 years after construction. Every Glorious Builders grey structure uses Grade-60 rebar, specified by brand in the signed contract.
Second-quality bricks: Second-quality (doum) bricks cost Rs 12 to 14 each vs Rs 18 to 22 for first quality (awwal). A 5 Marla house uses 45,000 to 55,000 bricks the saving is Rs 2 to 4 Lac. Second-quality bricks have lower compressive strength and higher water absorption, leading to damp walls within 3 to 5 years.
Covered area manipulation: Some contractors quote on a lower assumed covered area for example quoting for 1,400 sqft when the actual covered area is 1,800 sqft. This produces a lower quote number that collapses at contract signing or mid-construction. Always confirm the covered area assumed in any quote before comparing figures.
Additional Costs Not Included in Per-Sqft Rates
Budget these separately for your 5 Marla house:
- Architectural and structural drawings: Rs 80,000–1.5 Lac
- DHA building plan approval fee: Rs 35,000–65,000
- Bahria Town BTAP approval fee: Rs 25,000–45,000
- LDA approval fee: Rs 25,000–60,000 by plot category
- Boundary wall and main gate: Rs 5–12 Lac depending on design
- LESCO electricity connection: Rs 1–2 Lac
- SNGPL gas connection: Rs 25,000–50,000
- Contingency: Always budget 10% above total quoted cost
Already own a single-storey house and thinking of building up instead? See the extra floor construction cost in Lahore, including the structure check and approval steps.
Glorious Builders manages complete 5 Marla construction projects for overseas Pakistanis without any site visits. Video call consultation at your local time, 3D design approval on WhatsApp, DHA or Bahria Town approval handled by our team, digital written BOQ contract, milestone payments with photo and video proof, and a WhatsApp site video every Friday. UK office: +44 7879 771153 (London SW17 Mr. Muhammad Zubair Ghani).
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Why a BOQ matters before you build
A BOQ, or bill of quantities, is the itemised list behind a construction estimate. It states each piece of work, the specification it must meet, the unit it is measured in, the quantity taken from your drawings and the rate agreed for it. The sum of those lines is the estimate.
It makes quotes comparable
Two contractors can quote very different totals for the same house because one counted an item the other left out. In a BOQ the gap shows up line by line, so you can ask the right question instead of guessing.
It controls changes
If you move a wall or upgrade a material, the change is priced against the lines it touches. Without a BOQ the same change is negotiated from scratch, usually when you have the least leverage.
It ties payment to progress
Stage payments can follow items that are finished, so you pay for work that exists. That is hard to do with a single lump-sum number.
What to check in a BOQ
- Material grades and brands are named, for example steel grade, cement type and brick class.
- Quantities match your approved drawings.
- Items such as excavation, curing, scaffolding and site clean-up are either included or clearly excluded.
- Provisional sums are marked as provisional.
- Units and rates are clear enough for you to check the arithmetic.
Glorious Builders works from a BOQ. See BOQ for house construction in Lahore for how the process runs, and send your plot size, floors and design on WhatsApp to get a BOQ-based estimate.
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Last updated 5 November 2026. Reviewed by Waqas Rana, Owner, Glorious Builders.