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10 Marla House Construction Cost in Lahore 2026 (Grey Structure + Turnkey)
Quick answer (2026): A 10 Marla plot is 2,722.5 sq ft, and a typical double-storey 10 Marla house has about 3,375 sq ft of covered area. As per current market rates, grey structure is Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,250 per sq ft (estimated and approximate), so a double-storey 10 Marla grey structure costs roughly Rs 1.01 to 1.10 crore. A complete, move-in-ready (turnkey) house works out to about Rs 1.6 crore to Rs 2.6 crore depending on your finishing level. Grey structure is a published market rate; finishing and turnkey are confirmed from a detailed BOQ. Free site visit and BOQ: 0323 9999450.
Key takeaways (2026)
- A 10 Marla plot is 2,722.5 sq ft; a double-storey (double story) house has about 3,375 sq ft of covered area.
- Grey structure is Rs 3,000–3,250 per sq ft, roughly Rs 1.01–1.10 crore for a double storey.
- A complete (turnkey) 10 Marla house is about Rs 1.6–2.6 crore depending on finishing.
- Grey structure takes 4–5 months; a full turnkey house 9–12 months.
- The rate applies across Lahore, Pakistan, including DHA, Bahria Town, Lake City and other societies.
How big is a 10 Marla house? (Marla to square feet)
Before any cost makes sense, you need two different numbers, and most people confuse them:
- Plot area: 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft, so a 10 Marla plot = 2,722.5 sq ft (about 302.5 sq yards). This is the size of your land.
- Covered area: how much floor you actually build across all storeys. This is what construction is priced on, not the plot size.
| Configuration | Approx. covered area |
|---|---|
| Single storey (ground) | 1,530 – 1,700 sq ft |
| Double storey (G+1) | 3,300 – 3,400 sq ft |
| Double storey + mumty | 3,400 – 3,600 sq ft |
A single-storey (single story) 10 Marla house has about 1,650 sq ft of covered area, and a double-storey (double story) house about 3,375 sq ft. Covered area varies with DHA/society setbacks and whether you add a mumty or basement. Construction is always priced per square foot of covered area, so a bigger covered area means a bigger bill even on the same 10 Marla plot.
10 Marla grey structure cost in Lahore 2026
Grey structure is the bare structural shell: foundation, columns, beams, brick walls, roof slabs, plaster, and the rough plumbing and electrical conduiting cast into the structure. No tiles, paint, doors or fittings.
As per current market rates, the grey-structure rate in Lahore for 2026 is Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,250 per sq ft of covered area (estimated and approximate cost only). Across Pakistan the rate varies city to city, but Lahore currently sits in this range, covering all materials and labour (labor). Glorious Builders builds to this rate using Grade-60 rebar, branded cement and A-class bricks, with every material fixed by brand and grade in your BOQ before work starts. See our full grey structure rate per sq ft in Pakistan for the current benchmark.
| 10 Marla grey structure | Covered area | Estimated cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Single storey | ~1,650 sq ft | ~Rs 50 – 54 lakh |
| Double storey (G+1) | ~3,375 sq ft | ~Rs 1.01 – 1.10 crore |
| Double storey + mumty | ~3,500 sq ft | ~Rs 1.05 – 1.14 crore |
Single vs double storey: a single-storey 10 Marla house costs roughly half the grey structure of a double storey, because you build about half the covered area. But the foundation, boundary wall and services do not halve, so per square foot it can run slightly higher.
Want the full material-by-material and labour breakdown behind this rate? See our detailed guide: Grey Structure Cost with Materials & Labour.
The construction stages (foundation to finishing)
Every 10 Marla house is built in two clear phases. Understanding them is how you read a real quote.
The grey structure begins with excavation, foundation and plinth, then columns, brick walls, roof slabs and plaster. Only once the shell is complete and services are roughed in does finishing begin.
Finishing cost for a 10 Marla house (2026)
Finishing is everything after the grey shell: flooring, tiles, marble, paint, false ceilings, woodwork and doors, kitchens, wardrobes, bathrooms, and sanitary and electrical fixtures. This is where two identical 10 Marla houses end up lakhs, sometimes a crore, apart, because it is driven entirely by the materials you choose.
| Finishing level | Approx. rate/sqft | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | Rs 1,800 – 2,500 | Local tiles, standard sanitary, basic woodwork |
| Standard / Mid | Rs 2,800 – 3,800 | Good tiles, decent sanitary, solid doors |
| Premium / Luxury | Rs 4,500 – 7,000+ | Imported tiles, branded sanitary, designer kitchens |
For a double-storey 10 Marla house (~3,375 sq ft), finishing alone ranges from about Rs 60 lakh (economy) to Rs 1.5 crore or more (premium). Your exact finishing cost is quoted from your BOQ against the specification you choose.
Complete (turnkey) 10 Marla house cost in Lahore 2026
Complete cost = grey structure + finishing. For a double-storey 10 Marla house (~3,375 sq ft):
| Build quality | Complete rate/sqft | Estimated total (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | ~Rs 4,800 – 5,750 | ~Rs 1.6 – 1.95 crore |
| Standard | ~Rs 5,800 – 7,050 | ~Rs 1.95 – 2.4 crore |
| Premium | ~Rs 7,500 and above | ~Rs 2.5 crore and above |
Glorious Builders builds to DHA finishing standards, so our turnkey projects typically land in the standard-to-premium band. A fixed-price BOQ contract locks the number from signing to handover.
Where your 10 Marla money goes
For a complete 10 Marla house, the budget splits roughly like this (planning guide, not a measured BOQ):
- Foundation & structure (RCC, steel, masonry, plaster): ~50–55%
- Tile, marble, paint, ceilings & woodwork: ~22–26%
- Plumbing & sanitary: ~6–8%
- Electrical (wiring, fixtures): ~7–9%
- Doors, windows, kitchen & fittings: ~8–10%
Does this rate apply to DHA, Bahria Town and other societies?
The Rs 3,000 to 3,250/sqft grey rate applies across Lahore, including DHA (all phases), Bahria Town, Bahria Orchard, Lake City, Etihad Town, Park View City and Valencia. What changes society to society is approvals and bylaws, not the per-sqft rate. DHA and some societies have their own map-approval, setback and covered-area rules, and we handle that approval process for you.
What is NOT included in a construction estimate
A per-sqft rate covers construction only. Always budget separately for:
- Plot price, transfer costs and property taxes
- Architectural and structural design fees, soil testing
- DHA/society map-approval and government fees
- Boundary wall and main gate (often quoted separately)
- Utility connections, basement, solar, generator, CCTV
- Landscaping, loose furniture, curtains
A cheap-looking per-sqft quote often excludes several of these. Check every quotation against a written scope of work, which is exactly what a BOQ gives you.
How long does a 10 Marla house take to build?
- Grey structure: about 4 to 5 months for a double-storey 10 Marla house.
- Complete (turnkey): about 9 to 12 months, depending on finishing and approvals.
Why two 10 Marla estimates differ by lakhs
If one builder quotes Rs 1.6 crore and another Rs 2.2 crore for "the same" house, the difference is almost always in the covered area, the finishing tier, the material brands, or what a quote quietly excludes (waterproofing, boundary wall, fixtures, approvals). Compare quotes on a written BOQ, not a headline per-sqft number.
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Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is a 10 Marla plot?
A 10 Marla plot is 2,722.5 sq ft (about 302.5 sq yards). Its covered area is different: about 1,650 sq ft single storey and 3,300 to 3,400 sq ft double storey, and construction is priced on covered area.
What is the grey structure cost of a 10 Marla house in Lahore in 2026?
As per current market rates of Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,250 per sq ft, a double-storey 10 Marla grey structure (about 3,375 sq ft covered) costs approximately Rs 1.01 to 1.10 crore. A single storey is roughly Rs 50 to 54 lakh. These are estimated and approximate.
What is the complete construction cost of a 10 Marla house in Lahore in 2026?
A complete, turnkey double-storey 10 Marla house ranges from about Rs 1.6 crore (economy finishing) to Rs 2.6 crore or more (premium), confirmed from your BOQ.
What is the difference between a single and double storey 10 Marla cost?
A single storey builds roughly half the covered area, so its cost is around half the grey structure of a double storey, though per square foot it can be slightly higher because foundation and services do not halve.
How long does a 10 Marla house take to build?
About 4 to 5 months for grey structure and 9 to 12 months for a complete turnkey house.
Does the rate apply to DHA and Bahria Town?
Yes, the per square foot rate applies across Lahore including DHA and Bahria Town. Only approvals and bylaws differ by society, and we handle those for you.
What is not included in the cost?
Plot price, taxes, design fees, map-approval fees, boundary wall, utility connections, basement, solar and furniture are budgeted separately from the construction rate.