House Construction Cost Calculator Lahore (2026 Estimates)
Work out a budget for building a house in Lahore. Choose your plot size, single or double storey, and grey structure or turnkey, and the calculator estimates the cost from current per-square-foot rates. Figures are market estimates based on rates published by Lahore builders in October 2026; for an exact figure, ask us for a written quote.
Grey structure plus mid-range finishing, the most common choice for family homes.
Leave empty to use a typical 5 Marla double storey house of about 1,800 sq ft, or enter your own design's covered area.
Estimated cost, turnkey: standard
Rs 1.17 crore – Rs 1.53 crore
1,800 sq ft × Rs 6,500–Rs 8,500 per sq ft
Of which grey structure: about Rs 50.4 lakh – Rs 63 lakh
Market estimate from Lahore builders' published rates. Excludes the plot, map approval fees, utility connections and furniture.
Construction Rate per Square Foot in Lahore (October 2026)
| Package | Rate per sq ft | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Grey structure | Rs 2,800 – Rs 3,500 | Foundations, brickwork, concrete frame, roof slabs and staircase, with materials and labour |
| Turnkey: economy | Rs 5,200 – Rs 6,500 | Grey structure plus basic finishing: local tiles, fittings and woodwork |
| Turnkey: standard | Rs 6,500 – Rs 8,500 | Grey structure plus mid-range finishing, the most common choice for family homes |
| Turnkey: premium | Rs 9,000 – Rs 15,000 | Grey structure plus high-end imported finishes and custom woodwork |
Rates are per square foot of covered area, with materials and labour. They are the range of rates Lahore builders published in October 2026, not an official rate; no government body publishes one.
Construction Cost by Plot Size (Double Storey)
| Plot | Typical covered area | Grey structure | Standard turnkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marla | 1,250 sq ft | Rs 35 lakh – Rs 43.8 lakh | Rs 81.3 lakh – Rs 1.06 crore |
| 5 Marla | 1,800 sq ft | Rs 50.4 lakh – Rs 63 lakh | Rs 1.17 crore – Rs 1.53 crore |
| 7 Marla | 2,500 sq ft | Rs 70 lakh – Rs 87.5 lakh | Rs 1.63 crore – Rs 2.13 crore |
| 8 Marla | 2,800 sq ft | Rs 78.4 lakh – Rs 98 lakh | Rs 1.82 crore – Rs 2.38 crore |
| 10 Marla | 3,500 sq ft | Rs 98 lakh – Rs 1.23 crore | Rs 2.28 crore – Rs 2.98 crore |
| 1 Kanal | 5,200 sq ft | Rs 1.46 crore – Rs 1.82 crore | Rs 3.38 crore – Rs 4.42 crore |
| 2 Kanal | 9,500 sq ft | Rs 2.66 crore – Rs 3.33 crore | Rs 6.18 crore – Rs 8.08 crore |
Plot sizes use 225 sq ft per marla, as in Lahore's housing societies (convert other sizes with our marla calculator). The covered area you can build depends on your society's bylaws and your design.
Grey Structure vs Turnkey
Grey structure is the shell of the house: foundations, brick walls, the concrete frame, roof slabs and the staircase. Turnkey adds all the finishing (flooring, paint, doors and woodwork, windows, kitchen, wiring, sanitary fittings and ceilings), so you receive a house ready to move into. Read more about what grey structure includes and how turnkey construction works.
Why Real Quotes Differ
- Steel, cement and brick prices change month to month.
- Covered area depends on your design, setbacks and the floors your society allows.
- Finishing grade (local or imported tiles, fittings and woodwork) moves the cost the most.
- A basement, extra bathrooms or a complex elevation add to the cost.
- Builders include different items in "grey structure", so compare written scopes, not just rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the construction cost of a 5 marla house in Lahore?
A typical double storey 5 marla house of about 1,800 sq ft costs roughly Rs 50.4 lakh to Rs 63 lakh for grey structure, and Rs 1.17 crore to Rs 1.53 crore as a standard turnkey house (October 2026 market estimates). Your covered area and finishing choices change the total.
What is the construction cost of a 10 marla house in Lahore?
A typical double storey 10 marla house of about 3,500 sq ft costs roughly Rs 98 lakh to Rs 1.23 crore for grey structure, and Rs 2.28 crore to Rs 2.98 crore as a standard turnkey house.
What is the construction cost of a 1 kanal house in Lahore?
A typical double storey 1 kanal house of about 5,200 sq ft costs roughly Rs 1.46 crore to Rs 1.82 crore for grey structure, and Rs 3.38 crore to Rs 4.42 crore as a standard turnkey house, before any basement.
What is the grey structure rate per square foot in Lahore?
Lahore builders were quoting about Rs 2,800 to Rs 3,500 per square foot of covered area for grey structure with materials in October 2026. The rate moves with cement, steel and brick prices.
What is the turnkey construction rate per square foot in Lahore?
Turnkey (grey structure plus finishing) ranges from about Rs 5,200 per sq ft for economy finishing to Rs 6,500–Rs 8,500 for standard finishing, and Rs 9,000 or more for premium finishes.
What does the estimate not include?
The plot itself, map approval and society fees, utility connections (electricity, gas, water), boundary works outside the house, furniture and appliances. A basement adds significantly to the grey structure cost.
How accurate is this calculator?
It gives a planning range from Lahore builders' published market rates, not a quote. The real cost depends on your design, covered area, material grade and site. For an exact figure, send Binroshan Associates your plot size and design for a written quote.
Want an exact quote for your house?
Binroshan Associates builds grey structure and turnkey houses across Lahore. Send us your plot size and design for a written quote.