5 Marla House Construction Cost: Grey Structure to Finishing
5 marla house construction cost in Pakistan 2026: grey structure and complete rates, material quantities, calculator steps and what changes the price.
For a double-storey home, the construction cost of a 5 marla house in Pakistan can vary widely. Using the rates in this guide, expect roughly Rs 43.5–76 lakh for a grey structure and Rs 72.5 lakh–1.5 crore for a finished house across the 1,450–2,000 sq ft examples.
For a 1,600 sq ft house, the ranges are Rs 48–60.8 lakh for the grey structure and Rs 80 lakh–1.2 crore when complete. These figures are a starting point, not a contractor quote. Cement, steel, the layout, and the level of finishing will change your final bill.
If you are planning a 5 marla home, the first thing to settle is the covered area, not just the plot size. Below, we compare construction rates, show how much cement, steel, and brickwork a typical design may need, and work through a material-based estimate.
The figures come from published contractor estimates and our own calculations, so get fresh local quotations before committing. Zarea supplies construction materials; it does not build houses or provide construction quotes.
Quick Answers:
A 5 marla plot is usually 1,125 sq ft (225 sq ft per marla). The older measure of 272.25 sq ft per marla gives 1,361 sq ft.
A double-storey house on it has about 1,450 to 2,000 sq ft of covered area.
Grey structure: about Rs 3,000–3,800 per sq ft. Complete house: about Rs 5,000–7,500 per sq ft. The final total depends on covered area and scope.
Planning quantities for the grey structure: 650 to 850 cement bags, 4.5 to 6 tonnes of Grade 60 steel, and 50,000 to 60,000 bricks.
Steel and cement make up more than half of the main material cost, so their prices drive the budget.
How Big Is a 5 Marla House?
Before comparing construction prices, check the size written on your plot documents. Many Punjab housing societies use 225 sq ft per marla, making a 5 marla plot 1,125 sq ft (often 25 × 45 ft).
The traditional 272.25 sq ft measure gives 1,361.25 sq ft, while some schemes market 25 × 50 ft plots as 5 marla. Your approved site plan and local building rules determine how much you can actually cover.
Covered area is the total area counted for construction across all floors. Ask the contractor to show exactly how the porch, stairs, mumty, and any covered terraces are measured; different quotations may count them differently.
Cost Breakdown
Published 2026 construction rates differ by city, contractor, and scope. The figures below are published ranges from the sources named in the table, not official rates or live offers. Compare quotations only when they cover the same work.
A grey structure is the house without its finishes: excavation, foundations, the concrete frame, the roof slabs, brick walls, plaster, and the pipes and conduits buried in the walls.
Finishing covers floors, tiles, doors, windows, paint, kitchen, bathrooms, and fixtures. If you are comparing suppliers, our guide to cement brands in Pakistan explains common brand options for building projects.
5 Marla Grey Structure Cost By Covered Area
For the example tables, Rs 3,300 per sq ft is used as a midpoint within the published grey-structure range. Actual quotes can be higher or lower depending on site conditions, design, contractor scope, and city.
5 Marla Complete Construction Cost
Finishing is often where two houses of the same size end up with very different budgets. Local tiles and simple fixtures cost less than imported finishes, custom kitchens, and premium woodwork.
Ask for a room-by-room finishing specification before treating any per-square-foot rate as final. Our overview of residential construction also discusses decisions homeowners face beyond the initial price.
A Bottom-Up Check
As a sense-check, the next table prices the main materials for a 1,600 sq ft double-storey house. The quantities and unit rates are working figures, not a bill of quantities approved for your design. Replace them with current supplier quotes and a structural engineer’s specifications.
The listed materials and labour add up to Rs 5,583,000, or about Rs 3,489 per sq ft. That is not a complete grey-structure quotation: shuttering, embedded plumbing and electrical work, binding wire, site-specific foundations, boundary work, wastage, and contractor overhead may still be extra.
Do not compare this partial total directly with an all-inclusive contractor rate. Cement and steel together account for roughly 54% of the five main material costs.
A Rs 100 increase in the price of a cement bag adds Rs 75,000 to this example budget. Compare current cement prices before placing an order.
Steel can move the total just as quickly: an extra Rs 10 per kilogram adds Rs 50,000. Check steel prices when requesting contractor quotes.
For a broader market check, use Zarea’s daily price page before agreeing on supply rates.
Price is not the only consideration. Read our guide to choosing the best cement in Pakistan for the grade and application you need.
Key Material Quantities (Grey Structure)
A material estimate depends on the approved structural design, wall thickness, soil conditions, and covered area.
Use these ranges to plan purchases, not to order the full quantity before your engineer or contractor prepares a detailed bill of quantities.
The sources include Reliable Marketing (700 to 830 bags of cement and 50,000 to 63,000 bricks for 1,900 to 2,000 sq ft), Park Lane City (1,437 bags and 79,000 bricks for 1,690 sq ft), Squinchos (1,052 bags and 57,375 bricks for 1,913 sq ft) and ToolsFluent (662 bags and 5,198 kg of steel for 1,575 sq ft).
The high outliers usually count plaster, finishing, and boundary work, so ask any estimator exactly what the quantity covers. The 52,000-brick example for 1,600 sq ft works out to 32.5 bricks per covered square foot, within the rounded 26–33 range.
How the Quantities Fit a Bulk Order
Check minimum order sizes before buying in bulk. Zarea’s Bestway OPC cement listing states a 200-bag minimum; confirm the current quantity and delivery terms before ordering.
The Hunza Steel Grade 60 listing states a 2,000 kg minimum. Compare that with the steel quantity in your engineer’s bill of quantities, and verify the latest listing terms.
Bricks and crush are also available through the building and finishing category. Check each listing for current packaging, minimum quantities, and delivery charges.
5 Marla House Construction Cost Calculator
You can make a first-pass estimate in four steps. Use your actual covered area and written, current rates instead of relying on plot size alone.
Work out the Covered Area: the built area of every floor, plus the stairs, porch, and mumty if the contractor counts them.
Multiply by the rate per sq ft: Use a grey structure rate for the shell, and a complete rate if you want the finished house. Ask whether the rate includes materials or is labour only.
Cross-Check with Quantities: Multiply the covered area by the per-sq-ft factors above and price each item at today’s rate.
Add a Margin: Keep 5 to 10% for contingency, and add the cost of approvals, utility connections, the boundary wall, and gate.
For example, 1,600 sq ft at Rs 3,300 per sq ft gives Rs 52.8 lakh for a grey structure. At Rs 6,500 per sq ft, the same covered area gives Rs 1.04 crore for a finished house. Check what each quote includes before adding contingency and other costs.
What Changes the Cost
City and Neighbourhood: Labour, delivery, site access, and contractor rates vary between Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other cities. Ask local contractors for comparable quotations.
Materials Included or Labour Only: A labour-only contract may look cheaper, but you must purchase, store, and coordinate materials yourself. Compare the complete cost, not just the quoted rate.
Soil and Design: Basements, deep foundations and heavier slabs add steel and cement.
Quality: Branded cement, certified steel, and first-class bricks cost more per unit but reduce waste and rework.
Timing: Cement and steel prices move through the year, and building in a period of high prices can add lakhs. If lower-impact options matter to your project, compare sustainable building materials with your engineer before specifying alternatives.
Before construction begins, have a qualified structural engineer approve the design and check the building-permission requirements of your local authority. A budget estimate cannot replace a structural design or a site inspection.
First-time builders may also find our home construction guide useful for planning the wider process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cost of a 5-Marla Grey Structure in 2026?
At Rs 3,000–3,800 per sq ft, a 1,600 sq ft double-storey house works out to about Rs 48–60.8 lakh for the grey structure. The full 1,450–2,000 sq ft examples span Rs 43.5–76 lakh. These are planning estimates; ask what is included in the quoted rate.
How Much Will it Cost to Build a 5 Marla House in Pakistan?
For a 1,600 sq ft double-storey home, the complete-house range is Rs 80 lakh–1.2 crore at Rs 5,000–7,500 per sq ft. Across the broader 1,450–2,000 sq ft examples, the calculated range is about Rs 72.5 lakh–1.5 crore. Finishes, location, and included work explain much of the difference. Ask for an itemised quotation before making a decision.
How Much Cement is Required for a 5 marla house?
About 650 to 850 bags of 50 kg cement for a double-storey grey structure of 1,600 to 2,000 sq ft. That is roughly 0.35 to 0.55 bags per sq ft. Some estimates run above 1,000 bags because they include plaster and finishing work, so confirm what the number covers.
How to Calculate Construction Charges?
Multiply the total covered area by the rate per sq ft, then add contingency and extras. Decide first whether the rate is for the grey structure or the complete house, and whether it includes materials. Cross-check by multiplying the area by material factors, such as 0.35 to 0.55 cement bags per sq ft, and pricing each item at today’s rate.
Wrap-Up
The safest way to plan a 5 marla house is to start with an approved layout and a realistic covered area. Then compare grey-structure and complete-house quotations against an itemised material estimate. A low headline rate means little if important work has been left out.
Get at least three comparable written quotes, allow for unexpected site costs, and have your engineer check the design. Keep an eye on cement and steel prices, but do not compromise on the specified grades or structural requirements.
