Having and possessing one’s home is the dream of everyone as it provides the presentiment of safety and comfort. People who want to construct their own house often face many difficulties and many questions arise in planning how much to save up to build the house, what will be the construction cost, how should they build their house, should they involve any builder, where they can get less costly raw materials etc. Construction of houses need to be smart and quick on the uptake decisions to make it more cost-effective.
5 Marla House construction cost:
As the people cannot afford the bigger houses, then 5 Marla houses are easily affordable by the people and investors. If you are also planning to build a 5 Marla house with no prior experience then this blog will be your leading light.
Covered Area:
The construction is done on the covered area on the plot. Generally and most commonly the covered area for a double-story 5 Marla house is 1,975 sq. ft. The ground floor usually has a covered area of 910 sq. ft. while the first floor has a covered area of 890 sq. ft. The second floor has a covered area of 175 sq. ft. The house has two kitchens one on each floor, three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, TV Lounge and Drawing room on ground floor, and a mumty.
There are two options while constructing 5 Marla houses. 5 Marla house can be constructed from scratch or the gray structure for the 5 Marla house can be bought too.
Starting From the Base:
Bricks, Cement, Kassu, sand, bajri, safety grills, rebar, wood, aluminum, etc. are used for an average 5 Marla House construction. Electrical wiring, plumbing and the installation of the main gate and doors are the part of grey structure of the house. Investors or residents are liable to pay these costs in both cases, either in grey structure or in house construction from the start. The quantity of the materials for the 5 Marla House construction is as given below.
| Grey Structure cost- 5 Marla | |||
| Items | Quantity | Rate per unit (PKR) | Cost (PKR) |
| Bricks, sand, Crush, Rori | 9,52,000 | ||
| Bricks | 40,000 | 17 | 680,000 |
| Sand | 2600 | 55 c. ft. | 143,000 |
| Crush | 960 | 140 c. ft. | 84,000 |
| Rori | 500 | 90 | 45,000 |
| Cement, Kassu, Rehbar | 1,450,000 | ||
| Cement | 400 bags | 1470 | 588,000 |
| Rehbar (Sarya) | 3 Ton | 262/Kg | 786,000 |
| Kassu | 70,000 | ||
| Polythene Sheets | 6,000 | ||
| Labor | 500,000 | ||
| Plumbing and Wiring | 330,000 | ||
| Plumbing | 250,000 | ||
| Electrical Wiring | 80,000 | ||
| Grills, Main Gate & Chougat | 272,000 | ||
| Chougat | 80,000 | ||
| Grill | 80,000 | ||
| Main Gate | 112,000 | ||
| Miscellaneous Cost | 100,000 | ||
| Water Tank | 25,000 | ||
| Termite control | 35,000 | ||
| Total cost of Grey Structure | PKR 3,367,000 | ||
Grey Structure 5 Marla House Construction:
5 Marla House can be bought in the form of a grey structure. This option is suitable for the people who do not want to start the construction process from the start. The structure of the house is completed till the cementing of the house. All the work after that is needed to be done. Investing in grey structure saves a lot of time. The cost of buying grey structure 5 Marla house will be greater than building your own as the grey structure contains builder’s cost.
Labor Cost:
The laborers work with the builders for the complete project. Investors or future house owners will not have to worry about the sudden labor shortage. Laborers usually make contracts with the contractor and the contractor directly deals with them till the end of the construction of the house.
Labor cost is directly linked with the time duration of the construction process. The more time is utilized, the more labor cost has to be borne by the builder. So, builders try their best to shorten the construction time period to be cost effective and try to deliver according to the promised standard of the house.
As labor is a variable cost which is heavily dependent on the time, the labor cost also tends to differ in different locations. Due to this the construction cost tends to different in different cities.
PKR 500,000 is the general labour cost and does not include the cost of labour for tiles installation, woodwork and plumbing etc.
Interior of the house:
After investing in grey structure, it has to be made livable. The interior of the house also has costs to make the living comfortable.
Floors finishing:
For the Interior of the house, tiles are preferred on the floors as well as in bathrooms. Mable is used for stairs and kitchen counters.
Electricity:
In electrical, lights, bulbs, fans, switch boards, power plugs, exhaust fans, breakers, electrical wire, and labor to install all these equipment.
Kitchen and Bathroom:
The kitchen and bathroom accessories include knobs, taps, sink, vanity set, commodes, bath set, bath hangings. Sewerage covers, and labor to install all these equipment.
Woodworks:
Woodworks include doors, wardrobes, kitchen, Door Handles, and other interior designs.
Windows:
Windows cost includes actual windows cost, glass, installation cost.
Paint & Ceiling:
These costs include exterior of the house, ceiling, paint coats etc.
All these costs can add up to approximately PKR 35,00,000.
If we add the costs of both grey structure and finishing of the 5 Marla House construction cost in 2024, it totals up to PKR 6,667,000 You will need at least PKR 6,667,000 for construction of an A-category house which accommodates all the necessary facilities and amenities.
The rates mentioned above are applicable if and if only someone decides to build a house on their own. If a contractor’s services are taken to build your house with a labor-plus-material contract, then a higher estimate will be estimated as you’ll have to pay them to procure all the building material, carry out the construction of the unit, and oversee the entire project on their own. Therefore, the 5 Marla house construction cost of building through a contractor will vary, as per the agreement between the contractor and the owner. You can contact Pakistan Property Services to book a property and for construction update. We provide better consultations for your real estate matters as the authorized dealers of Bahria Town and Etihad Town projects. For further information, you can call +92 321 111 2508 or visit our YouTube channel Pakistan Property Services, where we regularly update you to learn about the new trends in the real estate market of Pakistan.
Projects We Deal in:
- Bahria Town Lahore
- Bahria Orchard Lahore
- Bahria Nasheman Lahore
- Bahria EMC (Bahria Education and Medical City)
- Bahria Town Karachi
- DHA’s in all cities of Pakistan
Many residential and commercial societies in Pakistan are evaluated carefully to help our clients make the better decision. Pakistan Property Services helps the clients invest in projects with good prospects that depend upon the parent company, developers, location, payment plan, amenities they can have in the desired project.
Lahore:
Lahore is the cultural and economic hub as well as the provincial capital of Punjab. The city is well known for its huge economic opportunities in different sectors. People come from different areas to grab these opportunities and have a residence here. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Lahore:
- Bahria Town Lahore – Your Luxury Lifestyle Destination!
- Bahria Town Lahore Sector A
- Bahria Town Lahore Sector B
- Bahria Town Lahore Sector C
- Bahria Town Lahore Sector D
- Bahria Town Lahore Sector E
- Bahria Town Lahore Sector F
- Bahria Orchard Lahore – Your Luxury Lifestyle Destination!
- Bahria Orchard Phase 1
- Bahria Orchard Phase 2
- Bahria Orchard Phase 3
- Bahria Orchard Phase 4
- Bahria Nasheman Lahore – Your Luxury Lifestyle Destination!
- Bahria EMC Lahore (Bahria Education and Medical City)
Karachi:
Bahria Town Karachi is a benchmark within the landscape of Karachi with its world-class excellent-planned society. This society is sketched with an area concept to supply outstanding lifestyle facilities to its residents and can introduce new benchmarks of community development in Karachi. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Karachi:
Islamabad:
Islamabad is nestled against the backdrop of the Margalla Hills. It is a modern, planned city with wide tree lined streets, large houses, elegant public buildings and well-organized bazaars. It is however; always under construction to improve transportation or develop new housing areas for its growing population. The walkways are shaded, safe, and separated from the traffic by rows of flame trees, jacaranda and hibiscus. Roses, jasmine and bougainvillea fill the parks, and scenic viewpoints show the city to its advantage. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Islamabad:
- Gulberg Greens Islamabad
- Al Hafiz Grand Shopping Mall Gulberg Islamabad
- Naval Anchorage Islamabad
- Nexus Mall Islamabad
- Mall of Arabia Islamabad
- Discovery Gardens Islamabad – All You Need to Know
- Nexus Mall Islamabad – Bahria Town Islamabad
- Park View City Islamabad
- Verify Land Status from Property Verification Centre in Islamabad
Rawalpindi:
Rawalpindi is an important administrative, commercial, and industrial centre. Its industries include locomotive works, gasworks, an oil refinery, sawmills, an iron foundry, a brewery, and cotton, hosiery, and textile mills; it also produces shoes, leather goods, pottery, newsprint, and tents. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Rawalpindi:
- Blue World City Rawalpindi
- Citi Housing Rawalpindi
- Faisal Town Rawalpindi
Faisalabad:
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur named after the founder of the city is the third-most-populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore respectively, and the second-largest in the eastern province of Punjab. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Faisalabad:
- DHA Faisalabad
Gujranwala:
Gujranwala is a city and capital of Gujranwala Division located in Punjab, Pakistan. It is also known as “City of Wrestlers” and is quite famous for its food. The city is Pakistan’s 5th most-populous metropolitan area, as well as 5th most populous city proper. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Gujranwala:
- DHA Gujranwala
- ARY Laguna DHA Gujranwala
Multan:
Multan is city of Saints, it is best place to live if you belong to either middle class family, rich family or a poor family. The city is now develop city of Pakistan you can get every life facility here easily at low cast. Multan’s foods are very delicious especially mangoes of Multan are world famous. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Multan:
- DHA Multan
Bahawalpur:
Bahawalpur lies in the heart of South Punjab and is filled with stories that surround the legacies of Kings, Nawabs and their extravagant lifestyles. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Bahawalpur:
- DHA Bahawalpur
Peshawar:
Peshawar is the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is the biggest city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is a relatively prosperous city. It is also a cultural and economic hub of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The city is famous for its food and tourism as it is one of the oldest cities of Pakistan with a recorded history that dates back to 539 BC. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Peshawar:
- Bahria Town Peshawar
- Citi Housing Peshawar
Gwadar:
Gwadar, town and seaport, southwestern Balochistan province, southwestern Pakistan. Located on the sandy Nuh headland that juts southward into the Arabian Sea, the town is an important fishing (sardines and sharks) and trade centre. Below the list of some of the top Projects in Gwadar:
- Naval Anchorage Gwadar
- Canadian City Gwadar
- Gwadar Golf City
Suggestions:
We can see that the Pakistan Real Estate Forecast suggests investing more in this market as it promises a huge profit in the coming future. The investors should purchase the properties at a low rate so that they can earn more by selling it once the rates are good enough.
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