preloader

Construction Cost of 5 Marla House in November 2024

Construction Cost of 5 Marla House in November 2024

Constructing a 5-marla house in Lahore in November 2024 comes with unique financial challenges. With rising material prices, labour costs, and inflation impacting every aspect of the building process, planning and budgeting have become more critical than ever. 5-Marla house construction in Lahore requires detailed financial planning and an understanding of the construction market.

The costs have increased in recent years, and in November 2024, several factors, including inflation and demand for construction materials, influenced the cost estimates.

5 Marla House Construction Cost in Pakistan

As the people cannot afford the bigger houses, 5 Marla houses are easily affordable by the people and investors. If you have a plan to build a 5-Marla house without prior experience, this blog will be your leading light.

Covered Area

A typical 5-marla house in Pakistan has a covered area of approximately 1800 to 1975 square feet. The exact covered area depends on the design, number of floors, and layout preferences. Ground Floor usually have a living room, kitchen, bathroom, one or two bedrooms, and sometimes a small car porch.

First Floor covers 850 to 1,000 square feet, with additional bedrooms, a lounge, and possibly another kitchen or bathroom. Some 5-marla homes also have a rooftop with a small covered area for laundry or storage, which may add more to the total covered area.

Base Filling Cost

Sand is essential in base filling. It plays a vital and basic role in filling your base. For filling the base suitable and high-quality sand is required that is usually found in rivers. The soil cannot be used for filling and can damage the foundation or walls of the house in the future. For 5 Marla house filling, you have required almost 3300 cubic feet of Kassu.

Grey structure Cost

The grey structure serves as the foundation of the house.Β That ensures its durability and stability. This phase covers the foundation, walls, roofing, and other structural elements.

Construction components Quantity Cost
Base filling As required 150000- 200000
Bricks 60,000 bricks 1,080,000- 1200000
Cement 500 bags 550,000 – 650,000
Sand 2,500 cubic feet 200,000 – 250,000
Steel Reinforcement Β  1,500 – 1,800 kg 400,000 – 500,000
Labour for Grey Structure 5-6 months 600,000 – 800,000
Total Grey Structure Cost Β  2.0 million – 2.5 million

Finishing Costs

Once the grey structure is complete, finishing costs add liability and aesthetics to the house. This phase includes flooring, paint, woodwork, and fixtures. Finishing costs can vary widely depending on the quality of materials selected.

Plumbing and Electrical Wiring are integral to the home’s functionality. Quality of pipes and copper wiring is necessary to avoid future issues, with copper wires. Flooring options like ceramic tiles and marble come in a range of prices.

As we know, Quality of woodwork is essential for doors, windows, and cabinets. The cost will depend on the type of wood chosen, with engineered wood or semi-solid wood being more affordable options. Popular choices like teak or ash wood cost more but are highly durable.Β Quality sanitary fittings are crucial for the kitchen and bathrooms. This includes fixtures such as faucets, shower sets, and accessories. Branded fittings like those from Master or Faisal are durable.

Plumbing and Electrical Wiring As required 200,000 – 300,000
Flooring (Tiles/Marble Β  1,200 sq. feet 500,000 – 700,000
Paint and Ceiling Work 2,500 sq. feet 250,000 – 400,000
Sanitary Fittings As required 200,000 -300,000
Total Finishing Cost Β  1.5 million – 2.3 million
Total Estimated Cost Β  million – 4.8 million

Combining both grey structure and finishing costs, the estimated total cost for constructing a 5-marla house in Lahore is PKR 3.5 million to PKR 4.8 million.

Factors Influencing Construction Costs

Before diving into the specifics, let’s consider the key factors affecting the cost of building a house in Lahore:

Material Prices

The prices of essential construction materials such as cement, steel, bricks, and wood fluctuate based on market demand, supply chain disruptions, and economic conditions. Higher-quality materials typically cost more but can provide better durability and energy efficiency, affecting long-term maintenance costs.

Labor Costs

Labour rates vary based on location, skill levels, and the complexity of the work required. Skilled labour often commands higher wages. If there is aΒ shortage of skilled labour, it can increase costs due to competition among contractors.

Finishing Choices

The choice of flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and paint colours can significantly affect costs. High-end finishes raise the overall budget. If you select energy-efficient or high-end appliances can increase upfront costs but lead to savings in energy bills over time.

Structural Design

Customizations or unique architectural elements can increase both labour and material costs.

Pakistan Property Services (PPS) aims to provide comprehensive home and construction solutions that prioritize quality, customization, and customer satisfaction. Their focus on modern design, energy efficiency, and after-sales support reflects a commitment to building homes that meet the needs of today’s homeowners while ensuring a smooth construction experience.

You can contact Pakistan Property Services to get assistance for house construction. We provide better consultations for your real estate matters as the authorized dealers and developers 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:

 

    • 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.Β Pakistan Property ServicesΒ 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 topΒ Projects in Lahore:

 

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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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:

RawalpindiΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ Projects in Bahawalpur:

 

    • DHA Bahawalpur

Peshawar:

PeshawarΒ is the capital of theΒ Khyber PakhtunkhwaΒ province ofΒ 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 topΒ Projects in 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 topΒ Projects in Gwadar:

 

    • Naval Anchorage Gwadar

    • Canadian City Gwadar

    • Gwadar Golf City

Suggestions:

We can see that theΒ 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.

Related Cool Links:

 

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:

 

    • 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.Β Pakistan Property ServicesΒ 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 topΒ Projects in Lahore:

 

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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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:

RawalpindiΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ 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 topΒ Projects in Bahawalpur:

 

    • DHA Bahawalpur

Peshawar:

PeshawarΒ is the capital of theΒ Khyber PakhtunkhwaΒ province ofΒ 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 topΒ Projects in 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 topΒ Projects in Gwadar:

 

    • Naval Anchorage Gwadar

    • Canadian City Gwadar

    • Gwadar Golf City

Suggestions:

We can see that theΒ 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.

Related Cool Links:

 

User Login

Lost your password?
Cart 0

Talk to us?