Cost calculator for houses in Lahore and Islamabad
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Complete house combines both: the shell and all finishing to your chosen tier, handed over ready to live in.
Planning rates, PKR per sq ft
| Work | Outside DHA | DHA |
|---|---|---|
| Grey structure, Lahore | 3,000 | 3,500 |
The calculator adds a basement only if you select one, at 1.2 times the grey structure rate. The estimate range is plus or minus 5%.
Grey structure cost by plot size
Covered areas are typical examples for a two storey house. Use the figure from your own plan in the calculator above.
Grey structure rates by house size, Lahore
- 5 Marla house, grey structure (without basement): PKR 3,500 per sq ft in DHA and PKR 3,000 per sq ft outside DHA. At about 2,000 sq ft covered, that is roughly PKR 70.0 Lakh in DHA or PKR 60.0 Lakh outside DHA.
- 8 Marla house, grey structure (without basement): PKR 3,500 per sq ft in DHA and PKR 3,000 per sq ft outside DHA. At about 2,800 sq ft covered, that is roughly PKR 98.0 Lakh in DHA or PKR 84.0 Lakh outside DHA.
- 10 Marla house, grey structure (without basement): PKR 3,500 per sq ft in DHA and PKR 3,000 per sq ft outside DHA. At about 3,200 sq ft covered, that is roughly PKR 1.12 Cr in DHA or PKR 96.0 Lakh outside DHA.
- 1 Kanal house, grey structure (without basement): PKR 3,500 per sq ft in DHA and PKR 3,000 per sq ft outside DHA. At about 6,000 sq ft covered, that is roughly PKR 2.10 Cr in DHA or PKR 1.80 Cr outside DHA.
- 2 Kanal house, grey structure (without basement): PKR 3,500 per sq ft in DHA and PKR 3,000 per sq ft outside DHA. At about 10,800 sq ft covered, that is roughly PKR 3.78 Cr in DHA or PKR 3.24 Cr outside DHA.
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Grey structure and complete house
What is usually not included
Specifications by tier
Open a category to compare Essential, Standard, Premium and Luxury.
Grey structure: materials and structural system
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks and blocks | 1st class | 1st class | 1st class | 1st class |
| Sand | Local | River | River Ravi | River Chenab |
| Crush | Jhelum | Dina | Margalla | Margalla |
| Steel | Grade 60 | Grade 60 | Grade 60 | Grade 60 |
| Cement | Good quality | Bestway or equivalent | Bestway or equivalent | Bestway or equivalent |
| Structure design | Load bearing | Semi frame structure | Fully frame structure | Fully frame structure |
| Excavation | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Earth filling | 3 ft | 3 ft | 3 ft | 3 ft |
| DPC | 1 inch thick | 2 inch thick | 2 x 2 inch thick | 2 x 2 inch thick |
| Door frames | Jisti, 16 gauge | Jisti, 14 gauge | Per finishing tier | Per finishing tier |
Joinery, windows and railings
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door frame | Jisti, 16 gauge | Yellow pine | Ash, mahogany or supali | Deodar |
| Door | China ply | Malaysian ply, ash main door | Ash, mahogany or supali | Deodar |
| Window | 1.3 mm aluminium, 5 mm glass, fly mesh | 1.5 mm aluminium, 5 mm glass, fly mesh | Aluminium or UPVC, heat, dust and sound proof, Turkish profile | Aluminium or UPVC, heat, dust and sound proof, Turkish profile |
| Stair railing | Brick masonry | Stainless steel | Wood, glass or CNC | Wood, glass or CNC |
| Wardrobe | Not included | Not included | Available | Available |
Kitchen and bathrooms
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinet | MDF | MDF | Fully furnished Italian kitchen | Designer kitchen |
| Kitchen shelf | Sunny grey marble | Jet black marble | Fully furnished Italian kitchen | Fully furnished Italian kitchen |
| Washroom tiles | Not included | Master or equivalent | Imported up to 3000 per sq m | Imported up to 5000 per sq m |
| Washroom fittings | Good quality | Master or Total | Faisal or equivalent | Imported |
| Washroom seats | Good quality | Master or Total | Porta, 2 pieces | Grohe |
Floors, walls and ceilings
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor | PCC | Sunny grey or tippi | Imported up to 5000 per sq m | Imported up to 7000 per sq m |
| Paint | Good quality | Master, Diamond or Brighto | ICI or Jotun | ICI or Jotun |
| Ceiling | Not included | Border and gola | Full ceiling, POP | Full ceiling, POP and wooden |
| Specialised paintwork | Not included | 2 feature walls | 4 feature walls | 6 feature walls |
| Media walls | Not included | Not included | 1 | 2 |
Electrical, plumbing and water
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switches and sockets | Local | China | Imported | Imported smart |
| Electric wire | Good quality | GM or Fast | Pakistan Cable | Pakistan Cable |
| Electric fan | Local A quality | Local A quality | Local A+ quality brand | Local inverter based |
| UPS wiring | Not included | Available | Available | Available |
| Sanitary and electric pipe | Good quality | GM or Plasco | Popular or Beta | Dadex |
| Water tank | 500 litre | Dura 750 litre | Dura 1200 litre | Dura 2000 litre |
| Water pump | Not included | Not included | Bore up to 220 feet | Bore up to 220 feet |
| Gas points | Not included | GF kitchen | GF kitchen and lounge | GF kitchen, lounge and FF kitchen |
Comfort, protection and security
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather insulation | Not included | Not included | Thermopore insulation at slab | Thermopore insulation at slab |
| Water proofing | Not included | Not included | Special Japanese coating at roof | Special Japanese coating at roof |
| CCTV | Not included | Not included | Available | Available |
| Security fencing | Not included | Not included | Available | Available |
Questions about the estimate
Is this estimate a quotation?
No. It is a planning figure built from the rate per square foot and the area you enter. A quotation needs your drawings, soil conditions, the exact specification and a bill of quantities.
What is the difference between grey structure and a complete house?
Grey structure is the building shell: excavation, foundation, columns, walls, slabs, stairs and roof, ready for finishing. A complete house adds joinery, flooring, paint, kitchen, bathrooms, electrical, plumbing and the other items listed under your chosen tier.
Does the grey structure rate change with the tier?
The grey structure planning rate depends on where the plot is: PKR 3,000 per sq ft outside DHA and PKR 3,500 per sq ft inside DHA, Lahore. The materials listed for each tier are shown in the specification tables below. Every tier uses Grade 60 steel. The tier you choose changes the finishing cost.
How is the covered area counted?
Covered area is the total built area on all floors, including covered porches and terraces. Open ground and uncovered lawns are not counted.
Why do plot size and covered area differ?
A 10 marla plot is about 2,722 sq ft, but a house built on two floors has a larger total covered area. Enter the area from your own plan if you have one.
Can I change items inside a tier?
Yes. Tiers are a starting point. If you want a different brand or material for one item, tell us and it will be priced separately in the quotation.
What is usually not included?
Architect and design fees, approval and authority charges, furniture, loose appliances, air conditioners, landscaping, solar systems, elevators and any special items not named in the tier tables.
How do I get a proper quotation?
Choose where you are in the process below and send your estimate to SCC on WhatsApp. We will tell you what we need and what comes next.
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