Planning to build on a 5 marla plot this year? The first question every family asks us is simple: how much will it cost? This guide brings together the 5 marla house construction cost in Lahore for 2026 from published, dated sources, explains how the grey structure rate per square foot works, and shows you how to check any contractor’s quote yourself.
Figures below come from public 2026 sources linked in each section, plus HomeX’s own current brick, crush and cement quotes. Rates change with steel and cement prices, so treat them as planning ranges, not a quotation. For a fixed price on your own drawings, WhatsApp HomeX on 0302-3995555.
The number that matters: covered area, not plot size
A 5 marla plot in Lahore is about 1,125 sq ft of land, but you pay for covered area – the total floor space of every storey. Gloriousbuilders puts a typical 5 marla double-story house at about 1,700–1,950 sq ft covered, and warns that multiplying the plot size by the rate under-budgets by about Rs 28.5 lakh (source). Avenir Developments uses 1,800–2,100 sq ft for its 5 marla figures (source).
Covered area depends on your society’s bylaws, the number of floors and whether you add a mumty or basement. Ask your architect for the covered area from the map before comparing any quotes.
Grey structure rate in Lahore per square foot (2026)
Grey structure covers the foundation, RCC columns, beams and slabs, brickwork, and the plumbing and electrical pipes inside the walls. Here is what current sources publish for Lahore, with material and labour:
| Source (date) | Grey structure rate per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Zameen calculator, 5 marla double story (updated 1 Oct 2026) | Rs 2,877 |
| Zameen calculator, 10 marla double story (updated 16 Oct 2026) | Rs 2,874 |
| Qaaf calculator (rates of 26 Sep 2026) | Rs 2,800 economy / 3,200 standard / 3,600 premium |
| Avenir Developments (reviewed Q4 2026) | Rs 3,000 essential / 3,300 standard (Lahore outside DHA) |
| ACCO (2026-27) | Rs 2,800–3,500 |
Sources: Zameen 5 marla, Zameen 10 marla, Qaaf, Avenir, ACCO.
These published rates were set before the latest rise in brick, crush and cement prices (see HomeX’s current quotes below). Adding that rise, most Lahore grey structure quotes with material in late October 2026 sit between about Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,050 per sq ft. DHA is higher: Avenir lists Rs 3,500 standard for DHA Lahore.
Grey structure labour rate in Lahore
If you buy the materials yourself and hire a thekedar for labour only, Qaaf uses Rs 450 per sq ft of covered area for grey structure labour (source). Zameen’s 5 marla estimate splits its Rs 58.26 lakh total into Rs 48.52 lakh material and Rs 9.74 lakh labour. Labour-only saves the contractor’s margin, but you take on buying, checking and storing materials yourself.
What drives the material cost
Steel and cement together are more than 40% of the grey cost, according to Qaaf, but bricks and crush have risen sharply since September.
Material rates in Lahore (Oct 2026)
| Material | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| A-class bricks | Rs 25,000–27,000 per 1,000 | HomeX current quote, 23 Oct 2026 |
| Crush (Sargodha) | Rs 165–170 per cft | HomeX current quote, 23 Oct 2026 |
| Crush (Margalla) | Rs 190–205 per cft | HomeX current quote, 23 Oct 2026 |
| Steel (Grade 60) | Rs 262 per kg | Qaaf dealer rate, 26 Sep 2026 |
| Cement | Rs 1,550–1,750 per 50 kg bag | HomeX current quote, 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sand | Rs 80 per cft | Qaaf dealer rate, 26 Sep 2026 |
How the new brick, crush and cement rates change the cost
Qaaf’s September rates used Rs 20,000 per 1,000 bricks, Rs 130 per cft crush and Rs 1,450 per bag of cement. Using common Pakistani estimating norms (approximate) of about 25–30 bricks, 1.1–1.3 cft of crush and 0.4–0.45 bags of cement per sq ft of grey structure:
- Bricks: +Rs 5–7 per brick × 25–30 bricks = +Rs 125–210 per sq ft
- Sargodha crush: +Rs 35–40 per cft × 1.1–1.3 cft = +Rs 39–52 per sq ft
- Margalla crush: +Rs 60–75 per cft × 1.1–1.3 cft = +Rs 66–98 per sq ft
- Cement: +Rs 100–300 per bag × 0.4–0.45 bags = +Rs 40–135 per sq ft
Total: about +Rs 204–397 per sq ft with Sargodha crush, or +Rs 231–443 per sq ft with Margalla crush. These are approximate; your BOQ gives exact quantities.
When steel moves, your total moves. A good contractor tells you which date’s rates the quote is based on.
5 marla double story house construction cost in Lahore
This is the most common build. Published 2026 figures for a 5 marla double story:
| Source | Grey structure | Complete house |
|---|---|---|
| Zameen (Oct 2026) | Rs 58.26 lakh | – |
| Qaaf (1,913 sq ft, standard) | Rs 61.2 lakh | Rs 1.22 crore |
| Avenir (1,800–2,100 sq ft, standard) | Rs 57.6–67.2 lakh | Rs 1.30–1.52 crore |
| Gloriousbuilders (~1,800 sq ft) | Rs 56–64 lakh | quoted per BOQ |
| ACCO (1,800–2,250 sq ft) | Rs 50–79 lakh | – |
These figures predate the October brick, crush and cement rise. Adding about Rs 204–443 per sq ft over 1,800–2,100 sq ft (about +Rs 3.7–9.3 lakh), grey structure for a 5 marla double story in Lahore is now roughly Rs 59.7–76.3 lakh, and a complete house roughly Rs 1.24–1.59 crore at standard finishing. Finishing choices – tiles, kitchen, bathroom fittings, woodwork – decide where you land in that range.
Timeline
Gloriousbuilders quotes 3–4 months for grey structure; Avenir quotes 5–6 months from site start to handover for a complete 5 marla house. Your timeline also depends on approvals and how quickly finishing items are selected.
5 marla single story house construction cost in Lahore
None of the sources above publish a separate single-story figure, so work it out the same way: covered area × rate. If your ground floor covers about 1,000 sq ft, grey structure at the published Rs 2,877–3,300 per sq ft plus the brick, crush and cement rise (Rs 204–443) comes to about Rs 3,080–3,740 per sq ft, or about Rs 30.8–37.4 lakh. Use your own architect’s covered area – a single story with a large lawn or porch can be much smaller. Many families build a single story now with columns designed for a future first floor; tell your engineer early, because the foundation and steel must be sized for it.
Construction cost per marla in Lahore
People often ask for a “per marla” rate. Avenir publishes a complete-house figure of Rs 26–30.4 lakh per marla for a 5 marla plot at standard specification; adding the October brick, crush and cement rise brings that to about Rs 26.7–32.3 lakh per marla. Avenir and notes the per-marla cost falls on larger plots because they are covered less densely (source). A flat per-marla quote hides the covered area assumption, so always ask for the rate per sq ft and the covered area separately.
How to check a contractor’s quote
- Get the covered area in writing and how it is measured (are the mumty, porch and stairs included?).
- Ask what the grey rate includes: plaster, waterproofing, termite proofing, curing water, boundary wall.
- Confirm material brands and grades – for example Grade-60 steel and A-class bricks.
- Ask for a bill of quantities (BOQ) from structural drawings; it is the only real price.
- Link payments to stages (foundation, slabs, brickwork) rather than paying large advances.
- Check approvals: society or LDA map approval should be in hand before work starts.
Still deciding between a grey structure contract and a full package? Read our guide on grey structure vs turnkey construction in Lahore, and our 5 factors to consider when choosing a builder.
Build your 5 marla home with HomeX Constructions
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Send us your plot size and map on WhatsApp 0302-3995555 and we’ll give you a written estimate based on your actual covered area. You can also reach us through our contact page.
FAQ
What is the 5 marla house construction cost in Lahore in 2026?
At October 2026 brick, crush and cement rates, grey structure for a 5 marla double story is roughly Rs 59.7–76.3 lakh and a complete house roughly Rs 1.24–1.59 crore at standard finishing. Your price depends on covered area and finishing.
What is the grey structure rate in Lahore per square foot?
About Rs 3,000–4,050 per sq ft with material in late October 2026, after the rise in brick (Rs 25,000–27,000 per 1,000), crush (Rs 165–205 per cft) and cement (Rs 1,550–1,750 per bag) prices. DHA rates are higher.
What is the grey structure labour rate in Lahore?
Qaaf uses Rs 450 per sq ft of covered area for labour only, with the owner buying materials.
How much does a 5 marla double story house cost compared with a single story?
Cost follows covered area. A double story has roughly twice the covered area, so grey structure costs roughly twice as much; a single story of about 1,000 sq ft works out to about Rs 30.8–37.4 lakh at October 2026 rates.
What is the construction cost per marla in Lahore?
About Rs 26.7–32.3 lakh per marla for a complete 5 marla house at standard specification (Avenir’s Rs 26–30.4 lakh plus the October brick, crush and cement rise). Always confirm the covered area behind any per-marla figure.
How long does it take to build a 5 marla house?
About 3–4 months for grey structure and 5–6 months for a complete house, according to the sources above.
Rates checked 23 October 2026. Prices change with market rates; contact HomeX on WhatsApp 0302-3995555 for a current quote.