4 Marla House Construction Cost in Pakistan (2026)
Quick answer: a 4 Marla plot is 900 sq ft. Built single storey with about 765 sq ft of covered area, a complete house (standard quality, Lahore rates) costs about PKR 3,552,118, and grey structure only about PKR 2,332,868. A double storey 4 Marla house costs about PKR 7,134,207.
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How much does a 4 Marla house cost in 2026?
| Construction type | Cost / sq ft | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| Grey structure only | PKR 3,050 | PKR 2,332,868 |
| Complete house — economy quality | PKR 3,597 | PKR 2,751,447 |
| Complete house — standard quality | PKR 4,643 | PKR 3,552,118 |
| Complete house — premium quality | PKR 6,160 | PKR 4,712,568 |
Single storey, 765 sq ft covered area, Lahore, typical design.
4 Marla size and dimensions
4 Marla = 900 sq ft (100 sq yd or gaz, about 84 m², 0.2 Kanal) under the common 225 sq ft Marla. Common plot dimensions: 25 × 36 ft. Under the older 272.25 sq ft Marla the same plot is 1,089 sq ft.
| Marla standard | 4 Marla | Square yards | Square metres |
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| Society Marla (225 sq ft) | 900 sq ft | 100 sq yd (gaz) | 83.6 m² |
| Karachi / Cantonment (250 sq ft) | 1,000 sq ft | 111.1 sq yd (gaz) | 92.9 m² |
| Land Revenue (272 sq ft) | 1,088 sq ft | 120.9 sq yd (gaz) | 101.1 m² |
| Patwari / revenue record (272.25 sq ft) | 1,089 sq ft | 121 sq yd (gaz) | 101.2 m² |
Is 4 Marla enough for a family house?
A 4 Marla plot (commonly 25 × 36 ft) fits two bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and two bathrooms on one floor. It is a popular size in newer Lahore and Rawalpindi schemes because it sits between the very narrow 3 Marla plot and the more expensive 5 Marla plot. Families who need three or four bedrooms usually build double storey:
| Option | Covered area | Grey structure | Complete (standard) |
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| Single storey | 765 sq ft | PKR 2,332,868 | PKR 3,552,118 |
| Double storey | 1,530 sq ft | PKR 4,805,707 | PKR 7,134,207 |
Typical 4 Marla layouts
- Single storey: two bedrooms with attached baths, lounge-cum-dining, kitchen, small front lawn or porch.
- Double storey: ground floor as above; first floor with two more bedrooms and a TV lounge — often built as a separate portion for rent.
If you plan a rentable upper portion, give it a separate staircase from the front and separate water and electricity meters — deciding this before the slab is poured avoids breaking concrete later.
Material quantities for a 4 Marla house
| Material | Approx. quantity (765 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Cement | 321 bags |
| Steel (saria) | 2,754 kg |
| Bricks | 20,655 |
| Sand | 842 cft |
| Crush (aggregate) | 650 cft |
Price these against today’s construction material rates.
4 Marla vs 5 Marla: is the extra Marla worth it?
A 5 Marla plot adds 225 sq ft of land and about 191 sq ft of single storey covered area. At standard quality that is roughly PKR 859,405 more construction cost — see the 5 Marla house estimate for the full breakdown, or the smaller cost of a 3 Marla home. Every size is compared in our cost guides hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, direct answers about 4 Marla house construction cost and material quantities in Pakistan.
How much does a 4 Marla house cost to construct in Pakistan in 2026?
For a 4 Marla (900 sq ft) plot built single storey with an estimated 765 sq ft of covered area, complete house construction (standard quality, Lahore) costs roughly PKR 3,552,118 — about PKR 4,643 per sq ft. Economy quality brings this down to around PKR 2,751,447, while premium finishing raises it to around PKR 4,712,568. Grey structure only (no finishing) costs around PKR 2,332,868. These are calculator-based planning estimates for Lahore — use the calculator on this page to adjust for your own city, quality and design.
How much covered area does a 4 Marla house have?
A 4 Marla (900 sq ft) plot built single storey typically yields around 765 sq ft of covered area, based on typical Pakistani building-bylaw coverage ratios for this plot size. Covered area (not plot area) is what construction cost per square foot is actually multiplied by, which is why two houses on the same size plot can have very different total costs depending on how many storeys are built.
How much cement, steel and bricks are needed for a 4 Marla house?
For roughly 765 sq ft of covered area at standard quality, a 4 Marla house typically needs approximately 321 bags of cement, 2,754 kg of steel (saria), and 20,655 bricks, alongside sand and crush for concrete work. These figures use standard per-square-foot thumb-rule quantities and will shift with design complexity and quality tier — the calculator on this page breaks all of this down automatically for your exact inputs.
Should a 4 Marla house be built single storey or double storey?
A 4 Marla plot (900 sq ft) built single storey gives about 765 sq ft, which keeps foundation and steel requirements lower and construction cost more predictable. Building double storey gives about 1,530 sq ft (more bedrooms, a separate lounge, or a rentable upper portion) for about PKR 7,134,207 at standard quality — a higher total, but a lower land cost per bedroom. Try both storey counts in the calculator above to compare.
4 marla ghar banane mein kitna kharcha aata hai?
Lahore ke standard rates par 4 marla ka single storey mukammal ghar taqreeban PKR 35.5 lakh mein banta hai, aur sirf grey structure taqreeban PKR 23.3 lakh mein. Apne sheher aur quality ke hisaab se upar wala calculator istemal karein.
4 marla ghar ke liye kitna cement aur saria chahiye?
Taqreeban 321 bori cement, 2,754 kg saria aur 20,655 eentein (standard quality, 765 sq ft covered area). Design aur quality ke saath yeh miqdaar badal sakti hai.