Construction Cost in Lahore (2026): Per Sq Ft Rates
Quick answer: building a house in Lahore costs about PKR 4,610 per sq ft for a standard-quality complete house and about PKR 3,050 per sq ft for grey structure in 2026. A single storey 5 Marla house comes to roughly PKR 4,411,522; a double storey 1 Kanal house to about PKR 26,967,262.
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Lahore construction rates per sq ft
| Construction type (Lahore) | Cost per sq ft (2026) |
|---|---|
| Grey structure (standard) | PKR 3,050 / sq ft |
| Complete house — economy | PKR 3,575 / sq ft |
| Complete house — standard | PKR 4,610 / sq ft |
| Complete house — premium | PKR 6,105 / sq ft |
| Turnkey — standard | PKR 5,090 / sq ft |
1,000 sq ft single storey, typical design, calculator default material rates (15 October 2026).
What do common Lahore plot sizes cost?
Lahore plots are sold in Marla and Kanal. Most private schemes (DHA, Bahria Town, LDA Avenue and similar) use the 225 sq ft “society Marla”, while older revenue records and some peripheral areas use 272.25 sq ft — confirm which one your plot uses on our Marla standards guide.
| Plot | Storeys | Covered area | Grey structure | Complete (standard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla | Single | 956 sq ft | PKR 2,915,322 | PKR 4,411,522 |
| 10 Marla | Double | 3,375 sq ft | PKR 10,600,824 | PKR 15,604,574 |
| 1 Kanal | Double | 5,850 sq ft | PKR 18,374,762 | PKR 26,967,262 |
Who approves building plans in Lahore?
Inside areas controlled by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), building plans are approved by LDA under its building and zoning regulations. Large private schemes such as DHA Lahore and Bahria Town Lahore run their own building control departments with their own map fees, coverage limits and completion certificates. Areas under the Metropolitan Corporation or cantonment boards follow those bodies’ rules. Because fee schedules are revised regularly, get the current schedule from your scheme office before budgeting — the calculator’s approval-fee field is editable for exactly this reason.
What makes Lahore construction cost different?
- Society rules add cost: DHA and Bahria require approved drawings, specific boundary wall designs and completion inspections, and some charge for water/sewer connections separately.
- Material supply is close by: cement from Punjab plants and steel from Lahore mills keep material transport lower than in many smaller cities — Lahore is our base city (factor 1.00).
- Labour demand is high: skilled masons and tile fixers in Lahore charge more than in Gujranwala, Sargodha or Multan, which is why smaller Punjab cities such as Gujranwala, Sargodha and Multan come out about 6–7% cheaper per sq ft for a complete house.
- Water table and soil: in low-lying parts of the city, plan damp-proofing and plinth height carefully — the cost is small compared with repairing rising damp later.
Compare Lahore with other cities in the city-by-city cost table, see Karachi building costs and Islamabad per sq ft rates, or use the main calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, direct answers about house construction cost in Lahore — including a few questions in Roman Urdu.
What is the construction cost per sq ft in Lahore in 2026?
At standard quality, the calculator estimates about PKR 4,610 per sq ft for a complete house and PKR 3,050 per sq ft for grey structure in Lahore (rates last updated 15 October 2026). Economy finishing is cheaper and premium finishing costs more — see the table on this page.
Who approves house maps in Lahore?
Inside LDA-controlled areas, building plans are approved by the Lahore Development Authority under its building and zoning regulations. Private schemes such as DHA Lahore and Bahria Town approve plans through their own building control departments, each with its own fee schedule and coverage rules. Fees change — always get the current schedule from the relevant authority before budgeting.
How much does a 5 Marla house cost to build in Lahore?
Built single storey with about 956 sq ft of covered area, a standard-quality complete house costs roughly PKR 4,411,522 in Lahore, or about PKR 2,915,322 for grey structure only.
Lahore mein ghar banane ka per square foot rate kya hai?
Lahore mein standard quality ka mukammal ghar taqreeban PKR 4,610 per sq ft aur grey structure taqreeban PKR 3,050 per sq ft mein banta hai (2026).
Lahore mein naqsha (map) kahan se pass hota hai?
Yeh aap ki society ya area par munhasir hai — sarkari authority ya society ka apna building control department. Fees aur rules pehle confirm kar lein.