3 marla house construction cost in Lahore
What it costs to build a 3 marla house in Lahore at contractor rates as of Oct 2026, as grey structure and complete, for the house described below. Change anything in the calculator to match your plans.
The house these figures assume
| Plot | 3 marla (675 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Storeys | 2 (an assumption) |
| Ground coverage | 80% |
| Covered area | 1,080 sq ft, the footprint on every storey |
The most LDA allows on this plot in an approved scheme: LDA Building and Zoning Regulations 2019, §2.2.3
The storeys and coverage are inputs: change them in the calculator below.
Cost by finish level
Each row is a contractor rate band for Lahore: its range per sq ft of covered area, what it comes to for this house, its date and its sources.
Rates are contractor-quoted ranges per sq ft of covered area, materials and labour included. What "grey structure" and "complete" include varies by contractor, so compare quotes line by line.
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Estimated cost
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Rs
Range Rs 70.20 lakh to 81.00 lakh
- Covered area
- 1,080 sq ft
- Rate used
- Rs 6,500 to 7,500 per sq ft
- Basement (grey works)
- Midpoint
- Rs 7,560,000
Patwari's estimate from contractor rates. It excludes the plot, approvals and utility connections. Get written quotes before you build.
Rates are contractor-quoted ranges per sq ft of covered area, materials and labour included. What "grey structure" and "complete" include varies by contractor, so compare quotes line by line.
Material prices this week: Lahore
The latest official prices for the main materials and wages. They don't change the estimate above. Use them to check a contractor's quote.
| Item | Price (Rs) | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement, per 50 kg bag | 1,660 | 29 Oct 2026 | PBS weekly SPI |
| Mason, per day | 2,461 | 29 Oct 2026 | PBS weekly SPI |
| Labourer, per day | 1,747 | 29 Oct 2026 | PBS weekly SPI |
| Bricks, per 1,000 (new first class) | 25,831 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Crush (bajri), per truck (100 cft) | 17,772 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Sand, per truck (100 cft) | 7,691 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Iron bars, per tonne (1/2 inch, 40 grade) | 235,380 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Plumber, per day | 2,037 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
| Electrician, per point | 319 | Oct 2026 | PBS monthly construction prices |
Prices from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data. Figures we derive from them are Patwari's estimates, not official PBS statistics.
Questions about building a 3 marla house in Lahore
How much does it cost to build a 3 marla house in Lahore?
About Rs 75.60 lakh for a complete house at the standard finish level (Rs 70.20 lakh to 81.00 lakh), at Lahore contractor rates as of Oct 2026. That is 1,080 sq ft of covered area: 2 storeys at 80% ground coverage. From the lowest to the highest finish level we have a rate for, the range is Rs 56.16 lakh to 95.04 lakh.
What is the construction cost per sq ft in Lahore?
Contractors in Lahore quote Rs 2,800 to 3,500 per sq ft of covered area for grey structure and Rs 5,200 to 8,800 for a complete house, depending on the finish level, with materials and labour included (rates as of Oct 2026).
How much does grey structure cost for a 3 marla house in Lahore?
About Rs 34.02 lakh at the standard finish level (Rs 32.40 lakh to 35.64 lakh), at Rs 3,000 to 3,300 per sq ft for 1,080 sq ft of covered area (rates as of Oct 2026).
What does grey structure include?
Grey structure is the frame, walls, roof and plaster, without finishing. What it includes varies by contractor, so compare quotes line by line.
How much does finishing cost for a 3 marla house in Lahore?
About Rs 41.58 lakh at the standard finish level: the difference between the complete and grey structure midpoints (Rs 75.60 lakh and Rs 34.02 lakh) for 1,080 sq ft (rates as of Oct 2026). Finishing covers flooring, wiring, plumbing, doors, paint and fittings.
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