5 Marla House Construction Cost (2250 Sqft) – Full Budget & Material Guide 2026
Introduction
Building a 5 marla house in Pakistan is one of the most exciting steps in life—but it can also feel overwhelming when you don’t know how much money you’ll actually need. Prices of materials keep changing, labour rates fluctuate, and every contractor quotes differently. So what’s the real cost for a 5 Marla (2250 sqft) house in 2025?
This guide breaks down everything step-by-step, with a complete material list, accurate cost estimates, labour charges, and tables + charts to help you plan the perfect construction budget.
Let’s dive in!
Overview: 5 Marla House (2250 Sqft) Construction
A standard 5 marla plot usually has:
- Plot size: 25 × 45 ft
- Covered area: Ground + First Floor = 2250 sqft (approx.)
- Ideal for: Double story home
Covered Area Breakdown
- Ground Floor: approx. 1150 sqft
- First Floor: approx. 1100 sqft
- Total: 2250 sqft
Type of Structure
We assume:
- Double-story house
- Normal quality finishes (not ultra-luxury)
- Standard layout:
- 3–4 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 1 kitchen
- TV lounge
- Drawing room
Grey Structure Cost Breakdown (2250 Sqft)
The grey structure includes:
✔ Foundation
✔ Bricks
✔ Cement
✔ Crush
✔ Steel
✔ Plumbing rough-in
✔ Electrical rough-in
✔ Plaster
✔ Roof concrete
Below is the detailed breakdown.
Foundation & Excavation
| Item | Quantity | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation | 1 job | Rs. 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Backfilling | 1 job | Rs. 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Foundation concrete | 900 sqft | Rs. 220/sqft | 198,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 273,000
Bricks / Blocks
Approx bricks needed:
- 105,000 bricks
| Item | Quantity | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ Bricks | 105,000 | Rs. 22/brick | 2,310,000 |
Cement, Sand & Crush
Cement
- Required bags: 1100 bags
- Rate: Rs. 1,240 per bag
- Total: Rs. 1,364,000
Sand
- Sand (Ravi & Chenab): 2,000 cft
- Avg rate: Rs. 120/cft
- Total: Rs. 240,000
Crush
- Total crush required: 1,600 cft
- Rate: Rs. 220/cft
- Total: Rs. 352,000
Steel (Rebar)
- Total steel: 9 tons
- Rate: Rs. 270,000 per ton
- Total: Rs. 2,430,000
Plumbing Rough-In
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| PPRC pipes | 110,000 |
| Sewerage pipes | 95,000 |
| Water tanks & fittings | 45,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 250,000
Electrical Rough-In
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wiring | 110,000 |
| Conduits | 75,000 |
| Breakers & DB box | 55,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 240,000
Roofing, Lantern & Concrete Work
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Shuttering | 210,000 |
| Lantern concrete | 165,000 |
| Roof insulation | 55,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 430,000
Grey Structure Labour Cost
Labour rate: Rs. 550 per sqft
2250 × 550 = Rs. 1,237,500
⭐ Total Grey Structure Cost
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Foundation | 273,000 |
| Bricks Work | 2,310,000 |
| Cement/Sand/Crush | 1,956,000 |
| Steel | 2,430,000 |
| Plumbing | 250,000 |
| Electrical | 240,000 |
| Roof Work | 430,000 |
| Labour | 1,237,500 |
✔ Total Grey Structure Cost = Rs. 9,126,500
(9.12 Million)
Finishing Cost Breakdown (2250 Sqft)
Finishing includes:
✔ Tiles & marble
✔ Woodwork
✔ Paint
✔ False ceiling
✔ Electric items
✔ Kitchen & bath fittings
✔ Windows & doors
Let’s break it down.
Flooring – Tiles & Marble
| Item | Quantity | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiles | 2000 sqft | Rs. 320/sqft | 640,000 |
| Bathroom tiles | 400 sqft | Rs. 350/sqft | 140,000 |
| Marble staircase | 50 rft | Rs. 950/rft | 47,500 |
Subtotal: Rs. 827,500
Woodwork (Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchen)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wooden doors | 7 doors |
| Wardrobes | 2 rooms |
| Kitchen cabinets | 1 kitchen |
Subtotal: Rs. 555,000
Paint & False Ceiling
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Interior paint | 210,000 |
| Exterior paint | 85,000 |
| False ceiling | 160,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 455,000
Windows & Glass Work
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Aluminium windows | 210,000 |
| Glass railing | 55,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 265,000
Sanitary Fittings
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| WC, basins | 135,000 |
| Bath sets | 75,000 |
| Accessories | 45,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 255,000
Electric Fittings
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Lights | 85,000 |
| Switches & sockets | 55,000 |
| Fans | 60,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 200,000
Kitchen & Bath Accessories
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hood & Hob | 75,000 |
| Kitchen sink | 12,000 |
| Shower cabins | 40,000 |
Subtotal: Rs. 127,000
Finishing Labour Cost
- Rs. 400 per sqft
- 2250 × 400 = 900,000
⭐ Total Finishing Cost
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Flooring | 827,500 |
| Woodwork | 555,000 |
| Paint & Ceiling | 455,000 |
| Windows | 265,000 |
| Sanitary | 255,000 |
| Electrical fittings | 200,000 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 127,000 |
| Labour | 900,000 |
✔ Total Finishing Cost = Rs. 3,584,500
(3.58 Million)
🎉 Total Construction Cost Chart (Grey + Finishing)
Bullet Chart
- Grey Structure: Rs. 9.12 Million
- Finishing: Rs. 3.58 Million
- Misc Costs (gate, grills, UPS wiring, extra woodwork): Rs. 500,000
🟩 Grand Total House Construction Cost (2250 sqft)
⭐ Rs. 13,200,000 (13.2 Million PKR)
This is the realistic 2025 cost including all materials and finishing.
Complete Material List for 2250 Sqft
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bricks | 105,000 |
| Cement | 1100 bags |
| Crush | 1600 cft |
| Sand | 2000 cft |
| Steel | 9 tons |
| Plumbing pipes | Complete set |
| Electric wiring | Complete set |
| Tiles | 2000 sqft |
| Paint | 20+ drums |
| Wood doors | 7 |
| Windows | Full house |
Construction Timeline
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Grey structure | 3–3.5 months |
| Finishing | 2–2.5 months |
| Total Time | 5–6 months |
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