MS 5 Marla House Construction Cost in Lahore: How to Work Out Your Budget
How to estimate the cost of building a 5 Marla house in Lahore: covered area, rates per sq ft by scope, a worked example and what changes the total.
Overview
A 5 Marla plot is the size we are asked about most, and the question is always the same: what will it cost? The honest answer is a method, not a single number. The total depends on how much roof you build, which scope you choose and what you want inside, so two 5 Marla houses on neighbouring plots can differ by tens of lakhs.
This guide shows how to calculate your own figure from our current rates, and what to check before you trust any quote.
Start With the Covered Area, Not the Plot
In most Lahore societies a 5 Marla plot is about 1,125 square feet, though you should confirm your own society's measure. The plot is only the starting point. You pay for the covered area, measured slab to slab, and open areas such as a front lawn or an uncovered courtyard are not charged.
A double-storey house on this plot has two roofed floors, so its covered area is close to double the ground footprint, less whatever you leave open. A single-storey house on the same plot covers far less. The same plot can support very different budgets, so drawings need to come before prices.
The Rates We Work With
Our rate card has four scopes, each priced per square foot of covered area. As of September 29, 2026, labour-only is PKR 750 to 900, grey structure is PKR 2,500 to 3,000, standard turnkey is PKR 4,000 to 5,500 and premium turnkey is PKR 6,000 to 7,000 or more. What each scope includes is spelled out on our pricing page.
A Worked Example for a Double-Storey 5 Marla House
The figures below are an illustration, not a quote. They assume a design with about 2,000 sq ft of covered area across two floors, a common outcome on this plot, and multiply that area by each rate range.
| Scope | Rate per sq ft | Estimate for 2,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Grey structure | PKR 2,500 to 3,000 | PKR 50 to 60 lakh |
| Standard turnkey | PKR 4,000 to 5,500 | PKR 80 lakh to 1.1 crore |
| Premium turnkey | PKR 6,000 to 7,000+ | PKR 1.2 to 1.4 crore+ |
If your design covers 1,700 sq ft or 2,300 sq ft, scale the figures to match. The rate stays the same and only the area changes.
Single Storey or Double Storey
A single-storey 5 Marla house costs less in total because there is less slab and less wall, but it uses most of the plot and leaves little room for a garden or parking. A double-storey house costs more overall, yet usually costs less per square foot of living space, because the foundation and roof are shared by two floors.
If you might add a floor later, tell your designer now. Columns and foundations sized for a second storey cost little at the start and a great deal to strengthen afterwards.
What Moves the Figure on a 5 Marla Plot
Soil and foundation depth, the number and span of columns, ceiling height, the amount of tiling and woodwork, and the grade of fittings all shift the total. Shared boundary walls with neighbours also matter, because they affect excavation and the order of work on a tight plot.
Our guide to building on a fixed budget explains how to hold a figure once you have it, and our note on grey structure mistakes to avoid lists the errors that push costs up later. Building inside a gated society? See the 5 Marla cost guide for Bahria Town.
Getting Your Exact Figure
Book a free site visit and we will price your actual drawings. You receive a fixed, itemized quote within 24 hours, and the price stays locked for 30 days.
Keep Reading
5 Marla Cost in Bahria Town Lahore
A worked estimate plus Bahria Town site rules.
Read guide →5 Marla House Finishing Cost
What finishing covers and a rough range.
Read guide →Build a House on a Fixed Budget
Scope, reserve and staged spending, explained.
Read guide →Choosing who builds matters as much as the rate. See how our construction company in Lahore works, check any builder against the criteria for the best construction company in Lahore, and browse the areas we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to build a 5 Marla house in Lahore?
It depends on covered area and scope. As an illustration, about 2,000 sq ft of covered area at our grey structure range of PKR 2,500 to 3,000 per sq ft comes to roughly PKR 50 to 60 lakh, and the same area at standard turnkey rates comes to PKR 80 lakh to 1.1 crore. Your drawings decide the real figure.
What does a double-storey 5 Marla house cost in Lahore?
A second floor roughly doubles the roofed area compared with one floor, so the total rises. The cost per square foot of living space usually falls, because the foundation and roof are shared by both floors.
Is a single-storey 5 Marla house cheaper to build?
Yes, in total, because there is less slab and wall to build. It also uses most of the plot, so you give up garden or parking space.
Are open areas charged when building a 5 Marla house?
No. We charge slab to slab, so a lawn or an uncovered courtyard is not counted in the covered area.
How do I get an exact quote for a 5 Marla house?
Book a free site visit through WhatsApp or by calling 0306-1982828 and share your drawings. A fixed, itemized quote follows within 24 hours.
Want a Figure for Your Own Plot?
Book a free site visit and get a fixed, itemized quote within 24 hours, locked for 30 days.