3 Marla House Construction Cost Pakistan 2026

📊 3 Marla Construction Cost Summary

💰

Rs 48.36 Lakh

Total Cost

🧱

Rs 31.82 Lakh

Grey Structure

🎨

Rs 16.54 Lakh

Finishing

👷

Rs 10.58 Lakh

Labour Cost

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900 sq.ft

Total Covered Area

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Rs 5,374

Cost / sq.ft

📐 3 Marla House Specifications

Plot Size: 24 x 37.5 ft

Plot Area: 900 sq.ft

Covered Area per Floor: 450 sq.ft

Building Type: Double Storey (G+1)

Total Covered Area: 900 sq.ft

Ground Floor Height: 11.5 ft

First Floor Height: 11 ft

Total Cost: Rs 48.36 Lakh

Cost per Sq.ft: Rs 5,374

Construction Type: Complete

🏗️ Foundation Cost (4-5 feet depth)

📦 Material Cost

Item/Material	Quantity	Unit Rate	Total Cost
Bricks (1st Class A/A1)	12,000 No's	20/No	Rs 240,000
Cement (53 Grade)	87 Bags	1,550/Bag	Rs 134,850
Steel (60 Grade)	140 Kgs	265/Kg	Rs 37,100
Fine Aggregate (Sand)	333 Cft	65/Cft	Rs 21,645
Course Aggregate (Crush Stone)	200 Cft	130/Cft	Rs 26,000
Polythene Sheet	2 Roll	12,000/Roll	Rs 24,000
Total Material Cost			Rs 483,595

👷 Labour Cost

Item	Quantity	Unit Rate	Total Cost
Excavation	459 Cft	25/Cft	Rs 11,475
PCC Concrete (1:4:8)	92 Cft	150/Cft	Rs 13,800
Brick Masonry & DPC	928 Cft	50/Cft	Rs 46,400
Compaction and Back Filling	833 Sq.ft	10/Sq.ft	Rs 8,330
Total Labour Cost			Rs 80,005
Total Foundation Cost			Rs 563,600

🧱 Ground Floor Cost (11.5 ft Height)

📦 Material Cost

Item/Material	Quantity	Unit Rate	Total Cost
Bricks (1st Class A/A1)	17,077 No's	20/No	Rs 341,540
Cement (53 Grade)	110 Bags	1,550/Bag	Rs 170,500
Steel (60 Grade)	933 Kgs	265/Kg	Rs 247,245
Fine Aggregate (Sand)	1,300 Cft	65/Cft	Rs 84,500
Course Aggregate (Crush Stone)	533 Cft	130/Cft	Rs 69,290
Chowket (16 Gauge for Doors)	78 Kgs	330/Kg	Rs 25,740
Safety Grills for Windows	64 Sq.ft	240/Sq.ft	Rs 15,360
Formwork (Shuttering)	667 Sq.ft	55/Sq.ft	Rs 36,685
Polythene Sheet (DPC, Slab)	1 Job	—	Rs 8,000
Transport Expenses (5%)	—	—	Rs 49,943
Total Material Cost			Rs 1,048,803

👷 Labour Cost

Item	Quantity	Unit Rate	Total Cost
Brick Masonry up to Roof	2,109 Sq.ft	45/Sq.ft	Rs 94,905
Lintel, Beam & Column	836 Sq.ft	35/Sq.ft	Rs 29,260
Stair	1 Job	—	Rs 16,667
Flooring 1:4:8	417 Cft	40/Cft	Rs 16,680
Slab 1:2:4	417 Cft	40/Cft	Rs 16,680
Total Labour Cost			Rs 174,192
Total Ground Floor Cost			Rs 1,222,995

🏛️ First Floor + Mumty Cost (11 ft Height)

📦 Material Cost

Item/Material	Quantity	Unit Rate	Total Cost
Bricks (1st Class A/A1)	15,593 No's	20/No	Rs 311,860
Cement (53 Grade)	141 Bags	1,550/Bag	Rs 218,550
Steel (60 Grade)	1,233 Kgs	265/Kg	Rs 326,745
Fine Aggregate (Sand)	1,400 Cft	65/Cft	Rs 91,000
Course Aggregate (Crush Stone)	627 Cft	130/Cft	Rs 81,510
Chowket (16 Gauge for Doors)	78 Kgs	330/Kg	Rs 25,740
Safety Grills for Windows	80 Sq.ft	240/Sq.ft	Rs 19,200
Formwork (Shuttering)	795 Sq.ft	45/Sq.ft	Rs 35,775
Polythene Sheet (DPC, Slab)	1 Job	—	Rs 4,667
Transport Expenses (5%)	—	—	Rs 55,762
Total Material Cost			Rs 1,170,809

👷 Labour Cost

Item	Quantity	Unit Rate	Total Cost
Brick Masonry up to Roof	1,925 Sq.ft	55/Sq.ft	Rs 105,875
Lintel, Beam & Column	836 Sq.ft	65/Sq.ft	Rs 54,340
Stair	1 Job	—	Rs 16,667
Flooring 1:4:8	417 Cft	55/Cft	Rs 22,935
Slab 1:2:4	417 Cft	60/Cft	Rs 25,020
Total Labour Cost			Rs 224,837
Total First Floor Cost			Rs 1,395,646

🔧 Plumbing Work Cost

Item	Details	Total Cost
Water Supply Piping	25mm (73 Rft) + 20mm (137 Rft) + 16mm (193 Rft) + Fittings	Rs 58,900
Drainage System (UPVC)	2" (103 Rft) + 3" (77 Rft) + 4" (110 Rft)	Rs 57,300
Gas Fitting	Complete Gas Piping & Fittings	Rs 43,333
Water Pumps & Floor Drains	JD Submersible Pump + 4 Drains	Rs 59,200
Plumber Charges	Labour Cost	Rs 40,000
Total Plumbing Cost		Rs 258,733

⚡ Electrical Work Cost

Item	Total Cost
Electric Material (Wires, Conduits, DB, Switches, Lights)	Rs 56,667
Electrician Charges	Rs 20,000
Total Electrical Cost	Rs 76,667

🪚 Plaster Work Cost (Ground + First Floor)

Item	Area / Qty	Total Cost
Internal Plaster	8,250 Sq.ft	Rs 132,000
External Plaster + Ceiling	3,710 Sq.ft	Rs 66,780
Cement (97 Bags)	—	Rs 150,350
Fine Aggregate (486 Cft)	—	Rs 31,590
Total Plaster Cost		Rs 380,720

🎨 Finishing Works Cost

Item	Total Cost
Tiling & Flooring	Rs 220,000
Painting & Distemper	Rs 140,000
Woodwork & Doors	Rs 313,333
Sanitary Fittings	Rs 153,333
Total Finishing Cost	Rs 826,666

🛡️ Waterproofing Cost

Item	Total Cost
Chemical Waterproofing	Rs 53,333
Roof Insulation	Rs 38,000
Labour Cost	Rs 20,000
Total Waterproofing Cost	Rs 111,333

📊 3 Marla House - Final Cost Summary

Component	Material Cost	Labour Cost	Total Cost	% of Total
Foundation	Rs 483,595	Rs 80,005	Rs 563,600	11.7%
Ground Floor	Rs 1,048,803	Rs 174,192	Rs 1,222,995	25.3%
First Floor	Rs 1,170,809	Rs 224,837	Rs 1,395,646	28.9%
Plumbing	Rs 218,733	Rs 40,000	Rs 258,733	5.4%
Electrical	Rs 56,667	Rs 20,000	Rs 76,667	1.6%
Plaster	Rs 181,940	Rs 198,780	Rs 380,720	7.9%
Finishing	Rs 526,666	Rs 300,000	Rs 826,666	17.1%
Waterproofing	Rs 91,333	Rs 20,000	Rs 111,333	2.3%
GRAND TOTAL	Rs 37,78,546	Rs 10,57,814	Rs 48,36,360	100%

⚠️ Important Notes

Disclaimer: These are estimated costs based on July 2026 market rates for Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Actual costs may vary ±10-15% depending on contractor rates, material brand, and site conditions. Always get 2-3 quotations from certified contractors before finalising.

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👷 About the Author: This calculator is created by Engr. Muhammad Bilal, a civil engineer with extensive experience in residential construction across Pakistan.

🏠 3 Marla House Construction Cost Pakistan — Complete Guide 2026

Building a 3 Marla house is a popular choice for many Pakistani families due to its affordable cost and manageable size. Whether you're planning to build in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Faisalabad, or Multan, our comprehensive cost breakdown helps you estimate the exact budget needed for your dream home.

A 3 Marla house typically measures 24 x 37.5 feet with a covered area of approximately 450 sq.ft per floor. For a double storey (G+1) construction, the total covered area is 900 sq.ft. The total construction cost for a complete 3 Marla house in Pakistan is approximately Rs 48.36 Lakh.

                💡 Key Insight: The cost per square foot for a 3 Marla house is Rs 5,374, making it one of the most cost-effective housing options in Pakistan.
            

📊 3 Marla House Construction Cost Breakdown

The total cost of Rs 48.36 Lakh is divided into the following major components:

Grey Structure: Rs 31.82 Lakh (65.8% of total) — Includes foundation, ground floor, and first floor
Finishing Works: Rs 16.54 Lakh (34.2% of total) — Includes plumbing, electrical, plaster, tiling, painting, woodwork, sanitary fittings, and waterproofing
Labour Cost: Rs 10.58 Lakh — Included within the above components

📐 3 Marla House Specifications

Parameter	Value
Plot Size	24 x 37.5 ft
Plot Area	900 sq.ft
Covered Area per Floor	450 sq.ft
Building Type	Double Storey (G+1)
Total Covered Area	900 sq.ft
Ground Floor Height	11.5 ft
First Floor Height	11 ft
Total Cost	Rs 48.36 Lakh
Cost per Sq.ft	Rs 5,374

💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown by Component

Component	Material Cost	Labour Cost	Total Cost	% of Total
Foundation	Rs 4,83,595	Rs 80,005	Rs 5,63,600	11.7%
Ground Floor	Rs 10,48,803	Rs 1,74,192	Rs 12,22,995	25.3%
First Floor	Rs 11,70,809	Rs 2,24,837	Rs 13,95,646	28.9%
Plumbing	Rs 2,18,733	Rs 40,000	Rs 2,58,733	5.4%
Electrical	Rs 56,667	Rs 20,000	Rs 76,667	1.6%
Plaster	Rs 1,81,940	Rs 1,98,780	Rs 3,80,720	7.9%
Finishing	Rs 5,26,666	Rs 3,00,000	Rs 8,26,666	17.1%
Waterproofing	Rs 91,333	Rs 20,000	Rs 1,11,333	2.3%
GRAND TOTAL	Rs 37,78,546	Rs 10,57,814	Rs 48,36,360	100%

🏙️ 3 Marla House Cost by City — Pakistan 2026

City	Multiplier	3 Marla (G+1) Cost
Lahore	1.00	Rs 48.36 Lakh
Islamabad/Rawalpindi	1.08	Rs 52.23 Lakh
Karachi	1.05	Rs 50.78 Lakh
Faisalabad	0.95	Rs 45.94 Lakh
Multan	0.92	Rs 44.49 Lakh

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does a 3 Marla house cost in Pakistan in 2026?

A complete 3 Marla double-storey house (G+1) costs approximately Rs 48.36 Lakh in Lahore as of July 2026. The cost varies by city and quality of construction.

Q: What is the grey structure cost for a 3 Marla house?

The grey structure cost for a 3 Marla house is approximately Rs 31.82 Lakh, which includes foundation, ground floor, and first floor construction.

Q: What is included in the finishing cost for a 3 Marla house?

Finishing includes plumbing, electrical, plaster, tiling, painting, woodwork, sanitary fittings, and waterproofing. The total finishing cost is approximately Rs 16.54 Lakh.

Q: How much does it cost to build a 3 Marla house in Islamabad?

In Islamabad, a 3 Marla house costs approximately Rs 52.23 Lakh due to higher construction rates (8% higher than Lahore).

Q: What is the cost per square foot for a 3 Marla house?

The cost per square foot for a 3 Marla house is approximately Rs 5,374 for complete construction.

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👷 About the Author: This calculator is created by Engr. Muhammad Bilal, a civil engineer with extensive experience in residential construction across Pakistan. Rates are based on current market research and practical project experience.

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