A 5 marla double storey house costs about Rs 1.22 crore to build in Lahore in September 2026 at standard (B category) rates. That is 1,913 sq ft of covered area at Rs 6,400 a sq ft, half for grey structure and half for finishing. A single storey costs about Rs 61 lakh.
The calculator starts at 5 marla, double storey. Change the storeys, the quality or the city, or enter the covered area from your approved map for a closer figure.
5 marla house cost by quality
Double storey, 1,913 sq ft covered (85% of a 1,125 sq ft plot on each floor), Lahore rates:
| Quality | Grey structure | Finishing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| A category | Rs 6,885,000 | Rs 9,562,500 | Rs 16,447,500 |
| B category | Rs 6,120,000 | Rs 6,120,000 | Rs 12,240,000 |
| C category | Rs 5,355,000 | Rs 3,825,000 | Rs 9,180,000 |
A single storey on the same plot has 956 sq ft covered and costs half these figures, for example Rs 6,120,000 at B category. Stairs and a roof room add to the covered area, so check your map.
Which 5 marla is your plot?
The size of a marla changes the covered area. Most housing societies, including DHA and Bahria Town, sell 5 marla as 1,125 sq ft (25 x 45 ft). Plots measured on the revenue marla of 272.25 sq ft are 1,361 sq ft. On that larger plot a double storey has about 2,314 sq ft covered and costs about Rs 14,810,400 at B category rates, about Rs 25.7 lakh more than on a society plot.
Pick the marla size in the calculator. To check the plot size in sq ft, use marla to square feet.
Materials for a 5 marla double storey
Grey structure quantities by thumb rule for 1,913 sq ft of covered area.
| Item | Per sq ft | For 1,913 sq ft | Cost at 26 September 2026 rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 20.0 bricks | 38,250 bricks | Rs 765,000 |
| Cement | 0.40 bags | 765 bags | Rs 1,109,250 |
| Steel (sarya) | 3.3 kg | 6,311 kg | Rs 1,653,548 |
| Sand | 1.8 cft | 3,443 cft | Rs 275,400 |
| Crush (bajri) | 1.2 cft | 2,295 cft | Rs 298,350 |
| Grey structure labour | Rs 450 | Rs 860,625 |
Round up when you order. Bricks and cement are usually bought in lots as the work goes on, so prices can change during the build. Steel is often bought at once for the foundation and ground floor roof.
Where the money goes
On a 5 marla double storey at B category, the grey structure is Rs 6,120,000. Materials and labour from the table come to about Rs 4,962,000. Steel is the biggest single item at about Rs 16.5 lakh, then cement at Rs 11.1 lakh and labour at Rs 8.6 lakh. The rest, about Rs 11.6 lakh, pays for shuttering, pipes, water, curing and the contractor's margin.
On small plots, the fixed costs of a house (stairs, water tanks, gate, kitchen and at least two bathrooms) are spread over fewer sq ft. That is why the cost per sq ft of a 3 or 5 marla house is often a little higher in practice than for a 10 marla house of the same quality.
5 marla questions
What is the cost of a 5 marla grey structure in 2026?
About Rs 61 lakh for a double storey of 1,913 sq ft at Rs 3,200 a sq ft in Lahore, or Rs 30.6 lakh for a single storey. Economy grey structure at Rs 2,800 a sq ft brings the double storey to Rs 53.6 lakh.
How many bricks are needed for a 5 marla house?
About 38,000 bricks for a double storey framed house of 1,913 sq ft, at 20 bricks per sq ft. A single storey needs about 19,000. Load bearing houses without RCC columns need more, and boundary walls are extra.
How much steel is used in a 5 marla house?
About 6.3 tons for a double storey at 3.3 kg per sq ft of covered area. At Rs 262 a kg that is about Rs 16.5 lakh. The exact figure depends on the structural drawings, so ask your engineer for the bar bending schedule.
What is the covered area of a 5 marla double storey house?
The calculator uses 85% of a 1,125 sq ft plot on each floor, which gives about 1,913 sq ft for two floors. Stairs and a roof room can add more. Society by-laws fix the front and back open spaces, so the covered area on your approved map is the figure to use.
Last reviewed 30 September 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.