The short answer
As a 2026 guide, building a 10 marla house in Lahore costs roughly PKR 1.3–2 crore for a finished, double-storey home, excluding land. Grey structure alone runs around 80 lakh – 1.1 crore. The final figure depends almost entirely on your covered area and finish level.
How builders price it
Construction in Lahore is quoted per square foot of covered area — not plot area. As a rough 2026 guide:
- Grey structure — PKR 2,200–3,500 / sq ft
- Finished, standard — PKR 3,500–5,500 / sq ft
- Finished, premium — PKR 6,000–9,000+ / sq ft
A 10 marla plot is about 2,250 sq ft. A double-storey design gives roughly 3,600 sq ft of covered area, which is where those totals come from.
Where the money goes
Three things move the number more than anything else:
- Covered area — every extra square foot is structure plus finishes.
- Finish level — flooring, kitchens, bathrooms and joinery can double the per-foot rate.
- Material prices — steel and cement shift with the market.
Design efficiently first — a well-planned home beats a wasteful larger one, and good design protects the build budget.
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