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The infographic provides an approximate cost for building the basic framework of your home in Lahore this year. When constructing a 5 marla house, essential construction materials such as cement, bricks, gravel, sand, rebar, and electrical and plumbing piping are required. The labor cost is crucial in house construction and will be the first point of discussion.
Labour Cost
In order to determine the construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house, we must first identify the amount of money needed to hire labourers. For a double-unit 5 marla house, the labourers will charge around PKR 974,000 for foundation, structure, plumbing, and electrical works.
- Labour Cost = PKR 974,000
Bricks, Sand, Crush, and Rori
When calculating the construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house, the number of bricks and their rates play a key role. A 5 marla house in question will require approximately 56,000 bricks. It is recommended to pick good quality bricks, also known as first-class bricks or Awwal bricks. As per the current market rates, the bricks and rori would cost around PKR 1,462,812.
Sand is also needed to lay the foundation of a 5 marla house – Ravi sand and Chenab sand. Basically, sand in house construction is used in concrete mixtures. The sand is either extracted from river beds or from the coastal beaches. Usually, the sand from river beds has a grey color. Around 3,052 cubic feet of sand is used at the rate of PKR 83 per cubic feet when constructing the grey structure of a 5 marla house in 2023. This means in total, PKR 251,075 cubic feet of sand is used.
Crush or gravel is used as a foundation layer for floors throughout the house. Builders and contractors like to use Margalla gravel, but Sargodha gravel can also be used. The required quantity of gravel (more commonly known as Bajri) is approximately 1,721 cubic feet. The rate is PKR 146 per cubic feet which means around PKR 251,266 would be required.
- Cost for Bricks, Sand, Crush, and Rori = PKR 1,965,153
When calculating the construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house, the number of bricks and their rates play a key role. A 5 marla house in question will require approximately 56,000 bricks. It is recommended to pick good quality bricks, also known as first-class bricks or Awwal bricks. As per the current market rates, the bricks and rori would cost around PKR 1,462,812.
Sand is also needed to lay the foundation of a 5 marla house – Ravi sand and Chenab sand. Basically, sand in house construction is used in concrete mixtures. The sand is either extracted from river beds or from the coastal beaches. Usually, the sand from river beds has a grey color. Around 3,052 cubic feet of sand is used at the rate of PKR 83 per cubic feet when constructing the grey structure of a 5 marla house in 2023. This means in total, PKR 251,075 cubic feet of sand is used.
Crush or gravel is used as a foundation layer for floors throughout the house. Builders and contractors like to use Margalla gravel, but Sargodha gravel can also be used. The required quantity of gravel (more commonly known as Bajri) is approximately 1,721 cubic feet. The rate is PKR 146 per cubic feet which means around PKR 251,266 would be required.
- Cost for Bricks, Sand, Crush, and Rori = PKR 1,965,153
When calculating the construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house, the number of bricks and their rates play a key role. A 5 marla house in question will require approximately 56,000 bricks. It is recommended to pick good quality bricks, also known as first-class bricks or Awwal bricks. As per the current market rates, the bricks and rori would cost around PKR 1,462,812.
Sand is also needed to lay the foundation of a 5 marla house – Ravi sand and Chenab sand. Basically, sand in house construction is used in concrete mixtures. The sand is either extracted from river beds or from the coastal beaches. Usually, the sand from river beds has a grey color. Around 3,052 cubic feet of sand is used at the rate of PKR 83 per cubic feet when constructing the grey structure of a 5 marla house in 2023. This means in total, PKR 251,075 cubic feet of sand is used.
Crush or gravel is used as a foundation layer for floors throughout the house. Builders and contractors like to use Margalla gravel, but Sargodha gravel can also be used. The required quantity of gravel (more commonly known as Bajri) is approximately 1,721 cubic feet. The rate is PKR 146 per cubic feet which means around PKR 251,266 would be required.
- Cost for Bricks, Sand, Crush, and Rori = PKR 1,965,153
Cement, Kassu, and Rebar
Kassu (or Ghassu) is a special mix of mitti (clay) and sand and is mostly used for earth filling or plot filling. A rough estimate of the cost of Kassu would be PKR 85,008. Cement is the primary item required in almost all kinds of construction projects. The rate of cement per bag is almost the same for all brands with only slight variations.
For the kind of house we are talking about, approximately 605 bags of cement are required at the rate of PKR 1,220 per bag. The total cost of cement used in the grey house structure of a 5 marla house would be PKR 738,100. Meanwhile, you will require around 3 tonnes (3,000 kg) Rebar or 60-grade Sarya to construct a 5 marla house. The rate per tonne of Sarya is PKR 260,000, and the total cost of Sarya used would be PKR 780,000.
- Cost of Cement, Kassu, and Rebar = PKR 1,603,108
Plumbing & Wiring
Any of the construction work related to water supply, sewerage, gas, or drainage system is plumbing work. It is one of the most technical jobs in grey construction. It works as a conduit that runs in the entire house, where gas and water are needed. Approximately, PKR 674,000 is required for the house plumbing.
Electrical wiring is also covered in grey construction. Wiring requires expertise and should be dealt by a professional. It is advised to hire a thorough professional who can take care of the wiring of the house. Approximately PKR 148,000 is needed for the wiring.
- Cost of Plumbing & Wiring = PKR 822,000
Miscellaneous Costs
Among other costs are the roof insulation, termite proofing, and water proofing of the house.
Controlling termite infestation before construction begins can really help you as these insects dwell in places where there is a high concentration of dampness and moisture. Approximately, PKR 8,500 is needed to ward off termite infestation.
Meanwhile, the cost for waterproofing your roof for a 5 marla house is PKR 16,444, and the roof insulation will cost around PKR 36,354.
- Cost of miscellaneous items = PKR 61,298
Note: This Is Estimated Price Source Zameen Construction Calculation
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