1 Kanal House Construction Cost in Pakistan | All You Need

Are you planning to build your dream 1 Kanal house in 2025? One of the first questions that comes to mind is: How much will it cost? In this blog, we will break down the construction cost of a 1 Kanal house, covering both grey structure and finishing costs, based on the current building material rates in Pakistan.

Covered Area of a 1 Kanal House

A standard 1 Kanal house, including the ground floor, first floor, and mumty, typically has a covered area of approximately 5,000 square feet.

• Without Basement: 5,000 sq. ft.
• With Full Basement: Additional 2,500 – 2,700 sq. ft.

Grey Structure Cost – 2025 Estimate

1. Without Basement (Ground + First Floor)
   • Covered Area: ~5,000 sq. ft.
   • Cost: PKR 14.5 million – 15 million
2. With Full Basement
   • Covered Area: ~7,500 – 7,700 sq. ft. (including basement)
   • Cost: PKR 25 million (approx.)

👉 Note: If you reduce the covered area, the overall cost decreases accordingly.

DHA vs Other Societies

Construction in DHA (Defence Housing Authority) is more expensive compared to other housing societies in Lahore, Islamabad, or Karachi.

• DHA Grey Structure (without basement): ~PKR 25 million
• DHA with Basement: Costs can go significantly higher

The higher cost is mainly due to strict quality standards, premium material requirements, and labor rates in DHA.

Finishing Cost – 1 Kanal House

The finishing cost of a 1 Kanal house is generally equal to the grey structure cost.

• Grey Structure: PKR 14.5 – 15 million
• Finishing: PKR 14.5 – 15 million
• Total (Grey + Finishing): PKR 29 – 30 million (without basement)

With basement construction, the finishing cost increases proportionally.

Key Takeaways

• 1 Kanal House (5000 sq. ft.) without basement: PKR 29 – 30 million (grey + finishing)
• 1 Kanal House with basement (7500+ sq. ft.): PKR 50 million+ in DHA and around PKR 45 million in other societies
• Covered Area matters: The larger the covered area, the higher the cost.
• DHA Costs are higher than other societies.

Planning to Build Your House?

If you want to design your house map, construct, or complete finishing work in 2025, PPS Constructions can assist you with professional services.

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