Construction cost · updated 2026-07-02
5 Marla house construction cost in Islamabad
Complete, standard
PKR 1.08 Crore–1.27 Crore
≈ PKR 5,952/sq ft
Grey structure
PKR 64.25 Lakh–75.43 Lakh
≈ PKR 3,536/sq ft
Timeline
≈ 7.5–12.5 months
excavation → handover
These figures are computed, not copied: a 5 marla double storey of about 1,975 sq ft covered area, priced line by line from Islamabad market rates — cement at Rs 1,430–1,580 per bag (Bestway / DG Khan / Fauji / Cherat), Grade-60 steel at Rs 260–265 per kg, and bricks at Rs 17,000–22,000 per thousand (freight-adjusted estimate). Every rate carries a verification date; the newest in this estimate is 2026-07-02.
The quantities behind the money: roughly 63,200 bricks, 830 bags of cement and 4,444 kg of sariya, from the same thumb rules Pakistani estimators use on site. Grey structure takes about 59% of the complete budget at standard finishes; premium finishing flips that split.
Building rules matter as much as rates. Under CDA rules for a 5 marla plot, you can cover up to about 2,000 sq ft across 2 storeys, with a basement permitted. Confirm final bylaws with your society office — societies revise them.
Prices move. Rather than trusting a static page, open this exact configuration in the estimator: change the city, materials tier, storeys or paint, and watch the itemized cost and schedule recompute on today's rates.
Common questions
How much does it cost to build a 5 marla house in Islamabad in 2026?
A 5 marla double-storey house of about 1,975 sq ft covered area costs roughly PKR 1.08 Crore to PKR 1.27 Crore complete with standard materials in Islamabad — around PKR 5,952 per sq ft at rates verified 2026-07-02. Grey structure alone runs PKR 64.25 Lakh to PKR 75.43 Lakh.
How long does a 5 marla house take to build?
≈ 7.5–12.5 months for a complete standard finish, phase by phase from excavation to handover. Grey structure typically closes in the first 4–6 months of that.
How many bricks and cement bags does a 5 marla house need?
Around 63,200 bricks, 830 cement bags and 4,444 kg of Grade-60 steel for 1,975 sq ft of covered area, using standard Pakistani estimation thumb rules.
Estimates are indicative and based on prevailing market rates; actual costs vary by contractor, site conditions, and material availability.