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5 Marla House Construction Cost in Islamabad, November 2025
Planning a 5 Marla build in Islamabad this November?
Based on the latest (3 Nov 2025) figures, the complete construction comes in at PKR 91.13 lakh with an average PKR 4,500 per sq ft, covering grey structure, finishing, and labour.
Below, tables break down every rupee across foundation & structure, MEP (plumbing/electrical), wood/metal tile works, and fittings & fixtures so the house owner can budget with confidence.
Snapshot
Snapshot
Value
Area size
5 Marla
Location
Islamabad
Pricing status
Prices last updated on 3 Nov 2025
Construction type
Complete (Grey + Finishing)
Construction mode
With material
Cost summary
Topline cost summary
Amount
Total construction cost
91.13 Lakh PKR
Grey structure material cost
43.69 Lakh PKR
Finishing material cost
37.01 Lakh PKR
Labour cost (total)
10.43 Lakh PKR
Price per sq ft
PKR 4,500
Overall cost breakdown (complete house)
Overall cost breakdown
Amount (Lakh PKR)
Share of total
Foundation & Structure
45.92
50.39%
Wood, Metal & Tile Works
24.69
27.09%
Electrical Works (total)
9.31
10.22%
Plumbing Works
6.46
7.09%
Fittings & Fixtures
4.76
5.22%
Total
91.13
100%
Grey structure breakdown
Grey structure breakdown
Amount (Lakh PKR)
Foundation & Structure
45.92
Plumbing Works (grey)
6.46
Electrical Works (grey portion)
1.46
Grey subtotal
53.84
Finishing breakdown
Finishing breakdown
Amount (Lakh PKR)
Wood, Metal & Tile Works
24.69
Electrical Works (finishing portion)
7.85
Fittings & Fixtures
4.76
Finishing subtotal
37.30
Foundation & structure
Foundation & structure-itemised
Amount
Bricks, Cement, Sand & Crush
29.01 Lakh
Excavation & Steel Reinforcement
7.71 Lakh
Roof Insulation, Termite & Water Proofing
59.38 Thousand
Labour Cost
8.61 Lakh
Section total
45.92 Lakh
Plumbing works
Plumbing works-itemised
Amount
AC Drainage System
14.8 Thousand
Cold & Hot Water Supply
42.99 Thousand
Drainage System Piping
70.23 Thousand
Gas Piping
64.63 Thousand
Insulation (Armaflex)
21.72 Thousand
Pumps & Drains
3.06 Lakh
UPVC Pipeline for Sewerage
35.7 Thousand
Labour Cost
89.1 Thousand
Section total
6.46 Lakh
Electrical works
Electrical works-itemised
Amount
Conduits & Accessories
48.64 Thousand
Lights, Fans & Chandeliers
2.42 Lakh
Switches & Back Boxes
1.87 Lakh
Wires & Cables
3.61 Lakh
Labour Cost
93.15 Thousand
Section total
9.31 Lakh
Wood, metal & tile works
Wood, metal & tile works-itemised
Amount
Metal Works
2.25 Lakh
Paint & Ceiling Works
5.65 Lakh
Tile Work
10.65 Lakh
Wardrobes & Cabinets
4.41 Lakh
Windows
1.73 Lakh
Section total
24.69 Lakh
Fittings & fixtures
Fittings & fixtures-itemised
Amount
Bathroom
3.78 Lakh
Geyser & Manhole
42.54 Thousand
Kitchen
55 Thousand
Section total
4.76 Lakh
Use these numbers as a planning baseline, actual costs can shift with site conditions, brand choices, finishes, and contractor rates.
All figures are extracted from Zameen.com’s Islamabad cost calculator for a 5 Marla house (prices last updated 3 November 2025).
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