1 Kanal House Construction Cost in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Building a 1 kanal double-storey house in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, with about 5,200 sq ft of covered area, costs about PKR 343.20 Lakh at the Category B (Standard) rate of PKR 6,600 per sq ft for Jul 2026 – Dec 2026. Foundation & Structure is the largest share at 46%, followed by wood, metal & tile works at 28%. At 1 kanal, finishing has a large effect on the total: electrical work, tiles and woodwork, bathrooms and kitchen together make up 46% of the budget.
Where the money goes
Share of the 343.20 Lakh total, by type of work.
Item-by-item breakdown
Plumbing WorksUnderground piping, water supply, gas piping and drainage system materials. 27.18 Lakh
- AC Drainage System90 Thousand
- Cold & Hot Water Supply1.37 Lakh
- Drainage System Piping4.74 Lakh
- Gas Piping2.95 Lakh
- Pumps & Drains16.33 Lakh
- UPVC Pipeline for Sewerage1.16 Lakh
- Labour Cost1.32 Lakh
Electrical WorksUnderground wiring, conduits, switches, lights, fans and all electrical items. 39.40 Lakh
Grey structure stage: 7.37 LakhFinishing stage: 32.02 Lakh
- Conduits & Accessories1.69 Lakh
- Lights, Fans & Chandeliers11.06 Lakh
- Switches & Back Boxes5.27 Lakh
- Wires & Cables11.9 Lakh
- Labour Cost2.11 Lakh
Wood, Metal & Tile WorksCabinets, wardrobes, flooring and tiles, paint and ceilings, and all aluminium and iron works. 96.91 Lakh
- Metal Works10.32 Lakh
- Paint & Ceiling Works16.33 Lakh
- Tile Work32.66 Lakh
- Wardrobes & Cabinets23.17 Lakh
- Windows14.43 Lakh
Fittings & FixturesKitchen and bathroom accessories, geyser and manholes. 23.07 Lakh
- Bathroom17.7 Lakh
- Geyser & Manhole1.47 Lakh
- Kitchen3.9 Lakh
Foundation & StructureThe basic structure of the house: foundation, floors, walls, roofing and plaster. 156.64 Lakh
- Bricks, Cement, Sand & Crush102.18 Lakh
- Excavation & Steel Reinforcement36.87 Lakh
- Roof Insulation, Termite & Waterproofing2.63 Lakh
- Labour Cost14.96 Lakh
Item amounts are typical planning figures and are rounded.
A note on these rates
These figures use the same rates as our Construction Cost Estimator (Jul 2026 – Dec 2026), and they apply to both Islamabad and Rawalpindi, where construction costs are about the same. Material prices, especially steel, cement and bricks, change often, and your design and choice of finishes affect the final cost.
Use these figures as a planning guide, and confirm current rates with our team before making a final decision.
Common questions
How much does it cost to build a 1 Kanal house in Islamabad?
About PKR 343.20 Lakh for a double-storey 1 Kanal house with about 5,200 sq ft of covered area, at the Category B (Standard) rate of PKR 6,600 per sq ft for Jul 2026 – Dec 2026. Grey structure accounts for 161.20 Lakh and finishing for 182.00 Lakh.
Is the cost the same in Rawalpindi?
Yes. Construction rates in Rawalpindi are about the same as in Islamabad, so the same figures apply to a 1 Kanal house in either city.
What does grey structure include?
The shell of the house: foundation, columns, beams, brick walls, roof slabs and plaster, before tiles, paint, woodwork and fittings are added.
Why might my own cost be different?
The final cost depends on your design, covered area, number of floors, mumty or basement, the finishing category you choose and current material prices. Use the Construction Cost Estimator for your exact plot, and confirm current rates with our team before deciding.