3 Marla House Construction Cost in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Building a 3 marla double-storey house in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, with about 1,250 sq ft of covered area, costs about PKR 82.50 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 47%, followed by wood, metal & tile works at 26%. A 3 marla plot is a common choice for a first family home, and careful finishing choices keep it the most affordable of the sizes on this guide.
Where the money goes
Share of the 82.50 Lakh total, by type of work.
Item-by-item breakdown
Plumbing WorksUnderground piping, water supply, gas piping and drainage system materials. 6.59 Lakh
- AC Drainage System11 Thousand
- Cold & Hot Water Supply41 Thousand
- Drainage System Piping49 Thousand
- Gas Piping47 Thousand
- Insulation Armaflex24 Thousand
- Pumps & Drains3.88 Lakh
- UPVC Pipeline for Sewerage26 Thousand
- Labour Cost71 Thousand
Electrical WorksUnderground wiring, conduits, switches, lights, fans and all electrical items. 9.42 Lakh
Grey structure stage: 1.29 LakhFinishing stage: 8.12 Lakh
- Conduits & Accessories38 Thousand
- Lights, Fans & Chandeliers2.82 Lakh
- Switches & Back Boxes2.24 Lakh
- Wires & Cables3.18 Lakh
- Labour Cost71 Thousand
Wood, Metal & Tile WorksCabinets, wardrobes, flooring and tiles, paint and ceilings, and all aluminium and iron works. 21.42 Lakh
- Metal Works2.24 Lakh
- Paint & Ceiling Works4.35 Lakh
- Tile Work8 Lakh
- Wardrobes & Cabinets5.3 Lakh
- Windows1.53 Lakh
Fittings & FixturesKitchen and bathroom accessories, geyser and manholes. 6.18 Lakh
- Bathroom4.71 Lakh
- Geyser & Manhole47 Thousand
- Kitchen1 Lakh
Foundation & StructureThe basic structure of the house: foundation, floors, walls, roofing and plaster. 38.90 Lakh
- Bricks, Cement, Sand & Crush25.89 Lakh
- Excavation & Steel Reinforcement6.47 Lakh
- Roof Insulation, Termite & Waterproofing47 Thousand
- Labour Cost6.06 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 3 Marla house in Islamabad?
About PKR 82.50 Lakh for a double-storey 3 Marla house with about 1,250 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 38.75 Lakh and finishing for 43.75 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 3 Marla 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.