5 Marla House Construction Cost in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Building a 5 marla double-storey house in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, with about 2,000 sq ft of covered area, costs about PKR 132.00 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 27%. 5 marla is one of the most popular plot sizes in Islamabad and Rawalpindi housing societies for a family home over two floors.
Where the money goes
Share of the 132.00 Lakh total, by type of work.
Item-by-item breakdown
Plumbing WorksUnderground piping, water supply, gas piping and drainage system materials. 10.28 Lakh
- AC Drainage System18 Thousand
- Cold & Hot Water Supply60 Thousand
- Drainage System Piping1.43 Lakh
- Gas Piping84 Thousand
- Pumps & Drains6.82 Lakh
- UPVC Pipeline for Sewerage36 Thousand
- Labour Cost90 Thousand
Electrical WorksUnderground wiring, conduits, switches, lights, fans and all electrical items. 15.78 Lakh
Grey structure stage: 2.69 LakhFinishing stage: 13.09 Lakh
- Conduits & Accessories66 Thousand
- Lights, Fans & Chandeliers3.95 Lakh
- Switches & Back Boxes2.51 Lakh
- Wires & Cables5.38 Lakh
- Labour Cost96 Thousand
Wood, Metal & Tile WorksCabinets, wardrobes, flooring and tiles, paint and ceilings, and all aluminium and iron works. 35.27 Lakh
- Metal Works3.59 Lakh
- Paint & Ceiling Works6.58 Lakh
- Tile Work11.96 Lakh
- Wardrobes & Cabinets8.97 Lakh
- Windows4.18 Lakh
Fittings & FixturesKitchen and bathroom accessories, geyser and manholes. 9.68 Lakh
- Bathroom7.05 Lakh
- Geyser & Manhole78 Thousand
- Kitchen1.85 Lakh
Foundation & StructureThe basic structure of the house: foundation, floors, walls, roofing and plaster. 60.98 Lakh
- Bricks, Cement, Sand & Crush39.46 Lakh
- Excavation & Steel Reinforcement12.55 Lakh
- Roof Insulation, Termite & Waterproofing96 Thousand
- Labour Cost8.01 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 5 Marla house in Islamabad?
About PKR 132.00 Lakh for a double-storey 5 Marla house with about 2,000 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 62.00 Lakh and finishing for 70.00 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 5 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.