In This Post:
– 1 Kanal Grey Structure Cost
– 1 Kanal Finishing Costs
Building a house is not an easy task. You need proper planning and a team of experts who can help you through the process. It is also important to know how much money would go into the construction process before you start building your dream home. This is why we have chalked out a budget for you to help you channelize your resources. Let’s take a look at the construction cost of a 1 kanal house in 2020.
Construction Cost of a 1 Kanal House
If you have read our earlier pieces regarding the construction cost incurred in building a 5 marla and a 10 marla house, then you would have a fairly good idea about the kind of construction materials that are generally used in construction of houses in Pakistan.
The house under consideration is a double-story 1 kanal house with a total covered area of 5,950 sq. ft. The ground floor has a covered area of 3,000 sq. ft. and the first floor has 2,700 sq. ft. The mumtee is of 250 sq. ft. It is a 5-bedroom house with attached bathrooms and a powder room; there’s a kitchen on each floor.
This blog would specifically cater to the budget of a 1 kanal house in 2020. To calculate the overall cost, we need to first determine the construction cost of the grey structure of a 1 kanal house. So, let’s get started.
Construction Cost of the Grey Structure of a 1 Kanal House
In the infographic above, we have shared with you the complete breakdown of construction cost of the grey structure of a 1 kanal house in Pakistan. Please note the sub-totals for different categories have been highlighted and the details of which are given under each figure.
To build the foundation of your house, i.e. the grey structure, you need the following construction materials: rebar, bricks, cement, wiring, kassu, sand and gravel. Apart from these construction materials, installation of the main gate, construction of the septic tank and plumbing and wiring are also included in the grey structure.
However, none of these tasks can be done without the help of labourers. That is why we will first discuss the labour costs involved in the construction of a 1 kanal house in 2020.
Labour Cost
Labourers usually charge per square foot. In the construction of a 1 kanal house, the rates are somewhere around PKR 390 per sq. ft. So, for a double-unit house with a covered area of 5,950 sq. ft, the total labour cost would be PKR 2,320,500.
Cost of Labour = PKR 2,320,500
Bricks, Sand, Crush and Rori
To calculate the correct estimate of the grey structure of a 1 kanal house in 2020, it is important to know the quantity of the construction materials used. So, the first thing you need to determine, when building a 1 kanal unit, is the number of bricks. Around 135,000 bricks would be used to lay the foundation of the house at a rate of PKR 11 per brick. The total cost incurred on bricks would be PKR 1,485,000.
Sand and gravel are also vital components of the foundation of a house. For a house as big as 1 kanal, you would need around 2,100 cubic feet of Chenab sand which would cost you PKR 73,500. Ravi sand is considerably cheaper than Chenab sand and is, therefore, used in more quantities. At a rate of PKR 20 per cubic feet, roughly 5,250 cubic feet of Ravi sand is used in 1 kanal house construction. So, a total of PKR 105,000 would be needed in Ravi sand.
Margalla gravel is used to construct the roof of the house. Around 2,200 cubic feet of Margalla gravel is used at the rate of PKR 70, taking the total cost to PKR 154,000. You’d need 1,200 cubic feet of Sargodha crush at the rate of PKR 65 to build the floor of the house. Around PKR 78,000 Sargodha gravel will be required. Around PKR 65,000 worth of Rori is used in the construction of the grey structure of a 1 kanal house.
Cost of Bricks, Sand, Crush and Rori = PKR 1,960,500
Cement, Kassu and Rebar
A mixture of sand and mitti, Kassu is yet another important building material you’ll need to include in your construction plan. Around PKR 200,000 worth of Kassu is used to build the foundation of a 1 kanal house. At least 9 ton or 9000 kg of 60 grade rebar is used at the rate of PKR 125/kg which brings the total to PKR 1,125,000. No house can be constructed without using cement. Around 1,600 bags of cement will be required at the rate of PKR 520. So, the total cost on cement used to construct a 1 kanal house would be PKR 832,000.
Cost of Cement, Kassu and Rebar = PKR 2,157,000
Plumbing and Wiring
Do you want open plumbing in your house? Or would you prefer a concealed plumbing system? Before you decide, take a look at these pros and cons of both options. Installing the perfect plumbing system in your bathroom will help you in the long run. Don’t compromise on quality. Placement of pipes is equally important so make sure you don’t make any of these common construction mistakes. For such a technical task, you must hire a professional or an expert who can do the job for you. Keep a budget of PKR 210,000 in the plumbing of the house. Internal wiring of the house would cost you PKR 200,000.
Cost of Plumbing & Wiring = PKR 410,000
Grills, Gate and Chougat Steel
Steel is of utmost importance in the construction of the grey structure of a 1 kanal house. Around PKR 94,500 would be needed to build the grey structure of a 1 kanal house. To install the main gate of the house around PKR 150,000 would be required. To ensure safety in your house, safety grills are equally important. These bars can cost you around PKR 133,000.
Cost of Grills, Gate and Chougat Steel = PKR 377,500
MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
Termites can eat up the very foundation of your house. How about taking preventive measures beforehand to keep termites at bay? A good quality chemical repellent sprayed at the right time can help kill termites. For termite spray, you must keep a budget of PKR 45,000. A septic tank is also included in the grey structure and it can be built in PKR 25,000.
Cost of miscellaneous items = PKR 70,000
Total Cost = 7,295,500
So, the total cost to build the grey structure of a 1 kanal house would be PKR 7,295,500. Once the foundation is laid and you can see the framework of your house, you now need to focus on the finishing tasks to complete the construction process.
Cost of Finishing of a 1 Kanal House
As depicted in the detailed infographic above, there are many construction jobs involved in the finishing of a 1 kanal house. The details of each subcategory is mentioned below.
Tiles and Marble
You should never compromise on quality when it comes to building a house and there are certain construction materials that require extra attention. For example, you should always invest in good quality tiles. Let us take a look at the number of tiles required to build a double-unit 1 kanal house.
- About 465 tiles are used in the flooring of the house at the rate of PKR 2,000. It is not inclusive of terrace, garage and bathroom tiles. The total cost rounds off to PKR 930,000.
- To build the terrace of the house, at least 75 tiles will be required. The rate for tiles per piece is PKR 1,200, which will take your total to PKR 90,000.
- To build the car porch or garage for a 1 kanal house you would need 700 tiles at the rate of PKR 75 per sq. metre bringing the total cost to be PKR 52,500.
- You must hire a professional who can cut tiles and paste it neatly on the floor. The labour cost for installing tiles is PKR 375,000.
In Pakistan, marble is usually used to build the staircase of the house. If you want to use marble in the finishing of stairs in the unit under consideration, then you’ll need around PKR 162,500. To build kitchen shelves and the countertop, the figure hovers around PKR 50,000.
Cost for Tiles and Marble = PKR 1,870,000
Electrical Components
To avoid any mishaps and electric shocks, it is important to install switch boards and place electric wires in those areas that are not easily accessible by children.
- Around 35 switch boards and push buttons are required at the rate of PKR 700 which brings the total to PKR 24,500.
- The same number of power plugs and sockets, around 35, would be used at the rate of PKR 450 taking the total to PKR 15,750
- Lights, lamps and chandeliers would cost you around PKR 235,000.
- At least 14 fans would be installed in the unit under consideration; each fan will cost you around PKR 6,500, taking the total to PKR 90,000.
- 8 exhaust fans will cost you around PKR 20,000, while each exhaust fan would cost PKR 2,500. The cost of circuit breakers used in the house will be PKR 100,000.
- You need to hire an electrician to carry out all the tasks, which would cost you around PKR 50,000
Cost of electrical components = PKR 529,250
KITCHEN AND BATH ACCESSORIES
A house is incomplete without fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms. One kitchen hood costs PKR 50,000 and you’ll need two for the unit under consideration. So, you’d need around PKR 100,000 for two kitchen hoods. Similarly, there are two kitchen sinks with each unit available for PKR 15,000, taking the total to PKR 30,000.
Bathroom hangings per unit cost PKR 5,000; and you’d need PKR 25,000 worth of material all in all. Meanwhile, the total expense of installing 6 commodes will be somewhere around PKR 90,000; each commode would cost you PKR 15,000. Let’s not forget vanity sets. You’d need at least 6 and the cost, per set, is PKR 9,000, which means you’d need to shell out PKR 54,000 in total. A bathroom without a bath set isn’t really a bathroom. You’ll need 5 complete bath sets, which are available for PKR 20,000 per unit; the final cost, therefore, would be PKR 100,000.
Cost of Kitchen & Bath Accessories = PKR 449,000
PAINT AND CEILING
If you are calculating the construction cost of a 1 kanal house, then you should determine the costs involved in the paint and ceiling. Be extra careful while choosing the right colour for your new home. And remember: paint your house after installing switchboards and light fixtures. Apply a base coat first and then apply different layers of paint to give that refined look to your house. Please note that you will most definitely need a professional to do the job for you. This part will include the painter’s fee. If you’re using Master paints, be prepared to shell out PKR 625,000.
For the exterior of your house, rockwall is what people usually go for in Pakistan. It’s not very complicated and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. The base coat for rockwall is very important as it adds strength to any additional layers. The total cost for a 1 kanal unit is PKR 125,000.
Most house ceilings have a design known as false ceiling. It would cost you PKR 65 per sq ft. So, for a 5,575 sq. ft. covered area of a 1 kanal house, it would cost you at least PKR 362,375.
Cost for Paint and Ceiling = 1,112,375
WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
Glass and aluminum can’t be ignored while discussing the finishing cost of a 1 kanal house. The cost of installing aluminum windows and glass panes in the unit under consideration would be somewhere around PKR 575,000. The staircase railing would cost you around PKR 125,000. Mirrors would cost you PKR 75,000.
Cost of Windows and Mirrors = PKR 775,000
WOODWORK
Cupboards, doors and kitchen cabinets are a must when it comes to woodwork. If you invest in built-in wardrobes and cabinets, it can save you the money you might spend on buying these articles separately. Of course, when you build your own kitchen cabinets and customized wardrobes, you must keep a sharp eye on the quality of wood. Here’s a summary of the major components you’ll need to install and their rates:
- Doors with polish: PKR 325,000
- Door handles: PKR 40,000
- Kitchen cabinets: PKR 450,000
- Built-in wardrobes: PKR 425,000
- LCD rack: PKR 100,000
Total cost of Woodwork = PKR 1,340,000
Total finishing cost of a 1 kanal house = 6,075,625
This was a comprehensive breakdown of the complete construction cost of a 1 kanal house in 2020. When we combine the grey structure and finishing costs, we get the final budget for a double-storey 1 kanal house.
Total construction cost of a 1 kanal house = PKR 7,295,500 + PKR 6,075,625 = PKR 13,371,125
So, there you have it — a detailed analysis of how PKR 13,371,125 would be the cost of building a complete 1 kanal house in Pakistan.
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Note: The estimated rates quoted in this article are from May 2020. The rates in the article have been sourced from Mr. Kashif Mehmood, CEO of Alpha Construction Company. He is available at 0310-4811578
