In This Post:
– Grey Structure Cost
– Finishing Cost
Most homeowners build the ground floor and start living in it until they gather enough financial resources to construct the upper storey of the house. It is, therefore, important to get a rough estimate of the finances required to build the first floor so that you know how much money you need to save for it. In this blog, we will provide you with the construction cost to build the first floor of a 10 marla house in Pakistan.
So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Construction Cost to Build the First Floor of a 10 Marla House in Pakistan
If you do not know how much it would cost to build an upper floor in Pakistan, then take a look at our budget detailing the quantity of each construction material and the cost involved in the process. For your convenience, here is a breakdown of the construction cost to build an upper storey of a 10 marla house. The upper floor under consideration includes 3 bedrooms with an attached bathroom and a kitchen. The covered area of an upper floor comprises 1,550 sq ft with a 100 sq ft mumtee.
Grey Structure Cost of Building another Storey of a 10 marla House in Pakistan
The first step is to lay the foundation of the upper storey. For that you need the same set of construction materials required to build a two floor residential unit. However, the quantity would differ. As shared in the infographic above, you would need bricks, sand, crush, rori, cement and rebar. Constructing the grey structure of an upper floor of a 10 marla house also involves installing electric and plumbing systems and safety grills.
Bricks, Sand, Crush & Rori
As of now, the rate of Awwal category of bricks has slightly increased. Earlier it was PKR 11.5 per brick for building an A category unit. Now, it is priced at PKR 12.5 per brick. To construct the first floor of a 10 marla unit, you would need approximately 35,000 bricks for a total sum of PKR 437,500.
If you’re using Ravi Sand, you’d need 4,000 cubic feet at the rate of PKR 20/c.ft.; this takes the total to PKR 80,000 for the upper floor. You would also need 500 c.ft of Chenab Sand, which is available for around PKR 35/c.ft., which means you need to shell out PKR 17,500—for plaster alone.
You need 800 c.ft. Margalla crush to build the lintel of the house at the rate of PKR 75/c.ft and 550 c.ft of Sargodha crush to construct the house’s flooring at the rate of PKR 65/c.ft. So, keep a budget of PKR 60,000 c.ft and PKR 35,750 for Margalla and Sargodha crush respectively. Laying down Rori requires you to spend PKR 16,000.
Cost of Bricks, Sand, Crush & Rori = PKR 646,750
Cement & Rebar
In order to calculate the construction cost to build the first floor of a 10 marla house, you must evaluate the number of cement bags you would need in the process. Around 375 cement bags are required at the cost of PKR 520 per bag. Be prepared to invest a sum of PKR 195,000 on cement bags. Rebar is a costly item when constructing a unit. For building a floor you would need 3 ton or 3,000 kg at a total cost of PKR 360,000.
Cost of Cement and Rebar = PKR 555,000
Labour
In order to carry out the construction of your house you need professional labourers. As of now, the cost of labour in 2020 is PKR 375 per sq ft, which means you need to keep a budget of PKR 618,750 for hiring labourers.
Labour Cost = PKR 618,750
Plumbing & Wiring
When constructing the grey structure of an upper portion, the plumbing and electric wiring system is also included. Around PKR 60,000 would be spent in setting up the plumbing system around the house. Similarly, PKR 50,000 would be required in connecting electric wires on the top floor.
Cost of Plumbing & Wiring = PKR 110,000
Grill & Chougat Steel
Steel is used to strengthen the foundation of the first floor. To construct the first floor in an A category 10 marla house, you must use Chougat steel for the cost of PKR 31,500. The safety grills can be installed at the cost of 190/sq ft for PKR 43,000.
Cost of Grill & Chougat Steel = PKR 74,500
Others
Bitumen membrane is used for waterproofing the roof of the house. If you are building the first floor, make sure waterproofing of the roof is properly done to avoid any leakage and seepage. Reserve a budget of PKR 110,000 for this. To construct a water tank you would need PKR 18,000.
Cost of Miscellaneous Items: PKR 128,000
Total grey structure cost for building the first floor of a 10 marla house = PKR 2,113000
Finishing Cost of Constructing another Storey of a 10 Marla House in Pakistan
The infographic above clearly shows that the finishing cost to build the first floor of a 10 marla house requires a lump sum budget of PKR 2,081,425. The finishing of a house includes installing bath tiles and bathroom fittings. There are many other tasks involved as well. For your convenience, here is a breakdown of the cost involved.
TILES AND MARBLE
Tiles have become a fairly popular flooring option. You have the option of installing good quality tiles at the rate of PKR 2,000 per sq mtr on the entire floor. This excludes the flooring cost for terrace and bathroom. The total cost of placing tiles on the first floor would be approximately PKR 270,000.
For terrace, save a few bucks by using a PKR 1,500 per sq mtr tile at the cost of PKR 33,000. Invest in the bathroom tiles at a cost of PKR 135,000. The staircase connects the ground floor with the upper storey for which you would need to invest a sum of PKR 55,000. For the kitchen marble shelves reserve a budget of PKR 15,000. Keep PKR 95,000 for hiring labourers to do the job.
Cost for Tiles and Marble = PKR 603,000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
The construction cost for adding a second storey of a 10 marla house in Pakistan involves fixing electrical fixtures. For an A category unit as being discussed in this blog, you can get a decent set of lights, lamps and chandeliers at a cost of PKR 85,000. 7 Royal or GFC fans at the rate of PKR 5,500 are required when constructing the upper portion of the house. You would need a total amount of PKR 10,200.
Some 12 Opal switchboards at the rate of PKR 850 per unit are needed at a cost of PKR 10,200. You would also need 11 Opal power plugs at the rate of PKR 475 per unit, making the total to PKR 5,225.
Having a reliable exhaust system is equally important. 4 exhaust fans at the rate of PKR 2,500 per unit is required. The total investment in installing exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms is PKR 10,000. Schneider Breakers would cost around PKR 30,000 while the electrician would charge around PKR 18,000.
Cost of Electrical Components = PKR 196,925
KITCHEN AND BATH ACCESSORIES
Kitchen and bathrooms are some of the most important rooms in a house or on a floor. If you are adding a second storey of a 10 marla house, then you would also need to have a separate kitchen and bathroom on the first floor.
For constructing a kitchen, the hood and knob would cost PKR 50,000, whereas the cost of installing a sink is PKR 15,000. For constructing a bathroom good quality Porta and Marachi bathroom vanity sets would cost PKR 9,000 per unit, taking the total cost to PKR 27,000. Since there are three bathrooms, you would need PKR 19,000 per unit. Three Porta commodes of PKR 15,000 each are required, making the total cost of installing commodes to PKR 45,000.
Three Master bath sets of PKR 57,000 are required in the bathroom for the first floor. Similarly, 3 Master bath hangings of PKR 5,000 each are needed at the total cost of PKR 15,000. The plumber that you will hire to carry out the above-mentioned tasks would charge approximately PKR 15,000.
Cost for Kitchen & Bath Accessories = PKR 224,000
PAINT AND CEILING
The construction cost for adding a second storey of a 10 marla house also involves painting the floor. If you are using Master Paints, you need to shell out around PKR 250,000. For the exterior rockwall, keep a budget of PKR 60,000. To install the false ceiling, reserve a budget of PKR 97,500.
Cost for Paint & Ceiling = PKR 407,500
WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
Aluminum and glass work in houses includes windows and window frames, wire mesh and glass panes. The cost of Aluminium windows and glass is PKR 150,000 for the 1st floor, while the mirrors would cost PKR 15,000. For the staircase, railings are needed which cost you PKR 45,000.
Cost for Windows & Mirrors = PKR 210,000
WOODWORK
Woodwork in the house includes in-built wardrobes, kitchen cabinets and door frames. Apart from this, decorative LCD racks and brass door handles are also included in this. You need to shell out PKR 110,000 for wooden doors. Built-in wooden wardrobes would cost PKR 165,000. Spend PKR 125,000 on kitchen woodwork. For an LCD rack, invest PKR 25,000. The brass door handles would need a sum of PKR 15,000.
There would be one semi-solid wooden door and the rest of the doors would have Malaysian plywood. It would cost you PKR 650,000. Splurge on the wardrobes by investing a sum of PKR 100,000 for wardrobes. For the LCD rack you would need PKR 25,000, while brass door handles would cost around PKR 15,000.
Cost for Woodwork = PKR 440,000
Total Finishing Cost of Building the First Floor of a 10 Marla House in Pakistan = PKR 2,081,425
When we combine the grey structure and finishing cost of constructing the first floor of a 10 marla house, we get the final budget of building another storey, which is PKR 4,214,425.
Total construction cost of constructing an upper storey of a 10 marla house in Pakistan = PKR 2,133,000 + PKR 2,081,425 = PKR 4,214,425
So, there you have it – a detailed analysis of how PKR 4,214,425 would be the final construction cost of building another storey in Pakistan. We will be sharing similar analysis for constructing an upper storey of a 10 marla A+ category house in Pakistan. So keep checking Zameen Blog, the best real estate blog in Pakistan.
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Note: The rates quoted in this article are from August 2020. The rates in the article have been sourced from Mr. Kashif Mehmood, CEO of Alpha Construction Company. He is available at 0310-4811578
