Construction Cost of Grey Structure of 5 Marla House in 2023

In This Post:
– 5 Marla Grey Structure Cost
– Labour Cost
– Bricks, Sand, Crush & Rori Cost
– Cement, Kassu & Rebar Cost
– Plumbing & Wiring Cost
– Grills, Gate & Chougat Steel Cost
– Other Costs

Building your dream home from scratch is no easy task. You need to understand the entire process, the amount of money and the raw materials required to carry out the project. If you are laying the foundation of a 5 marla house and don’t know how much money would be needed, then don’t worry as this blog is meant for you. For your convenience, we have outlined the construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house.

If you want to calculate the construction cost of a 5 marla house in 2023, then first you will have to find out the cost involved in building the grey structure. The construction cost is divided into two broad categories: grey construction cost (all that looks grey after completion) and turnkey construction cost (the estimated cost to build the house).

This blog will share the latest rates of 2023 and estimated construction cost to build the grey structure of a 5 marla house.

The double story 5 marla house we are building has a covered area of 1,975 sq. ft. The ground floor has a covered area of 910 sq. ft while the first floor has a covered area of 890 sq. ft. The second floor has a covered area of 175 sq. ft. The house has two kitchens, three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, and a mumtee.

Construction Cost of the Grey Structure of a 5 Marla House in 2023

The infographic above shares an estimate of constructing the grey structure of your house in the present year. To construct the grey structure of a 5 marla house, major construction items include cement, bricks, gravel, sand, rebar, and piping for electrical and plumbing work. Labour cost is of utmost importance when building a house so we will discuss it first.

Labour

In order to determine the construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house, we must first identify the amount of money needed to hire labourers. For a double-unit 5 marla house, the labourers will charge around PKR 974,000 for foundation, structure, plumbing and electrical works.

Labour Cost = PKR 974,000

Bricks, Sand, Crush and Rori

When calculating construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house, the number of bricks and their rates play a key role. A 5 marla house in question will require approximately 56,000 bricks. It is recommended to pick good quality bricks also known as first-class bricks or Awwal bricks. As per the current market rates, the bricks and rori would cost around PKR 1,462,812.

Sand is also needed to lay the foundation of a 5 marla house – Ravi sand and Chenab sand. Basically, sand in house construction is used in concrete mixtures. The sand is either extracted from river beds or from the coastal beaches. Usually, the sand from river beds has a grey colour. Around 3,052 cubic feet of sand is used at the rate of PKR 83 per cubic feet when constructing the grey structure of a 5 marla house in 2023. This means in total, PKR 251,075 cubic feet of sand is used. 

Crush or gravel is used as a foundation layer for floors throughout the house. Builders and contractors like to use Margalla gravel, but Sargodha gravel can also be used. The required quantity of gravel (more commonly known as Bajri) is approximately 1,721 cubic feet. The rate is PKR 146 per cubic feet which means around PKR 251,266 would be required.

Cost for Bricks, Sand, Crush and Rori = PKR 1,965,153

Cement, Kassu and Rebar 

Kassu (or Ghassu) is a special mix of mitti (clay) and sand and is mostly used for earth filling or plot filling. A rough estimate of the cost of Kassu would be PKR 85,008. Cement is the primary item required in almost all kinds of construction projects. The rate of cement per bag is almost the same for all brands with only slight variations.

For the kind of house we are talking about, approximately 605 bags of cement are required at the rate of PKR 1,220 per bag. The total cost of cement used in the grey house structure of a 5 marla house would be PKR 738,100. Meanwhile, you will require around 3 tonnes (3,000 kg) Rebar or 60-grade Sarya to construct a 5 marla house. The rate per tonne of Sarya is PKR 260,000 and the total cost of Sarya used would be PKR 780,000.

Cost of Cement, Kassu and Rebar = PKR 1,603,108

Plumbing & Wiring

Any of the construction work related to water supply, sewerage, gas, or drainage system is plumbing work. It is one of the most technical jobs in grey construction. It works as a conduit that runs in the entire house, where gas and water are needed. Approximately, PKR 674,000 is required for the house plumbing.

Electrical wiring is also covered in grey construction. Wiring requires expertise and should be dealt by a professional. It is advised to hire a thorough professional who can take care of the wiring of the house. Approximately PKR 148,000 are needed for the wiring.

Cost of Plumbing & Wiring = PKR 822,000

Miscellaneous costs

Among other costs are the roof insulation, termite proofing and water proofing of the house.

Controlling termite infestation before construction begins can really help you as these insects dwell in places where there is a high concentration of dampness and moisture. Approximately, PKR 8,500 is needed to ward off termite infestation.

Meanwhile, the cost for waterproofing your roof for a 5 marla house is PKR 16,444 and the roof insulation will cost around PKR 36,354.

Cost of miscellaneous items = PKR 61,298

Total Grey Structure Cost for a 5 Marla House = PKR 5,372,000 (approx.)

So, the construction cost of the grey structure of a 5 marla house in 2021 would be PKR 5,372,000. If you are willing and determined, you can complete the construction of a 5 marla house at affordable rates.

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Note: The estimated rates quoted in this article are from Ocotober 2023 The numbers are a rough estimate and can vary from case to case. The rates in the article have been sourced from Zameen Construction Cost Calculator.