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Construction Cost to Build a 1 Kanal House in 2020

CONSTRUCTION 9 MIN READ

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.

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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

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 At a Glance: Budget of the Grey Structure of a 1 Kanal House in 2020

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.
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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

Bricks are important in building the grey structure of the house

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

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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

Cement helps strengthen the foundation of your house

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
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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
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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

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 At a glance: Finishing cost of a 1 kanal house in 2020

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

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 Pasting tiles needs professional help

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

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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

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 You need to invest in good quality bathroom 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

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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

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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. 

If you are building an A+ category houses in Pakistan, then take a look

at the construction costs required to build a 5 marla and 10 marla
house. For more informative posts, stay tuned to Zameen Blog, the
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best real estate blog in Pakistan. If you find this post informative and
helpful, feel free to write to us at blog@zameen.com and we will get
back to you in no time!

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

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