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Construction Cost of an A+ Category 1 Kanal House in Pakistan

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In This Post:
– Grey Structure Costs
– Finishing Costs
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about the entire process. From laying the foundation of the house to
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giving the final finishing touches, it is a laborious task that requires
careful planning and budgeting. Moreover, you need superior quality
construction materials when building an A+ category house in
Pakistan. In the finishing part of the house, imported fancy fixtures are
used in the bathrooms and kitchens and best quality tiles are used as
flooring. There are other details you need to know. For your
convenience, here is a breakdown of the construction cost of an A+
category 1 kanal house in Pakistan.
Let us walk you through the entire budget one step at a time. We will
first discuss the costs incurred in laying the foundation of a 1 kanal
house.
CONSTRUCTION COST OF THE GREY STRUCTURE OF AN A+

CATEGORY 1 KANAL HOUSE IN 2020
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Here is how you can build the grey structure of an A+ category of a 1 kanal house in 2020
Let us first take a look at the specifications of the house under

consideration.
COVERED AREA
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The total covered area of a 1 kanal house is 5,950 sq. ft. The ground
floor is of 3,000 per sq. ft. and the first floor is of 2,700 sq. ft. The
mumtee is of 250 sq. ft. The house specifications are such as: There
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If you want to calculate the construction cost in Pakistan required to
build a 1 kanal residential unit, then continue reading the piece. For
this purpose, we will take the help of the covered area mentioned
above and determine the quantity of materials used in the grey
structure of an A+ category 1 kanal house. Then we shall check out the
current market rates of the construction materials.
As mentioned, in building the A+ category houses in Pakistan, you

need the best construction material(s). Bricks, sand, cement, electrical
wiring, plumbing and safety grills of superior quality are included
when calculating the costs.
There is no doubt that a house can not be constructed without a team

of reliable labourers. When calculating the construction cost of a
house in Pakistan, it is important to first find out the current labour
rates. 
LABOUR
To calculate the construction cost of an A+ category kanal house in

2020, we will check the rate of labourers. PKR 470 per sq. ft. is the N E W S L
current labour rate in Pakistan. This would take the total amount to
around PKR 2,796,500.
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Labour Cost = PKR 2,796,500
BRICKS, SAND, CRUSH AND RORI
Awwal category of bricks are used to build an A+ category house in Pakistan
The covered area of a 1 kanal A+ category house is 5,950 sq. ft. This
means you would need approximately 135,000 bricks to lay the
house’s foundation. The Awwal category of bricks is of superior
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quality. It is available at the rate of PKR 14.5 which means that the
total cost of bricks would be PKR 1,957,500. Enter Your Email Address
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Apart from bricks, high quality sand is also used to lay the foundation
of a 1 kanal house in Pakistan.
There are two kinds of sand used in construction. Around 5,250 cubic
feet of Ravi sand is used at the rate of PKR 20 per cubic feet. So, a total
of PKR 105,000 cubic feet of Ravi sand is used.
The sand of river Chenab has higher rates as it is of better quality. You
would however need less amount of Chenab sand to lay the
foundation of an A+ category 1 kanal home. Around 2,100 cubic feet
of Chenab sand at the rate of PKR 35 is used, taking the total to PKR
73,500.
Crush or gravel is used to make the base structure of floors and roof in
the house. You would need approximately 2,200 cubic feet of Margalla
lintel which is mostly used in constructing the roof of the house. The 
rate is PKR 70 per cubic feet which means around PKR 154,000 would
be needed.
Sargodha gravel is used in building the floor of the house. 1,200 cubic N E W S L
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of an A+ category 1 kanal house at a PKR 65 per cubic feet rate. A

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total of PKR 78,000 Sargodha gravel is required. Rori costs around
PKR 65,000.
Cost for Bricks, Sand, Crush and Rori = PKR 2,433,000
CEMENT, KASSU AND REBAR
Use top quality cement to build an A+ category 1 kanal house in Pakistan
Kassu is mostly used to fill empty plots and it is a mixture of mitti and
sand. Around PKR 200,000 are required for Kassu.
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Cement is used in the plastering and many other things during
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are required at the rate of PKR 550 per bag. The total cost of cement
used in the grey structure of a 1 kanal house would be PKR 880,000.
Rebar is also used which is basically Sarya of 60 grade. Around 9 tons

or 9,000 kg of Sarya would be used to construct a 1 kanal house in
2020. The rate per ton of Sarya is PKR 125 and the total cost of Sarya
used would be PKR 1,125,000.
Cost of Cement, Kassu and Rebar = PKR 2,205,000
PLUMBING AND WIRING
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Use good quality plumbing system in the house
When building an A+ category house, the best quality plumbing

systems are used in the house. This requires less maintenance and
repair costs.
Besides plumbing, you also need to set up electrical wiring in the

house. PKR 210,000 will be required to install the gas, drainage pipes
and other plumbing systems in an A+ category 1 kanal house.
Remember, you would need to hire a plumber to do the job for you.
An electrician will place electric wires around the house at

appropriate places. This will cost you approximately PKR 285,000.
Cost of Plumbing & Wiring = PKR 495,000 N E W S L

GRILLS AND GATE
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Apart from installing plumbing and electric systems into the 1 kanal
residential unit, you will also need to install safety grills and the main
gate in the house. Safety grills of PKR 250 per sq. ft. is needed to build
an A+ category 1 kanal house. The total cost of grills would be PKR
175,000. Building the main gate’s framework is also included in the
costs. You would need PKR 150,000 in the installation of a gate.
Cost of Grills and Gate = PKR 325,000
OTHER COSTS
An overhead water tank is also a part of the grey structure costs. PKR

25,000 is needed to build a water tank.
FMC Biflex Termite spray is also equally important to control termite

infestation which can eat away the foundations of a house making
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them weak. Approximately PKR 55,000 is needed to construct the

overhead tank.
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waterproof and it would cost you PKR 20,000. Membrane sheets are
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also used to help waterproof the roof in PKR 12,000.
Cost of miscellaneous items = PKR 112,000
Construction Cost of the Grey Structure of an A+ 10 Marla House in

2020 = PKR 8,366,500
FINISHING COST OF AN A+ CATEGORY 1 KANAL HOUSE IN

2020
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Finishing costs required to build an A+ category 1 kanal house in 2020
As shown in the detailed infographic above, there are many

construction jobs involved in the finishing of a 1 kanal house – A+
category. Please note the sub-totals for different categories have been
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highlighted in the infographic. You can find the details of these figures
under different headings below. Enter Your Email Address
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People constructing a 1 kanal house in 2020 go for stylish tiles to
decorate the flooring of the house. Good quality Master tiles are
preferred in high-end houses such as the A+ category ones in Pakistan.
Here is a breakdown of the tiles used in the house.
Use top quality tiles for the construction of an A+ category house

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465 Master tiles at the rate of PKR 4,200 per sq. mtr. are used
in the house flooring. Remember, this does not include the
garage, terrace and bathroom tiles. The total cost in the
flooring, excluding the above-mentioned tiles would be PKR
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1,953,000
You need 140 Spanish tiles to lay the bathroom flooring. The
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would bring the total cost to build the bathroom’s flooring to
PKR 630,000.
You would need 75 Master tiles at the rate of PKR 2,100 per sq.
mtr. The total cost incurred in laying the floor of the terrace of
a 1 kanal home would be around PKR 44,000
In building the car porch or garage you would need 70 imported

tiles at the rate of PKR 2,500 per sq. mtr. making the total cost
to be PKR 175,000
An expert professional can help lay out the floor in a house. The
cutting and pasting of tiles requires a certain expertise. The
cost to hire labourers for tiles would be PKR 425,000
The cost for windows Dale would be PKR 65,000
PKR 162,500 would be needed to build the marble staircase of

the house. You would need PKR 50,000 in the kitchen
countertop and shelves.
Cost for Tiles and Marble = PKR 3,618,000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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components around the house. These electrical components comprise
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these tasks can be done without hiring an electrician. Let us take a

look at the costs incurred in placing electrical components around the
house.
Installing lights, lamps and chandeliers of imported A+ quality

would you cost around PKR 450,000
You would need around 35 metalite switchboards and push

buttons at the rate of PKR 1,500. These would be a bit fancy
and therefore the higher rates. A total of PKR 52,500 would be
needed in installing the 35 switchboards
Around 35 power plugs and sockets are used at the rate of PKR
950 which will take the total to PKR 33,250
14 Royal and GFC fans in total, costing around PKR 12,500 per
unit, would be used. This means a total budget of PKR 175,000
should be reserved for installing fans
You would need at least 8 GFC exhaust fans in the house. Five
of them will be installed in the bathrooms and two in the
kitchen. One exhaust fan would cost you PKR 3,000 making a
total of PKR 17,500. Shenieder Breakers of PKR 24,000 are
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also required.
Schneider breakers would cost you around PKR 100,000
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mentioned tasks. He would need PKR 60,000.
Cost for Electrical components = PKR 894,750
KITCHEN & BATH ACCESSORIES
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A bathroom with jacuzzi and a wall-mounted commode would be used
Kitchen is built on contemporary and modern lines for an A+ category

house in Pakistan A complete modern kitchen would cost you PKR
425,000 and since there are 2 kitchens, you would need PKR 850,000.
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To calculate the construction cost of an A+ category 1 kanal house,
you will need to find out how much it would cost to build a stylish
bathroom. Many modern accessories and imported sanitary fittings
would go into it.
Three Porta/Marachi counter-vanity sets would be placed at

the rate of PKR 9,000. The total cost of the vanity sets would
be PKR 27,000
You’ll need three Porta or Marachi built-in vanity cabins at the

rate of PKR 30,000. This would take the total cost to PKR
90,000
Three Porta/Marachi commodes of PKR 15,000 will be used

taking the total to PKR 45,000
Three wall-mounted commodes of Grohe brand would be

installed in three of the bathrooms. PKR 42,000 would be
needed for one wall-hanging. A total of PKR 126,000 would be
required for installing the commodes 
Five Italian bath sets would be installed at the rate of PKR

35,000. This means a total of PKR 175,000 would be needed to
construct a fancy washroom
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For a fancy and modern bathroom, Jacuzzi is installed. 2

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you PKR 500,000
3 glass shower cabins of PKR 50,000 each would be installed

which will cost you PKR 150,000
The cost to hire a plumber for all the above-mentioned tasks

would be PKR 80,000
Cost for Kitchen & Bath Accessories = PKR 850,000+ 1,255,500 =

2,105,500
PAINT AND CEILING
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Use the best quality of paint when building an A+category house
Painting a house is an intricate job and requires the help of a

professional painter. You need to apply several coats of the desired
colour to achieve the best look. The covered area of your ceiling is
5,575. PKR 75 per sq. mtr. would be charged for the false ceiling. It
would cost you PKR 418,125.
For the exterior, rockwall is mostly used. In rockwall, marble chips are
used. First the wall is plastered and cleaned, then the base coat using
acrylic and white sand is applied. The base coat is very important as it
strengthens the walls. The total cost in the rockwall is PKR 450,000.
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The cost to paint the entire house would be PKR 950,000.
Cost for Paint and Ceiling = 1,818,125

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installation of windows and mirrors is also included. Double-glazed

and powder coated windows are used, which would cost you PKR
985,000. Mirrors in the house would cost you PKR 125,000. For the
staircase, railings are needed; for that you’d need to shell out around
PKR 200,000.
Cost of Windows and Mirrors = PKR 1,310,000
WOODWORK
Ashwood door frames would be used in the house. The cost incurred in
installing doors would be PKR 900,000.
Imported built-in-wardrobes will be installed in the house costing you

PKR 635,000. A high gloss LCD rack is also included in woodworks.
You need to keep a budget of PKR 225,000 for it. Brass door handles
of PKR 65,000 are placed in houses.
Cost for Woodwork = PKR 1,825,000 N E W S L

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
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You can also add bright wallpaper to the house, which will cost you
PKR 250,000. There will be CCTV cameras installed in the house to
ensure the security of the inhabitants. Central air conditioning would
be done in the house, which would cost you PKR 750,000. For added
security, a smart remote-controlled gate would be installed for which
you need to shell out PKR 125,000.
Cost for Miscellaneous Items = PKR 1,170,000
Total cost in the finishing of an A+ category 1 kanal house = PKR

11,485,875
That sums up the complete construction cost of an A+ category of a 1

kanal house. Let us combine the grey structure costs and the finishing
costs to get the final budget for an A+ category 1 kanal house in
Pakistan. 
Total construction cost of a 1 kanal house in 2020 = PKR 8,366,500 +

PKR 11,485,875
= PKR 19,852,375 N E W S L
So, this is how PKR 19,852,375 would be the complete construction

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cost of an A+ category 1 kanal house in 2020.
It’s important to remember the rates mentioned above are applicable

in case someone decides to build a house in Pakistan on their own. If
you hire a contractor to construct your house, then you will end up
with a higher estimate than the one mentioned above, as the
contractor will see the entire project, procure the building material
and ensure everything is completed on time. Therefore, the
construction cost of building an A+ category 1 kanal house through a
contractor will vary, as per the agreement between the contractor and
the owner.
For more updates and construction trends, stay tuned to the most

reliable property and construction blog in Pakistan. You can also check
out the complete construction cost of an A category 1 kanal unit. If
you are planning to build a 5 and 10 marla house, then take a look at
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CONSTRUCTION COST OF THE GREY STRUCTURE OF AN A+

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Let us first take a look at the specifications of the house under

As mentioned, in building the A+ category houses in Pakistan, you

There is no doubt that a house can not be constructed without a team

To calculate the construction cost of an A+ category kanal house in

Labour Cost = PKR 2,796,500

BRICKS, SAND, CRUSH AND RORI

Awwal category of bricks are used to build an A+ category house in Pakistan

of an A+ category 1 kanal house at a PKR 65 per cubic feet rate. A

Cost for Bricks, Sand, Crush and Rori = PKR 2,433,000

CEMENT, KASSU AND REBAR

Use top quality cement to build an A+ category 1 kanal house in Pakistan

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Rebar is also used which is basically Sarya of 60 grade. Around 9 tons

Cost of Cement, Kassu and Rebar = PKR 2,205,000

PLUMBING AND WIRING

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Use good quality plumbing system in the house

When building an A+ category house, the best quality plumbing

Besides plumbing, you also need to set up electrical wiring in the

An electrician will place electric wires around the house at

Cost of Plumbing & Wiring = PKR 495,000 N E W S L

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Cost of Grills and Gate = PKR 325,000

An overhead water tank is also a part of the grey structure costs. PKR

FMC Biflex Termite spray is also equally important to control termite

them weak. Approximately PKR 55,000 is needed to construct the

To control termite infestation you would need approximately PKR N E W S L

Cost of miscellaneous items = PKR 112,000

Construction Cost of the Grey Structure of an A+ 10 Marla House in

FINISHING COST OF AN A+ CATEGORY 1 KANAL HOUSE IN

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Finishing costs required to build an A+ category 1 kanal house in 2020

As shown in the detailed infographic above, there are many

Use top quality tiles for the construction of an A+ category house

In building the car porch or garage you would need 70 imported

The cost for windows Dale would be PKR 65,000

PKR 162,500 would be needed to build the marble staircase of

Cost for Tiles and Marble = PKR 3,618,000

these tasks can be done without hiring an electrician. Let us take a

Installing lights, lamps and chandeliers of imported A+ quality

You would need around 35 metalite switchboards and push

An electrician would be needed to carry out the above- SUBSC

mentioned tasks. He would need PKR 60,000.

Cost for Electrical components = PKR 894,750

KITCHEN & BATH ACCESSORIES

Kitchen is built on contemporary and modern lines for an A+ category

Three Porta/Marachi counter-vanity sets would be placed at

You’ll need three Porta or Marachi built-in vanity cabins at the

Three Porta/Marachi commodes of PKR 15,000 will be used

Three wall-mounted commodes of Grohe brand would be

Five Italian bath sets would be installed at the rate of PKR

Five Italian bath hangings would be used. One bath hanging N E W S L

For a fancy and modern bathroom, Jacuzzi is installed. 2

you PKR 500,000

3 glass shower cabins of PKR 50,000 each would be installed

The cost to hire a plumber for all the above-mentioned tasks

Cost for Kitchen & Bath Accessories = PKR 850,000+ 1,255,500 =

PAINT AND CEILING