In today’s age, house construction costs a fortune which is why a lot of consideration and planning goes into the process. You have to consider a variety of things while building your dream house which can be really challenging. There are a number of requirements that go into the process, including a reliable labor force, construction material, and above all, an estimation of the expenditure of the entire process. We understand that gathering all of this information by yourself can be tedious and time consuming. Therefore, we are writing this blog for you to provide an estimated cost of house construction for 1 Kanal. 

Before we start, we need to know how much area does a 1 Kanal house cover. It will cover a total area of 5,950 sqft if the house is a double storey structure. Typically, a 1 Kanal house consists of 5 bedrooms with attached baths and a kitchen on each floor. The ground floor will be spread over an area of 3,000 sqft, whereas, the first floor will be covering an area of 2700 sqft.

We will start with the estimation of gray structure of 1 Kanal house construction:

1 Kanal House Construction Cost All Details

You will be given a detailed account of all the materials required and estimated budget for construction of the gray structure of a 1 Kanal house in the following paragraph.

Sand, Bricks, and Gravel:

It is important to know the quantity of the construction material required in order to calculate the correct cost of building a house. Thus, the first thing that you need to determine while building a 1 Kanal unit is the number of bricks needed. According to the rate of PKR 11 per brick, around 135,000 bricks would be used to lay the foundation of the house. Hence, the total cost incurred on the bricks would be PKR 1,485,000.

Sand and gravel are also crucial components of the house foundation. You would need around 2,100 cubic feet of Chenab sand for a house as big as 1 Kanal, which would cost you PKR 73,500. However, Ravi sand is used in more quantities because it is considered cheaper comparatively with Chenab sand. At a rate of PKR 20 per cubic feet, roughly 5,250 cubic feet of Ravi sand is used in 1 Kanal house construction, therefore a total of PKR 105,000 would be needed in Ravi sand.

Now for the construction of the house roof, margalla gravel is used. Around 2,200 cubic feet of Margalla gravel is available at a rate of PKR 70, costing a total of PKR 154,000. For the house floor, 1,200 cubic feet of Sargodha crush will be used which is available at the rate of PKR 65, with the total cost of around PKR 78,000. Last but not least, around PKR 65,000 worth of Rori is used in the construction of 1 Kanal house.

Cost of Bricks, Sand, Crush and Rori = PKR 1,960,500

Cement, Kassu & Rebar

A Lot of people are unfamiliar with Kassu. It is a mixture of mitti and sand, which is one of the most common construction materials. In order to build a 1 Kanal house, you will require Rs 200,000 worth of kassu.

The next essential material is Sarya (iron rods). For the construction of a 1 Kanal house, almost 9 tons of 60-grade sarya is required which is available at the rate of Rs206/kg making the total of Rs1,681,919.

Along with Sarya, cement is also the most essential material used in construction. For the construction of the gray structure of a 1 Kanal house, you will need 1600 bags of cement at a rate of Rs570/bag which will make the gross cost of Rs912,000.

Total Cost of Cement, Sarya, and Kassu = Rs2,057,000

 Electrical Wiring & Plumbing:

It is crucial to ensure that the plumbing and wiring are done right using good-quality material during the house construction. Therefore, you should always hire a professional so that there are less chances of mishandling. The total cost of plumbing will cost Rs210,000 and wiring would be Rs200,000. Hence, the total cost of wiring and plumbing altogether would be Rs410,000.

Grill & Gate:

Gate and grill are the most important part of a house to ensure safety. In the construction of a house, steel is one of the essential materials. For the construction of a 1 Kanal house, Rs94,500 worth of steel will be used. In addition, for the installation of the main gate, Rs150,000 will be needed and for the security purpose, safety grills will be required costing Rs 133,000.

Total cost of Grills, and Gate = Rs377,500

Labour Cost:

The laborers in Pakistan charge per sqft. Therefore, the total labor cost for a 1 kanal house would be Rs395/sqft. As the 1 kanal double story house’s total area is 5,950sqft, thus the total labor cost would be Rs2,350,250.

Finishing Cost of 1 Kanal Home:

The next step is the finishing process after the completion of the gray structure of the house. As the finishing process is also time consuming and complex, therefore, you need detailed information regarding all the related materials.

• Marbles and Tiles: Rs1,892,500
• Electrical Supplies: Rs533,375
• Bathroom and Kitchen Accessories: Rs450,000
• Painting and Ceiling: Rs1,122,375

Best Construction Company in Lahore:

House construction is a tedious process. Therefore you should hire a reliable construction company, who will supervise the whole construction process to ensure smooth execution of the project. Nexus Homes is one of the leading construction companies in Lahore, offering best construction services and consultation. Get in touch with us now by visiting our website or on-site office to get your dream house!