House construction in Rawalpindi.
Grey-structure and turnkey homes across Rawalpindi city, from our office in Bahria Town Phase 7.
How much does it cost to build a house in Rawalpindi in 2026?
In Rawalpindi city, construction costs about PKR 2,700–3,250 per sq ft for grey structure and PKR 4,950–6,300 per sq ft for a standard turnkey house (October 2026) — about 10% below Bahria Town rates. A 10 marla double-storey house of about 3,600 sq ft costs roughly PKR 1.78–2.27 crore turnkey at standard finish, and a 5 marla house about PKR 1.01–1.29 crore.
Approved drawings are required before construction starts — from the RDA or the relevant local authority depending on where your plot is. Try your plot in the cost calculator.
Construction rates in Rawalpindi
| Package | PKR / sq ft |
|---|---|
| Grey structure | 2,700–3,250 |
| Standard (turnkey) | 4,950–6,300 |
| Premium (turnkey) | 6,300–8,550 |
| Luxury (turnkey) | 9,000–12,600 |
| Basement (grey works) | 3,600–4,300 |
Cost by plot size in Rawalpindi
| Plot (double storey) | Covered area | Grey structure | Turnkey (standard) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla | ~2,050 sq ft | PKR 55–67 lakh | PKR 1.01–1.29 crore |
| 7 Marla | ~2,700 sq ft | PKR 73–88 lakh | PKR 1.34–1.70 crore |
| 10 Marla | ~3,600 sq ft | PKR 97 lakh–1.17 crore | PKR 1.78–2.27 crore |
| 1 Kanal | ~6,300 sq ft | PKR 1.70–2.05 crore | PKR 3.12–3.97 crore |
Indicative October 2026 figures. Turnkey time is about 8–11 months on 5 marla, 10–14 months on 10 marla and 12–18 months on 1 kanal. Your final price is fixed in a written contract.
Building in Rawalpindi
- Marla size — Punjab revenue records use 272.25 sq ft per marla, while most societies use 225 sq ft. Check which one your file uses.
- Soil test — about PKR 25,000–50,000; it decides the right foundation.
- Utilities — budget about PKR 1.5–2.5 lakh for gas (SNGPL), electricity (IESCO) and water connections.
Why clients choose Tiwas Builders
- PEC registered company; ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 qualified
- Written fixed-price contracts and milestone payments
- Transparent, itemised quotations with no hidden costs
- Free first consultation and estimate
Rawalpindi questions, answered.
About PKR 2,700–3,250 for grey structure, PKR 4,950–6,300 for standard turnkey, PKR 6,300–8,550 for premium and PKR 9,000–12,600 for luxury finish (October 2026).
About PKR 55–67 lakh for grey structure and PKR 1.01–1.29 crore turnkey at standard finish, for a double storey of about 2,050 sq ft.
About PKR 97 lakh–1.17 crore for grey structure and PKR 1.78–2.27 crore turnkey at standard finish.