IN THIS BLOG

• Cost of a 5-Marla Grey Structure.

• Labor Expense.

• Price of Bricks, Sand, Crush, and Rori.

• Cost of Cement, Kassu, and Rebar.

• The cost of wiring and plumbing.

• Cost of Grills, Gates, and Chougat Steel.

• Additional Expenses.

INTRODUCTION:

Building your dream house from the ground up is not easy. You have to understand the entire process, the cost, and the raw materials required to finish the project. If you are laying the foundation for a five-marla house and are not sure how much it will cost, don't worry; this site is just for you. For your convenience, we have included the cost of constructing the grey construction of a five-marla house.

To determine the cost of building a five-marla house in 2024, you must first ascertain the cost of constructing the grey structure. There are two main categories for construction costs: grey construction cost and other.

The most recent 2024 prices and the approximate cost of building a 5-marla house's gray structure will be discussed in this blog.

The total covered area of our two-story, five marla home will be 1,975 square feet. The bottom floor has 910 square feet of covered space, while the first story has 890 square feet of covered space. The second story has 175 square feet of covered space. The house has two kitchens, a mumtee, and three bedrooms with connected bathrooms.

A 5-MARLA HOUSE'S GREY STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION COST

Labors:

We must first calculate the cost of labor hires in order to calculate the construction cost of the grey structure of a five marla house. The foundation, structural, plumbing, and electrical work on a five-marla, two-unit house will cost the workers approximately PKR 990,000.

Cost of Labor: PKR 990,000

RUSH, SAND, BRICKS, AND RORI:

The amount and price of bricks have a significant role in establishing the overall cost of constructing the grey construction of a five marla house. About 56,000 bricks will be needed for the aforementioned 5 marla house. It is advisable to choose premium bricks, often known as Awwal or first-class bricks. Based on current market values, the cost of the bricks and rori would be around PKR 1,462,812.

Sand—specifically, Chenab and Ravi sand—must also be used to lay the foundation of a five-marla home. In construction, sand is mostly used in concrete compositions. Sand is extracted from either coastal beaches or riverbeds. Riverbed sand is frequently gray in hue.

There is a base layer of gravel or crushed stone on each floor of the house. Builders and constructors prefer to use Margalla gravel, while Sargodha gravel is also an option. The required amount of gravel, or Bajri as it is more often known, is around 1,721 cubic feet. At PKR 146 per cubic foot, there would be a need of about PKR 251,266.

PKR 1,965,000 is the cost of the bricks, sand, crush, and bajri.

REBAR, KASSU, AND CEMENT:

Ghassu, sometimes referred to as kassu, is a special blend of sand and mitti (clay), mostly used for plot filling or earth filling. The cost of Kassu is approximately PKR 85,008. Cement is the primary component required for almost all construction operations. The amount of cement in each bag varies slightly between all kinds.

For the kind of house we are talking about, about 605 bags of cement (costing PKR 1,220 a bag) are required. The overall cost of cement for the grey house structure of a 5 marla house would have been PKR 738,100. A 5 marla home will require roughly 3 tonnes (3,000 kg) of rebar or 60-grade sarya in the meantime. With a pricing of PKR 260,000 per tonne of Sarya, the total cost of Sarya used would be PKR 780,000.

Cement, Kassu, and Rebar costs total PKR 1,603,108.

WIRING & PLUMBING

Any construction involving gas, water supply, sewage, or drainage systems is considered plumbing work. It is one of the most technical careers in grey construction. It serves as a conduit for gas and water to be distributed throughout the entire house. The projected cost of the home's plumbing is PKR 674,000.
The grey construction also has wires for electricity. Wiring is a skill that should only be performed by experts. It's advisable to get a qualified expert who can manage the wiring in the property. Approximately PKR 148,000 are needed for the wiring.

Plumbing and wiring costs come to PKR 822,000.

UNEXPECTED EXPENSES

Additional costs include termite and water proofing the house and adding insulation to the roof.

Since termites prefer to live in moist, humid environments, managing their infestation prior to the onset of construction can be highly advantageous. Approximately PKR 8,500 is needed to stop termite infestation.

Meanwhile, for a five marla house, roof waterproofing will cost PKR 16,444 and roof insulation will cost roughly PKR 36,354.

Total cost of other items: 65,000 PKR

The approximate total cost of a 5 marla house's grey structure is PKR 5,472,000.