25/02/2026
🧱 1) Grey/Brown Structure (Shell Only)
This includes foundation, steel, concrete, brickwork, slab, columns, beams, roof, basic plumbing/electrical points — but NO tiles, paint, cabinets, or fixtures.
📍 Typical Islamabad cost for grey/brown structure in 2026:
🏠 PKR ~3,200 – 3,800 per sq ft (local contractor estimates)
Alternative market sources show similar ~3,300 – 3,700 per sq ft for Islamabad
A 7 Marla house’s covered area (double storey) is roughly 2,600 – 2,800 sq ft depending on layout.
➡️ Estimated Brown Structure Cost (2026):
PKR ~83 Lakh – 1.06 Crore
(2,600 sq ft × 3,200 to 3,800)
Note: Spanish architectural features (arched windows, decorative trims, textured plaster) may push contractors toward the higher per-sq ft bracket.
🏡 2) Turnkey / Complete House (Structure + Finish)
If you want the house fully finished (including tiles, paint, electrical fixtures, doors/windows, kitchen cabinets) not just brown structure:
Market estimates in Islamabad suggest PKR ~5,000 – 6,500 per sq ft for a standard full finish house in 2025-2026
For higher quality Spanish style finishes (premium tiles, woodwork, architectural detailing), that can go up toward PKR 6,500 – 7,500+ per sq ft depending on materials.
➡️ Turnkey/Finished House Total (7 Marla):
PKR ~1.30 Crore – 1.75 Crore +
(based on ~2,600 sq ft × 5,000–7,000 PKR/sq ft)
🧠 Cost Drivers to Consider
Your final cost will be affected by:
✅ Architectural complexity — Spanish curves, imported tiles → higher cost
✅ Quality of materials — economy vs standard vs premium finishes
✅ Contract type — with material vs without material (theka)
✅ Site conditions — access, soil, slope
✅ Scope of work — terraces, basements, false ceilings, smart systems
📍 Example: Elevated Spanish facades, stone cladding, timber details ≈ 10 – 20 % extra over basic finish.
🧾 Quick Example Estimate (2026)
Phase Typical Range (PKR)
Brown Structure Shell Only (7 Marla) 83 L – 1.06 Cr
Standard Full Finish House 1.30 Cr – 1.60 Cr
Premium/Spanish Style Finish 1.60 Cr – 1.90 Cr+
🛠 Tips Before Starting
✔ Get 3–5 contractor quotes with itemised BOQs
✔ Specify materials (tiles, woodwork, fittings) in writing
✔ Architect supervision ensures quality and saves cost overruns
✔ Keep 10–15% contingency for price fluctuations