People in Pakistan love to live in spacious, airy, and luxurious houses that are customized to their needs and family size. As in Asian countries, especially in Pakistan and India, people are living in a joint family system. It is mainly due to their cultural values or financial situation. In Pakistan, living in a 1 Kanal house or more than that feels like you are living in a palace. This is due to people here are quite status conscious.
Although there has seen a drastic shift in living standards. More and more people are moving to live in apartments due to the high prices of plots, and ready-made houses. Also, the prices of building materials including cement, sand, steel have gone through the roof so does the construction cost. However, houses that are built by companies with professional management and efficient support from engineers have higher chances of surviving without causing any problems later.
A 1 Kanal home allows for both modern and traditional designs to be incorporated into the structure for a well-rounded feel. When building a 1 kanal house or any house, there are three steps to its construction process.
- Design phase
- Initial Structure or Grey Structure
- Interior Designing or Finishing
Understanding each step will help you make an informed decision about how to proceed with your home building project. If you’re looking to build a 1 Kanal house in Pakistan, this short article will help you better understand the building cost of your dream home.
Architectural and Design Cost of 1 Kanal House
The first and foremost step in building your dream home is its design phase. The cost of house design depends on its covered area. This is why we need to know the exact constructable area. The plot dimensions of the 1 Kanal house plan are 50 X 90 sq. ft. which is 4500 sq. ft. in total. With so much space, 1 Kanal houses allow for a variety of designs, including large lawns, lounging areas, servant quarters, and extra storage space.
Calculating the design cost for a 1 kanal house can be quite tricky as the covered area varies widely depending upon the rooms, bathrooms, windows, balconies, terrace, and much more. And while doing calculations for a 1 kanal residential property, the floor plan is one of the most important elements that need to be designed meticulously.
How to Calculate 1 Kanal House Covered Area
A 1 Kanal House typically has a total area of 45,00 Sq. feet. This includes the covered areas shown in the proportion of 70% for the ground floor, 60% for the first floor and 15% for the mumtee. This means:
- Covered area for ground floor is: 4500 x 0.7 (70%) = 3,150 sq. ft.
- Covered area for first floor is: 4500 x 0.6 (60%) = 2,700 sq. ft.
Hence the total covered area of 1 Kanal house is approximately 5,850 sq. ft which can increase or decrease as per the clients requirements and budget. This large area can provide its inhabitants with the maximum living space. There can be 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 1 storage room, 2 terraces, kitchen, servant quarter and also a massive lawn.
The top-notch architectural planning and designing of this spacious 1 Kanal house will cost you around 100 per sq. ft.
The total cost of premium design services for 1 Kanal house is around 580, 000 PKR
A+ Grey Structure Cost of 1 Kanal House
The house grey structure is normally categorized into A+, A, B, and C categories as per the quality of material used in its construction. If you want to use A+ or superior quality materials for your house grey structure, you are making the right decision for the safety of your family. Your home foundation should be strong and solid and for that, you must use high-quality materials including bricks, sand, cement, steel or rebar, electrical wiring, plumbing, and safety grills.
A+ Class Awwal Bricks Cost in Pakistan 2021
| A+ Awwal Brick Rate/ brick | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Total Cost (PKR) |
| 14.5 | 125,000 | 1,812,500 |
A+ Class Sand Cost in Pakistan 2021
| Sand Type | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate / cubic feet | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Chenab Sand | 8000 c .ft. | 34 | 272,000 |
Crush and Rori Cost in Pakistan 2021
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Margalla Crush | 9000 c .ft. | 90 | 810,000 |
| Rori | 1000 c. ft | 52 | 52,000 |
High-Quality Cement Cost in Pakistan 2021
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) | |
| Maple Leaf Cement | 1600 bags | 605/bag | 968,000 |
60 Grade Steel Cost in Pakistan 2021
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Amreli Steel | 9,000 kg (9 ton) | 144/ kg | 1,296,000 |
Cost of Kassu in Pakistan 2021
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Kassu | – | – | 200,000 |
Plumbing and Wiring Cost in Pakistan 2021
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Plumbing(TP/Popular/Beta) and Wiring (GM) | 5500 sq. ft | 125/ sq. ft. | 687,500 |
Termite Spray Cost in Pakistan 2021
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Termite Spray (FMCBiflux) | – | – | 60,000 |
Insulation and Waterproofing Cost in Pakistan 2021
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Polythene Sheets | 2700 sq. ft | 60/ sq. ft | 162,000 |
| Thermopore Sheets | 2700 sq. ft | 30/ sq. ft | 81,000 |
| Membrane Sheets | 2700 sq. ft | 60 / sq. ft | 162,000 |
Labour Rate
| Item | Total Quantity in 1 Kanal House | Rate | Total Cost (PKR) |
| Labour | 5500 sq. ft. | 550/ sq. ft | 3,025,000 |
The total cost for A+ 1 Kanal Grey Structure Construction is approximately 9,804,000 PKR
Finishing Cost of 1 Kanal House
The cost for finishing of 1 Kanal house varies as per the budget and requirements of a person or a family. The finishing services include modern tiles , paintwork , false ceiling, kitchen work, bathroom work, woodwork, electrical work and so on. If you want to go with economical or luxurious finishing services from a construction company, the rates vary from 1000 sq. ft to 5000 sq. ft. Suppose if you get the finishing services in around 2500 per sq. ft then :
The total cost for A+ 1 Kanal house finishing is 13,750,000 PKR
Contact Tameerkaro for your Strong Building Construction
As one of the leading construction companies in the region, Tameerkaro strives to ensure that your new home is built to last. Its solid grey structure and high quality materials – are there to give you peace of mind. Call 0300-0556666 or visit Tameerkaro website to send an online inquiry.