Cost guide ยท Lahore
Grey structure vs finishing: what you pay for in Lahore
Grey structure is the skeleton of the house: foundation, columns, beams, slabs, brick walls, plaster-ready surfaces and concealed pipes. Finishing is everything you see and touch afterwards. Knowing the split helps you compare quotes and decide whether to build in stages.
| Work | Stage |
|---|---|
| Foundation, columns, beams, slabs | Grey |
| Brickwork, plaster, concealed conduits and pipes | Grey |
| Tiles, marble, woodwork, doors, windows | Finishing |
| Paint, electrical fittings, sanitary, kitchen | Finishing |
10 marla example (โ4,200 sq ft covered)
Grey structure: roughly PKR 1.3โ1.5 crore. Standard finishing: another PKR 1.65โ1.95 crore. Grey structure is usually 40โ45% of the total; finishing is where choices change the bill most.
Grey only, or turnkey?
Grey-only contracts suit owners who want to choose finishes themselves or pause between stages. A complete (turnkey) contract is easier to manage from abroad because one party is responsible end to end. Either way, ask for an itemised quote with steel and cement brands written in.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in grey structure?
Foundation, RCC frame, slabs, brickwork, plaster-ready walls and concealed electrical conduits and plumbing pipes.
What share of total cost is grey structure?
Usually around 40โ45% of a standard-finish house.
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Rates are typical November 2026 ranges for Lahore and change with steel, cement and labour prices. Ask us for an itemised quote for your plot.