This post is for families who want to build a bigger home on an 8 marla plot in Chichawatni or Punjab.
You will see a simple room layout, the 2026 gray structure cost, the finishing cost and the total budget. Prices are rough market rates and do not include the plot.
Plot size and covered area
An 8 marla plot is usually 30 x 60 or 35 x 52 feet (about 1,800 to 1,815 sq. ft.). A double-storey house on it has about 3,100 to 3,400 sq. ft. of covered area.
A good 8 marla layout
An 8 marla plot gives room for things a 5 marla plot cannot fit. Here is a layout many families in Chichawatni like.
Ground floor (about 1,700 sq. ft. covered)
- Car porch for two cars (about 18 x 15 ft)
- Drawing room (14 x 16 ft) with its own entrance and a small bath
- 2 bedrooms with attached baths
- Family lounge (18 x 20 ft)
- Main kitchen plus a small separate kitchen for daily cooking
- 5 ft side passage and a washing area
First floor (about 1,500 sq. ft. covered)
- 3 bedrooms with attached baths
- Upper lounge and a small kitchen
- Front balcony
Roof: a servant room with bath and the stair room.
Gray structure cost (2026)
Gray structure covers the foundation, walls, slabs, plaster and pipes. The table below is for about 3,200 sq. ft. covered.
| Item | Details | Cost (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Digging and foundation | Trenches, base concrete, termite barrier | 4 to 5 lakh |
| Bricks (awwal) | 85,000 to 95,000 bricks at Rs. 15 | 13 to 14.5 lakh |
| Cement (A-grade) | 900 to 980 bags | 12.5 to 14 lakh |
| Steel (grade 60) | 5.8 to 6.5 tons | 15.5 to 17.5 lakh |
| Sand and crush | Ravi, Chenab and bajri | 6.5 to 7.8 lakh |
| Plumbing and septic tank | Hot and cold lines, drainage | 4.5 to 5.5 lakh |
| Electric pipes and boxes | Conduit and DB boxes | 3.8 to 4.8 lakh |
| Labour (thekedar) | Rs. 500 to 550 a sq. ft. | 16 to 18.5 lakh |
Total gray structure: Rs. 82 lakh to 95 lakh.
Finishing cost
Finishing decides how the house looks and feels. These are A-grade rates for an 8 marla house with 5 bathrooms.
| Work | Cost (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Floor and wall tiles | 14 to 18 lakh |
| 5 bathrooms (fittings and glass) | 9 to 13 lakh |
| Doors, kitchen and wardrobes | 16 to 22 lakh |
| Aluminium or UPVC windows | 6 to 8 lakh |
| Copper wiring, lights and fans | 9.5 to 13 lakh |
| Ceiling, paint and front design | 7.5 to 10.5 lakh |
| Main gate, railings, CCTV and intercom | 4.5 to 6.5 lakh |
Total finishing: Rs. 75 lakh to 95 lakh.
Total budget
Here is the full cost of building the house, without the plot.
- Gray structure: Rs. 82 lakh to 95 lakh
- Finishing (A-grade): Rs. 75 lakh to 95 lakh
- Total: Rs. 1.60 crore to 1.90 crore
Best areas in Chichawatni for 8 marla homes
These areas have wide streets and steady demand for bigger houses. Visit them yourself before you buy a plot.
- Civil Lines: wide roads, green streets, close to courts and hospitals.
- Hayat Abad (Tower Road / Street 8): settled area with good basic services.
- Housing Colony / Scheme: planned blocks, good sewerage and close to markets.
- Model Town: high demand and steady price growth.
If you want us to manage the building work, see our Chichawatni construction team.
Common questions
These are the questions people ask us most about this topic.
How much steel does an 8 marla house need?
For about 3,200 sq. ft. covered, plan for 5.8 to 6.5 tons of grade 60 steel.
Is 8 marla construction much costlier than 5 marla?
Yes. A 5 marla house costs about Rs. 97 lakh to 1.15 crore to build, while an 8 marla house costs about Rs. 1.60 to 1.90 crore.
Can I save money on finishing?
Yes. Local tiles, simpler woodwork and fewer ceiling designs bring the finishing cost down. Do not save on wiring or plumbing.
