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Grey structure (often called "shell construction" or "structural skeleton") is the milestone in Pakistani house construction where the load-bearing skeleton is complete but no finishing work has begun. It includes RCC foundation, columns, beams and slabs, brick walls, internal and external plaster, and roof waterproofing. The house at grey-structure stage is weather-protected and structurally complete but has bare cement walls, no flooring tiles, no doors and windows, no electrical fixtures, no kitchen and no paint.
With Material (PKR 2,500/sft), Pillarstone Developers arranges all material: cement (DG Khan, Maple Leaf or Bestway), steel (Mughal, Amreli or Ittefaq Grade-60), bricks (first-class machine), sand, crush. You pay one inclusive rate per sq ft of covered area. This is the most popular option because it removes procurement headaches and locks in your cost.
Labour Rate Only (PKR 600/sft), You supply all material from your own contacts or directly from suppliers. We provide labour, skilled masons, site engineer and supervision. Owners with material supplier contacts or those who want maximum control over brand and quantity choices use this option. It saves money but requires daily site coordination.
RCC foundation (footing, plinth beam, columns, beams), all slabs (ground, first, second floor as applicable), all brick walls including boundary wall on the plot perimeter, internal and external plaster (two coats sand-cement), roof waterproofing (chemical-based), parapet wall, mumty (roof access room), and basic utility conduits for future electrical and plumbing.
No flooring tiles, no kitchen, no bathroom fittings, no electrical fixtures or fans, no doors and windows, no paint, no sanitary ware, no boundary wall gate, no driveway or lawn work. These come under "finishing" which adds PKR 1,750/sft for standard or PKR 2,300/sft for premium grade, total PKR 4,250-4,800/sft for complete turnkey.
5 Marla double-storey grey structure with material: approximately Rs. 47-53 Lakh. Same labour-rate-only: Rs. 11-13 Lakh (you supply ~Rs. 35 Lakh of material). 10 Marla double-storey grey structure with material: Rs. 95-110 Lakh. 1 Kanal double-storey: Rs. 1.78-2.07 Crore. The calculator gives exact ranges for your specific plot.
Many owners build grey structure first, then take 6-12 months to plan finishing, choosing tiles, sanitary ware, kitchen design and paint colours at leisure. This staged approach also lets you spread payment over a longer period. The grey structure can sit complete and weather-protected for 1-2 years without damage if waterproofing was done correctly.
The jump from grey structure (PKR 2,500/sft) to complete with finishing (PKR 4,250/sft) is PKR 1,750/sft of covered area. For a typical 10 Marla double-storey build (3,825 sq ft covered), that is approximately Rs. 67 Lakh in finishing. Premium finishing adds another PKR 550/sft. Use our main Construction Cost Calculator for full turnkey estimates.
PKR 600 is labour-rate only, you supply all material (cement, steel, bricks, sand, crush). PKR 2,500 is the with-material rate, Pillarstone Developers supplies everything and gives you one inclusive cost. Most clients choose with-material to avoid procurement coordination.
RCC foundation, columns, beams, all slabs (ground, first floor, second floor as applicable), brick walls, internal and external plaster, roof waterproofing, parapet wall, mumty, boundary wall, and basic electrical/plumbing conduit. No tiles, paint, doors, windows, fittings or finishing.
For 5 Marla double-storey: 4-6 months. For 10 Marla double-storey: 5-7 months. For 1 Kanal: 7-9 months. Grey structure is approximately 65% of total turnkey timeline.
Yes. Many owners complete grey structure, then take 6-12 months to plan finishing. The structure stays weather-protected for years if waterproofing was done correctly. You can return for finishing at PKR 1,750/sft (standard) or PKR 2,300/sft (premium) added to your original cost.
Yes, with standard brand picks: cement (DG Khan, Maple Leaf, or Bestway), steel (Mughal, Amreli, or Ittefaq Grade-60), first-class machine bricks. Brand substitutions are agreed in writing before procurement. Premium brand upgrades (e.g., Lucky Cement, Fauji) add a small premium.
Yes. This is our standard 2026 rate across all Lahore societies, DHA, Bahria Town, Park View City, Lake City, LDA societies, OPF Housing, and others. Remote or hard-access sites may incur a small site-mobilisation premium quoted on call.
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