House Construction in Lahore: Complete Design & Build Services (2026-27 Guide)

Planning house construction in Lahore? Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO) has designed and built homes, hospitals and commercial buildings since 1998. We handle your house from the first sketch to the day you receive the keys: architecture, structural design, DHA/LDA approvals, grey structure, finishing and handover, all under one contract with one accountable team.

By Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO), Lahore · Updated October 2026

House Construction Services in Lahore

Most families in Lahore build a house only once. The difference between a home that stays solid for fifty years and one that cracks in five is decided long before the first brick: by the drawings, the soil report, the steel and concrete specification, and the people on site every day. ACCO is an architecture, engineering and construction firm, so the same team that designs your home also builds it. Nothing gets lost between a separate architect, a structural consultant and a contractor who has never met them.

1. Turnkey house construction (design + build + finishing)

With turnkey construction you sign one agreement, approve one budget and deal with one project manager. ACCO delivers the complete house, ready to move in: architectural and interior design, structural and MEP drawings, society approvals, grey structure, plumbing, electrical, flooring, woodwork, kitchen, bathrooms, paint, lighting and landscaping. It is the most popular option for overseas Pakistanis and busy professionals because you get fixed scope, a fixed timeline and weekly photo and video progress reports. See our turnkey home builders service for details.

2. Grey structure construction

Grey structure is the skeleton of the house: excavation, foundation, damp-proof course, RCC columns, beams and slabs, brick masonry, roof, stairs, and the concealed conduits and pipes for electrical and plumbing. If you prefer to manage finishing yourself, ACCO can deliver the grey structure only, built to engineered drawings with cube-tested concrete and Grade 60 steel. Read more on our grey structure construction page.

3. Architectural design and 3D elevations

Our architects plan the layout around how your family actually lives: where morning light falls, how guests move through the house, how much storage you really need, and how to keep summer heat out. You receive floor plans, a 3D front elevation, sections, and a working-drawing set that the site team builds from. Browse our front elevation designs and modern house designs.

4. Structural and MEP engineering

Lahore falls in a moderate seismic zone, and many plots in newer societies sit on filled or soft soil. ACCO’s engineers design foundations, columns and slabs to the Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provisions) and size the electrical, plumbing, drainage and air-conditioning systems before construction starts. This prevents the most common problems we are called to fix in other builders’ houses: wall cracks, sagging slabs, seepage and tripping breakers.

5. Approvals: DHA, LDA, Bahria Town and other societies

Every society in Lahore has its own by-laws for setbacks, covered area, height, basements and boundary walls. ACCO prepares submission drawings to those by-laws and follows the approval through to the completion certificate, so your house is legal, insurable and easy to sell later.

6. Renovation, extension and finishing

Already have a house? We add floors, rebuild kitchens and bathrooms, waterproof roofs, replace electrical and plumbing, and fully refinish older homes. See our home renovation cost guide.

House Construction Cost in Lahore (2026-27)

Construction cost in Lahore is usually quoted per square foot of covered area, not per marla, because a single-storey and a double-storey house on the same plot have very different covered areas. The figures below are ACCO’s 2026-27 working ranges for standard-specification homes in Lahore. Your exact price depends on the design, basement, soil, finishing level and current material rates, which is why we give every client a written, itemised estimate after a site visit.

Estimated total cost by plot size (standard turnkey)

Ranges exclude plot cost, society fees and utility connections. A basement typically adds 15–20% to grey structure cost.

What drives your house construction cost

• Covered area and number of storeys. The biggest single factor. Double-storey with a mumty is standard for 5 and 10 marla homes.
• Basement. Needs excavation, retaining walls, waterproofing and often dewatering.
• Soil condition. Filled plots may need deeper or raft foundations. We always recommend a soil test.
• Steel and cement rates. Steel alone can be 25–30% of grey structure cost, and its price moves with the market.
• Finishing specification. Tiles vs marble, local vs imported sanitary ware, solid wood vs board. This is where budgets most often overrun.
• Design complexity. Cantilevers, double-height spaces, large glass and curved elevations add cost.

For detailed breakdowns, see our guides to 5 marla construction cost, 10 marla construction cost, 1 kanal construction cost, 2 kanal construction cost and the full residential construction cost guide for Lahore 2026-27.

Our 8-Step House Construction Process

1. Free consultation and site visit. We visit your plot, check access, levels and neighbouring structures, and listen to your requirements and budget.
2. Concept design and estimate. Floor plans and a 3D elevation, plus a written, itemised cost estimate you can compare line by line.
3. Agreement. A clear contract that lists scope, specifications, brands, payment milestones and the completion date.
4. Working drawings and approvals. Architectural, structural, electrical and plumbing drawings, and submission to DHA, LDA or your society.
5. Grey structure. Excavation, foundation, columns, slabs and masonry, with concrete cube tests and steel checks at every stage.
6. Services and finishing. Electrical, plumbing, plaster, flooring, woodwork, kitchen, bathrooms and paint, to the brands agreed in the contract.
7. Quality inspection and snagging. A room-by-room checklist inspection. Every defect is fixed before handover.
8. Handover and after-sales support. Keys, as-built drawings, product warranties and post-handover support as agreed in your contract.

Throughout construction you receive weekly progress photos and videos, and you can visit the site with your project manager at any time. A step-by-step version for DHA is in our DHA construction process guide.

Building a 5 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal or 2 Kanal House

5 marla house construction

A 5 marla plot (about 25×45 ft) usually becomes a double-storey home with 3–4 bedrooms. Smart planning matters most here: open kitchens, built-in storage, a well-lit stairwell and a roof that is actually usable. ACCO’s 5 marla designs fit a car porch, drawing room, TV lounge and 3 bedrooms with attached baths within society by-laws.

10 marla house construction

The 10 marla house (about 35×65 ft) is Lahore’s most popular family home: typically 5 bedrooms over two floors, with a drawing-dining area, family lounge, kitchen, servant room and two-car porch. It is also where good design shows most clearly. See 10 marla house construction and our 10 marla house designs.

1 kanal house construction

A 1 kanal plot (about 50×90 ft) allows 5–6 bedrooms, a basement, a home office, a lawn and a high-impact front elevation. Most of our DHA clients build at this size. Learn more about 1 kanal home construction.

2 kanal house construction

Two kanal homes are bespoke residences: double-height entrances, family and guest wings, basements with home cinemas or gyms, and landscaped grounds. They need serious structural engineering and close project management. See 2 kanal home construction and our luxury home construction service.

Areas and Housing Societies We Build In

ACCO builds homes across Lahore and in other cities of Pakistan. We know the approval rules, site restrictions and working-hour limits of each society:

• DHA Lahore (all phases, including Phase 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Prism)
• Bahria Town Lahore and Bahria Orchard
• Lake City
• Park View City
• Fazaia Housing Scheme
• Gulberg, Model Town, Johar Town and Cantt
• Valencia, Wapda Town, State Life and EME
• Raiwind Road and Bedian Road farmhouses

Not sure which society to build in? Read our comparison of the top housing societies in Lahore for new home construction.

Materials and Quality Standards

Every ACCO contract lists the materials and brands that will go into your house, so the quality you approve is the quality you get:

• Steel: Grade 60 deformed bars from branded mills, checked against delivery slips.
• Concrete: Designed mixes with cube tests for foundations, columns and slabs.
• Bricks: Class A first-class bricks, soaked before laying.
• Cement: OPC from established brands, stored off the ground and used fresh.
• Waterproofing: For basements, wet areas and roofs, with flood tests before tiling.
• Electrical and plumbing: Branded cables, breakers, PPR pipes and fittings sized by our MEP engineers.
• Supervision: A qualified site engineer, not just a foreman, supervising your house.

See current market rates in our building material cost guide.

Design-Build vs Hiring a Separate Architect and Contractor

In Lahore, most homeowners either hire an architect and a thekedar separately, or appoint one design-build firm. Here is how the two approaches compare:

7 Ways to Save Money on House Construction in Lahore

1. Freeze the design before you start. Changes during construction are the most expensive changes.
2. Get a soil test. It costs little and prevents over- or under-designed foundations.
3. Keep the structure simple. A regular column grid and stacked walls reduce steel and formwork.
4. Specify finishing brands upfront. An itemised finishing schedule stops budget creep.
5. Buy steel and cement at the right time. We plan procurement around market rates and site progress.
6. Design for the climate. Insulated roofs, shaded windows and cross-ventilation lower lifetime electricity bills.
7. Do not cut corners on what you cannot change later: foundations, steel, waterproofing and concealed wiring.

Common House Construction Mistakes We See in Lahore

• Building without structural drawings. This leads to cracked beams, deflected slabs and costly repairs.
• Skipping waterproofing on roofs, bathrooms and basements. Seepage is the number one complaint in Lahore homes.
• Undersized electrical wiring that cannot carry modern air-conditioning loads.
• Building differently from the approved map, which causes problems at completion and when you sell.
• Paying ahead of progress. Payments should follow verified milestones.

Key Facts: ACCO House Construction at a Glance

House Construction Terms Explained

Marla

A unit of land area. In DHA Lahore and most Lahore housing societies, 1 marla is taken as 225 sq ft; the traditional revenue marla is 272.25 sq ft. A “10 marla” plot in DHA is therefore about 2,250 sq ft of land.

Kanal

20 marla. In DHA Lahore, 1 kanal is about 4,500 sq ft of land (roughly 50×90 ft).

Covered area

The total built floor area of all storeys. Construction cost is calculated per sq ft of covered area, not plot area.

Grey structure

The structural shell of a house: foundation, RCC columns, beams and slabs, brick walls, roof and concealed conduits and pipes, without plaster finishing, flooring or fittings.

Turnkey construction

A complete, ready-to-live house delivered by one contractor: design, approvals, grey structure, finishing, fixtures and handover.

Mumty

The small covered structure on the roof that encloses the top of the staircase.

Completion certificate

The certificate issued by DHA, LDA or a society after final inspection, confirming the house was built according to the approved map.

Why Homeowners Choose ACCO for House Construction

• Experience since 1998. More than 25 years of design and construction in Pakistan.
• Architects and engineers in-house. Design, structure, MEP and construction under one roof.
• Institutional-grade engineering. The team that designs and builds hospitals, where quality standards are strict, also builds your home.
• Transparent pricing. Itemised estimates, brand-specified materials and milestone payments.
• Built for overseas clients. Weekly photo and video reports, online meetings and complete handling of approvals.
• Office in Lahore. Visit us at Office 2, 3rd Floor, Big City Plaza, Gulberg-III, Lahore.

Our Completed Houses in Lahore

Below are photos from houses ACCO has built in Lahore. They show the real finish quality you can expect: clean elevations, marble and granite work, and well-detailed woodwork.

More completed homes:

• 1 Kanal Luxury Villa, DHA Phase 5 Lahore
• Luxury Bungalow, DHA Phase 6 Lahore
• Luxury Villa, DHA Phase 5 Lahore
• Modern House, DHA Lahore
• 1 Kanal House Design and Construction
• Diyar Homes

House Construction in Lahore: Frequently Asked Questions