5 Marla house construction cost in 2026
5 Marla is 1,250 sq ft. At today's rates, a double-storey house covering the full plot comes to about Rs 1.88 crore with our Gold package, or Rs 95 lakh for the grey structure alone.
- Plot area
- 1,250 sq ft
- Double-storey covered area
- 2,500 sq ft
- Rates per sq ft
- Rs 3,800 to Rs 8,500
- Rates last updated
Cost by package and number of floors
Each figure is covered area multiplied by the package rate. The table assumes every floor covers the whole plot, which is where our calculator starts. Most designs leave open space, so your covered area and cost will usually be lower. The plot is taken as 1,250 sq ft (250 sq ft a marla); check what a 5 marla plot is in your society.
| Package | Rate per sq ft | Single storey1,250 sq ft | Double storey2,500 sq ft | Triple storey3,750 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey structureStructure only, finishes by you | Rs 3,800 | Rs 47.5 lakhRs 4,750,000 | Rs 95 lakhRs 9,500,000 | Rs 1.43 croreRs 14,250,000 |
| SilverStandard quality turnkey | Rs 6,500 | Rs 81.25 lakhRs 8,125,000 | Rs 1.63 croreRs 16,250,000 | Rs 2.44 croreRs 24,375,000 |
| GoldHigh quality turnkey | Rs 7,500 | Rs 93.75 lakhRs 9,375,000 | Rs 1.88 croreRs 18,750,000 | Rs 2.81 croreRs 28,125,000 |
| PlatinumPremium quality turnkey | Rs 8,500 | Rs 1.06 croreRs 10,625,000 | Rs 2.13 croreRs 21,250,000 | Rs 3.19 croreRs 31,875,000 |
A basement adds Rs 10,000 per sq ft of basement area with the Gold package (about Rs 1.25 crore under the full plot). Prices are a first guide; your written quotation follows a site visit and the drawings.
Main materials for a double-storey 5 marla house
Rough quantities for 2,500 sq ft of covered area, using our rules of thumb and current market prices. They are included in the package rates above, not added to them.
- Cement: 1,125 bagsRs 15.19 lakh
- Steel (grade 60): 11.25 tonsRs 29.81 lakh
- Bricks: 88 thousandRs 15.84 lakh
Questions about building on a 5 marla plot
How much does it cost to build a 5 marla house in 2026?
With our current rates, a double-storey 5 marla house covering the full plot (2,500 sq ft) costs about Rs 95 lakh for the grey structure, or Rs 1.63 crore to Rs 2.13 crore as a finished house, depending on the package.
How many square feet is a 5 marla plot?
5 Marla is 1,250 sq ft when 1 marla is counted as 250 sq ft. Societies that count 225 sq ft per marla make it 1,125 sq ft. Enter your exact plot area in square feet in the calculator if it differs.
What is the grey structure cost of a 5 marla house?
At Rs 3,800 per sq ft, the grey structure of a single-storey 5 marla house costs about Rs 47.5 lakh and a double-storey about Rs 95 lakh, when each floor covers the full plot.
How much cement, steel and bricks does a double-storey 5 marla house need?
By our rules of thumb, about 1,125 bags of cement, 11.25 tons of steel and 88 thousand bricks for 2,500 sq ft of covered area. Exact quantities come from the structural drawings.
Can I add a basement to a 5 marla house?
Where your society allows one, a basement is priced at Rs 10,000 per sq ft with the Gold package. A basement under the full plot adds about Rs 1.25 crore.