Key Takeaways
- 3 Marla grey structure (G+1, ~1,150 sqft covered): PKR 35-42 Lakh.
- 3 Marla turnkey: PKR 58-72 Lakh standard, PKR 72-88 Lakh luxury.
- Timeline: 5-7 months, the fastest build size in Union Town.
- Union Town is one of the few LDA-approved Lahore societies offering 3 Marla plots, priced around PKR 70-75 Lakh.
How much does it cost to build a 3 Marla house in Union Town Lahore?
In 2026, building a 3 Marla house (Ground + 1, roughly 1,150 sqft covered) in Union Town Lahore costs PKR 35-42 Lakh for grey structure and PKR 58-88 Lakh for full turnkey, depending on finish level. At about PKR 3,250/sqft for structure and PKR 4,800+/sqft turnkey, 3 Marla is the lowest-cost route to owning a built home inside an LDA-approved Lahore society.
Why does 3 Marla matter in Union Town specifically?
Most established Lahore societies start at 5 Marla. Union Town offers 3 Marla plots in its residential blocks at roughly PKR 70-75 Lakh, which means a complete built home, plot plus standard turnkey construction, lands in a range that simply does not exist in the older societies nearby. That is the single strongest reason first-time buyers choose here.
Stage-by-stage cost breakdown
| Stage | Share of Cost | Approx. (Standard Turnkey) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation & structure (RCC frame) | ~30% | PKR 17-22 Lakh |
| Brickwork, plaster, roof | ~25% | PKR 15-18 Lakh |
| Electrical & plumbing | ~10% | PKR 6-7 Lakh |
| Flooring, tiles, kitchen, bathrooms | ~20% | PKR 12-14 Lakh |
| Doors, windows, paint, finishing | ~15% | PKR 9-11 Lakh |
What goes wrong on 3 Marla builds?
Structural planning, almost always. A 3 Marla plot is narrow, so column positions, staircase placement and cantilever design decide how much usable room width you actually get on every floor. A contractor who drops a standard column grid onto a narrow plot will cost you a foot of width in every room, permanently. We design the frame around the finished layout, not the other way round, which is the whole argument for doing architecture and 3D design properly before construction starts.
How many floors should a 3 Marla house have?
Ground plus one is the standard and the best value, typically giving three bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and two or three bathrooms across 1,150 sqft. Ground plus two is permitted subject to by-law and approval limits for your plot, and adds roughly 40-45% to cost while giving you a full extra floor, worth it if you plan a separate rental portion or a growing family.
Is a 3 Marla house a good rental investment in Union Town?
It has a clearer case here than in most societies, because Union Town includes an integrated IT Park. Office workers drive demand for compact rental homes in the surrounding blocks, and a 3 Marla build-to-rent has the lowest capital requirement of any option in the scheme. Block A and Block B hold most of the 3 Marla inventory.
How do I get an exact figure?
Try the cost calculator for a ballpark, then request an itemised BOQ within 48 hours through our contact page. Before you sign anything, read Grey Structure vs Turnkey so you pick the right contract type.