Building & renovation: say what exactly you’re looking for

Building & renovation in Pakistan

Updated 4 November 2026

A basic renovation in Pakistan is usually quoted between Rs 200,000 and Rs 500,000, a premium upgrade between Rs 500,000 and Rs 1,500,000, and a complete new house at about Rs 5,500 to Rs 7,500 per square foot. The fastest way to see current prices for your city is to describe the job on BlaBlaPrice and compare the replies.

Licences and what to check before you hire

Builders who take on larger projects should be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), which licenses contractors by category and by the value of the work they may take on. The PEC fee table lists new registrations in categories O-5 and O-4 at Rs 30,000 and Rs 45,000. Ask to see the registration certificate and its category before you agree on a price.

Season and climate

The climate here is desert: summers are very hot from May to September, and winters are mild from November to March. November is therefore a good month to start exterior painting, plastering and roof work, while summer heat makes daytime labour hard. Book the heavy structural work for the cooler months and agree on the start date in writing.

How renovation is quoted and delivered

Whole-house construction is quoted per square foot, while sellers often describe plots in marla, so ask for the area in square feet and the price per square foot to compare offers. Some firms price a renovation as one job after a site visit, and they charge for that visit. If you live outside the five big cities, say so in the request, so sellers can include travel in their offer.

What to write in your request

Name the rooms or the whole house, the area in square feet or marla, and the number of floors. Say which work you need: plumbing, electrical, tiles, paint, roofing or a full remodel. Add the deadline, your city and your budget, and say whether you want a designer as well, because a full residential design typically costs between Rs 50,000 and Rs 300,000.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. Describe the job in your own words in a chat, add photos if you have them, and answer the questions the service asks. Registered sellers reply with their own price, terms and delivery time, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. You can also send your request link to builders you already know. Start at the request field on the home page, or read how it works.