Foundation and concrete work in Pakistan: prices and what to send
Foundation and concrete work in Pakistan is priced by the cubic metre for concrete and by the job or square foot for the structure. Ready concrete costs about Rs 17,500 to Rs 22,000 per cubic metre depending on the city, so for a quote for your plot, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Pakistan, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | City | Price |
|---|
| Ready concrete, per cubic metre | Lahore | Rs 17,500 to Rs 20,500 |
| Ready concrete, per cubic metre | Karachi | Rs 18,500 to Rs 22,000 |
| Grey structure, per square foot | Karachi | Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,200 |
| Complete build, per square foot | Karachi | Rs 5,500 to Rs 8,000 |
Local rules and what to check
Contractors in Pakistan register with the Pakistan Engineering Council by category, and the fee table lists Rs 30,000 for category C-5 and Rs 45,000 for C-4. A contractor's registration form asks for a list of works in progress with the cost of each one, so ask for it. Plot sizes are quoted in marla, so confirm the area in marla and in square feet.
Season and climate
Pakistan has a desert climate, with very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. Pouring concrete in strong heat needs more care, so schedule pours for the mild months and for the cooler hours of the day. November is a comfortable time to start digging and pouring.
How it is bought here
Concrete is priced per cubic metre, structure work per square foot, and a foundation is often quoted as a job. Ask whether the price covers excavation, PCC, reinforcement steel, cement and labour, because each is a separate line in a cost calculation. Costs also depend on the soil, so describe it in your request.
What to write in your request
Give the plot size in marla or square feet, the work you need, and whether you have a drawing. Say whether steel and cement should be included, and give the site address in your city. Add the deadline and your budget in rupees. A size such as 10 marla helps the seller estimate quickly.
On BlaBlaPrice, creating a request is free for buyers. Describe the job in your own words in a chat, and add a photo or a drawing if you have one. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Start with create a request, read how it works, or see construction services.
Questions and answers
How much does concrete cost in Pakistan?
Ready concrete is about Rs 17,500 to Rs 20,500 per cubic metre in Lahore and Rs 18,500 to Rs 22,000 in Karachi, according to sellers' websites in November 2026.
What does a grey structure cost per square foot?
In Karachi a grey structure is about Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,200 per square foot, and a complete build about Rs 5,500 to Rs 8,000.
How do I check a contractor's registration?
Ask for the contractor's category, since the Pakistan Engineering Council fee table lists Rs 30,000 for C-5 and Rs 45,000 for C-4. Also ask for their list of works in progress.
When should foundation work start?
November to March is mild in this desert climate, while May to September is very hot, so plan pours for the cooler months.
