Turnkey renovation

Turnkey renovation in Pakistan: what it costs

Updated 4 November 2026

A turnkey renovation or build in Pakistan is usually priced per square foot: about Rs 5,500 to Rs 8,000 for standard finishing in Lahore, with premium packages higher. Grey structure alone is cheaper, and a full renovation of a five-marla house in Lahore can cost between Rs 1.5 and 3.5 million. For a figure for your own project, describe the site and the budget in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Most of these figures are quoted for Lahore, so ask for the rate in your own city. Turnkey means one contract covers the whole house, from the grey structure to finishing. Read each offer to check which of the two it covers.

Approval, registration and what to check

In DHA areas, adding a floor, a basement or an extension needs full structural approval, and one seller lists that work at Rs 3,400–3,600 per sq ft, the same rate as grey structure. Ask the contractor who arranges the approval before you sign. Pakistan's contractor registration also limits each registered contractor to projects up to a certain cost by category, so ask which category their registration covers and whether your project fits it.

Season: mild winters are best for the heavy work

The climate is desert: summers are very hot from May to September, which slows plastering and paint drying. Winters are mild from November to March, the best season for outdoor work, roofing and painting. Booking in November lets the structural and outdoor work finish before the next hot season.

How it is bought here

Quotes are per square foot of covered area, so define the covered area in square feet or in marla in your request, and say whether the design project is included. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad are all possible locations, and since most published rates come from Lahore, give the city so that sellers quote the right market.

What to write in the request

Include the site address, the floor area, the type of renovation, the materials you want, whether you need a design project, the deadline and your budget. A clear list helps sellers quote the scope you actually want rather than a guess.

Post the renovation in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, in your own words, with photos of the rooms if you have them. The AI asks for the missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. It is free for buyers. If you still need a layout first, see Design & planning, or write your request on the home page.