Building in Lahore Cantt: what to know
Lahore Cantt covers the cantonment areas east of the city centre, from older bungalows on large plots to newer housing such as the Askari schemes. Building here follows cantonment rules rather than LDA rules.
Approvals through the Cantonment Board
Construction in cantonment areas is controlled by the Cantonment Boards, such as the Lahore Cantonment Board and the Walton Cantonment Board. Your plan needs their approval before work starts.
Older bungalows
Many Cantt properties are older houses on large plots, so owners are often rebuilding rather than building on empty land.
Plot area and covered area
Most Lahore societies, including DHA and Bahria Town, count 1 marla as 225 sq ft. Older areas and land records sometimes use 272.25 sq ft per marla, so check the measure on your plot documents.
| Plot | Area at 225 sq ft per marla | Area at 272.25 sq ft per marla |
|---|---|---|
| 5 marla | 1,125 sq ft | 1,361 sq ft |
| 7 marla | 1,575 sq ft | 1,906 sq ft |
| 10 marla | 2,250 sq ft | 2,723 sq ft |
| 1 kanal | 4,500 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 kanal | 9,000 sq ft | 10,890 sq ft |
Covered area is not the same as plot area. It depends on how many storeys you build and on the coverage and setback rules for your plot. Your approved drawings give the exact figure, and that is the figure the rate applies to.
Construction cost in Lahore Cantt
Cantonment approvals and the condition of older bungalows are the two things that most affect a Cantt budget. Rebuilds include demolition and new foundations.
The total is always the covered area on your approved drawings multiplied by the rate for your scope. We give you that rate in writing, split into grey structure and finishing, after a free site visit in Lahore Cantt.
See how rates are worked out for grey structure, finishing and turnkey builds.
Our services in Lahore Cantt
How it works
- Reach outCall, WhatsApp or send the form with your plot and plans.
- Talk it throughScope, plot, timeline and budget, so we both know the fit.
- Site visitWe visit the plot in person at a time that suits you.
- Itemized estimateEvery cost in writing, line by line, with no vague allowances.
- Your decisionReview it at your own pace. No pressure.
- Build and handoverUpdates at every stage, then sign-off and handover.
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