Construction Company in DHA Lahore

Building in DHA Lahore: what to know

DHA Lahore is the city's largest planned community, spread across many phases. It runs its own building control, and its construction rules are some of the strictest in Lahore.

Approval comes first

DHA requires your building plan to be approved by its Building Control Directorate before any construction starts. Work without an approved plan is not allowed. DHA publishes its Construction and Development Regulations on its official website, dhalahore.org, and updates them from time to time, so we build to the current rules and your approved drawings.

Rules depend on your plot

Setbacks, covered area, height and basement limits change with plot size. Once your drawings are approved, they set the covered area we build and price.

Completion certificate

When the house is finished, DHA inspects it before issuing a completion certificate. Building strictly to the approved map is what keeps this step simple.

Before you build in DHA: a checklist

The usual order of work before construction can start in DHA:

Take possession of the plot and get its site plan from DHA
Have the plot demarcated on the ground
Get a soil test, so the foundations suit the ground
Appoint an architect and a structural engineer to prepare drawings to DHA's current regulations
Submit the drawings and get them approved by DHA's Building Control Directorate
Start construction, built strictly to the approved map

Your architect will confirm DHA Lahore's current requirements for your plot. If you already have approved drawings, bring them to the site visit and we can give you an itemized estimate straight from them.

Plot sizes in DHA

DHA counts 1 marla as 225 sq ft. Most houses are built on 5 marla, 10 marla, 1 kanal and 2 kanal plots.

Plot	Plot area (1 marla = 225 sq ft)
5 marla	1,125 sq ft
10 marla	2,250 sq ft
1 kanal	4,500 sq ft
2 kanal	9,000 sq ft

For a cost estimate, the figure that matters is the covered area on your approved drawings. See house construction cost by plot size.

Construction cost in DHA Lahore

DHA's bylaws and the finishing standard expected in DHA homes both shape the total. Basements are common on 1 kanal and 2 kanal plots and add excavation, retaining walls and waterproofing. Ask for grey structure and finishing priced separately, so you can see where the money goes.

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 DHA Lahore.

See how rates are worked out for grey structure, finishing and turnkey builds.

Our services in DHA Lahore

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.

Building in DHA Lahore: questions

Do I need DHA approval before construction?

Yes. DHA requires an approved building plan from its Building Control Directorate before any work starts.

What is the house construction cost in DHA Lahore?

It is the covered area on your approved drawings multiplied by the rate for grey structure and finishing. A 10 marla DHA plot is 2,250 sq ft and a 1 kanal plot is 4,500 sq ft; covered area depends on storeys and DHA's rules for your plot. We confirm the rate in writing after a free site visit.

Where can I read DHA's construction rules?

DHA publishes its Construction and Development Regulations on its official website, dhalahore.org. Your architect works from the current version.

Do you build 1 kanal and 2 kanal houses in DHA?

Yes. We build 5 marla, 10 marla, 1 kanal and 2 kanal houses in DHA, as grey structure, finishing or turnkey.

What construction services do you offer in DHA Lahore?

In DHA Lahore we offer grey structure (the structural shell, built to DHA's approved drawings); finishing (finishing to the standard DHA homes are known for); turnkey construction (one contract from approved drawings to handover); house construction (family homes from 5 marla to 2 kanal); commercial construction (shops and offices in DHA's commercial areas).

How long does it take to build a house in DHA Lahore?

It depends on plot size, storeys, any basement and approval time. In DHA Lahore, plans are approved by DHA's Building Control Directorate, and work starts once drawings are approved. We put a realistic schedule in writing with your estimate and update you at every stage.

What plot sizes are common in DHA Lahore?

Most DHA houses are on 5 marla, 10 marla, 1 kanal and 2 kanal plots, at 225 sq ft per marla. Use our cost calculator to work out the covered area for your plot.

Is the site visit in DHA Lahore free?

Yes. We visit your plot in DHA Lahore at a time that suits you and give you a written, itemized estimate. We also cover nearby Gulberg, Model Town and Lahore Cantt.

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