Building in Gulberg: what to know
Gulberg is central Lahore's business and shopping district, divided into Gulberg I to V, with MM Alam Road, Main Boulevard and Liberty Market at its heart. It mixes commercial plazas with large, older family houses.
Approvals
Gulberg falls under the Lahore Development Authority. Commercial use, height and parking are approved separately from residential plans, which matters on Gulberg's main roads.
Building in a busy, central area
Tight access, heavy traffic and close neighbours shape how a Gulberg site runs. Material deliveries, site boundaries and working hours all need planning before work starts.
Commercial and residential in Gulberg
Gulberg plots range from compact commercial plots to 1 and 2 kanal houses. For shops, offices and plazas, see commercial construction. For older homes that need a fresh start, see house construction.
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 |
Construction cost in Gulberg
Gulberg sites often cost more to run. Tight access means smaller, more frequent deliveries, and commercial buildings need deeper foundations, wider spans and approvals for use and height.
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 Gulberg.
See how rates are worked out for grey structure, finishing and turnkey builds.
Our services in Gulberg
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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