Building in Johar Town: what to know
Johar Town is one of Lahore's main LDA schemes, with Phase 1 and Phase 2 and a mix of family homes, offices and busy commercial roads. It is home to landmarks such as the Expo Centre and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital.
Approval through the LDA
Johar Town is an LDA scheme, so building plans are approved by the Lahore Development Authority. Residential and commercial plots follow different rules, and we check which apply to your plot at the site visit.
Rebuild or upgrade?
Many Johar Town owners are replacing or upgrading older houses. On the site visit we look at the existing structure and tell you honestly whether it needs a rebuild or whether new finishing will do.
Plot sizes in Johar Town
Johar Town has residential plots from 5 marla up to 2 kanal, with commercial plots along its main roads.
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 Johar Town
In Johar Town, a rebuild costs more than a new build on an empty plot: the old house has to come down first, and old foundations may need work. Commercial plots on main roads follow different rules for height and parking, which change what you can build.
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 Johar Town.
See how rates are worked out for grey structure, finishing and turnkey builds.
Our services in Johar Town
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 Johar Town: questions
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