Building in Model Town: what to know
Model Town is one of Lahore's oldest planned neighbourhoods, laid out in the 1920s on a circular plan with blocks arranged around a central park and tree-lined roads.
Older houses, larger plots
Many Model Town houses sit on plots of 1 kanal and more, and many are decades old. Owners often weigh up whether to restore a house or rebuild it, and the answer depends on the condition of the structure.
Approvals
Model Town is run by its own society. The approval route for your plan depends on your block, so we confirm it with you before any work starts.
Plot sizes in Model Town
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 Model Town
On large, older plots, the big cost question is rebuild versus restore. A rebuild includes demolition and new foundations. A restoration depends on what the existing structure can carry.
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 Model Town.
See how rates are worked out for grey structure, finishing and turnkey builds.
Our services in Model 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 Model Town: questions
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