DHA Services 2026
We offer end-to-end architecture and construction services, from 20-day map approvals to grey structure and turnkey finishing. Below are the 15 DHA construction services we deliver for the 2026 market.
At Construction Company DHA, careful engineering and honest workmanship sit at the centre of every project. We focus on residential builds and take on work starting at 5 Marla (25×45 ft) and above. We do not take on plots below this size, so that our teams, machinery and safety standards can be applied consistently on every site.
Every service below is set up to match current 2026 DHA rules. Whether the work is on sloped ground in Islamabad (typically PKR 2,500–3,700/sqft) or the flatter sectors of Multan (typically PKR 1,900–2,900/sqft), our grey structure scope stays the same: we build from the foundation up to the final roof slab only. Everything past that point falls under our turnkey finishing tiers.
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See rates and rules for your area: DHA Lahore, DHA Karachi, DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi and DHA Multan.
Want more detail before you decide? Read what grey structure includes (with a sample BOQ) and standard vs premium turnkey: where the money goes.
1. 5 Marla Grey Structure
On the 25×45 ft plot, we build the foundation up to the roof slab only. We follow the G+1 (65% coverage) rule and keep to the F5, S3, R3 setbacks. With current material prices, this work ranges from about PKR 2,200 to PKR 3,200 per square foot across the main cities in 2026.
G+1 (65% Coverage)2. 7 & 8 Marla Builds
The 7 Marla (30×53 ft) and 8 Marla (30×60 ft) sizes allow larger designs. The 8 Marla can go to G+2, capped at 60% ground coverage with F10 front setbacks. Taken all the way to a standard turnkey finish, costs generally fall around PKR 4,500–5,500/sqft in 2026.
F10, S3, R3 Setbacks3. 10 Marla Construction
The 35×65 ft plot suits a spacious family home. Coverage is held at 60% under G+2 rules, with F10, S3, R3 setbacks. A grey structure (foundation to roof slab only) typically works out to around PKR 11.5 million, depending on the current steel price.
G+2 (60% Coverage)4. 1 Kanal Construction
The 50×90 ft plot needs more labour and planning. Coverage is capped at 55% over a G+2 tier, with F15, S5, R5 setbacks. The grey structure for a 1 Kanal home in 2026 generally sits between PKR 14.5M and 18.0M, before any finishing work begins.
F15, S5, R5 Isolation5. 2 Kanal Construction
The 100×90 ft 2 Kanal plot allows a large home with generous grounds. Coverage is limited to 50%, leaving plenty of room for landscaping within the F20, S7, R7 setbacks. Turnkey finishing at this scale often runs above PKR 6,500/sqft because of the volume and quality of materials used.
G+2 (50% Coverage)6. 20-Day Map Approvals
Approval delays hold up your build and your budget. Our architecture team prepares your drawings, submits them, and follows them through the DHA approval office. In most cases we secure a passed map within about 20 working days. See our map approvals service for the full process.
20-Day Limit Locked7. Standard Turnkey Finishing
Starting from the completed grey structure, we finish the home so it is ready to live in. This tier includes Master tiles, ash-wood doors, Sonex/Porta sanitary ware, and full interior painting. Total project cost at this stage typically works out to PKR 4,500–6,000/sqft, depending on the city.
Complete Integration8. Platinum Turnkey Homes
Our top finishing tier uses premium materials such as Italian porcelain flooring, Grohe thermostatic mixers, solid mahogany joinery, and Daikin smart-HVAC systems. Because of import duties and exchange-rate movement in 2026, platinum finishing usually runs above PKR 6,500–7,500/sqft.
Elite Platinum Protocol9. Single-Storey Basements
DHA rules allow a basement on plots up to 2 Kanal, limited to a single storey with a 9–10 ft interior height. Excavation and earthworks for a basement typically add 30–50% to the foundation budget, so it is worth planning early.
9-10ft Depth Limit10. Swimming Pools (1 Kanal+)
We build pools in line with DHA rules. Pools are not permitted on smaller plots and are designed, approved, and built only on 1 Kanal and larger. Cost depends on the pool size and the filtration and automation you choose.
1 Kanal + Exclusion11. Overseas Client Support & Reporting
For owners living abroad, we keep you updated by email with regular photo and video progress reports, and we present 2026 PKR estimates alongside GBP, USD and AED so the figures are clear. Get in touch through our overseas desk by email.
Global Timezone Logic12. DHA Karachi Coastal Protection
Salt in the coastal air can corrode standard 60-grade steel over the years. For DHA Karachi, our team adds anti-corrosive concrete admixtures and uses epoxy-coated rebar to protect the structure. This extra protection brings city grey rates to around PKR 2,400–3,500/sqft. See DHA Karachi construction details.
Coastal Epoxy Grids13. DHA Islamabad Sloped-Site Work
Many DHA Islamabad plots sit on rocky, sloped ground. Levelling these sites often needs rock cutting and steel-reinforced retaining walls to create a flat pad to build on. This added groundwork is the main reason base grey rates here run higher, around PKR 2,500–3,700/sqft in 2026. See DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi construction details.
Seismic Retaining Walls14. Anti-Termite Soil Treatment
Termites can damage untreated woodwork from inside the structure. After foundation trenching in DHA Lahore or Multan, our team treats the soil with a professional termite barrier before any concrete is poured, helping protect the building from the ground up.
Soil Saturation Protocol15. Multi-City Feasibility & Costing
For owners and developers building in more than one city, we prepare side-by-side cost comparisons. For example, we can compare a 10 Marla grey structure in DHA Multan (PKR 1,900–2,900/sqft) against the same design in DHA Lahore. Try our cost estimator or read the 2026 DHA rates comparison.
Cross-Provincial MatricesServices FAQs 2026
Do you approve maps and build grey structure on plots smaller than 5 Marla?
No. We take on work starting at 5 Marla (25×45 ft) and above so we can apply our team, machinery and quality standards consistently. Plots below this size fall outside our scope.
If I live in the UK, how do I start the 20-day map approval service?
Contact our overseas desk by email and send clear scans of your plot allotment, CNIC and NDC. Once these are verified, we begin the DHA drawing and approval cycle on your behalf, and keep you updated by email throughout.
Why is the 1 Kanal layout capped at 55% coverage?
Under current 2026 DHA rules, larger plots need wider setbacks for light and ventilation. A 1 Kanal plot requires F15, S5, R5 setbacks, which limits buildable ground coverage to 55% on a G+2 layout.
Are basements allowed with the platinum turnkey package on a 7 Marla plot?
Yes. A single-storey basement with a 9–10 ft interior height is allowed on these plots and can be built as part of our grey structure scope and finished under the platinum turnkey package.
Where does the turnkey service end and handover begin?
Turnkey work is complete once all tiling is laid, the final paint coat has dried, and the electrical and plumbing fixtures have been tested. At that point you receive the keys and the home is ready to move into.
What does grey structure include, and where does it stop?
Grey structure covers the build from the foundation up to the final roof slab, including columns, beams, brickwork and the concrete frame. It stops before finishing items such as tiles, paint, doors and fittings, which are part of our turnkey service.
Which cities do you build in?
We build across the main DHAs, including DHA Lahore, DHA Karachi, DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi and DHA Multan. Rates vary by city because of ground conditions and material costs.
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