Hiring the wrong contractor is the biggest risk in any Lahore construction project. Use this 12-point checklist before you sign — it applies to grey structure, turnkey, and renovation jobs across DHA, Bahria, and LDA societies.
12-Point Contractor Checklist
- Company registration — NTN, valid business records
- Reference sites — visit 2–3 completed projects in the last 18 months
- Written BOQ — itemized, not lump-sum verbal quotes
- Engineer supervision — named qualified site engineer with visit frequency
- Payment milestones — tied to completed work stages, not vague monthly invoices
- Material specs — cement brand, steel grade, brick type in writing
- Timeline commitment — with reasonable buffer for weather and approvals
- Warranty terms — structural and finishing warranties defined
- Insurance and safety — worker safety practices on active sites
- Change order process — how extras are priced before work starts
- Society experience — DHA/Bahria approvals handled before mobilization
- Communication — weekly progress reports with photos
Red Flags to Avoid
| Red flag | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 60%+ payment before any work | High fraud and abandonment risk |
| Refuses site visits to past projects | Hides quality problems |
| No written contract or BOQ | Disputes become unwinnable |
| Lowest quote by 20%+ with vague materials | Cuts steel, cement, or scope |
| No engineer at your inspection | Labour-only operations lack structural accountability |
Compare Quotes Fairly (July 2026 Context)
Anchor planning to mid-market Lahore rates so absurdly low bids stand out:
| Scope | PKR / sq ft |
|---|---|
| Grey structure | 2,950 – 3,250 |
| Standard turnkey | 7,000 – 8,000 |
Identical scope beats identical rate — one missing bathroom package can swing lakhs.
Questions to Ask on Site Visits
- Who is the daily supervisor and who is the engineer?
- How are slab pours inspected and documented?
- What happens if soil differs from assumptions?
- How are client-requested changes priced?
After You Sign — Stay Engaged
- Attend key stages if local — foundation, first slab, waterproofing
- Keep change orders written — WhatsApp ok if confirmed in BOQ amendments
- Hold retention until snag list completes
Bin Sadiq Construction — Transparent by Design
We welcome due diligence. Visit our projects, meet our engineers, and compare our BOQs. Lahore homeowners trust us for grey structure through turnkey delivery with milestone billing.
Get a Quote — request your free estimate and put this checklist to work.
