Every Lahore homeowner eventually asks: grey structure vs turnkey — which is better? The honest answer depends on how much control, cash-flow flexibility, and vendor management you want. This 2026 guide compares both models with clear inclusions, rate-band context, and decision rules used by Bin Sadiq Construction clients across DHA, Bahria, and Gulberg.
Grey structure — what you actually get
Grey structure typically means:
- Excavation and foundation
- RCC frame (columns, beams, slabs) as designed
- Brick / block walls
- External and internal plaster (confirm coats)
- Basic electrical conduit and plumbing lines as agreed
- Staircase structure
Usually not included: marble, paint, kitchens, sanitary fittings, final electrical fixtures, wardrobes, landscaping, boundary gate automation.
Details and 2026 bands: grey structure cost Lahore 2026.
Turnkey — what “keys in hand” must list
Turnkey construction Lahore should list every finish:
- Flooring (marble/tile names)
- Paint systems interior and exterior
- Bathrooms (brands or grades)
- Kitchen cabinets and countertop type
- Doors, windows, and locks
- Electrical switches and lights (or allowance)
- External works included vs excluded
If the contract only says “turnkey luxury,” you do not have a contract — you have a slogan. See house construction cost Lahore.
Side-by-side decision table
| Question | Grey | Turnkey |
|---|---|---|
| Who picks marble brand? | You | Contractor (per BOQ) |
| Who coordinates painters? | You | Contractor |
| Cash flow | Structure first, finishes later | Larger staged packages |
| Delay risk on finishes | Yours | Shared / contractor |
| Best for overseas | Needs local PM | Usually simpler |
July 2026 planning bands (mid-market Lahore)
| Model | Planning band / sq ft |
|---|---|
| Grey structure | PKR 2,950–3,250 |
| Standard turnkey | PKR 7,000–8,000 |
DHA often adds 10–15%. These are anchors for conversation — your BOQ after drawings wins.
10 marla example (illustrative)
If covered area is ~3,500 sq ft:
- Grey @ 3,100 ≈ PKR 1.09 crore
- Turnkey @ 7,500 ≈ PKR 2.63 crore
Finishing you buy after grey (marble, POP, paint, joinery) often closes much of the gap — but schedule risk stays with you on grey.
When grey structure is the smarter choice
- You already have trusted marble and kitchen vendors
- You want to phase cash over a longer horizon
- You enjoy specifying every finish
- You live in Lahore and can visit weekly
When turnkey is the smarter choice
- You live abroad or travel heavily
- You want one throat to choke on defects
- Society deadlines push you to finish fast
- You dislike managing five finishing contractors
Overseas checklist: build house in Lahore from abroad.
Semi-turnkey — use with caution
Semi packages are fine when every line is written. Dangerous when “finishes” means only emulsion paint and nothing else. Demand a checklist identical to turnkey, then strike lines you will self-manage.
How Bin Sadiq Construction helps you choose
We present both models on the same drawings, show what moves from grey to turnkey, and lock a BOQ before mobilisation. You can start grey and convert remaining finishes to a turnkey addendum later — if that is written early.
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