Construction & design
Architect fee estimate
Estimate an architect's fee in Lahore for approval drawings only, a full design package, or design with site supervision.
What affects the price
- Scope — approval drawings only cost far less than a full design package
- Architect's experience and PCATP registration
- Number of design revisions and 3D views
- Site supervision visits
- Commercial or complex projects
Good to know
- Architects rarely publish rates; most quote per project after a scope meeting.
- Fees rise with 3D elevations, interior drawings, number of revisions and site visits.
- Authority scrutiny/approval fees are paid separately.
- Established firms charge well above the low end of the range.
How we calculate
We researched current rates from several Pakistani suppliers, contractors, price lists and market reports in October 2026 and use the low and high end of what we found. Your inputs are multiplied by those rates to give a range, not a single figure. Labour, transport, taxes and your exact specification can move the final price, so treat the result as a budget guide and confirm with written quotes.
| Item | Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full design per sqft | Rs 25 – 120 | PKR per sq ft covered area | Pakistan/Lahore residential design fee. 2026 guide: Rs 25-80/sq ft depending on complexity; one Lahore firm lists Rs 120/sq ft residential. A Lahore design-buil |
| Pct of construction | 3 – 8 | % of construction cost | Lahore 2026 guide: architect, structural engineer and consultant fees together usually 3-8% of project cost. Older forum posts put architect design alone at 2-5 |
| Minimum fee | Rs 1.5 lac | PKR per project | Lahore design-build firm: 5-marla house design fees start from Rs 150,000. Small independent architects may charge less; no other dated minimum found. |
Houseplot market research, October 2026. Ranges across several Pakistani suppliers, contractors and published price reports; actual quotes vary.
Estimate only. Prices change with market rates, quality and site conditions. Always get written quotes before you pay. Request free quotes from verified architects.