Trades & finishing
Plumbing cost estimate
Estimate plumbing costs for a new house or renovation in Lahore — pipes, fittings, labour and optional sanitary ware.
What affects the price
- Pipe type and quality
- Number of bathrooms and kitchens
- Hot water lines and geysers
- Sanitary ware and fittings range
- Floors and distance to the tank
Good to know
- Most plumbing rates come from a single Lahore rate set; only sanitary sets and pump have a second source.
- Sanitary set totals are summed from individual item prices; imported brands can double the premium figure.
- Islamabad/Rawalpindi add about 5% and DHA about 6% at standard spec.
- Geyser is not included in any key.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per bathroom | Rs 75,000 – 1.9 lac | PKR per bathroom | Lahore, pipes + fittings + labour. Low = essential spec 75,000-115,000; high = standard spec 120,000-195,000. Premium spec 240,000-400,000. |
| Per kitchen | Rs 35,000 – 70,000 | PKR per kitchen or utility area | Lahore, water supply + drainage points, standard spec. |
| Main lines lump | Rs 1.4 lac – 2.7 lac | PKR per house (two storeys) | Derived: riser, mains and isolating valves 84,000-154,000 + 1,000 L overhead tank installed 20,000-34,000 + booster/pressure pump set installed 40,000-85,000. |
| Labour per bathroom | Rs 34,000 – 56,000 | PKR per bathroom | Labour + contractor allowance incl. chasing, making good, testing, supervision. Skilled plumber in Lahore 2,200-3,000 per day. |
| Sanitary set standard | Rs 47,430 – 67,662 | PKR per bathroom (supply only) | Derived: local one-piece WC 23,392-26,624 + pedestal basin from 6,038 + CP/shower set 18,000-35,000. Installation extra. |
| Sanitary set premium | Rs 65,038 – 1.4 lac | PKR per bathroom (supply only) | Derived: premium one-piece WC 24,000-52,000 + basin 6,038 + premium to imported CP set 35,000-80,000. Imported luxury goes higher. |
| Water pump | Rs 25,800 – 85,000 | PKR per pump | Low = 1 HP domestic pump retail, Oct 2026; high = booster/pressure pump set supplied and installed per house. |
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 plumbers.