Construction & design
Soil test cost estimate
Estimate the cost of a soil investigation (boreholes, field tests, lab tests and report) for a house in Lahore.
What affects the price
- Number and depth of boreholes
- Tests required by the structural engineer
- Site access for the drilling rig
- Urgency of the report
Good to know
- DHA lab rates date from 2022 and may have risen; the 2026 range matches them.
- Larger plots, basements and more storeys need more or deeper boreholes and cost more.
- Private labs and university labs price differently; get a written quote listing boreholes, depth and tests.
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 borehole | Rs 25,000 – 75,000 | PKR per house (complete soil test + report) | Sources price per plot/report, not per borehole. 2026 guide: Rs 25,000-75,000 per geotechnical report. DHA Lahore materials lab schedule: 5-10 marla Rs 30,000; |
| Minimum charge | Rs 25,000 – 30,000 | PKR per job | Derived: smallest quoted house test. |
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 soil testing labs.