Construction & design
Structural design fee estimate
Estimate the fee for structural design and drawings for a house in Lahore, including a basement and site visits.
What affects the price
- Covered area and number of storeys
- Basement and soil conditions
- Whether a soil report is available
- Number of site inspection visits
- Engineer's PEC registration and experience
Good to know
- Structural drawings are often bundled into the architect's fee, so a separate charge may not apply.
- DHA Lahore and other societies require drawings signed by a PEC-registered engineer.
- Basements, cantilevers and more than two storeys raise the fee.
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 sqft | Rs 15 – 30 | PKR per sq ft covered area | PEC-certified structural engineer drawings for a house, Pakistan 2026. An older forum post quotes about Rs 70,000 lump for a 10-marla house's structural drawing |
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 structural engineers.