Contractor Profit Calculator
Calculate a contractor's profit margin on a construction project.
About the Contractor Profit Calculator
Built for Pakistani users, the Contractor Profit Calculator turns a fiddly manual calculation into a one-glance result you can trust for planning and everyday decisions.
Building a house in Pakistan means budgeting in rates per square foot for grey structure, finishing and utilities — and those rates move with material prices. This Contractor Profit Calculator estimates your construction cost from the covered area and current per-square-foot rates, so you can plan a realistic budget before you break ground.
The calculation applies the grey-structure rate and finishing rate to your covered area, with optional allowance for labour and contingency. The result is a total that matches how Pakistani contractors actually quote — per square foot of covered area.
Rates vary by city, specification and time of year. A 2025 benchmark is roughly Rs 1,800–2,500 per sq ft for grey structure and Rs 3,200–4,500 per sq ft for a complete house, but the calculator's rates are inputs so you can use your contractor's actual quote.
Construction budgets routinely overrun by 10–20% due to material price hikes and design changes during the build. Add a contingency of at least 10–15% to the estimate here, and update the rates monthly while construction is ongoing.
The Contractor Profit Calculator is one of a large, connected suite of Pakistani calculators on GuruAlpha, so if a related figure comes up next, the tool for it is a click away.
How to estimate construction cost
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Enter the covered area in square feet (or marlas if the tool accepts it).
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Enter the current grey structure rate per sq ft.
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Enter the finishing rate per sq ft and any contingency percentage.
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Read the total estimated cost, updated live, and add 10–15% buffer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What profit margin do contractors take?
Contractors typically add 10–20% over material and labour cost. The rate-per-sq-ft quotes usually already include contractor margin.
How much does construction cost per square foot in Pakistan?
In 2025, grey structure runs roughly Rs 1,800–2,500 per sq ft and a complete house Rs 3,200–4,500 per sq ft, varying by city and material quality. These rates are editable in the calculator.
How much does a 5-marla house cost to build?
A 5-marla (1,350 sq ft) house with ~1,000 sq ft covered area typically costs Rs 3.5–4.5 million for a complete build at 2025 rates, before the cost of the land.