
How to Reduce Construction Cost of House
Feb 05, 2022 by Naukhez Arshad Qadir
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Construction of house these days have become a challenging task due to inflation. A common person spent all his life-saving money buying or constructing a house. Construction cost of houses in Pakistan has increased rapidly after the pandemic. However, there are several ways to reduce the construction cost of houses.
In Pakistan, people usually invest in plots for sale and then construct a house according to their budget. Construction of a house gives the flexibility to build the home of your choice, but if you are constructing a house for the first time and do not know anything about construction; things may go out of hand.
Here we have gathered a few of the ways to help reduce cost of construction so you can fulfill the dream of your house. Using these tips, you can ensure to build under your budget and can be completed in due time.
In Pakistan, people usually invest in plots for sale and then construct a house according to their budget. Construction of a house gives the flexibility to build the home of your choice, but if you are constructing a house for the first time and do not know anything about construction; things may go out of hand.
Here we have gathered a few of the ways to help reduce cost of construction so you can fulfill the dream of your house. Using these tips, you can ensure to build under your budget and can be completed in due time.
Plots at budget-friendly locations:
When you are planning to construct a house on a budget, the very first thing to consider is looking for plots available in your budget. There are many areas where you can buy properties at affordable rates. Many people buy plots in installments in a newly developed housing society and it costs way less than land in a fully developed area.
Location matters a lot when you are buying land. If you do not have an issue buying properties in crowded streets, near graveyards or in depressions, then you can save a considerable amount on land. There are many other ways to reduce land costs; for instance, if you have a large plot, split it into two and ask your family members or friends to invest in it.
It will allow you to live in your favorite neighborhood and reduce the cost of construction. However, check from authority whether you are allowed to split plots or not. For instance, many societies have different construction by-laws policies.
Buy construction material at the best prices:
There are several ways to reduce construction cost of house, and the best among them is to do thorough research for construction materials.
- Construction material should be of the best quality that guarantees durability and a flawless look of the building.
- Compromising construction material quality to reduce costs is not a clever move. Instead, you should do your homework, research the market and find the best quality materials available at budget-friendly rates.
- Make a comparison of rates of the available materials and alternative options for it. Figure out what are the best options which are available in the market and work with them.
- You can buy in bulks to reduce construction cost, for example, install same tiles in living area, an entire house. It saves money on cost and also saves lost of waste.
Communication is a key:
It would help if you had good communication with the key person in charge of building your property. Contractors should understand what you want for your house and should be working on the strategies you want to keep things running without hurdles.
- Explain every feature you want to have in your house and ask them for their advice. Contractors have experienced professionals, and their input can be useful. Tell them about your construction cost reduction strategy, so there are no flaws in work.
- Communicate well about budget, as with their experience they can give you some valuable tips to reduce expenses based on their experience. Contractors (ٹھیکیدار) usually are a big help to reduce construction cost of a house in Pakistan.
- Make a record of all communications that are taking place between you and the contractors. This is crucial to keep track of your communication and all the activities taking place to keep track of the money spent on them.
- Make sure that everything goes according to the plans communicated to the contractors. Add from fuel to construction resources and heavy equipment as it will help track the performance, and you can know where you can save money.
Simple House Design:
Simple house designs mean saving a lot on the construction cost of the house.
- The minimalist approach and simple home design are eco-friendly and budget-friendly choices for construction.
- The minimalist approach will give your house a modern and elegant look, and you can easily add-on in the future.
- A simple house design with modern budget-friendly interiors is what makes your living space stylish and comfortable. A simple design is the best way to reduce construction cost of house.
Hire experienced architect:

The cost of constructing a house is completely dependent on the house design. The simpler and more practical the design is, the less cost you will have to pay for construction. If you do not know about planning and working on home design, it would be best to hire an architect.
- Make sure to communicate well with expert architects, ask for their suggestions and achieve the best possible output.
- You have hired the designer and contractor, and they should work on the same page. Stay in touch and check for all possible cost-cutting techniques.
- Agree on only one term of architectural design; the multiple designs mean you will spend more on them to work out.
Strategy for interior decorations:
After constructing the grey structure of the house, the next step is to move to the interior decoration of your house. You can hire a professional for it or develop a proper strategy.
- Working on space storage tactics is also one of the significant tips to reduce the construction cost of the house.
- Use multi-purpose furniture and use spare spaces of the house as the storage room to increase the space in the house.
- The area under the stairs can be used for additional bathrooms or wardrobes in the house. A little research can enhance your space planning knowledge, and you can build a house on a budget.
- Last but not least, do not construct for multi floors of building as it can increase the cost eventually.
That’s a wrap!
So that’s all about valuable tips to reduce construction cost of house. We hope that these techniques will help you in constructing the project.
On side note read our guide on Construction Cost of 5 Marla House
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