Islamabad · Sector B-1710 Marla (35' x 70')
10 Marla Plot Sourcing & Construction Assessment
Client Objective
Source a 10 Marla residential plot for an overseas buyer intending to build a contemporary multi-family house with basement while staying within a fixed total budget.
Primary Site Challenge
Standard listings in the sector had significant ground slope variations, requiring careful earthwork estimation so that basement construction costs would not exceed the client's allocation.
Key Construction & Site Considerations
Frontage ratio: 35 ft frontage provides excellent dual-car porch entry
Orientation: South-East facing plot for optimal winter sunlight and reduced summer cooling load
Road width: 40 ft wide access road allowing convenient material delivery vehicles during construction
Earthwork: Cut-and-fill analysis showed minimal extra excavation costs compared to adjacent sloped plots
CDA Setbacks: 5 ft side setbacks and 10 ft front setback accommodated 2,800 sq ft covered area per floor
Why the Selected Option Worked
By prioritizing site level and road access over minor asking price differences, the total project budget remained balanced. The buyer saved an estimated PKR 1.2M in earthwork and retaining wall costs.
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