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Grey structure construction in Multan
Foundations to roof slab, built by our own site teams and checked against the drawings.
Grey structure is everything that makes a house stand: foundations, columns, beams, slabs, brick walls, stairs and the roof. Space Walk Design Studio builds grey structure in Multan with its own site teams, working from drawings made in the same studio.
Who this service is for
This service is for plot owners who want the structure of their house built properly, either as part of a complete project or on its own. It is the part of the house you will never see again once plaster goes on, and the part you will live with for decades.
If you want one team to carry on through finishing and handover, see our turnkey house construction in Multan.
What is included
The skeleton of your house, done once and done right.
In Pakistan, contracts use the words “grey structure” in different ways, so we list exactly what ours covers before work starts. A typical scope includes:
- Excavation and foundations
- Damp-proof course and anti-termite treatment where the engineer advises it
- Columns, beams, and floor and roof slabs
- Brick walls and stairs
- Electrical conduits and plumbing sleeves inside walls and slabs
- Roof slope to drains, ready for waterproofing
How it works
The stages of grey structure work
Each stage is checked against the structural drawings before it is covered up.
01
Drawings and setting out
Approved structural drawings are kept on site, and the house is marked out on the plot.
02
Foundations
Excavation, foundations to the drawings, and a continuous damp-proof course.
03
Frame and slabs
Steel is checked before every pour, then concrete is cured properly in the summer heat.
04
Walls and services
Brickwork, openings to the drawings, and conduits and sleeves where the final layout needs them.
05
Inspection
A walk-through with you to check levels, plumb and openings before finishing begins.
Cost and timeline
What affects the cost and timeline
Covered area and floors
More floors and more covered area mean more steel, concrete and brickwork. A basement adds excavation and extra structural work.
Soil and structure
Ground conditions and the structural design decide the foundation type and the amount of steel. Large spans and cantilevers need more.
Materials and season
Steel, cement and brick prices move through the year. Summer heat in Multan also affects how concrete is poured and cured.
Looking for a grey structure rate? Rates change with material prices, so SWDS gives a written quote after visiting your site. The Plan Your Home planner gives a rough guide to covered area and timeline first.
Deliverables
What you receive
- A written scope listing exactly what is included
- A written quote before work starts
- Photos of the steel in each slab and beam before it is covered
- Updates at each milestone
- A finished structure ready for plaster and finishing
The SWDS difference
Why SWDS for grey structure
Grey structure problems often come from gaps between the people who design a house and the people who build it. At SWDS, architects, engineers and site teams are one in-house team, so the architect who designed your house can check the work against the plan.
Before finishing starts, go through our grey structure inspection checklist with your engineer. It covers foundations, steel, concrete curing, levels and the roof.
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Still at the drawing stage? Our 3D elevation and house map design service prepares the plans the structure is built from. You can also read the stages of building a house in Multan to see where grey structure fits.
Questions
Grey structure FAQs
Can’t find what you need? WhatsApp us on 0334 7686406 and an architect will answer.
What is included in grey structure construction?
Grey structure usually covers excavation, foundations, the damp-proof course, columns, beams, floor and roof slabs, brick walls, stairs and the roof, plus electrical conduits and plumbing sleeves inside walls and slabs. SWDS lists the exact scope in writing before work starts.
What is the grey structure rate in Multan?
Grey structure rates in Multan change with steel, cement and brick prices, and depend on covered area, floors, soil and the structural design. SWDS gives a written quote after visiting your site rather than a fixed rate per square foot.
How long does grey structure take?
It depends mainly on covered area, the number of floors and the season, since summer heat affects concrete curing. The Plan Your Home planner on the SWDS website gives a rough timeline, and your architect confirms it after a site visit.
How can I check grey structure quality?
Keep the approved structural drawings on site, ask for photos of the steel before every concrete pour, and check that walls are plumb and floor levels match. The SWDS journal has a full grey structure checklist to go through before finishing starts.
Can SWDS finish a house after the grey structure?
Yes. Our finishing, interior and landscape teams can carry on from the grey structure through to handover, so one team stays responsible for the whole house.
Ready to start your structure?
Send us your plot size and drawings, if you have them. We’ll visit the site and give you a written quote, with no obligation.