Where is the full grey vs turnkey comparison?

See the Grey vs Semi vs Turnkey resource for a full side-by-side comparison of what each scope includes, excludes and typically costs.

Construction scope

Grey Structure

Structural shell and basic MEP rough-ins.

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What is grey structure construction?

Grey structure is the structural shell of a house: site preparation, foundations, the reinforced-concrete frame, columns and beams, roof slabs, masonry, plaster and basic plumbing and electrical rough-ins, without interior finishes, flooring, paint, kitchens or fixtures. Tryino delivers that scope against a written Bill of Quantities, with engineering supervision at each stage and weekly photo reports, across Islamabad and Rawalpindi including Bahria Enclave, Park View City, DHA and B-17. Finishing materials, sanitary fittings and electrical fixtures stay out of the price unless the BOQ explicitly says otherwise — a common source of confusion when comparing quotations at the same PKR/sqft rate. Grey structure typically costs less than turnkey because it stops at the shell rather than continuing through finishing. Use the calculator for a grey-structure planning range across 5 Marla to 1 Kanal plots, then confirm exact inclusions in a signed BOQ before construction starts.

Grey structure planning ranges

These PKR bands come from the same live estimator configuration as the Cost Calculator (double-storey, Islamabad, premium grey). They are planning figures, not a quotation — soil, drawings and BOQ still change the number.

5 Marla

PKR 69.8 Lakh – PKR 78.7 Lakh

Typical window 4–6 months

10 Marla

PKR 1.40 Crore – PKR 1.57 Crore

Typical window 5–7 months

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Typically included

— Foundations and RCC frame
— Masonry / blockwork
— Roof / floor slabs
— Basic plaster
— MEP rough-ins
— Roof waterproofing basics (where included in the grey package)

Typically excluded

— Flooring, paint and interior finishes
— Kitchens, wardrobes and sanitary fixtures
— Electrical fixtures and most MEP finishes
— Furniture, appliances and landscaping
— Land cost and authority / society charges unless separately stated

Exact inclusions are defined in the project BOQ and specification schedule.

Grey vs turnkey at a glance

This table matches the comparison resource. It is a planning view — your signed BOQ is the contract.

Item	This scope
Foundation & structural frame	Included
Masonry / blockwork	Included
Roof / floor slabs	Included
Basic plaster	Included
Electrical & plumbing rough-ins	Included
Flooring	Not included
Paint & ceilings	Not included
Kitchen & wardrobes	Not included
Sanitary fixtures	Not included
Electrical fixtures	Not included
Doors & windows (finish package)	Not included
Ready-to-move handover (agreed finish)	Not included

5 Marla · Residential · Grey Structure · 2025

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FAQs

Grey Structure FAQs

Clear answers on scope, cost planning, process and coverage.

A grey structure BOQ typically lists foundation and RCC quantities, masonry and blockwork, slab specifications, basic plaster coverage, and electrical/plumbing rough-in points, with finishing items explicitly excluded. Tryino Homes issues this as a written bill of quantities before construction starts, so both sides agree on scope before mobilisation. See the sample BOQ for a reference structure.