Lab Quarters is one of the largest colonies in Hyderabad, comparable to those of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Kukatpally Housing Board.
The main commercial places are the shopping complex, community hall, parks, mess (general and for officers).
Lab Quarters has excellent educational institutions like the Defence Laboratories school and the Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanchanbagh.
While the former is a private venture, the latter is managed by the all-India Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and financed by the DRDO Laboratories around it.
Recently introduced sports complex in the township's houses are a swimming pool, badminton courts, and a table tennis conclave.