Formwork (marine board) to soffit of suspended slab incl. propping n.e. 3.5m: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦11,395per m²
Tender rate about ₦15,209 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for formwork (marine board) to soffit of suspended slab incl. propping n.e. 3.5m is ₦11,395 per m² in Abuja: ₦5,844 materials, ₦5,551 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦15,209 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Marine board 18mm, 4'x8' film-faced | 0.07 sheet | 5% | ₦32,000 | ₦2,352 |
| Material | 2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu) | 0.3 length | 10% | ₦4,800 | ₦1,584 |
| Material | 2"x3"x12' hardwood | 0.35 length | 10% | ₦3,500 | ₦1,348 |
| Material | Wire nails, assorted, per kg | 0.15 kg | 10% | ₦2,600 | ₦429 |
| Material | Formwork release oil, per litre | 0.05 litre | 5% | ₦2,500 | ₦131 |
| Labour (hours) | Carpenter (formwork & roof) | 1.5 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦4,176 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,376 |
| Materials | ₦5,844 | ||||
| Labour | ₦5,551 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦11,395 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m² | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦11,395 | ₦15,209 |
| Lagos | ₦12,190 | ₦16,270 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦11,585 | ₦15,463 |
| Ibadan | ₦9,992 | ₦13,337 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦9,773 | ₦13,045 |
| Kano | ₦9,598 | ₦12,811 |
| Kaduna | ₦9,823 | ₦13,111 |
| Enugu | ₦10,168 | ₦13,571 |
| Benin City | ₦10,337 | ₦13,798 |
| Uyo | ₦10,738 | ₦14,332 |
| Jos | ₦9,881 | ₦13,189 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦13,703 | ₦18,290 |
Related concrete rates
- B01 Plain concrete 1:3:6 in blinding (site-mixed)₦98,716 per m³
- B02 Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in foundations / bases / ground beams₦127,723 per m³
- B03 Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in suspended slabs, beams & columns₦135,819 per m³
- B04 Reinforced concrete 1:1.5:3 (~C25) in suspended slabs & beams₦155,521 per m³
- B05 Ready-mix C25/30 placed by pump in suspended slab₦181,224 per m³
- B15 Ready-mix C30/37 placed by pump in columns & walls₦198,104 per m³
- B18 Ready-mix C35/45 placed by boom pump in raft/transfer slab₦204,739 per m³
- B06 High-yield reinforcement 12-16mm, cut, bent & fixed₦1,208,315 per tonne
- B11 High-yield reinforcement 20-25mm, cut, bent & fixed₦1,202,012 per tonne
- B12 Reinforcement 8-10mm links/stirrups, cut, bent & fixed₦1,306,845 per tonne
- B10 BRC mesh A142 in ground slab incl. laps₦5,113 per m²
- B07 Formwork (plank) to sides of foundations & ground beams₦7,457 per m²
- B09 Formwork (marine board) to columns and beams₦11,003 per m²
- B13 Formwork (marine board) to walls₦10,639 per m²
- B14 Formwork to staircase soffits, strings & risers₦16,935 per m²
- B19 Formwork to slab using steel props (props hired)₦10,545 per m²
- B16 Power-floated finish to concrete slab₦377 per m²
- B17 Precast lintel 150x225x1500, supply and bed in mortar₦19,688 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does formwork (marine board) to soffit of suspended slab incl. propping n.e. 3.5m cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦11,395 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦15,209 per m² as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦12,190 per m² and the tender rate about ₦16,270 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (2"x3"x12' hardwood, 2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu), Formwork release oil, Marine board 18mm, Wire nails) with waste allowances; labour (Carpenter (formwork & roof), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/b08-formwork-marine-board-to-soffit-of-suspended-slab-incl-p/, prices as at 15 October 2026.