Power-floated finish to concrete slab: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦377per m²
Tender rate about ₦503 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for power-floated finish to concrete slab is ₦377 per m² in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦247 labour and ₦129 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦503 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Power float / trowel (petrol) | 0.004 day | - | ₦32,364 | ₦129 |
| Labour (hours) | Concrete finisher (power float) | 0.08 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦190 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.05 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦57.31 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦247 | ||||
| Plant | ₦129 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦377 |
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) | ₦377 | ₦503 |
| Lagos | ₦403 | ₦538 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦375 | ₦500 |
| Ibadan | ₦321 | ₦428 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦311 | ₦415 |
| Kano | ₦308 | ₦412 |
| Kaduna | ₦316 | ₦422 |
| Enugu | ₦325 | ₦433 |
| Benin City | ₦332 | ₦443 |
| Uyo | ₦344 | ₦459 |
| Jos | ₦318 | ₦425 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦453 | ₦605 |
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
- B08 Formwork (marine board) to soffit of suspended slab incl. propping n.e. 3.5m₦11,395 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
- B17 Precast lintel 150x225x1500, supply and bed in mortar₦19,688 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does power-floated finish to concrete slab cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦377 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦503 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 ₦403 per m² and the tender rate about ₦538 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (no materials) with waste allowances; labour (Concrete finisher (power float), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Power float / trowel (petrol)) 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/b16-power-floated-finish-to-concrete-slab/, prices as at 15 October 2026.