Timber roof: 2x4 trusses/rafters, 2x3 purlins, 2x6 wall plate, treated (slope area): cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦8,846per m²
Tender rate about ₦11,807 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for timber roof: 2x4 trusses/rafters, 2x3 purlins, 2x6 wall plate, treated (slope area) is ₦8,846 per m² in Abuja: ₦6,161 materials, ₦2,686 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦11,807 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu) | 0.55 length | 10% | ₦4,800 | ₦2,904 |
| Material | 2"x3"x12' hardwood | 0.45 length | 10% | ₦3,500 | ₦1,733 |
| Material | 2"x6"x12' hardwood | 0.06 length | 10% | ₦8,000 | ₦528 |
| Material | Wire nails, assorted, per kg | 0.15 kg | 10% | ₦2,600 | ₦429 |
| Material | Wood preservative (Solignum-type), per litre | 0.12 litre | 5% | ₦4,500 | ₦567 |
| Labour (hours) | Carpenter (formwork & roof) | 0.8 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦2,227 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦458 |
| Materials | ₦6,161 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,686 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦8,846 |
Scope note: Hipped roofs with >4 hips: add ~10%.
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) | ₦8,846 | ₦11,807 |
| Lagos | ₦9,430 | ₦12,587 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦9,205 | ₦12,286 |
| Ibadan | ₦8,001 | ₦10,679 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦7,928 | ₦10,582 |
| Kano | ₦7,743 | ₦10,335 |
| Kaduna | ₦7,886 | ₦10,525 |
| Enugu | ₦8,186 | ₦10,926 |
| Benin City | ₦8,301 | ₦11,080 |
| Uyo | ₦8,628 | ₦11,516 |
| Jos | ₦7,947 | ₦10,607 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦10,963 | ₦14,632 |
Related roofing rates
- D02 0.55mm longspan aluminium (Grade A) on timber purlins incl. laps, ridges & fixings₦10,830 per m²
- D05 0.55mm longspan aluminium, caliper grade, on purlins₦16,542 per m²
- D06 0.45mm longspan aluminium (market) on purlins₦9,150 per m²
- D07 Step-tile/Metcopo aluminium 0.55mm on purlins₦12,009 per m²
- D08 0.55mm caliper longspan on steel purlins with self-drilling screws₦16,912 per m²
- D03 Stone-coated steel tiles on 2x2 battens incl. fixings₦16,360 per m²
- D13 Stone-coated ridge/hip capping₦14,251 per m
- D04 PVC fascia board fixed to rafter ends₦6,760 per m
- D12 PVC soffit/eaves panels on 2x2 framing₦10,510 per m²
- D09 Aluminium gutter with brackets₦9,169 per m
- D10 110mm uPVC rainwater downpipe with clips₦3,218 per m
- D11 Reflective foil insulation laid over purlins₦2,309 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does timber roof: 2x4 trusses/rafters, 2x3 purlins, 2x6 wall plate, treated (slope area) cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦8,846 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦11,807 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 ₦9,430 per m² and the tender rate about ₦12,587 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (2"x3"x12' hardwood, 2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu), 2"x6"x12' hardwood, Wire nails, Wood preservative (Solignum-type)) 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. Scope note: Hipped roofs with >4 hips: add ~10%.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/d01-timber-roof-2x4-trusses-rafters-2x3-purlins-2x6-wall-pla/, prices as at 15 October 2026.