Stone-coated steel tiles on 2x2 battens incl. fixings: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦16,360per m²
Tender rate about ₦21,837 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for stone-coated steel tiles on 2x2 battens incl. fixings is ₦16,360 per m² in Abuja: ₦14,838 materials, ₦1,523 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦21,837 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Stone-coated steel tile (Gerard-type), per piece | 2.17 unit | 3% | ₦5,600 | ₦12,517 |
| Material | 2"x2"x12' hardwood | 0.74 length | 10% | ₦2,500 | ₦2,035 |
| Material | Wire nails, assorted, per kg | 0.1 kg | 10% | ₦2,600 | ₦286 |
| Labour (hours) | Roofer (sheeting) | 0.45 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦1,179 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦344 |
| Materials | ₦14,838 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,523 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦16,360 |
Scope note: Ridges/hips measured separately (D13).
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) | ₦16,360 | ₦21,837 |
| Lagos | ₦17,373 | ₦23,188 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦17,471 | ₦23,320 |
| Ibadan | ₦15,314 | ₦20,440 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦15,386 | ₦20,537 |
| Kano | ₦14,941 | ₦19,943 |
| Kaduna | ₦15,135 | ₦20,202 |
| Enugu | ₦15,759 | ₦21,034 |
| Benin City | ₦15,938 | ₦21,273 |
| Uyo | ₦16,577 | ₦22,126 |
| Jos | ₦15,284 | ₦20,400 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦20,964 | ₦27,982 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does stone-coated steel tiles on 2x2 battens incl. fixings cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦16,360 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦21,837 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 ₦17,373 per m² and the tender rate about ₦23,188 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (2"x2"x12' hardwood, Stone-coated steel tile (Gerard-type), Wire nails) with waste allowances; labour (Roofer (sheeting), 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: Ridges/hips measured separately (D13).
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/d03-stone-coated-steel-tiles-on-2x2-battens-incl-fixings/, prices as at 15 October 2026.