0.45mm longspan aluminium (market) on purlins: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦9,150per m²
Tender rate about ₦12,213 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 0.45mm longspan aluminium (market) on purlins is ₦9,150 per m² in Abuja: ₦8,135 materials, ₦1,015 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦12,213 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium longspan 0.45mm (market) | 1.12 m² | - | ₦6,600 | ₦7,392 |
| Material | Aluminium ridge cap / flashing, per m | 0.12 m | 5% | ₦4,500 | ₦567 |
| Material | Roofing nails (umbrella head), per kg | 0.05 kg | 10% | ₦3,200 | ₦176 |
| Labour (hours) | Roofer (sheeting) | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦786 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦229 |
| Materials | ₦8,135 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,015 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦9,150 |
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) | ₦9,150 | ₦12,213 |
| Lagos | ₦9,720 | ₦12,973 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦9,750 | ₦13,014 |
| Ibadan | ₦8,540 | ₦11,399 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦8,571 | ₦11,440 |
| Kano | ₦8,327 | ₦11,114 |
| Kaduna | ₦8,439 | ₦11,264 |
| Enugu | ₦8,785 | ₦11,725 |
| Benin City | ₦8,886 | ₦11,861 |
| Uyo | ₦9,242 | ₦12,336 |
| Jos | ₦8,520 | ₦11,372 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦11,692 | ₦15,606 |
Related roofing rates
- D01 Timber roof: 2x4 trusses/rafters, 2x3 purlins, 2x6 wall plate, treated (slope area)₦8,846 per m²
- 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
- 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 0.45mm longspan aluminium (market) on purlins cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦9,150 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦12,213 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 ₦9,720 per m² and the tender rate about ₦12,973 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminium longspan 0.45mm (market), Aluminium ridge cap / flashing, Roofing nails (umbrella head)) 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.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/d06-0-45mm-longspan-aluminium-market-on-purlins/, prices as at 15 October 2026.