Step-tile/Metcopo aluminium 0.55mm on purlins: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦12,009per m²
Tender rate about ₦16,029 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for step-tile/Metcopo aluminium 0.55mm on purlins is ₦12,009 per m² in Abuja: ₦10,863 materials, ₦1,146 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦16,029 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Step-tile / Metcopo aluminium 0.55mm (market) | 1.15 m² | - | ₦8,800 | ₦10,120 |
| 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) | 0.35 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦917 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦229 |
| Materials | ₦10,863 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,146 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦12,009 |
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) | ₦12,009 | ₦16,029 |
| Lagos | ₦12,753 | ₦17,022 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦12,821 | ₦17,113 |
| Ibadan | ₦11,237 | ₦14,998 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦11,288 | ₦15,067 |
| Kano | ₦10,962 | ₦14,632 |
| Kaduna | ₦11,105 | ₦14,823 |
| Enugu | ₦11,563 | ₦15,433 |
| Benin City | ₦11,694 | ₦15,609 |
| Uyo | ₦12,163 | ₦16,235 |
| Jos | ₦11,214 | ₦14,968 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦15,383 | ₦20,532 |
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
- D06 0.45mm longspan aluminium (market) on purlins₦9,150 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 step-tile/Metcopo aluminium 0.55mm on purlins cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦12,009 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦16,029 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 ₦12,753 per m² and the tender rate about ₦17,022 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminium ridge cap / flashing, Roofing nails (umbrella head), Step-tile / Metcopo aluminium 0.55mm (market)) 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/d07-step-tile-metcopo-aluminium-0-55mm-on-purlins/, prices as at 15 October 2026.