0.55mm caliper longspan on steel purlins with self-drilling screws: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦16,912per m²
Tender rate about ₦22,574 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 0.55mm caliper longspan on steel purlins with self-drilling screws is ₦16,912 per m² in Abuja: ₦15,897 materials, ₦1,015 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦22,574 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium longspan 0.55mm, caliper (industrial) | 1.12 m² | - | ₦13,200 | ₦14,784 |
| Material | Aluminium ridge cap / flashing, per m | 0.12 m | 5% | ₦4,500 | ₦567 |
| Material | Self-drilling roofing screws with washers, per 100 | 0.08 pack | 5% | ₦6,500 | ₦546 |
| Labour (hours) | Roofer (sheeting) | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦786 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦229 |
| Materials | ₦15,897 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,015 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦16,912 |
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) | ₦16,912 | ₦22,574 |
| Lagos | ₦17,947 | ₦23,955 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦18,133 | ₦24,203 |
| Ibadan | ₦15,914 | ₦21,242 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦16,023 | ₦21,386 |
| Kano | ₦15,546 | ₦20,750 |
| Kaduna | ₦15,735 | ₦21,002 |
| Enugu | ₦16,391 | ₦21,878 |
| Benin City | ₦16,571 | ₦22,117 |
| Uyo | ₦17,237 | ₦23,007 |
| Jos | ₦15,894 | ₦21,215 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦21,783 | ₦29,075 |
Related roofing rates
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- 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
- 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 0.55mm caliper longspan on steel purlins with self-drilling screws cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦16,912 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦22,574 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 ₦17,947 per m² and the tender rate about ₦23,955 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminium longspan 0.55mm, Aluminium ridge cap / flashing, Self-drilling roofing screws with washers) 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/d08-0-55mm-caliper-longspan-on-steel-purlins-with-self-drill/, prices as at 15 October 2026.