Reflective foil insulation laid over purlins: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,309per m²
Tender rate about ₦3,082 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for reflective foil insulation laid over purlins is ₦2,309 per m² in Abuja: ₦2,178 materials, ₦131 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦3,082 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Reflective foil roof insulation, per m2 | 1.1 m² | 10% | ₦1,800 | ₦2,178 |
| Labour (hours) | Roofer (sheeting) | 0.05 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦131 |
| Materials | ₦2,178 | ||||
| Labour | ₦131 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦2,309 |
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) | ₦2,309 | ₦3,082 |
| Lagos | ₦2,450 | ₦3,270 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,477 | ₦3,306 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,174 | ₦2,902 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,189 | ₦2,922 |
| Kano | ₦2,124 | ₦2,835 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,150 | ₦2,869 |
| Enugu | ₦2,239 | ₦2,989 |
| Benin City | ₦2,264 | ₦3,021 |
| Uyo | ₦2,355 | ₦3,143 |
| Jos | ₦2,171 | ₦2,898 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦2,976 | ₦3,972 |
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- 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
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Frequently asked questions
How much does reflective foil insulation laid over purlins cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦2,309 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦3,082 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 ₦2,450 per m² and the tender rate about ₦3,270 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Reflective foil roof insulation) with waste allowances; labour (Roofer (sheeting)) 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/d11-reflective-foil-insulation-laid-over-purlins/, prices as at 15 October 2026.