15mm internal plaster, cement-sand 1:6, to blockwork: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦3,202per m²
Tender rate about ₦4,274 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 15mm internal plaster, cement-sand 1:6, to blockwork is ₦3,202 per m² in Abuja: ₦1,417 materials, ₦1,785 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦4,274 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.094 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦1,162 |
| Material | Plaster sand, per tonne | 0.031 tonne | 8% | ₦7,000 | ₦234 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.006 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦21.00 |
| Labour (hours) | Plasterer / screeder | 0.6 h | - | ₦2,211 | ₦1,326 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦458 |
| Materials | ₦1,417 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,785 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦3,202 |
Scope note: Check: 9.4 bags/100 m2 (market 8-12).
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) | ₦3,202 | ₦4,274 |
| Lagos | ₦3,430 | ₦4,578 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦3,226 | ₦4,306 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,774 | ₦3,703 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,699 | ₦3,603 |
| Kano | ₦2,657 | ₦3,546 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,724 | ₦3,636 |
| Enugu | ₦2,817 | ₦3,760 |
| Benin City | ₦2,867 | ₦3,826 |
| Uyo | ₦2,977 | ₦3,973 |
| Jos | ₦2,739 | ₦3,655 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦3,806 | ₦5,080 |
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- E04 600x600 ceramic floor tiles (mid-range) on adhesive, grouted₦13,875 per m²
- E05 600x600 polished porcelain floor tiles (premium) on adhesive, grouted₦31,369 per m²
- E10 600x600 matt anti-slip porcelain floor tiles on adhesive₦19,907 per m²
- E11 400x400 ceramic floor tiles on adhesive₦10,595 per m²
- E06 300x600 wall tiles on adhesive, grouted₦13,736 per m²
- E15 100mm tile skirting on adhesive₦2,709 per m
- E12 20mm local polished granite flooring on mortar bed₦59,729 per m²
- E13 20mm imported marble flooring on mortar bed₦104,285 per m²
- E14 SPC vinyl click flooring on underlay₦8,837 per m²
- E26 8mm laminate flooring on underlay₦10,555 per m²
- E27 Carpet tiles on adhesive₦15,314 per m²
- E25 2-coat epoxy floor coating₦6,599 per m²
- E24 Natural stone wall cladding on adhesive₦27,280 per m²
- E07 Skim coat + 3 coats emulsion to internal plastered walls₦2,375 per m²
- E16 Sealer + skim + 3 coats silk emulsion to internal walls₦3,162 per m²
- E08 2 coats weathershield paint to external render₦1,612 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does 15mm internal plaster, cement-sand 1:6, to blockwork cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦3,202 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦4,274 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 ₦3,430 per m² and the tender rate about ₦4,578 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (OPC 42.5 cement, Plaster sand, Water) with waste allowances; labour (Plasterer / screeder, 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: Check: 9.4 bags/100 m2 (market 8-12).
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/e01-15mm-internal-plaster-cement-sand-1-6-to-blockwork/, prices as at 15 October 2026.