20mm external render, cement-sand 1:4: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦4,708per m²
Tender rate about ₦6,284 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 20mm external render, cement-sand 1:4 is ₦4,708 per m² in Abuja: ₦2,477 materials, ₦2,231 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦6,284 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 | 0.176 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦2,175 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.039 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦274 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.008 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦28.00 |
| Labour (hours) | Plasterer / screeder | 0.75 h | - | ₦2,211 | ₦1,658 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦573 |
| Materials | ₦2,477 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,231 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦4,708 |
Scope note: Scaffolding in prelims.
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) | ₦4,708 | ₦6,284 |
| Lagos | ₦5,035 | ₦6,721 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦4,795 | ₦6,400 |
| Ibadan | ₦4,138 | ₦5,523 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦4,051 | ₦5,408 |
| Kano | ₦3,977 | ₦5,308 |
| Kaduna | ₦4,069 | ₦5,431 |
| Enugu | ₦4,212 | ₦5,623 |
| Benin City | ₦4,282 | ₦5,715 |
| Uyo | ₦4,448 | ₦5,937 |
| Jos | ₦4,094 | ₦5,464 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦5,674 | ₦7,574 |
Related finishes rates
- E01 15mm internal plaster, cement-sand 1:6, to blockwork₦3,202 per m²
- E03 40mm cement-sand 1:3 floor screed₦6,305 per m²
- 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 20mm external render, cement-sand 1:4 cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦4,708 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦6,284 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 ₦5,035 per m² and the tender rate about ₦6,721 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp 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: Scaffolding in prelims.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/e02-20mm-external-render-cement-sand-1-4/, prices as at 15 October 2026.