40mm cement-sand 1:3 floor screed: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦6,305per m²
Tender rate about ₦8,416 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 40mm cement-sand 1:3 floor screed is ₦6,305 per m² in Abuja: ₦4,987 materials, ₦1,318 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦8,416 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 | 0.366 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦4,524 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.061 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦428 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.01 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦35.00 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.35 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦860 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦458 |
| Materials | ₦4,987 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,318 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦6,305 |
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) | ₦6,305 | ₦8,416 |
| Lagos | ₦6,710 | ₦8,956 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦6,638 | ₦8,860 |
| Ibadan | ₦5,792 | ₦7,731 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦5,776 | ₦7,710 |
| Kano | ₦5,627 | ₦7,510 |
| Kaduna | ₦5,716 | ₦7,629 |
| Enugu | ₦5,942 | ₦7,931 |
| Benin City | ₦6,018 | ₦8,033 |
| Uyo | ₦6,257 | ₦8,352 |
| Jos | ₦5,766 | ₦7,696 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦7,933 | ₦10,589 |
Related finishes rates
- E01 15mm internal plaster, cement-sand 1:6, to blockwork₦3,202 per m²
- E02 20mm external render, cement-sand 1:4₦4,708 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 40mm cement-sand 1:3 floor screed cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦6,305 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦8,416 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 ₦6,710 per m² and the tender rate about ₦8,956 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp sand, Water) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, 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/e03-40mm-cement-sand-1-3-floor-screed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.