20mm imported marble flooring on mortar bed: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦104,285per m²
Tender rate about ₦139,195 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 20mm imported marble flooring on mortar bed is ₦104,285 per m² in Abuja: ₦98,865 materials, ₦5,420 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦139,195 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Imported marble 20mm, per m2 | 1 m² | 10% | ₦85,000 | ₦93,500 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.4 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦4,944 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.06 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦421 |
| Labour (hours) | Marble/granite fitter & polisher | 1.7 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦4,732 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.6 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦688 |
| Materials | ₦98,865 | ||||
| Labour | ₦5,420 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦104,285 |
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) | ₦104,285 | ₦139,195 |
| Lagos | ₦110,651 | ₦147,691 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦111,924 | ₦149,390 |
| Ibadan | ₦98,258 | ₦131,150 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦98,976 | ₦132,107 |
| Kano | ₦96,010 | ₦128,149 |
| Kaduna | ₦97,161 | ₦129,685 |
| Enugu | ₦101,224 | ₦135,108 |
| Benin City | ₦102,321 | ₦136,573 |
| Uyo | ₦106,438 | ₦142,068 |
| Jos | ₦98,150 | ₦131,005 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦134,487 | ₦179,506 |
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
- 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
- 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 imported marble flooring on mortar bed cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦104,285 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦139,195 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 ₦110,651 per m² and the tender rate about ₦147,691 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Imported marble 20mm, OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp sand) with waste allowances; labour (Marble/granite fitter & polisher, 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/e13-20mm-imported-marble-flooring-on-mortar-bed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.