POP screeding (skimming) to walls/ceilings: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦1,961per m²
Tender rate about ₦2,617 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for pOP screeding (skimming) to walls/ceilings is ₦1,961 per m² in Abuja: ₦1,134 materials, ₦827 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦2,617 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Plaster of Paris (POP), 40kg bag | 0.12 bag | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦1,134 |
| Labour (hours) | POP / ceiling installer | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦712 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦115 |
| Materials | ₦1,134 | ||||
| Labour | ₦827 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦1,961 |
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) | ₦1,961 | ₦2,617 |
| Lagos | ₦2,095 | ₦2,796 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,010 | ₦2,683 |
| Ibadan | ₦1,739 | ₦2,321 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦1,709 | ₦2,281 |
| Kano | ₦1,675 | ₦2,235 |
| Kaduna | ₦1,711 | ₦2,284 |
| Enugu | ₦1,773 | ₦2,366 |
| Benin City | ₦1,801 | ₦2,404 |
| Uyo | ₦1,871 | ₦2,497 |
| Jos | ₦1,722 | ₦2,299 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦2,384 | ₦3,182 |
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
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does pOP screeding (skimming) to walls/ceilings cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦1,961 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦2,617 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 ₦2,095 per m² and the tender rate about ₦2,796 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Plaster of Paris (POP)) with waste allowances; labour (POP / ceiling installer, 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/e19-pop-screeding-skimming-to-walls-ceilings/, prices as at 15 October 2026.