Plain POP false ceiling on 2x2 timber frame: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦8,366per m²
Tender rate about ₦11,166 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for plain POP false ceiling on 2x2 timber frame is ₦8,366 per m² in Abuja: ₦5,770 materials, ₦2,595 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦11,166 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Plaster of Paris (POP), 40kg bag | 0.4 bag | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦3,780 |
| Material | POP fibre (sisal/hemp), per kg | 0.3 kg | 5% | ₦1,500 | ₦472 |
| Material | 2"x2"x12' hardwood | 0.5 length | 10% | ₦2,500 | ₦1,375 |
| Material | Wire nails, assorted, per kg | 0.05 kg | 10% | ₦2,600 | ₦143 |
| Labour (hours) | POP / ceiling installer | 0.9 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦2,137 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦458 |
| Materials | ₦5,770 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,595 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦8,366 |
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) | ₦8,366 | ₦11,166 |
| Lagos | ₦8,920 | ₦11,906 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦8,698 | ₦11,609 |
| Ibadan | ₦7,558 | ₦10,088 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦7,486 | ₦9,992 |
| Kano | ₦7,313 | ₦9,761 |
| Kaduna | ₦7,449 | ₦9,942 |
| Enugu | ₦7,731 | ₦10,320 |
| Benin City | ₦7,841 | ₦10,466 |
| Uyo | ₦8,150 | ₦10,878 |
| Jos | ₦7,506 | ₦10,019 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦10,357 | ₦13,823 |
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 plain POP false ceiling on 2x2 timber frame cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦8,366 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦11,166 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 ₦8,920 per m² and the tender rate about ₦11,906 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (2"x2"x12' hardwood, POP fibre (sisal/hemp), Plaster of Paris (POP), Wire nails) 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/e20-plain-pop-false-ceiling-on-2x2-timber-frame/, prices as at 15 October 2026.