PVC ceiling panels on 2x2 frame: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦8,736per m²
Tender rate about ₦11,660 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for pVC ceiling panels on 2x2 frame is ₦8,736 per m² in Abuja: ₦7,733 materials, ₦1,003 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦11,660 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | PVC ceiling panel, per m2 | 1 m² | 8% | ₦5,500 | ₦5,940 |
| Material | 2"x2"x12' hardwood | 0.6 length | 10% | ₦2,500 | ₦1,650 |
| Material | Wire nails, assorted, per kg | 0.05 kg | 10% | ₦2,600 | ₦143 |
| Labour (hours) | POP / ceiling installer | 0.35 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦831 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.15 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦172 |
| Materials | ₦7,733 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,003 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦8,736 |
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) | ₦8,736 | ₦11,660 |
| Lagos | ₦9,280 | ₦12,387 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦9,304 | ₦12,419 |
| Ibadan | ₦8,149 | ₦10,876 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦8,176 | ₦10,913 |
| Kano | ₦7,944 | ₦10,603 |
| Kaduna | ₦8,051 | ₦10,746 |
| Enugu | ₦8,381 | ₦11,186 |
| Benin City | ₦8,478 | ₦11,316 |
| Uyo | ₦8,818 | ₦11,769 |
| Jos | ₦8,129 | ₦10,850 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦11,156 | ₦14,891 |
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- 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
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- 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
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Frequently asked questions
How much does pVC ceiling panels on 2x2 frame cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦8,736 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦11,660 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 ₦9,280 per m² and the tender rate about ₦12,387 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (2"x2"x12' hardwood, PVC ceiling panel, 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/e21-pvc-ceiling-panels-on-2x2-frame/, prices as at 15 October 2026.