Hardwood parquet laid on adhesive, sanded and sealed: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦36,358per m²
Tender rate about ₦48,528 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for hardwood parquet laid on adhesive, sanded and sealed is ₦36,358 per m² in Abuja: ₦32,730 materials, ₦3,128 labour and ₦500 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦48,528 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardwood parquet blocks, per m2 | 1.08 m² | 8% | ₦25,000 | ₦29,160 |
| Material | Tile adhesive, standard, 20kg | 0.2 bag | 5% | ₦9,500 | ₦1,995 |
| Material | Wood varnish, 4L | 0.05 tin | 5% | ₦30,000 | ₦1,575 |
| Plant (days) | Floor grinder / polisher | 0.0125 day | - | ₦40,000 | ₦500 |
| Labour (hours) | Carpenter (formwork & roof) | 1 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦2,784 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦344 |
| Materials | ₦32,730 | ||||
| Labour | ₦3,128 | ||||
| Plant | ₦500 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦36,358 |
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) | ₦36,358 | ₦48,528 |
| Lagos | ₦38,597 | ₦51,517 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦38,860 | ₦51,868 |
| Ibadan | ₦34,071 | ₦45,476 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦34,252 | ₦45,717 |
| Kano | ₦33,260 | ₦44,393 |
| Kaduna | ₦33,681 | ₦44,955 |
| Enugu | ₦35,068 | ₦46,806 |
| Benin City | ₦35,467 | ₦47,340 |
| Uyo | ₦36,885 | ₦49,233 |
| Jos | ₦34,018 | ₦45,405 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦46,689 | ₦62,319 |
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 hardwood parquet laid on adhesive, sanded and sealed cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦36,358 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦48,528 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 ₦38,597 per m² and the tender rate about ₦51,517 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Hardwood parquet blocks, Tile adhesive, Wood varnish) with waste allowances; labour (Carpenter (formwork & roof), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Floor grinder / polisher) 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/e33-hardwood-parquet-laid-on-adhesive-sanded-and-sealed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.