HPL exterior cladding on steel sub-frame: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦151,216per m²
Tender rate about ₦201,835 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for hPL exterior cladding on steel sub-frame is ₦151,216 per m² in Abuja: ₦147,106 materials, ₦4,110 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦201,835 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | HPL exterior cladding panel 8mm, per m2 | 1.08 m² | 8% | ₦121,303 | ₦141,488 |
| Material | Square hollow section 25x25x1.5, 6m (1.06 kg/m) | 0.35 length | 5% | ₦10,144 | ₦3,728 |
| Material | Expansion anchor bolt M12 | 2 unit | 5% | ₦900 | ₦1,890 |
| Labour (hours) | Aluminium fabricator / glazier | 1.2 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦3,537 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦573 |
| Materials | ₦147,106 | ||||
| Labour | ₦4,110 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦151,216 |
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) | ₦151,216 | ₦201,835 |
| Lagos | ₦160,371 | ₦214,055 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦162,779 | ₦217,269 |
| Ibadan | ₦143,039 | ₦190,920 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦144,304 | ₦192,610 |
| Kano | ₦139,891 | ₦186,719 |
| Kaduna | ₦141,485 | ₦188,847 |
| Enugu | ₦147,452 | ₦196,811 |
| Benin City | ₦149,005 | ₦198,884 |
| Uyo | ₦155,013 | ₦206,903 |
| Jos | ₦142,956 | ₦190,811 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦195,759 | ₦261,288 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does hPL exterior cladding on steel sub-frame cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦151,216 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦201,835 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 ₦160,371 per m² and the tender rate about ₦214,055 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Expansion anchor bolt M12, HPL exterior cladding panel 8mm, Square hollow section 25x25x1.5) with waste allowances; labour (Aluminium fabricator / glazier, 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/e34-hpl-exterior-cladding-on-steel-sub-frame/, prices as at 15 October 2026.