Acoustic wall panels on timber battens: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦35,572per m²
Tender rate about ₦47,480 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for acoustic wall panels on timber battens is ₦35,572 per m² in Abuja: ₦33,345 materials, ₦2,227 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦47,480 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Acoustic wall panel (fabric/wood slat), per m2 | 1.05 m² | 5% | ₦28,000 | ₦30,870 |
| Material | 1"x2"x12' batten | 1.5 length | 10% | ₦1,500 | ₦2,475 |
| Labour (hours) | Carpenter (formwork & roof) | 0.8 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦2,227 |
| Materials | ₦33,345 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,227 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦35,572 |
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) | ₦35,572 | ₦47,480 |
| Lagos | ₦37,751 | ₦50,388 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦38,128 | ₦50,892 |
| Ibadan | ₦33,459 | ₦44,660 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦33,681 | ₦44,956 |
| Kano | ₦32,681 | ₦43,621 |
| Kaduna | ₦33,081 | ₦44,155 |
| Enugu | ₦34,460 | ₦45,995 |
| Benin City | ₦34,838 | ₦46,499 |
| Uyo | ₦36,238 | ₦48,369 |
| Jos | ₦33,415 | ₦44,600 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦45,798 | ₦61,129 |
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- 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 acoustic wall panels on timber battens cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦35,572 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦47,480 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 ₦37,751 per m² and the tender rate about ₦50,388 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (1"x2"x12' batten, Acoustic wall panel (fabric/wood slat)) with waste allowances; labour (Carpenter (formwork & roof)) 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/e36-acoustic-wall-panels-on-timber-battens/, prices as at 15 October 2026.