Aluminium-framed glass skylight installed and sealed: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦173,076per m²
Tender rate about ₦231,013 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for aluminium-framed glass skylight installed and sealed is ₦173,076 per m² in Abuja: ₦164,725 materials, ₦8,351 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦231,013 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium-framed glass skylight, per m2 | 1 m² | - | ₦160,000 | ₦160,000 |
| Material | Polyurethane joint sealant, 600ml | 0.5 unit | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦4,725 |
| Labour (hours) | Aluminium fabricator / glazier | 2 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦5,895 |
| Labour (hours) | Waterproofing applicator | 0.5 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦1,310 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,146 |
| Materials | ₦164,725 | ||||
| Labour | ₦8,351 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦173,076 |
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) | ₦173,076 | ₦231,013 |
| Lagos | ₦183,628 | ₦245,097 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦185,837 | ₦248,045 |
| Ibadan | ₦163,170 | ₦217,790 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦164,399 | ₦219,432 |
| Kano | ₦159,458 | ₦212,836 |
| Kaduna | ₦161,355 | ₦215,369 |
| Enugu | ₦168,112 | ₦224,386 |
| Benin City | ₦169,926 | ₦226,808 |
| Uyo | ₦176,765 | ₦235,937 |
| Jos | ₦163,003 | ₦217,567 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦223,329 | ₦298,088 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does aluminium-framed glass skylight installed and sealed cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦173,076 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦231,013 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 ₦183,628 per m² and the tender rate about ₦245,097 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminium-framed glass skylight, Polyurethane joint sealant) with waste allowances; labour (Aluminium fabricator / glazier, Unskilled labourer, Waterproofing applicator) 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/e39-aluminium-framed-glass-skylight-installed-and-sealed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.