60mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦11,169per m²
Tender rate about ₦14,908 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 60mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted is ₦11,169 per m² in Abuja: ₦9,534 materials, ₦1,433 labour and ₦202 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦14,908 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Interlocking paving stone 60mm | 1 m² | 5% | ₦8,500 | ₦8,925 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.08 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦562 |
| Material | Stone dust, per tonne | 0.005 tonne | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦47.25 |
| Labour (hours) | Interlock/paving layer | 0.35 h | - | ₦2,129 | ₦745 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.6 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦688 |
| Plant (days) | Plate compactor (petrol) | 0.008333 day | - | ₦24,273 | ₦202 |
| Materials | ₦9,534 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,433 | ||||
| Plant | ₦202 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦11,169 |
Scope note: Sub-base measured separately.
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) | ₦11,169 | ₦14,908 |
| Lagos | ₦11,866 | ₦15,838 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦11,876 | ₦15,852 |
| Ibadan | ₦10,396 | ₦13,875 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦10,423 | ₦13,912 |
| Kano | ₦10,133 | ₦13,525 |
| Kaduna | ₦10,272 | ₦13,710 |
| Enugu | ₦10,688 | ₦14,265 |
| Benin City | ₦10,816 | ₦14,436 |
| Uyo | ₦11,246 | ₦15,011 |
| Jos | ₦10,371 | ₦13,843 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦14,253 | ₦19,025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 60mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦11,169 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦14,908 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 ₦11,866 per m² and the tender rate about ₦15,838 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Interlocking paving stone 60mm, Sharp sand, Stone dust) with waste allowances; labour (Interlock/paving layer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Plate compactor (petrol)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Sub-base measured separately.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/g01-60mm-interlocking-paving-on-50mm-sand-bed-compacted/, prices as at 15 October 2026.