80mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦13,390per m²
Tender rate about ₦17,872 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 80mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted is ₦13,390 per m² in Abuja: ₦11,634 materials, ₦1,554 labour and ₦202 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦17,872 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Interlocking paving stone 80mm | 1 m² | 5% | ₦10,500 | ₦11,025 |
| 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 | 0.38 h | - | ₦2,129 | ₦809 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.65 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦745 |
| Plant (days) | Plate compactor (petrol) | 0.008333 day | - | ₦24,273 | ₦202 |
| Materials | ₦11,634 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,554 | ||||
| Plant | ₦202 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦13,390 |
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) | ₦13,390 | ₦17,872 |
| Lagos | ₦14,223 | ₦18,984 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦14,259 | ₦19,033 |
| Ibadan | ₦12,488 | ₦16,668 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦12,530 | ₦16,725 |
| Kano | ₦12,177 | ₦16,253 |
| Kaduna | ₦12,340 | ₦16,471 |
| Enugu | ₦12,843 | ₦17,142 |
| Benin City | ₦12,994 | ₦17,344 |
| Uyo | ₦13,512 | ₦18,035 |
| Jos | ₦12,460 | ₦16,632 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦17,117 | ₦22,846 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 80mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦13,390 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦17,872 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 ₦14,223 per m² and the tender rate about ₦18,984 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Interlocking paving stone 80mm, 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.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/g02-80mm-interlocking-paving-on-50mm-sand-bed-compacted/, prices as at 15 October 2026.