Lightning protection system for a typical 2-storey building (6 air terminals): cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦820,545per unit
Tender rate about ₦1,095,220 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for lightning protection system for a typical 2-storey building (6 air terminals) is ₦820,545 per unit in Abuja: ₦729,500 materials, ₦91,045 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦1,095,220 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Lightning air terminal with base | 6 unit | - | ₦35,000 | ₦210,000 |
| Material | Copper tape 25x3mm (earthing/lightning), per m | 60 m | 5% | ₦6,500 | ₦409,500 |
| Material | Copper-bonded earth rod 1.2m with clamp | 4 unit | - | ₦18,000 | ₦72,000 |
| Material | Test clamp (lightning down conductor) | 4 unit | - | ₦9,500 | ₦38,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 24 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦72,705 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 16 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦18,340 |
| Materials | ₦729,500 | ||||
| Labour | ₦91,045 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦820,545 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦820,545 | ₦1,095,220 |
| Lagos | ₦871,599 | ₦1,163,364 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦874,353 | ₦1,167,040 |
| Ibadan | ₦765,861 | ₦1,022,231 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦768,604 | ₦1,025,891 |
| Kano | ₦746,719 | ₦996,681 |
| Kaduna | ₦756,745 | ₦1,010,063 |
| Enugu | ₦787,746 | ₦1,051,442 |
| Benin City | ₦796,862 | ₦1,063,609 |
| Uyo | ₦828,773 | ₦1,106,203 |
| Jos | ₦764,040 | ₦1,019,800 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦1,048,500 | ₦1,399,481 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does lightning protection system for a typical 2-storey building (6 air terminals) cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦820,545 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦1,095,220 per unit 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 ₦871,599 per unit and the tender rate about ₦1,163,364 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Copper tape 25x3mm (earthing/lightning), Copper-bonded earth rod 1.2m with clamp, Lightning air terminal with base, Test clamp (lightning down conductor)) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, 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/n13-lightning-protection-system-for-a-typical-2-storey-build/, prices as at 15 October 2026.