Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 and apply 3-coat epoxy system to steelwork: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦38,872per m²
Tender rate about ₦51,885 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 and apply 3-coat epoxy system to steelwork is ₦38,872 per m² in Abuja: ₦27,840 materials, ₦2,751 labour and ₦8,281 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦51,885 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | High-build liquid epoxy coating (2-part), per litre | 0.6 litre | 10% | ₦33,592 | ₦22,170 |
| Material | Abrasive blasting grit (copper slag/garnet), per tonne | 0.03 tonne | 5% | ₦180,000 | ₦5,670 |
| Plant (days) | Abrasive blasting unit with 750cfm compressor | 0.01667 day | - | ₦496,840 | ₦8,281 |
| Labour (hours) | Abrasive blaster / industrial painter | 0.6 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦1,768 |
| Labour (hours) | Coating applicator | 0.3 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦982 |
| Materials | ₦27,840 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,751 | ||||
| Plant | ₦8,281 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦38,872 |
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) | ₦38,872 | ₦51,885 |
| Lagos | ₦41,177 | ₦54,961 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦41,624 | ₦55,558 |
| Ibadan | ₦36,516 | ₦48,740 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦36,822 | ₦49,149 |
| Kano | ₦35,822 | ₦47,813 |
| Kaduna | ₦36,183 | ₦48,295 |
| Enugu | ₦37,600 | ₦50,186 |
| Benin City | ₦38,099 | ₦50,852 |
| Uyo | ₦39,543 | ₦52,780 |
| Jos | ₦36,627 | ₦48,887 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦50,812 | ₦67,821 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 and apply 3-coat epoxy system to steelwork cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦38,872 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦51,885 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 ₦41,177 per m² and the tender rate about ₦54,961 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Abrasive blasting grit (copper slag/garnet), High-build liquid epoxy coating (2-part)) with waste allowances; labour (Abrasive blaster / industrial painter, Coating applicator) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Abrasive blasting unit with 750cfm compressor) 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/o14-abrasive-blast-clean-to-sa2-5-and-apply-3-coat-epoxy-sys/, prices as at 15 October 2026.