Non-woven geotextile 400g/m2 laid as separator/filter: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,696per m²
Tender rate about ₦3,599 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for non-woven geotextile 400g/m2 laid as separator/filter is ₦2,696 per m² in Abuja: ₦2,662 materials, ₦34.39 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦3,599 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Non-woven needle-punched geotextile 400g/m2, per m2 | 1.1 m² | 10% | ₦2,200 | ₦2,662 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.03 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦34.39 |
| Materials | ₦2,662 | ||||
| Labour | ₦34.39 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦2,696 |
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) | ₦2,696 | ₦3,599 |
| Lagos | ₦2,859 | ₦3,816 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,908 | ₦3,881 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,556 | ₦3,412 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,581 | ₦3,445 |
| Kano | ₦2,501 | ₦3,339 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,529 | ₦3,376 |
| Enugu | ₦2,636 | ₦3,519 |
| Benin City | ₦2,664 | ₦3,555 |
| Uyo | ₦2,771 | ₦3,699 |
| Jos | ₦2,556 | ₦3,411 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦3,498 | ₦4,670 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does non-woven geotextile 400g/m2 laid as separator/filter cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦2,696 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦3,599 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 ₦2,859 per m² and the tender rate about ₦3,816 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Non-woven needle-punched geotextile 400g/m2) with waste allowances; labour (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/p19-non-woven-geotextile-400g-m2-laid-as-separator-filter/, prices as at 15 October 2026.