Strip-seal expansion joint with C40 nosing and anchorage steel: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦659,065per m
Tender rate about ₦879,686 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for strip-seal expansion joint with C40 nosing and anchorage steel is ₦659,065 per m in Abuja: ₦651,369 materials, ₦7,696 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦879,686 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Strip-seal expansion joint (80mm movement), per m | 1 m | 2% | ₦597,184 | ₦609,128 |
| Material | Ready-mix C40/50, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 0.12 m³ | 2% | ₦210,000 | ₦25,704 |
| Material | High-yield rebar 12-16mm, per tonne | 0.015 tonne | 5% | ₦1,050,000 | ₦16,538 |
| Labour (hours) | Welder / fabricator | 1 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦2,948 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 1 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦2,456 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦2,292 |
| Materials | ₦651,369 | ||||
| Labour | ₦7,696 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦659,065 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦659,065 | ₦879,686 |
| Lagos | ₦698,763 | ₦932,672 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦710,790 | ₦948,725 |
| Ibadan | ₦624,958 | ₦834,160 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦631,087 | ₦842,341 |
| Kano | ₦611,546 | ₦816,258 |
| Kaduna | ₦618,290 | ₦825,261 |
| Enugu | ₦644,499 | ₦860,243 |
| Benin City | ₦651,166 | ₦869,142 |
| Uyo | ₦677,452 | ₦904,227 |
| Jos | ₦624,804 | ₦833,955 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦855,246 | ₦1,141,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does strip-seal expansion joint with C40 nosing and anchorage steel cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦659,065 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦879,686 per m 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 ₦698,763 per m and the tender rate about ₦932,672 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (High-yield rebar 12-16mm, Ready-mix C40/50, Strip-seal expansion joint (80mm movement)) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer, Welder / fabricator) 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/q04-strip-seal-expansion-joint-with-c40-nosing-and-anchorage/, prices as at 15 October 2026.