Galvanised steel bridge parapet railing installed: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦129,684per m
Tender rate about ₦173,096 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for galvanised steel bridge parapet railing installed is ₦129,684 per m in Abuja: ₦126,180 materials, ₦3,504 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦173,096 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Galvanised steel bridge parapet railing, per m | 1 m | 2% | ₦120,000 | ₦122,400 |
| Material | Expansion anchor bolt M12 | 4 unit | 5% | ₦900 | ₦3,780 |
| Labour (hours) | Welder / fabricator | 0.8 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦2,358 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,146 |
| Materials | ₦126,180 | ||||
| Labour | ₦3,504 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦129,684 |
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) | ₦129,684 | ₦173,096 |
| Lagos | ₦137,535 | ₦183,575 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦139,603 | ₦186,335 |
| Ibadan | ₦122,674 | ₦163,739 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦123,761 | ₦165,190 |
| Kano | ₦119,976 | ₦160,137 |
| Kaduna | ₦121,343 | ₦161,962 |
| Enugu | ₦126,460 | ₦168,792 |
| Benin City | ₦127,792 | ₦170,570 |
| Uyo | ₦132,944 | ₦177,447 |
| Jos | ₦122,604 | ₦163,646 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦167,889 | ₦224,089 |
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- Q09 Aluminium system formwork to slab soffit (1 month hire per use)₦6,875 per m²
- Q10 Epoxy-coated reinforcement cut, bent and fixed₦1,526,840 per tonne
- Q11 Deck drainage scupper installed₦92,205 per unit
- Q12 Heavy-duty shoring tower, per tower per month incl. erect and dismantle₦48,755 per unit
- Q13 Modular expansion joint installed with nosing concrete and anchorage₦2,807,361 per m
Frequently asked questions
How much does galvanised steel bridge parapet railing installed cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦129,684 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦173,096 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 ₦137,535 per m and the tender rate about ₦183,575 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Expansion anchor bolt M12, Galvanised steel bridge parapet railing) with waste allowances; labour (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/q05-galvanised-steel-bridge-parapet-railing-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.