Bridge deck waterproofing membrane on primed deck: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦12,393per m²
Tender rate about ₦16,541 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for bridge deck waterproofing membrane on primed deck is ₦12,393 per m² in Abuja: ₦12,000 materials, ₦393 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦16,541 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Bridge deck waterproofing membrane, per m2 | 1.08 m² | 8% | ₦9,500 | ₦11,081 |
| Material | Bitumen primer, per litre | 0.25 litre | 5% | ₦3,500 | ₦919 |
| Labour (hours) | Waterproofing applicator | 0.15 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦393 |
| Materials | ₦12,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦393 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦12,393 |
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) | ₦12,393 | ₦16,541 |
| Lagos | ₦13,144 | ₦17,544 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦13,333 | ₦17,796 |
| Ibadan | ₦11,714 | ₦15,635 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦11,814 | ₦15,769 |
| Kano | ₦11,454 | ₦15,289 |
| Kaduna | ₦11,586 | ₦15,465 |
| Enugu | ₦12,074 | ₦16,116 |
| Benin City | ₦12,202 | ₦16,286 |
| Uyo | ₦12,694 | ₦16,943 |
| Jos | ₦11,706 | ₦15,625 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦16,032 | ₦21,398 |
Related bridges & heavy structures rates
- Q01 Post-tensioning: 12x15.2mm tendons supplied, placed, stressed and grouted₦7,834,171 per tonne
- Q02 Laminated elastomeric bearing supplied and installed₦4,343 per dm3
- Q03 Pot bearing 2,000kN supplied, installed and grouted₦7,277,811 per unit
- Q04 Strip-seal expansion joint with C40 nosing and anchorage steel₦659,065 per m
- Q05 Galvanised steel bridge parapet railing installed₦129,684 per m
- Q06 Precast pre-tensioned I-girder (25m class) supplied and erected₦693,343 per m
- Q08 C40/50 ready-mix concrete in bridge deck placed by boom pump₦229,055 per m³
- 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 bridge deck waterproofing membrane on primed deck cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦12,393 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦16,541 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 ₦13,144 per m² and the tender rate about ₦17,544 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Bitumen primer, Bridge deck waterproofing membrane) with waste allowances; labour (Waterproofing applicator) 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/q07-bridge-deck-waterproofing-membrane-on-primed-deck/, prices as at 15 October 2026.