Aluminium system formwork to slab soffit (1 month hire per use): cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦6,875per m²
Tender rate about ₦9,176 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for aluminium system formwork to slab soffit (1 month hire per use) is ₦6,875 per m² in Abuja: ₦4,631 materials, ₦2,243 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦9,176 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium slab formwork system hire, per m2 per month | 1 m² | - | ₦4,500 | ₦4,500 |
| Material | Formwork release oil, per litre | 0.05 litre | 5% | ₦2,500 | ₦131 |
| Labour (hours) | Carpenter (formwork & roof) | 0.6 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦1,670 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦573 |
| Materials | ₦4,631 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,243 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦6,875 |
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) | ₦6,875 | ₦9,176 |
| Lagos | ₦7,332 | ₦9,786 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦7,133 | ₦9,521 |
| Ibadan | ₦6,194 | ₦8,268 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦6,129 | ₦8,180 |
| Kano | ₦5,990 | ₦7,995 |
| Kaduna | ₦6,103 | ₦8,146 |
| Enugu | ₦6,333 | ₦8,453 |
| Benin City | ₦6,425 | ₦8,575 |
| Uyo | ₦6,677 | ₦8,912 |
| Jos | ₦6,150 | ₦8,208 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦8,488 | ₦11,330 |
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- Q08 C40/50 ready-mix concrete in bridge deck placed by boom pump₦229,055 per m³
- 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 aluminium system formwork to slab soffit (1 month hire per use) cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦6,875 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦9,176 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 ₦7,332 per m² and the tender rate about ₦9,786 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminium slab formwork system hire, Formwork release oil) with waste allowances; labour (Carpenter (formwork & roof), 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/q09-aluminium-system-formwork-to-slab-soffit-1-month-hire-pe/, prices as at 15 October 2026.