Modular expansion joint installed with nosing concrete and anchorage: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,807,361per m
Tender rate about ₦3,747,116 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for modular expansion joint installed with nosing concrete and anchorage is ₦2,807,361 per m in Abuja: ₦2,751,559 materials, ₦18,340 labour and ₦37,462 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦3,747,116 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Modular expansion joint (160mm movement), per m | 1 m | 2% | ₦2,612,680 | ₦2,664,934 |
| Material | Ready-mix C40/50, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 0.25 m³ | 2% | ₦210,000 | ₦53,550 |
| Material | High-yield rebar 12-16mm, per tonne | 0.03 tonne | 5% | ₦1,050,000 | ₦33,075 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.05 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦37,462 |
| Labour (hours) | Welder / fabricator | 3 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦8,842 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 2 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦4,912 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦4,585 |
| Materials | ₦2,751,559 | ||||
| Labour | ₦18,340 | ||||
| Plant | ₦37,462 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦2,807,361 |
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) | ₦2,807,361 | ₦3,747,116 |
| Lagos | ₦2,975,794 | ₦3,971,932 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦3,029,565 | ₦4,043,703 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,664,242 | ₦3,556,088 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,691,589 | ₦3,592,591 |
| Kano | ₦2,608,293 | ₦3,481,411 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,636,359 | ₦3,518,872 |
| Enugu | ₦2,747,912 | ₦3,667,767 |
| Benin City | ₦2,776,544 | ₦3,705,983 |
| Uyo | ₦2,888,280 | ₦3,855,123 |
| Jos | ₦2,664,624 | ₦3,556,599 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦3,649,647 | ₦4,871,355 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does modular expansion joint installed with nosing concrete and anchorage cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦2,807,361 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦3,747,116 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 ₦2,975,794 per m and the tender rate about ₦3,971,932 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (High-yield rebar 12-16mm, Modular expansion joint (160mm movement), Ready-mix C40/50) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer, Welder / fabricator) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Mobile crane 25t) 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/q13-modular-expansion-joint-installed-with-nosing-concrete-a/, prices as at 15 October 2026.