Chain-link fence 1.8m on angle posts @3m with 3 lines barbed wire: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦12,743per m
Tender rate about ₦17,008 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for chain-link fence 1.8m on angle posts @3m with 3 lines barbed wire is ₦12,743 per m in Abuja: ₦10,925 materials, ₦1,818 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦17,008 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Chain-link mesh 1.8m high, 20m roll | 0.05 roll | 5% | ₦75,000 | ₦3,938 |
| Material | Angle iron 50x50x5, 6m (3.77 kg/m) | 0.13 length | 5% | ₦32,799 | ₦4,477 |
| Material | Barbed wire, 200m roll | 0.015 roll | 5% | ₦35,000 | ₦551 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.11 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦1,360 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.012 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦84.24 |
| Material | Granite 3/4", per tonne | 0.022 tonne | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦416 |
| Material | Binding wire, per kg | 0.05 kg | 5% | ₦1,900 | ₦99.75 |
| Labour (hours) | Welder / fabricator | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦884 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.1 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦246 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.6 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦688 |
| Materials | ₦10,925 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,818 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦12,743 |
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) | ₦12,743 | ₦17,008 |
| Lagos | ₦13,544 | ₦18,077 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦13,526 | ₦18,054 |
| Ibadan | ₦11,833 | ₦15,794 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦11,851 | ₦15,819 |
| Kano | ₦11,524 | ₦15,381 |
| Kaduna | ₦11,687 | ₦15,600 |
| Enugu | ₦12,161 | ₦16,232 |
| Benin City | ₦12,306 | ₦16,426 |
| Uyo | ₦12,798 | ₦17,082 |
| Jos | ₦11,797 | ₦15,746 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦16,202 | ₦21,626 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does chain-link fence 1.8m on angle posts @3m with 3 lines barbed wire cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦12,743 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦17,008 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 ₦13,544 per m and the tender rate about ₦18,077 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Angle iron 50x50x5, Barbed wire, Binding wire, Chain-link mesh 1.8m high, Granite 3/4", OPC 42.5 cement) 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/r13-chain-link-fence-1-8m-on-angle-posts-3m-with-3-lines-bar/, prices as at 15 October 2026.