Carpet grass laid on 100mm topsoil, watered: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,790per m²
Tender rate about ₦3,725 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for carpet grass laid on 100mm topsoil, watered is ₦2,790 per m² in Abuja: ₦2,422 materials, ₦368 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦3,725 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Carpet grass, per m2 | 1 m² | 5% | ₦1,500 | ₦1,575 |
| Material | Topsoil, per tonne | 0.16 tonne | 5% | ₦4,000 | ₦672 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.05 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦175 |
| Labour (hours) | Landscaper / gardener | 0.25 h | - | ₦1,474 | ₦368 |
| Materials | ₦2,422 | ||||
| Labour | ₦368 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦2,790 |
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) | ₦2,790 | ₦3,725 |
| Lagos | ₦2,965 | ₦3,958 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,966 | ₦3,959 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,596 | ₦3,465 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,601 | ₦3,472 |
| Kano | ₦2,529 | ₦3,375 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,564 | ₦3,422 |
| Enugu | ₦2,668 | ₦3,562 |
| Benin City | ₦2,700 | ₦3,604 |
| Uyo | ₦2,808 | ₦3,748 |
| Jos | ₦2,588 | ₦3,455 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦3,554 | ₦4,744 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does carpet grass laid on 100mm topsoil, watered cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦2,790 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦3,725 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 ₦2,965 per m² and the tender rate about ₦3,958 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Carpet grass, Topsoil, Water) with waste allowances; labour (Landscaper / gardener) 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/r16-carpet-grass-laid-on-100mm-topsoil-watered/, prices as at 15 October 2026.