Jointed concrete pavement C35/45 250mm with dowels, tie bars and sealed joints: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦60,339per m²
Tender rate about ₦80,537 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for jointed concrete pavement C35/45 250mm with dowels, tie bars and sealed joints is ₦60,339 per m² in Abuja: ₦54,524 materials, ₦477 labour and ₦5,338 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦80,537 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ready-mix C35/45, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 0.255 m³ | 2% | ₦192,000 | ₦49,939 |
| Material | Dowel bar 32mm, coated, per m | 0.35 m | 5% | ₦7,986 | ₦2,935 |
| Material | Tie bar 16mm deformed, per m | 0.25 m | 5% | ₦1,657 | ₦435 |
| Material | Hot-poured joint sealant, per kg | 0.25 kg | 8% | ₦4,500 | ₦1,215 |
| Plant (days) | Slipform concrete paver | 0.000667 day | - | ₦3,649,850 | ₦2,434 |
| Plant (days) | Transit mixer 9 m3 | 0.0057 day | - | ₦493,040 | ₦2,810 |
| Plant (days) | Concrete floor saw (petrol) | 0.0025 day | - | ₦37,364 | ₦93.41 |
| Labour (hours) | Concrete finisher (power float) | 0.08 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦190 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.25 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦287 |
| Materials | ₦54,524 | ||||
| Labour | ₦477 | ||||
| Plant | ₦5,338 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦60,339 |
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) | ₦60,339 | ₦80,537 |
| Lagos | ₦63,915 | ₦85,311 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦65,104 | ₦86,897 |
| Ibadan | ₦57,250 | ₦76,415 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦57,878 | ₦77,253 |
| Kano | ₦56,136 | ₦74,927 |
| Kaduna | ₦56,696 | ₦75,674 |
| Enugu | ₦59,046 | ₦78,812 |
| Benin City | ₦59,708 | ₦79,695 |
| Uyo | ₦62,063 | ₦82,839 |
| Jos | ₦57,348 | ₦76,544 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦78,879 | ₦105,283 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does jointed concrete pavement C35/45 250mm with dowels, tie bars and sealed joints cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦60,339 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦80,537 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 ₦63,915 per m² and the tender rate about ₦85,311 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Dowel bar 32mm, Hot-poured joint sealant, Ready-mix C35/45, Tie bar 16mm deformed) with waste allowances; labour (Concrete finisher (power float), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Concrete floor saw (petrol), Slipform concrete paver, Transit mixer 9 m3) 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/r19-jointed-concrete-pavement-c35-45-250mm-with-dowels-tie-b/, prices as at 15 October 2026.