Light steel roof trusses (angle/SHS), fabricated, primed & erected: cost per tonne in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,431,108per tonne
Tender rate about ₦3,244,913 per tonne with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for light steel roof trusses (angle/SHS), fabricated, primed & erected is ₦2,431,108 per tonne in Abuja: ₦1,603,500 materials, ₦178,488 labour and ₦649,120 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦3,244,913 per tonne.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Structural steel sections (UB/UC/PFC/angle), per tonne | 1 tonne | 5% | ₦1,450,000 | ₦1,522,500 |
| Material | Welding electrodes E6013 2.5mm, per kg | 12 kg | 5% | ₦2,800 | ₦35,280 |
| Material | Red oxide anti-rust primer, 4L | 1.2 tin | 5% | ₦22,000 | ₦27,720 |
| Material | Cutting/grinding disc 9" | 6 unit | - | ₦3,000 | ₦18,000 |
| Plant (days) | Welding generator 400A (diesel) | 4 day | - | ₦162,280 | ₦649,120 |
| Labour (hours) | Welder / fabricator | 45 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦132,638 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 40 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦45,850 |
| Materials | ₦1,603,500 | ||||
| Labour | ₦178,488 | ||||
| Plant | ₦649,120 | ||||
| Net unit rate per tonne | ₦2,431,108 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per tonne | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦2,431,108 | ₦3,244,913 |
| Lagos | ₦2,574,052 | ₦3,435,709 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,602,393 | ₦3,473,536 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,282,779 | ₦3,046,932 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,302,872 | ₦3,073,751 |
| Kano | ₦2,241,785 | ₦2,992,215 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,263,174 | ₦3,020,765 |
| Enugu | ₦2,350,358 | ₦3,137,132 |
| Benin City | ₦2,382,945 | ₦3,180,628 |
| Uyo | ₦2,471,913 | ₦3,299,378 |
| Jos | ₦2,292,192 | ₦3,059,496 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦3,189,654 | ₦4,257,381 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does light steel roof trusses (angle/SHS), fabricated, primed & erected cost per tonne in Nigeria?
About ₦2,431,108 per tonne net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦3,244,913 per tonne 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 ₦2,574,052 per tonne and the tender rate about ₦3,435,709 per tonne.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Cutting/grinding disc 9", Red oxide anti-rust primer, Structural steel sections (UB/UC/PFC/angle), Welding electrodes E6013 2.5mm) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer, Welder / fabricator) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Welding generator 400A (diesel)) 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/s02-light-steel-roof-trusses-angle-shs-fabricated-primed-and/, prices as at 15 October 2026.