4mm torch-on bitumen membrane on primed concrete slab: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦7,564per m²
Tender rate about ₦10,096 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 4mm torch-on bitumen membrane on primed concrete slab is ₦7,564 per m² in Abuja: ₦6,418 materials, ₦1,146 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦10,096 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Torch-on membrane 4mm, per m2 | 1 m² | 12% | ₦4,500 | ₦5,040 |
| Material | Bitumen primer, per litre | 0.3 litre | 5% | ₦3,500 | ₦1,102 |
| Material | LPG (cooking/torching gas), per kg | 0.25 kg | - | ₦1,100 | ₦275 |
| Labour (hours) | Waterproofing applicator | 0.35 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦917 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦229 |
| Materials | ₦6,418 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,146 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦7,564 |
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) | ₦7,564 | ₦10,096 |
| Lagos | ₦8,041 | ₦10,732 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦8,020 | ₦10,704 |
| Ibadan | ₦7,014 | ₦9,361 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦7,020 | ₦9,371 |
| Kano | ₦6,828 | ₦9,114 |
| Kaduna | ₦6,927 | ₦9,245 |
| Enugu | ₦7,206 | ₦9,618 |
| Benin City | ₦7,293 | ₦9,735 |
| Uyo | ₦7,584 | ₦10,123 |
| Jos | ₦6,991 | ₦9,331 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦9,604 | ₦12,818 |
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- W02 Cementitious waterproofing, 2 coats, to wet areas/tanks₦7,874 per m²
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- W04 Polyurethane liquid membrane to roof/balcony₦14,961 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does 4mm torch-on bitumen membrane on primed concrete slab cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦7,564 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦10,096 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 ₦8,041 per m² and the tender rate about ₦10,732 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Bitumen primer, LPG (cooking/torching gas), Torch-on membrane 4mm) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer, Waterproofing applicator) 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/w01-4mm-torch-on-bitumen-membrane-on-primed-concrete-slab/, prices as at 15 October 2026.