Cementitious waterproofing, 2 coats, to wet areas/tanks: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦7,874per m²
Tender rate about ₦10,509 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for cementitious waterproofing, 2 coats, to wet areas/tanks is ₦7,874 per m² in Abuja: ₦7,219 materials, ₦655 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦10,509 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Cementitious waterproofing, 2-part, 25kg set | 0.125 set | 5% | ₦55,000 | ₦7,219 |
| Labour (hours) | Waterproofing applicator | 0.25 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦655 |
| Materials | ₦7,219 | ||||
| Labour | ₦655 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦7,874 |
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) | ₦7,874 | ₦10,509 |
| Lagos | ₦8,359 | ₦11,158 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦8,418 | ₦11,237 |
| Ibadan | ₦7,382 | ₦9,853 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦7,421 | ₦9,905 |
| Kano | ₦7,205 | ₦9,616 |
| Kaduna | ₦7,297 | ₦9,739 |
| Enugu | ₦7,598 | ₦10,142 |
| Benin City | ₦7,684 | ₦10,256 |
| Uyo | ₦7,992 | ₦10,667 |
| Jos | ₦7,369 | ₦9,835 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦10,105 | ₦13,487 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does cementitious waterproofing, 2 coats, to wet areas/tanks cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦7,874 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦10,509 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 ₦8,359 per m² and the tender rate about ₦11,158 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Cementitious waterproofing) with waste allowances; labour (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/w02-cementitious-waterproofing-2-coats-to-wet-areas-tanks/, prices as at 15 October 2026.