2 coats bituminous paint to substructure walls: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦1,616per m²
Tender rate about ₦2,157 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 2 coats bituminous paint to substructure walls is ₦1,616 per m² in Abuja: ₦1,444 materials, ₦172 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦2,157 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Bituminous paint, per litre | 0.5 litre | 5% | ₦2,750 | ₦1,444 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.15 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦172 |
| Materials | ₦1,444 | ||||
| Labour | ₦172 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦1,616 |
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) | ₦1,616 | ₦2,157 |
| Lagos | ₦1,716 | ₦2,291 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦1,723 | ₦2,299 |
| Ibadan | ₦1,509 | ₦2,014 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦1,515 | ₦2,022 |
| Kano | ₦1,472 | ₦1,964 |
| Kaduna | ₦1,491 | ₦1,990 |
| Enugu | ₦1,552 | ₦2,072 |
| Benin City | ₦1,570 | ₦2,096 |
| Uyo | ₦1,633 | ₦2,180 |
| Jos | ₦1,506 | ₦2,010 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦2,066 | ₦2,758 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 2 coats bituminous paint to substructure walls cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦1,616 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦2,157 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 ₦1,716 per m² and the tender rate about ₦2,291 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Bituminous paint) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) 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/w03-2-coats-bituminous-paint-to-substructure-walls/, prices as at 15 October 2026.