Polyurethane liquid membrane to roof/balcony: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦14,961per m²
Tender rate about ₦19,969 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for polyurethane liquid membrane to roof/balcony is ₦14,961 per m² in Abuja: ₦14,175 materials, ₦786 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦19,969 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Polyurethane membrane, per kg | 1.5 kg | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦14,175 |
| Labour (hours) | Waterproofing applicator | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦786 |
| Materials | ₦14,175 | ||||
| Labour | ₦786 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦14,961 |
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) | ₦14,961 | ₦19,969 |
| Lagos | ₦15,874 | ₦21,188 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦16,056 | ₦21,430 |
| Ibadan | ₦14,095 | ₦18,813 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦14,198 | ₦18,950 |
| Kano | ₦13,772 | ₦18,382 |
| Kaduna | ₦13,938 | ₦18,603 |
| Enugu | ₦14,520 | ₦19,381 |
| Benin City | ₦14,678 | ₦19,591 |
| Uyo | ₦15,268 | ₦20,379 |
| Jos | ₦14,079 | ₦18,792 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦19,292 | ₦25,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does polyurethane liquid membrane to roof/balcony cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦14,961 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦19,969 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 ₦15,874 per m² and the tender rate about ₦21,188 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Polyurethane membrane) 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/w04-polyurethane-liquid-membrane-to-roof-balcony/, prices as at 15 October 2026.