Galvanised ductwork with insulation installed: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦35,492per m²
Tender rate about ₦47,372 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for galvanised ductwork with insulation installed is ₦35,492 per m² in Abuja: ₦31,955 materials, ₦3,537 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦47,372 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Galvanised sheet ductwork (fabricated), per m2 of duct surface | 1.1 m² | 8% | ₦22,000 | ₦26,136 |
| Material | Glass/rock wool insulation 50mm, per m2 | 1.1 m² | 8% | ₦4,500 | ₦5,346 |
| Material | Expansion anchor bolt M12 | 0.5 unit | 5% | ₦900 | ₦472 |
| Labour (hours) | AC / HVAC technician | 0.8 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦2,620 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.8 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦917 |
| Materials | ₦31,955 | ||||
| Labour | ₦3,537 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦35,492 |
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) | ₦35,492 | ₦47,372 |
| Lagos | ₦37,692 | ₦50,309 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦37,871 | ₦50,548 |
| Ibadan | ₦33,186 | ₦44,295 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦33,329 | ₦44,486 |
| Kano | ₦32,370 | ₦43,206 |
| Kaduna | ₦32,796 | ₦43,774 |
| Enugu | ₦34,145 | ₦45,575 |
| Benin City | ₦34,535 | ₦46,096 |
| Uyo | ₦35,920 | ₦47,944 |
| Jos | ₦33,116 | ₦44,201 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦45,432 | ₦60,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does galvanised ductwork with insulation installed cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦35,492 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦47,372 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 ₦37,692 per m² and the tender rate about ₦50,309 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Expansion anchor bolt M12, Galvanised sheet ductwork (fabricated), Glass/rock wool insulation 50mm) with waste allowances; labour (AC / HVAC technician, 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/x11-galvanised-ductwork-with-insulation-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.