Cost of building materials in Nigeria vary based on the quality of product, brand of the product and location of the market which can be used to make adequate planning towards upcoming building projects in the country by been aware of the cost of building materials in Nigeria (2021).
Although, it is higher by 15% than imported building materials. Nigerians overseas can benefit from the market survey to estimate a budget for construction cost at home. This list includes the major building materials of a broad category, brand, size, and cost. This survey of building materials will serve as a useful tool for real estate investors, potential home builders, and professionals in the housing sectors alike.
Below is a compilation of the current cost of building materials in Nigeria. It is therefore advisable to financially prepare for the actual costs in various places.
Cost of Building Materials in Nigeria
- Cement Bags
- Aluminium Roofing Sheets
- Floor Tiles
- Doors
- Security Doors
- Window Blinds & Shades
- Roofing Sheets
- Turkish Doors
- Dangote Cement
- China Doors
CEMENT
The price of cement has not had it foot on a steady market trend due to its hot demand and effective use in the construction industry. Nigeria branded cement differ in price due to the quality and its publicity awareness each possesses in the building market. Below explains the price range of various cement brands in Nigeria today.
DANGOTE CEMENT 42.5N: 50kg (1 bag) ranges from NGN 2,500- NGN2800
50kg (600 bags=1 trailer load) cost NGN 1,530,000
ELEPHANT SUPASET CEMENT: 50kg (1 bag) cost NGN 2,500
50kg (600 bags=1 trailer load) cost NGN 1,480,000
ELEPHANT CEMENT, 32.5R: 50kg (1 bag) cost NGN 2,400
50kg (600 bags=1 trailer load) cost NGN 1,400,000
EAGLE: 50kg (1 bag) cost NGN 2,450
50kg (600 bags=1 trailer load) cost NGN1,440,000
TUFFCRETE: 50kg (1 bag)- NGN 1,800
50kg (600 bags=1 trailer load) cost NGN1,080,000
UNICEM: 50kg (1 bag) cost NGN 2,500
50kg (600 bags=1 trailer load)- NGN1,450,000
COST OF GRANITE PER TON
Granite is another vital building material used when casting a building to make concrete for the decking and it’s known to be expensive. The price varies in tonne and in sizes which includes:
| TONNES COST (PER TRIP) | ¾ INCH, CLEAN | ½ INCH, CLEAN | ¼ INCH, CLEAN | 1 INCH, CLEAN | GRANITE (STONE DUST, CLEAN) | GRAVEL (1-¼ INCH, CLEAN) |
| 20 tonne | # 90,000 | #85,000 | #75,000 | #120,000 | #60,000 | #42,000 |
| 30 tonne | #150,000 | #150,000 | #150,000 | #180,000 | #100,000 | #65,000 |
SAND
In a building project, various sand samples are used depending on the part different sand samples are needed. Here are various sand samples with their prices.
| 20 TONNE (1 TRIP) | PRICE(#) |
| SHARP SAND (HIGH SILTY)
|
45,000 |
| SHARP SAND (MODERATELY SILTY)
|
40,000 |
| SHARP SAND (FAIRLY SILTY) | 40,000 |
| TONNE COST (1 TRIP) | SMOOTH PLASTER SAND (VERY SMOOTH, CLEAN | SMOOTH PLASTER SAND (FAIRLY SMOOTH, CLEAN) | SMOOTH PLASTER SAND (STICKY/GUM, CLEAN)
|
| 7 | #22,000 | #20,000 | #25,000 |
| 20 | #45,000 | #40,000 | #50,000 |
LATERITE
Laterite is a red like brick type and another type of building material. Laterite is made from iron and aluminum and it also comes in different prices depending on the tons of various colour types of laterite in the country.
| TONNE (1 TRIP) | COST OF 10 TONNE (#) | COST OF 20 TONNE (#) |
| LATERITE (HIGHLY CLAYEY, RED) | 14,000
|
22,000 |
| LATERITE (HIGHLY CLAYEY, YELLOWISH-BROWN) | 12,000
|
20,000
|
| LATERITE (HIGHLY CLAYEY, DIRTY-WHITE) | 10,000
|
20,000
|
| LATERITE (FAIRLY CLAYEY, RED) | 10,000
|
18,000
|
| LATERITE (FAIRLY CLAYEY, YELLOWISH-BROWN | 10,000 | 18,000 |
| LATERITE(FAIRLY CLAYEY, DIRTY-WHITE | 10,000 | 18,000 |
PRICE OF BLOCKS
Blocks are made from mixing sand and cement and the blocks are used to erect l kinds of building. Statistics has it that 1 bag of cement can make 50 solid blocks and it is way cheaper compared to buying an already made bricks.
The two most common blocks used for building in Nigeria are the 6’’ block and the 9’’ block type. Both block types come in hand mould and the vibrated block types.
| TYPES OF BLOCKS | VIBRATED (1 Nr.) | HAND MOULD (1 Nr.) |
| BLOCKS (HOLLOW SANDCRETE, 225mm, 9-inches) | NGN 190 | NGN 170 |
| BLOCKS (HOLLOW SANDCRETE, 150mm, 6-inches) | NGN 180 | NGN 160 |
|
BLOCKS (LATERITE, CHOCO BRICKS, 225mm, 9-inches) |
NGN 90 | NGN 70 |
| BLOCKS (SOLID SANDCRETE,150mm ,6-inches) | NGN 210 | NGN 190 |
| BLOCKS (SOLID SANDCRETE,125mm ,5-inches) | NGN 180 | NGN 150 |
| BLOCKS (LATERITE, CHOCO BRICKS,150mm ,6-inches | NGN 180 | NGN 150 |
NAILS
Nails are essentially made and used for joining woods together. They are of various essential type for setting PVC’S, other furniture works and for roofing.
| NAILS PER BAG | PRICE (#) | NAILS PER PACK | PRICE (#) |
| Nails (1’) | NGN 6,200 | CONCRETE NAILS (2’) | NGN 900 |
| NAILS (2’) | NGN 5,800 | CONCRETE NAILS (3’) | NGN 1,000 |
| NAILS (2 1/2’) | NGN 6,000 | CONCRETE NAILS (4’) | NGN 1,200 |
| NAILS (3’) | NGN 6,000 | ||
| NAILS (4’) | NGN 6,500 |
COST OF STEEL RODS IN NIGERIA
Talking about important building material, steel rods is another building material that holds the corners of a building and helps the building stand firm. They are called the skeleton of the house. Here is the ranging price of the various sizes of steel rods in Nigeria.
1 ton (120 pieces) of 16 mm steel rod ranges from N170,000 – N174, 000
12 mm steel rod (1 piece) ranges from N1,100 – N1,500
1 ton (176 pieces) of 12 mm steel rod ranges from N165,000 – N170,000
1 whole length of 10 mm steel rod ranges from N1,000 – N1,100
1 ton (185 pieces) of 10 mm steel rod ranges from N165,000 – N167,000
8 mm steel rod, 1 piece ranges from N700 – N850
1 ton (282 pieces) of 8 mm steel rod ranges from N165,000 – N170,000
25 mm steel rod, (1 piece) ranges from N4,500 – N4, 8000
1 ton (42 pieces) of 25 mm steel rod ranges from N180,000 – N185,000
20 mm steel rod (1 piece) – N2,600 ranges from N3, 000
1 ton (74 pieces) of 20 mm steel rod ranges from N180,000 – N185,000
16 mm steel rod (1 piece) ranges from N 1,500 – N2,000
BRC MESH
20 m of 4.0 mm BRC Mesh ranges from N17,000 – N18,000
25 m of 4.0 mm BRC Mesh ranges from N25,000 – N27, 000
20 m of 3.5 mm BRC Mesh ranges from N14,000 – N15,000
BINDING WIRE
1 roll of stiff binding wire ranges from N6,000 – N7,000
10 kg bundle of stiff binding wire ranges from N47,000 – N50, 000
1 roll of flexible Binding wire ranges from N5,000 – N5,500
10 kg bundle of flexible binding wire ranges from N45,000 – N48,000
COST OF ROOFING SHEETS IN NIGERIA
There are different types of roofing sheet in the building market with disparities in the price and its durability. Below are the different types of roofing sheet but the most used roofing sheet is the aluminum roof. Statistics has it that the aluminum roof is durable for house construction and its favorable price is overwhelming.
Stone-coated roofing sheet
Shake design (0.55 mm thick) ranges from N3, 200 – N3, 500 per square meter
Roman design (0.55 mm thick) ranges from N3,200 – N3, 500 per square meter
Classic design (0.55 mm thick) ranges from N2, 900 – N3, 200 per square meter
Shingle design (0.55 mm thick) ranges from N3,200 – N3, 500 per square meter
Fibre Britment roofing sheets
Fibre britment roofing sheets ranges from N2,300 per square meter
Fibre britment step-tile roofing sheets ranges from N3,500 per square meter.
Swiss Roofing sheet
Swiss roofing sheet ranges from N3, 000 – N4, 000 per square meter.
Aluminum roofing sheets
Metcoppo sheet (0.55 mm thick) ranges from N2,200 – N2, 500 per square meter
45 mm thick ranges from ₦1,700 per square meter
Long span sheet (0.55 mm thick) ranges from N1,900 – N2, 200 per square meter
45 mm thick ranges from ₦1,500 per square meter
Step tile sheet (0.55 mm thick) ranges from N2,100 – N2, 500 per square meter
45 mm thick ranges from ₦1,600 per square meter
WATER CLOSET SEATS
Water closet set is also an essential material needed in the house and it serves as a mean of convenience during discomfort. The quality of the water closet in turn affect the price in the building market.
A & S WC Seats: N50, 000 – N60, 000
Nismad WC Seats: N50, 000 – N75, 000
Sweet home WC Seats: N50, 000 – N75, 000
Twyford WC Seats: N45, 000 – N80, 000
Virony WC Seats: N65, 000 – N85, 000
COST OF WINDOWS IN Nigeria
Windows are essential materials needed when building and there are different types of windows. The prices of the windows depend of the type of window the builder intend to buy. The windows ranges from sliding, casement, fixed to louvers.
Below are the different windows we have and their prices.
Casement Window
600×600 mm Bronze-glazed cost ₦7,000 – 8,000
600×600 mm Aluminum-covered cost N7,000 – N8,000
600×750 mm bronze-glazed cost ₦9,000 – 10,500.
Sliding windows
600×600 mm Bronze-glazed cost ₦7,000 – 8,000
600×750 mm bronze-glazed cost ₦7,000 – 8,000.
600×600 mm Aluminum-covered cost ₦4,000 – 5,500
Fixed windows
600×600 mm Bronze-glazed cost ₦6,500 – 8,000
600×750 mm bronze-glazed cost ₦7,000 – 8,000
600×600 mm Aluminum-covered cost ₦3,500 – 5,000
Louvre windows
1500×1200 mm louvre window cost ₦8,000
750×750 mm louvre window cost ₦1,800
1800×1200 mm louvre window cost ₦10,000.
COST OF DOORS IN NIGERIA
Doors are essential and ital. building material needed in the construction of any kind of edifice. They serve as security and a means of privacy to every room they occupy. Here are different kinds of doors with their prices.
Imported single door (Chinese) cost N12,000 – N18,000
Imported double door (Chinese) cost N30,000 – N40,000
Imported door from Turkey cost N25,000 – N30,000
Imported security double door cost N50,000 – N60,000
Flush plywood low-density door cost N5,000 – N6,000
Flush plywood high-density door cost N9,000 – N11, 000
Metal security single door cost N20,000 – N25,000
Metal security double door cost N25,000 – N35,000
Domestic furniture doors cost N6,000 – N8,000
China doors
Watson Times Chinese Door (6 feet) ranges from N60, 000 – N90, 000
Watson Times Chinese Door (4 and 5 feet) ranges from N60, 000 – N75, 000
China Wooden Door ranges fromN30, 000 – N50, 000
China Steel Doors ranges fromN32, 000 – N55, 000
China Security Door ranges fromN65, 000 – N120, 000
Turkey doors
Turkey Hardwood Door: N75, 000 – N80, 000
Turkey Classic Security Door: N100, 000 – N150, 000
Turkey Laminox Door: N90, 000 – N120, 000
Turkey Door-in-Door: N100, 000 – N150, 000
Turkish Armor Door: N270, 000 – N320, 000
Turkey Luxury Door: N300, 000 – N350, 000
Turkey Coco Castello Door: N200, 000 – N250, 000
PRICES OF SECURITY DOOR
Watson Time – Chinese Security Steel Door
3 ft: N40, 000 – N55, 000
4ft: N40, 000 – N65, 000
Turkish Classic Security Door:
3 ft: N100, 000 – N140, 000
4 ft: N100, 000 – N160, 000
German Armord Security Door (Iron):
3ft: N120, 000 – N200, 000
4ft: N150, 000 – N250, 000
Local Metal (Steel) Security Doors:
3ft: N20, 000 – N35, 000
4ft: N25, 000 – N40, 000
Turkish Luxury Security Doors:
3 ft: N220, 000 – N300, 000
4ft: N250, 000 – N320, 0000
German Copper Security Door:
3 ft: N45, 000 – N70, 000
4 ft: N60, 000 – N80, 000
COST OF BURGLAR- PROOF IN NIGERIA
Burglary proof is installed in a building for security purposed. It’s an iron rod installed before the window is fixed in a building.
1200×1200 mm wrought iron burglar-proof – N9,000 – N10, 000
1500×1200 mm wrought iron burglar-proof – N10,000 – N12, 000
900×2100 mm wrought iron burglar-proof – N13,000 – N14,000
750×750 mm wrought iron burglar-proof – N2,000 – N2,200
900×1200 mm wrought iron burglar- proof- N5,000 – N5,500
PRICE OF WOOD IN NIGERIA
There are different kinds of wood used for different type of edifice and for different purposes as building is concerned. Here are various wood types and price.
Hardwoods
3×4 – N550 – N650
2×2 – N100 – N200
2×3 – N180 – N250
2×4 – N300 – N400
2×5 – N400 – N500
2×6 – N500 – N600
Softwood
2x 4 x 12 – N200 – N250
2 x 3 x 12 – N100 – N200
1x2x12 – N400 – N500
PLYWOOD
Afara Plywood
1 sheet of ½-inch– N3, 000 – N3,500
1 sheet of ¼-inch– N2, 000 – N2,300
1 sheet of ¾-inch– N5,000 – N5,500
Obeche Plywood
1 sheet of ½-inch– N2,500 – N3, 500
1 sheet of ¼-inch– N1,500 – N2, 000
1 sheet of ¾-inch – N4, 000 – N4,500
Resin coated Plywood
1 sheet of ½-inch Resin coated Plywood- N2,800 – N3,000
1 sheet of ¾-inch Resin coated Plywood – N3,200 – N3,500
1 sheet of ¼ -inch Resin coated Plywood – N2,500 – N2,800
Veneer Plywood
1 sheet of ½-inch, Veneer Plywood – N2,500 – N3, 000
1 full sheet of ¼-inch veneer Plywood – N2,200 – N2,500
1 sheet of ¾-inch, Veneer Plywood – N3,500 – N4,000
Other Types of Plywood in Nigeria
1 sheet of ¼-inch mgs Plywood – N1, 600 – N2, 000
1 sheet of 3/4-inch Marine Plywood – N7,800 – N8, 300
FLOOR TILES
Floor tiles majorly serves as an element or tools to beautifying the house. The price of the tiles depends on the quality and size of the tiles.
30×30 pack: N1,000 – N1,500
40×40 pack: N1,200 – N1,500
30×60 pack: N1, 450 – N1, 600
Ceramic tiles price: 30 × 30 pack: N1,200 – N1,500
40 x 40 pack: N1, 400 – N1, 750
Unpolished Porcelain floor tiles Price: 40 x 40 pack: N2, 500 – N3, 000
30 x 60 pack: N3, 500 – N4, 000
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