▤ Building cost estimator · priced for 11 Nigerian cities

Building cost estimates for Nigeria — foundation to finishes

Work out material quantities, labour and a full bill of quantities for your building, priced for Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and seven more cities.

◎11 cities pricedCity-adjusted material & labour rates
↻Current market ratesMaterial prices reviewed regularly
▦Two BoQ formatsTrade-by-trade, or NIQS BESMM4 elemental bills
◉Every rate shownSee the quantity and price behind each line

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Two ways to price your building

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Quick Estimate

For homeowners who need a budget figure fast. Answer a few simple questions and get a section-by-section total.

  • ✓Building type, floors and rooms — bungalow, duplex, flats and more
  • ✓Plot size and city
  • ✓Finish level: budget, standard or premium
  • ✓Soil type and foundation
  • ✓Instant totals for foundation, walls, roof, finishes and external works
Best forA fast budget figure
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Before you begin

Have these details ready

The more you know about your project, the closer the estimate will be to real prices.

01Land & sitePlot & soil
  • ▸Plot length and width (metres)
  • ▸Soil type — sandy, clay, laterite or rocky
  • ▸Project city
02The buildingType & layout
  • ▸Building type — bungalow, duplex, flats…
  • ▸Number of floors and the rooms on each
  • ▸Foundation and wall type, if you know them
03Finishes & servicesSpecification
  • ▸Roofing sheet and ceiling type
  • ▸Floor finish — screed, ceramic or porcelain
  • ▸Electrical and plumbing standard
▤ What you get

A complete bill of quantities, priced for your city

Whether you're planning a budget, applying for a building loan, comparing contractors or preparing a tender, the Detailed Estimate gives you the numbers behind the total.

  • Section-by-section breakdownSubstructure, superstructure, roofing, finishes, services and external works.
  • Material schedules with quantitiesBlocks, cement, sand, granite, rods, sheets and more — every quantity listed.
  • Labour by tradeMason, carpenter, iron-bender, tiler, painter, electrician and plumber costs at local rates.
  • PDF & BoQ downloadsShare with your contractor, bank or partner, or save it to your account and edit later.
  • BESMM4 elemental BoQThe same estimate set out as NIQS BESMM4 elemental bills — work-section codes, measured quantities and a Main Summary, ready for your QS to review.
See sample documents

Example extract · illustrative

Bill of Quantities — Summary

3-bed bungalow · Lagos
ItemDescriptionQtyRateAmount
01.00Element 01: Substructure (foundation to DPC)
1.01Excavation in trenches for strip foundations42 m³₦13,200₦554,400
1.02Blinding concrete (1:3:6), 50 mm70 m²₦7,800₦546,000
1.03Reinforced concrete (1:2:4) in strip foundations14 m³₦222,000₦3,108,000
1.049-inch blockwork below ground64 m²₦33,600₦2,150,400
02.00Element 02: Superstructure (walls & frame)
2.019-inch hollow sandcrete blockwork above DPC210 m²₦33,600₦7,056,000
2.02Reinforced concrete lintels over openings3.2 m³₦306,000₦979,200
2.03Y12 high-tensile reinforcement bars850 kg₦1,920₦1,632,000
Elements 01–02 shown₦16,026,000
Rates: current Lagos libraryQuantities: example only

Questions

Building cost estimates: common questions

A 3-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria costs between ₦15 million and ₦40 million in 2025, depending on location, soil type, materials, and finishing level. Lagos is typically 15–25% more expensive than other cities. Use our free estimator for an accurate itemised breakdown.

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