Current Prices of Building Materials in Nigeria (2021)

If you’re looking for information on the current cost of building materials in Nigeria, you’re just on the right page. Whether you’re looking to build a private property or you’re a quantity surveyor, construction engineer or another professional who simply wants to keep abreast of current prices of commonly used building materials in Nigeria, we’ve got you covered! The page will also be of immense help to those who are looking to get into the business of building material retail or supply and are conducting some market research.

We have tried our best to ensure that the figures and other details on this page are as accurate as possible. And we do our best to keep the page updated in line with market fluctuations. So, just read on to get all the information you need.

Because the list of building materials available in Nigeria is inexhaustible, we have decided to make things easier for you by posting links specifically to different materials. So, simply scroll through the list below to find the specific building material you need current price updates on, click on the link, and you’d gain access to the details you need.

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Contents

Current Cost of Building Materials in Nigeria
Prices of Building Materials in Nigeria
Factors Affecting The Cost of Building Materials in Nigeria
The current cost of building materials in Nigeria

Current Cost of Building Materials in Nigeria

MATERIAL	UNIT	PRICE (₦)	PRICE - max (₦)
CEMENT/BLOCKWORK
Cement
Cement (50kg) - Dangote	bag	3800	3900
Cement (50kg) - Lafarge	bag	3600	3700
Cement (50kg) - BUA	bag	3600	3700
Blocks
9 inches (ordinary)	N/A	280	300
9 inches (stone dust	N/A	330	350
6 inches (ordinary)	N/A	250	280
6 inches (stone dust)	N/A	290	320

EARTHWORK
Granite (20 tons)	trip	180000	200000
Sharp sand (20 tons)	trip	60000	70000
Soft sand (20 tons)	trip	90000	100000
Sharp sand filling (20 tons)	trip	52500	60000
Laterite filling (20 tons)	trip	48000	50000
Quarry dust filling (20 tons)	trip	130000	140000

REINFORCEMENTS
Imported
8mm diameter	ton	445000	460000
10 - 16mm diameter	ton	440000	450000
20 - 25mm diameter	ton	440000	450000
Local
8mm diameter	ton	425000	440000
10 - 16mm diameter	ton	420000	440000
20 - 25mm diameter	ton	420000	440000
Binding wire	roll	13000	20000

TIMBER WORK
Hardwood
2 x 6	length	1800	2000
2 x 4	length	900	1000
2 x 3	length	600	750
1 x 12	length	2500	3500
3 x 4	length	1300	1500
2 x 2	length	500	600
Softwood
2 x 4	length	800	900
2 x 3	length	450	600
1 x 12	length	1700	1800
2 x 2	length	400	600
Plywood
3/4 x 4 x 8 (4mm thick)	N/A	8700	10000
1/2 x 4 x 8 (4mm thick)	N/A	7500	8000
White plywood board	N/A	5500	5000
Marine plywood (low quality)	N/A	8500	9500
Marine plywood (high quality)	N/A	15500	16000
MDF board 2400 x 1200 mm	N/A	14500	16000
HDF board 2400 x 1200 mm	N/A	17500	19000

DOORS
Flush door - high quality	N/A	57500	65000
Flush door - low quality	N/A	28500	35000
Panel door - high quality	N/A	74500	80000
Panel door - low quality	N/A	37500	42000
Local steel door (900 x 2100mm)	N/A	52500	57000
Turkish steel door (1500 x 2100mm)	N/A	201500	225000
Chinese security door (1500 x 2100mm)	N/A	125000	135000
Metal gate (locally made)	N/A	180000	250000
Door Ironmongery
100 x 75mm hinges (local)	N/A	1200	2000
Mortice lockset (local)	N/A	7100	8000
Door closer (local)	N/A	18000	20000

ROOFING
Harvey roof tiles	sq. mtr	8000	9000
0.7 gauge long span aluminium	sq. mtr	5600	6000
0.55 gauge long span aluminum	sq. mtr	4200	4500
Nigerite brick tiles	sq. mtr	8250	8700
Bituminous roof felt	sq. mtr	4150	4300
Aluminum roofing sheets	sq. mtr	CLICK HERE
Stone coated roofing	sq. mtr	CLICK HERE

SHEET GLASS
3mm thick 24 x 36	pcs	15500	17000
3mm thick 36 x 36	pcs	12700	14000
5mm thick 24 x 36	pcs	19700	21000
5mm thick 36 x 36	pcs	21500	23500
Water base (dunlop)	gallon	10500	12000

FLOOR FINISHES
150 x 150 wall tiles (Italian)	sq. mtr	3500	4200
150 x 150 wall tiles (China)	sq. mtr	3100	3900
250 x 150 wall tiles (Italian)	sq. mtr	4950	5500
250 x 150 wall tiles (China)	sq.mtr	2850	3500
300 x 300 wall tiles (China)	sq. mtr	5050	5500
450 x 450 vitrified tiles (local)	sq. mtr	5700	6500
Polished granite floor tiles (local)	sq. mtr	35300	40000
Royal Palato marble tiles (local)	sq. mtr	15500	17000
Quarry floor tiles (local)	sq. mtr	4750	5500

CEILING FINISHES
UPVC ceiling strips	bundle	15000	16500
POP preformed ceiling board	N/A	6200	7500
POP cast in place	sq. mtr	13500	15000
ORAC POP cornices	N/A	12400	14000
Accoustic suspended ceiling	pkt	8000	9500
Wall angle/hanger	N/A	750	900
Wall screed	sq. mtr	1100	1500

PAINTS
Colored emulsion (Eagle)	drum	11750	13500
Colored emulsion (Portland)	drum	26500	30000
Colored emulsion (Berger)	drum	28000	33500
Colored emulsion (Dulux)	drum	29000	32000
White emulsion (Eagle)	drum	11300	12000
White emuslion (Dulux)	drum	34900	45500
Matt Paint	drum	48000	50000
Colored gloss oil paint low quality (Dulux)	gal	11300	13000
Colored gloss oil paint high quality (Dulux)	gal	12600	13500
Wood Finish
High quality (Eagle)	gal	9500	10500
White roller texture coating (Eagle)	drum	13400	14500

PLUMBING MATERIALS
Fittings
Tyford complete WC set	N/A	40000	47000
Armitage Shanks close couple WC	N/A	68500	75000
Complete standing shower set	N/A	30000	35000
Wash hand basin (small with 2 taps)	N/A	15200	17000
Wash hand basin (big with 2 taps)	N/A	19000	21500
Toilet roll holder	N/A	5200	6000
Vanity worktop	N/A	110000	120000
Bath tub with 1 tap	N/A	47500	52000
Bath tub with 2 taps	N/A	55000	60000
Bath tub with telephone shower	N/A	65900	71000
Ariston water heater (small)	N/A	35000	39000
Ariston water heater (big)	N/A	48000	55000
Pipes
150mm diameter UPVC pipe (3m)	N/A	7500	5000
100mm diameter UPVC pipe	N/A	5500	2700
75mm diameter UPVC pipe	N/A	4200	1800
50mm diameter UPVC pipe	N/A	2700	1400
100mm diameter tigre bend	N/A	550	700
100mm diameter tigre 45 degree bend	N/A	550	700
100mm diameter tigre tee	N/A	850	900
75mm diameter tigre bend	N/A	500	650
75mm diameter tigre tee	N/A	500	700
75mm diameter tigre socket	N/A	420	600
50mm diameter tigre bend	N/A	220	350
50mm diameter tigre tee	N/A	300	500
50mm diameter tigre socket	N/A	250	400
32mm diameter tigre elbow	N/A	320	400
32mm diameter tigre tee	N/A	320	400
32mm diameter copper pipe	length	15000	8000
32mm diameter copper tee	N/A	1000	900
32mm diameter copper elbow	N/A	600	700
Automatic switch	N/A	8500	9500
100mm diameter fulbora drain	N/A	5500	5000
1hp pumping machine	N/A	17500	19000
25mm diameter non-return valve	N/A	1650	1800
1000L surface GeePee tank	N/A	37500	45000
1200L surface GeePee tank	N/A	45000	50000
1500L surface GeePee tank	N/A	55000	60000
2000L surface GeePee tank	N/A	70000	80000
5000L surface GeePee tank	N/A	11000	125000

ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
6mm single core cable (G,R,Y)	coil/100	30000	36500
4mm single core cable (G,R,Y)	coil/100	25000	30000
2.5mm single core cable (G,R,Y)	coil/100	15000	19500
1.5mm single core cable (G,R,Y)	coil/100	10500	13000
1 gang 1-way switch	N/A	800	1000
1 gang 2-way switch	N/A	2100	3000
2 gang 2 way switch	N/A	3500	3950
3 gang 1 way switch	N/A	3700	4350
5A socket	N/A	1100	1400
13A socket	N/A	1500	2050
DP switch	N/A	4500	5500
Chandelier light fittings	N/A	35000	39000
Bulk-headed light fittings	N/A	4500	6000
4 x 18W light fittings	N/A	9500	12000
1 x 36W energy saving lights (high grade)	N/A	17000	19500
1 x 36W energy saving lights (ordinary)	N/A	6000	8000
20mm PVC dignity pipe	bundle	11000	13000
25mm PVC dignity pipe	bundle	12000	17000
6 x 6 cooker unit	N/A	6500	8000
Distribution board (D12)	N/A	55000	65000
100A TP & N switch	N/A	35000	40000
100A changeover switch	N/A	67000	75000
16mm x 4 armoured cable	mtr	3700	5000
50mm x 4 armoured cable	mtr	7800	8500

ROAD PAVINGS
60mm thick paving stone (grey)	sq. mtr	4000	4500
60mm thick paving stone (white)	sq. mtr	4800	5300
80mm thick paving stone (grey)	sq. mtr	4900	5500
80mm thick paving stone (white)	sq. mtr	5400	5900
500mm long precast concrete road kerbs	N/A	1800	2500

LAST UPDATED: July 12, 2021, with prices obtainable in Lagos, Nigeria.

Prices of Building Materials in Nigeria

The building material markets are among the biggest markets in Nigeria. In fact, structures are being erected every day. Personal houses, malls, churches, halls, mosques, office buildings, and other building projects are being embarked on every moment. The building materials market is a big one and it remains among the most patronized.

With various building materials available in the market, we take a detailed look at most of the most indispensable materials required for a building project and how much they cost in the current market.

It should be noted that the list above contains products that are manufactured both in Nigeria and outside the country. These materials are readily available all over the country. The variation in prices of these materials is as a result of certain factors which include currency exchange rate for materials that are imported, place and period of purchase, brand and other related factors.

Factors Affecting The Cost of Building Materials in Nigeria

It’s worth noting that prices of building materials vary based on a number of factors, which we’ll be looking at right away.

Product quality

It goes without saying that a high quality building material would be more expensive than a low quality one. Sometimes, the price difference could be as high as multiples of 3 or even more. And sadly, here in Nigeria, many low-quality products are widely sold because most Nigerians care less about quality. Rather, they play the cost-cutting card and choose products that cost the least prices.

The most important thing to note, however, is that high quality products provide long term value and peace of mind. And they can even be more cost effective in the long haul. Imagine that you have to make a choice between a US-made kitchen sink that costs N45,000 (for example) and a China-made model that looks almost like it and has the same features but costs N15,000. If you go for the cheaper option, you might have spent more than N50,000 on subsequent repair and replacement over the next 15 years, while the high-quality option keeps serving you for decades without any need for repair.

Brand

Some brands command higher prices than others, not necessarily because their products are all that better than others, but because they have established a reputation for quality over the years. That’s why you’d see Nigerians opting for Elephant Cement rather than a cheaper brand. It’s not always about popularity; sometimes it just because the brand has been widely perceived as being synonymous with high quality.

Location

This is one factor that beats the imagination of many Nigerians, but interestingly, there seems to be nothing anyone can do about it. From the earliest days of this country, products generally sell at higher prices in some locations than in others. For example, a 9-inch building block can go for N120 per piece in places like Ekiti and Yola, yet the same product would sell for as much as N180 or even N200 per piece in places like Lagos and Abuja.

This explains why some consumers in these high-cost locations prefer to purchase certain building materials from neighboring states, where these products sell for much cheaper.