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Kindly use this method to estimate the various buildings on the website. Building cost = Area x Rate The rate […]

Kindly use this method to estimate the various buildings on the website. Building cost = Area x Rate The rate is the cost to build per square meter For bungalows, use NGN 200,000 per square meter For duplexes, use NGN 285,000 per square meter Please note that these rates may vary per time due to building materials price fluctuation.   The area is seen at the bottom of the post as in the image below: Or under additional information on the store page in the image below:   Bungalow example: Using ref 4061 in the image above Area x Rate is 237sq.m X N 200,000 per sq.m= N 47,400,000   Duplex Example: Using ref 4046 Area x Rate is 260 sq.m X N 280,000 per sq.m = N 72,800,000   Please note: Cost to build is not posted on each building due to the constant fluctuating prices of building materials. Building materials prices have fluctuated widely since January 2024. These costs are estimates. For a more accurate cost estimate, a bill of materials (BoM) or bill of quantities (BoQ) is advised.    
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Deborah Jan 12, 2022 at 10:23 am
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I would like to know if this cost illustration for the 237sqm bungalow is structural cost or finishing cost.

nighouseplans Feb 8, 2022 at 5:03 pm
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Dear Deborah, that’s the finishing cost. Regards.

Idio, Nse Jan 16, 2025 at 8:18 am

I think this excludes finishes because finishes are based on Client’s choice – for instance there are different grades of tiles and sanitary fittings, AC etc which are local or imported

So this should cover just builders works, roofing and 1st fix of electrical & mechanical and NOT 2nd fix

nighouseplans Apr 10, 2025 at 5:16 pm

Dear Idio, the rate was an older rate and included finishes. It has further been updated to reflect current rates and prices. Yes the finishes vary in cost depending on type and quality,
however the consideration is for standard finishes (readily available materials such as Nigerian tiles, doors sanitary ware). There are good quality Nigerian made finishes. And from our experience, the cost of carcass is roughly equal to cost of finishes all things being equal…

Nurudeen Njidda Aug 8, 2023 at 10:04 pm
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Can’t find semi Detached duplexes

nighouseplans Aug 12, 2023 at 5:18 pm
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Dear Nurudeen, you can find semi detached duplexes by typing “semi detached duplex on the search bar”.
You can click on the results here:
https://nigerianhouseplans.com/?s=semi+detached+duplex

Folly Apr 13, 2024 at 1:55 am
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Kindly update this blog sir. Am not sure we can calculate with 100 and 120k with current materials

Benson May 21, 2024 at 5:14 am
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Thank you very for the explanation

nighouseplans Jul 11, 2024 at 9:12 pm
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You’re welcome Benson.

Richard Jul 5, 2024 at 2:29 pm
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Are these rates still in line with current market rates?

nighouseplans Jul 11, 2024 at 9:45 pm
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Dear Richard, yes these rates were recently updated but will be rechecked.

Ibe Sunday Jun 20, 2025 at 9:14 am
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Good morning,
I have a one story plan( 3bedroom, one suite, kitchen, dinning, palor and verandah) verandah way leads to stair for second floor.
I have finished the down -lintel level.
This Sitting on 30by30 9″block area.
The second floor (one story ) will house a hall , bar area, mini library, balcony area with convinience at the extreme.

Pleases cost what the structural work without furnitures would be for
1. The concrete and block structure
2. Wooden structure finishing.

This is located at imo state.
State you advice.
Thanks

nighouseplans Jul 25, 2025 at 9:56 pm
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Dear Ibe, please send the floor plan to our email for a proper response.

Obioma Aug 21, 2025 at 11:28 am
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For a duplex, would you calculate the ground floor total area plus the first floor total area before multiplying by the rate or the total ground floor area alone suffices?

nighouseplans Oct 9, 2025 at 5:27 pm
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Dear Obioma, for a duplex, the ground and first floor areas will be added before multiplying by the rate.

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