Do you want to know the cost of building a 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria? This article is for you. So many people visit the web to know the cost of building a 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria but get disappointed most of the time.
Only a few articles exist on the subject topic and rarely have details. In this article, you would get full details on the cost of building a 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria. Most times when people hear the cost of building a 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria from friends, they get scared.
The cost they get to hear, run into tens of millions at some point. Honestly, you can build a 4 bedroom bungalow for as much as N50,000,000, or as low as N10,000,000. Sometimes the estimate even goes below the latter. This cost is affected by a number of factors ranging from:
- Location of the property.
- Cost of building materials.
- Quality of building materials.
- Charges of professionals as it varies.
- Construction method.
It may cost you more when building your own 4 bedroom bungalow but below is the estimated cost for a standard 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria. The breakdown involves the cost of the actual construction and not the preliminaries of the construction.
Before you begin construction, you must have acquired a piece of land. See DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR LAND PURCHASE IN NIGERIA. Also, before the construction process, are steps needed to be taken in building a house in Nigeria. These steps involve architects and related building engineers. Look at the processes for BUILDING A HOUSE IN NIGERIA.
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Cost of Building a 4 Bedroom Bungalow in Nigeria 2022
Before you dig earth, make sure you have all required APPROVED documents for the construction process, viz a viz:
- Architectural drawings.
- Structural drawings.
- Mechanical drawings.
- Electrical drawings.
Some people break earth without some of these drawings and hope everything turns out fine. That is a wrong mentality. Please follow the right process.
For this analysis, a case sample of the design shown below is used. We have only put uploaded draft renderings of the design so as to provide a basis for this costing.
In calculating the cost of building a 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria, it is advisable to break down the construction process into stages. This is the norm and is actually helpful in planning your progress. For a bungalow, we can split the construction stages into:
- Earthwork and excavation
- Foundation (German floor).
- DPC to lintel level Stage.
- Roofing Stage.
- Plastering / Finishing Stage.
- Painting Stage
Cost of Foundation (German Floor)
This is the first stage of construction and it includes setting out, digging, concrete work, block laying, backfilling, and flooring as the processes in this stage.
Material Requirements For Earthwork And Excavation
- Site clearance Labour only (238 sqm) = NGN 23,800
- Topsoil removal labour only (238 sqm) = NGN 119,000
- Setting out (excavation / building line) materials = NGN 79,680
- Setting out (excavation / building line) labour only = NGN 147,980
- Trench excavation (128 m) @ NGN 600 per meter = NGN 76,800
- Back filling and removal of surplus (labour only) = NGN 23,100
- Laterite Filling (10tyres truck) – 3 trips @ NGN 15,000 per trip = NGN 45,000
- Hardcore (10tryes truck) – 3 trips @ 50,000 per trip = NGN 150,000
- Laying Hardcore and Ramming of laterite (labour only) = NGN 40,000
Estimated cost of earthwork and excavation = NGN 705,360.
Material Requirements For Earthwork Support
- 115 Length of 1″ x 12” x 3.60m long plank @ NGN 1,200 each = NGN 138,000
- 65 Length of 4″ x 4” x 3.60m for strutting @ NGN 800 each = NGN 52,000
- 26 Length of 2″ x 2” x 3.60m for bracing @ NGN 600 each = NGN 15,600
- 2 bags Nail of various Sizes (3″, 4″ & 5″ Sizes) @ NGN 9,000 per bag = NGN 18,000
- Labour for fixing Earthwork support (118 sqm) @ NGN 500 per sqm = NGN 59,000
- 17 nos (4 litre gallon) Antitermite treatment @ NGN 3,600 per gallon = NGN 61,200
- Labour = NGN 20,000
- 2 rolls Damp proof membrane @ NGN 5,000 per roll = NGN 10,000
The estimated cost of earthwork support = NGN 373,800.
Material Requirements for Blinding
- 3 bags of cement @ NGN 3,800 each = NGN 9,880
- 18 tonnes stone dust @ 2,500 per tonne = NGN 45,000
- Labour @ NGN 700 per bag = NGN 1,820
The estimated cost of concrete work = NGN 56,700.
Material Requirements For Foundation Footing
This is done in the trench with the ratio (1:2:4)
- 87 bags of cement @ NGN 3,800 each = NGN 330,600
- 23 tonnes stone dust @ 2,500 per tonne = NGN 57,500
- 21 tonnes granite @ 2,750 per tonne = NGN 57,750
- Labour @ NGN 700 per cement bag = NGN 60,900
The estimated cost of foundation footing = NGN 506,750.
Material Requirements For Blockwork in Foundation
Mortar mix is in the ratio (1:6)
- 1 tonne sand @ NGN 2,500 per tonne = NGN 2,500
- 5 bags of cement @ NGN 3,800 each = NGN 19,000
Concrete for filling (1:4:8)
- 3 tonne sand @ NGN 2,500 per tonne = NGN 7,500
- 6 bags of cement @ NGN 3,800 each = NGN 22,800
- 3 tonnes granite @ 2,750 per tonne = NGN 8,250
- 290 pieces of 9-inch vibrated blocks (including 10 percent wastage) @ NGN 270 each = NGN 78,300
- Labour for blockwork @ NGN 60 per block = NGN 17,400
- Labour for filling concrete @ NGN 1,500
The estimated cost of laying foundation blocks = NGN 157,250.
Material Requirements for Ground Floor Slab
Ground Floor Slab with the ratio (1:2:4)
- 173 bags of cement @ NGN 3,800 per bag = NGN 657,400
- 45 tonne stone dust @ NGN 2,500 per tonne = NGN 112,500
- 42 tonnes granite @ 2,750 per tonne = NGN 115,500
- Labour for casting concrete @ NGN 700 per bag = NGN 121,100
- 53 Length of 1″ x 12” x 3.60m long plank @ NGN 1,200 each = NGN 63,600
- 1 bag Nail of various Sizes (3″, 4″ & 5″ Sizes) @ NGN 9,000 per bag = NGN 9,000
- Labour for capenter on formwork @ NGN 28,125
- 6 roll BRC Mesh Ref 142 (15m x 2.1m) @ NGN 18,000 per roll = NGN 108,000
The estimated cost of flooring = NGN 1,215,225
Cost of Construction From Damp Proof Course (D.P.C) To Lintel Level
This is the next stage in the construction process and begins where the German floor ends. It covers the main block work including wall partitions for the various spaces in the house. The materials listed below are just estimates of what you get in the 4-bedroom flat sample above. Again, ensure you get a Bill of Quantities for your building plan as that’s the only way to know the exact material requirements for your house. This stage ends at the roof level.
Material Requirements and Labour for Block work Above DPC
- 1,650 nos 225mm Blocks @ NGN 270 per block = NGN 445,500
Mortar (1:6) mix for jointing
- 27 bags of Cement @ NGN 3,800 per bag = NGN 102,600
- 7 ton Stone dust @ NGN 2,500 per ton = NGN 17,500
- Labour for Blockwork @ NGN 45 per block = NGN 74,250
Estimated cost of block work = NGN 639,850.
Material Requirement for Lintel Casting
Lintel is casted in the ratio (1: 2: 4)
- 18 bags Cement @ NGN 3,800 per bag = NGN 68,400
- 5-ton stone dust @ NGN 2,500 per ton = NGN 12,000
- 5-ton Granite @ NGN 2,750 per ton = NGN 12,375
- Labor for casting Concrete @ NGN 700 per bag = NGN 12,600
Formwork (to sides and soffit )
- 39 length 1″ X 12″ X 3.6m (Plank) @ NGN 1,200 per length = NGN 46,800
- 35 length 2” x 3″ x 3.6m plank @ NGN 450 per length = NGN 15,750
- 39 length 2” x 2″ x 3.6m plank @ NGN 350 per length = NGN 13,650
- 0.42 bag of Nail various Sizes (3″, 4″ & 5″ Sizes) @ NGN 9,000 per bag = NGN 3,780
- Carpenter on formwork (42 sqm) @ NGN 500 per sqm = NGN 21,000
Reinforcement
- 22 length 10mm diameter @ NGN 1,650 per length = NGN 36,300
- 22 length 12mm diameter @ NGN 3,400 per length = NGN 74,800
- 0.20 roll Binding Wire (25kg / roll) @ NGN 11,500 per roll = NGN 2,300
- Iron benders on reinforcement (392 kg) @ NGN 50 per kg = NGN 19,600
The Estimated cost for this stage is NGN 339,355
Cost of Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow Stage
Material Requirements for Roof Covering And Carcassing
The following hardwood is treated before use.
- 19 length of 100 x 150mm hardwood timber (wall plate) @ NGN 320 per length = NGN 6,080
- 55 length of 50 x 150mm hardwood timber (tie beam) @ NGN 400 per length = NGN 22,000
- 61 length of 50 x 150mm hardwood timber (Rafter) @ NGN 400 per length = NGN 24,400
- 75 length of 50 x 100mm hardwood timber (kingpost/struts) @ NGN 400 per length = NGN 30,000
- 242 length of 50 x 75mm hardwood timber (purlins) @ NGN 300 per length = NGN 72,600
- Labour on carcassing (1618 m) @ NGN 45 per m = NGN 72,810
- Roof covering + capping (316 m2) @ NGN 5,000 per m2 = NGN 1,580,000
- 62 nos Hip plate and trimmer @ NGN 900 per plate = NGN 56,000
- 798 nos Roof nails (Galvanised nails) @ NGN 35 per nail = NGN 27,930
- Labour for roof covering (316 m2) @ NGN 500 per m2 = NGN 158,000
Total Estimated Cost for the roofing stage = NGN 2,049,820.
Cost of Finishing Stage
This stage includes plastering, wiring, plumbing, fixing of windows, doors, tiles, and other essentials. The cost here varies regarding the quality of materials you use. Below is an estimate for a very modest finishing of the design above.
Material Requirements For Floor Finishing
Tiling (Floor)
- 450 x450 x10mm thick Vitrified floor tiles (144 m2) @ NGN 2,100 per m2 = NGN 302,400
- 889 NOS Ditto skirting tiles @ NGN 50 each = NGN 44,450
- 23 bags of Cement for fixing tiles @ NGN 4,600 per bag = NGN 105,800
- Labour for Tiling (164 m2) @ NGN 400 per m2 = NGN 65,600
Screeding (floor)
25 mm screeded bed C & S (1:4)
- 36 bag of Cement @ NGN 3,800 per bag = NGN 136,800
- 6 ton Stone dust @ NGN 2,500 per ton = NGN 15,000
- Labour for screeding (164 m2) @ NGN 400 per m2 = NGN 65,600
Material Requirements For Wall Finishing
Plastering (wall)
13mm screeded bed C & S (1:4)
- 58 bags of cement @ NGN 3,800 per bag = NGN 220,400
- 6 ton stone dust @ NGN 2,500 per ton = NGN 15,000
- Labour for plastering (561 m2) @ NGN 450 per m2 = NGN 252,450
Tiling (wall)
- 200 x 400 vitrified tiles (115 m2) @ NGN 3,500 per m2 = NGN 402,500
- 16 bags of Cement for fixing tiles @ NGN 4,600 per bag = NGN 73,600
- Labour for Tiling (115 m2) @ NGN 400 per m2 = NGN 46,000
Screeded backing (wall)
20 mm screeded bed C & S (1:6)
- 14 bags of Cement @ NGN 3,800 per bag = NGN 52,440
- 3 ton of Sand @ NGN 2,500 per ton = NGN 7,500
- Labour for screeding (115 m2) @ NGN 400 per m2 = NGN 46,000
Material Requirements For POP Ceiling
- 100 bags of P.O.P Cement @ NGN 4,000 per bag = NGN 400,000
- 11 packs of Concrete nails @ NGN 2,500 per pack = NGN 27,500
- 75kg sponge @ NGN 1,650 per kg = NGN 123,750
- 3 roll of Binding wire @ NGN 10,000 per roll – NGN 30,000
- 3 roll imperial soap @ NGN 1,500 per roll = NGN 4,500
- 9 litres groundnut oil @ NGN 3,000 per litre = NGN 27,000
- Labour on ceiling (179 m2) @ NGN 1,700 @ NGN 304,300
Total Estimated Cost for the Finishing Stage is NGN 2,768,590
Cost Of Painting Stage
Material Requirements For Painting Work
Wall Screeding (To Receive Paint)
- 2 bags of Screeding cement (white cement) @ NGN 4,600 per bag = NGN 9,200
- Labour for screeding (561 m2) @ NGN 200 per m2 = NGN 112,200
Floating
- 2 bags of P.O.P Cement @ NGN 4,600 per bag = NGN 9,200
- Labour for floating (561 m2) @ NGN 200 per m2 = NGN 112,200
Painting and Decoration
- 8 drum of Dulux Emulsion/texcote paint (20Litres Drum) @ NGN 20,000 per drum = NGN 160,000
- Labour for Painting (561 m2) @ NGN 180 per m2 = NGN 100,980
Total Estimated Cost for the Painting Stage = NGN 503,780
Cost Of Doors, Windows, Burgalary
Material Requirements For Doors And Windows
Steel Doors
- 2 nos 900 x 2100mm high @ NGN 50,000 each = NGN 100,000
Wooden Doors
- 5 nos Overall size 900 x 2100mm high @ NGN 37,800 each = NGN 189,000
- 5 nos Overall size 750 x 2100mm high @ NGN 31,500 each = NGN 157,500
Windows
- 2 nos Window size 750mm x 1500mm high @ NGN 16,875 each = NGN 33,750
- 4 nos Window size 750mm x 750mm high @ NGN 8,437.50 each = NGN 33,750
- 4 nos Window size 1500mm x 1500mm high @ NGN 32,400 each = NGN 129,600
- 1 nos Window size 3600mm x 1800mm high @ NGN 97,200 each = NGN 97,200
- 5 nos Window size 2000mm x 1500mm high @ NGN 45,000 each = NGN 225,000
Steel burglary bars
- 2 nos Window size 750mm x 1500mm high @ NGN 7,875 each = NGN 15,750
- 4 nos Window size 750mm x 750mm high @ NGN 3,937.50 each = NGN 15,750
- 4 nos Window size 1500mm x 1500mm high @ NGN 15,120 each = NGN 60,480
- 1 nos Window size 3600mm x 1800mm high @ NGN 45,360 each = NGN 45,360
- 5 nos Window size 2000mm x 1500mm high @ NGN 21,000 each = NGN 105,000
- Other ancillaries sum budget @ NGN 57,000
- Labour sum budget @ NGN 40,000
Total Estimated Cost for Doors and Windows = NGN 1,305,140
Cost Of Mechanical And Pipeline Services
Material Requirements for Mechanical Works
Mechanical Installations
- 5 nos Water Closet; Approve WC, 7.5 cistern, complete with fittings for installation @ NGN 27,500 each = NGN137,500
- 5 nos Approved (WHB) wash hand basin, complete with installation accessories @ NGN 15,000 each = NGN 75,000
- 2 nos Approved double drainer, double bowl, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, with installation accessories complete @ NGN 25,000 each = NGN 50,000
- 5 nos Shower tray + shower head @ NGN 20,000 each = NGN 100,000
- 4 nos Ariston water heater containing 20 litres capacity @ NGN 50,000 each = NGN 200,000
- 5 nos 50mm diameter stainless trapped floor drains @ NGN 2,500 each = NGN 12,500
- 4 nos Stainless steel soap dish fixed to wall @ NGN 3,500 each = NGN 14,000
- 5 nos Stainless towel rail fixed to wall NGN 3,500 each = NGN 17,500
- 5 nos Stainless toilet roll holder fixed to wall @ NGN 2,500 each = NGN 12,500
- 4 nos Mirror; 4mm silvered float glass; 460 x 610mm with arrissed edges and mounted on wall @ NGN 15,000 each = NGN 60,000
Material Requirements for Pipeline Works
Inspection Chamber
- 4 nos Construction of Inspection chamber size 450 x 450 x 450mm deep complete with earthwork and other associated work @ NGN 15,000 each = NGN 60,000
Man Hole
- 2 nos Construction of Manhole size 600 x 600 x 600mm deep complete with earthwork and other associated work @ NGN 17,000 each = NGN 34,000
Soak Away Pit
- Construction of Soak away pit of approved size @ NGN 200,000
Septic Tank
- Construction of Septic tank of approved size, complete with associated works @ NGN 200,000
- Provisional sum for all piping and builders work (sum budgeted) @ NGN 400,000
Estimated Cost of Mechanical and Plumbing Services = NGN 1,573,000
Cost Of Electrical Services
Installations
Allow a provisional sum for electrical installations in connection with Electrical Installations @ NGN 500,000
Estimated Cost of Electrical Services = NGN 500,000
Summary Of Cost Of Building A 4 Bedroom Bungalow In Nigeria
- Excavation And Earthwork ———————–NGN 705,360
- Earthwork Support ——————————-NGN 373,800
- Blinding ——————————————NGN 56,700
- Foundation Footing——————————NGN 506,750
- Blockwork In Foundation ———————–NGN 157,250
- Ground Floor Slab ——————————-NGN 1,215,225
- Lintel ———————————————NGN 339,355
- Blockwork Above DPC—————————NGN 639,850
- Roof Covering and Carcass———————-NGN 2,049,820
- Finishing Work———————————–NGN 2,768,590
- Painting Work————————————NGN 503,780
- Doors/Windows & Metal Work——————NGN 1,305,140
- Mechanical Installation ————————–NGN 1,573,000
- Electrical Installation —————————–NGN 500,000
- Sub total—————————————–NGN 12,694,620
As you can see from the calculations, we arrived at a total cost of building a 4 bedroom bungalow which is below NGN 13,000,000. This involves just the construction of the 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria. As for the furniture fittings, you have a variety of options you can choose from. Also, clearing the site after the construction was not factored into the cost. However, the amount is not so much when put into the cost of building a 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria.
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Well noted. But u didn’t specify the number of block work from lintel to roofing level. What is the total number of block work for the building?
The number of blocks required in each stage are outlined in the article. A total can be gotten by adding them up sir.
Hmmmm. Could it be that I’m no longer seeing well? He only said block work above DPC. And block work in foundation. Or is there no block settings after lintel before roofing?
Just asking bro, Cus I’m not seeing it sir
Block work above dpc shows 1650 nos. That’s what is required sir for this design.
Block work above dpc refers to all block work after the dpc level sir.
Again, he abt provision for contractors profit. Or will d client build by himself?
This bill doesn’t include the contractor’s profit. You are not advised to lift this bill as an exact figure for your project. This material and labour bill is specifically linked to a unique design that is not uploaded. You would not build yourself, but when you consult us, or your architect/contractor, you would be able to get more details about your project. Thank you.
U said this is 2022 bill. Plz wer on Earth can u get block laying plus labour for #45? For 225 mm blocks? Plz adjust dat cos it’s misleading.. again, 1bag of cement mortar is for 50 bags..
Relate that to ur calculation, it’s misleading too.
Thank you for the feedback. #45 per block is an error. It is #60 per block, and it is captured on other aspects showing block work. I have adjusted that. I do not understand yotu cement mortar description.
Please can you leave an estimate for building a 10 unit self contain student lodge?
will you be able to handle a project of 3 bed room bungalow in asaba?
We handle projects anywhere across the federation sir.. Kindly send us an email at thearchitectnig@gmail.com
I love this thanks but I need help on 2bedrom flat cost
Will be posted in the coming days
Hi Dick. Here is a link to your request.
https://thearchitect.com.ng/cost-2-bedroom-bungalow/