Cost of building a block of 6 two-bedroom flats in Yaba (2026)
Estimated for Yaba, Lagos (612 m² floor area) using current material prices and local labour rates.
Cost breakdown
| Element | Share | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 5.9% | ₦11,649,029 |
| Structure | 25.7% | ₦50,499,359 |
| Finishes | 38.1% | ₦75,005,996 |
| Services | 15.3% | ₦30,092,681 |
| External Works | 4.0% | ₦7,927,125 |
| Prelims & Contingency | 11.0% | ₦21,632,134 |
| Total | 100% | ₦196,806,324 |
Materials you'll need
| Material | Approx. quantity | Cost at today's prices |
|---|---|---|
| Cement (50kg bags) | 1,967 bags | ₦25,173,248 |
| Sandcrete blocks (6" & 9") | 12,870 blocks | ₦11,583,432 |
| Iron rods | 12.8 tonnes | ₦10,248,000 |
| Sharp sand | 358 tonnes | ₦4,653,220 |
| Granite | 232 tonnes | ₦4,637,600 |
Construction timeline (14 months)
| Phase | Months | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Site preparation | 1–1 | ₦3.2M |
| Foundation | 1–3 | ₦11.6M |
| Structure | 3–7 | ₦43.6M |
| Roofing | 7–9 | ₦6.9M |
| Services 1st fix | 8–9 | ₦13.5M |
| Plastering & screeding | 9–11 | ₦15.0M |
| Interior finishes | 10–13 | ₦60.0M |
| Services 2nd fix | 13–14 | ₦16.6M |
| External works | 12–14 | ₦7.9M |
| Snagging & handover | 14–14 | ₦18.5M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a block of 6 two-bedroom flats in Yaba?
About ₦196.8M with standard finishing, ₦139.9M basic and ₦357.7M luxury (2026 prices).
How long does it take to build a block of 6 two-bedroom flats?
About 14 months with steady funding.
How many bags of cement does a block of 6 two-bedroom flats need?
Roughly 1,967 bags of 50kg cement.
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