How much is sandcrete blocks cost in Nigeria?

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 The patronage and use of cement blocks in building work in Nigeria is really overwhelming, on the increase and has dominated the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry in Africa for years. Having decided to build your walls with brick and mortar instead of some of its alternatives like steel or wood or even with some composite materials, the next step will be to find out the cost or prices of these building materials before deploying workmen on site.

Prices of hollow cement blocks in Nigeria

Costs across the country vary. The average price of blocks in Nigeria is between ₦170 to ₦250 naira. Below is a detailed presentation of how much blocks cost in Nigeria which we gathered with the help of bricklayers who have been in the business for a while now and have witnessed how these materials fluctuate over time.

Hollow blocks are rectangular masonry blocks that have vertically created holes or cavities in them so as to control heat reception and transfer. The hollow core in them reduces the block's cross-sectional area to about 25%. It comes in different sizes that differentiate its various kinds like:
450 x 225 x 125 – 5 inches (suitable for non load bearing walls and partitions), while 450 x 225 x 150 – 6 inches and 450 x 225 x 225 – 9 inches (for load bearing walls).

Block SizesHollowCurrent Prices
9 inches – 450x225x225Vibrated₦250
6 inches – 450x225x150Vibrated₦220
5 inches – 450x225x125Vibrated₦190
9 inches – 450x225x225Hand mould₦200
6 inches – 450x225x150Hand mould₦190
5 inches – 450x225x125Hand mould₦180


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