🏖️ Sand & Granite Prices in Lagos
Current Lagos prices for sand & granite — brands, units, change percentage and where to buy. Updated 2026.
2 items trackedCheapest: Sharp Sand (per trip/tipper) (₦85,000)
Sand & Granite — current prices
2 sand & granite items with retail prices, trends, and where to buy in Lagos
Sharp Sand (per trip/tipper)
per per trip
₦85,000–150,000
+15.0%
📍 Direct from Ogun dredging sites · Lagos building material markets
Granite 3/4 inch (per trip)
per per trip (20 tons)
₦450,000–600,000
+10.0%
📍 Abeokuta quarries (cheapest) · Lagos building markets
| Material | Unit | Price | Δ% | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sharp Sand (per trip/tipper) Sharp sand (coarse) for concrete mixing and block moulding. A "trip" is one tipper truck load (~5 tons). Lagos sharp sand comes from Ogun State sand mines. 💡 Always request washed sharp sand — unwashed sand contains salt/clay that weakens concrete. A 3-bedroom bungalow needs approximately 3-5 trips. | per trip | ₦85,000–150,000 | +15.0% | 📍 Direct from Ogun dredging sites 📍 Lagos building material markets |
Granite 3/4 inch (per trip) The standard granite size for concrete casting — foundations, columns, slabs. One trip (20 tons) costs N450K-N600K in Lagos. Prices vary by distance from quarry. 💡 Buy from Ogun State quarries directly for 20-30% savings. Transport cost is the main variable. | per trip (20 tons) | ₦450,000–600,000 | +10.0% | 📍 Abeokuta quarries (cheapest) 📍 Lagos building markets |
Related labor rates
Construction artisans you'll work with for sand & granite
| Role | Daily rate | Monthly rate |
|---|---|---|
Bricklayer/Mason Lays blocks, renders walls. The most critical artisan — bad bricklaying means uneven walls and structural issues. Experienced bricklayers charge premium. | ₦5,000–₦10,000 | ₦120,000–₦250,000 |
Carpenter Roofing framework, formwork for concrete casting, doors/window frames. A good roofing carpenter prevents leaks for decades. | ₦5,000–₦8,000 | ₦100,000–₦200,000 |
Plumber Water supply and drainage installation. First fix (before plastering) and second fix (after tiling). Poor plumbing causes the most expensive post-construction repairs. | ₦4,000–₦8,000 | ₦80,000–₦180,000 |
Electrician Wiring, conduit installation, panel board, earthing. MUST be certified — unlicensed electricians cause house fires. First fix and second fix stages. | ₦4,000–₦8,000 | ₦80,000–₦180,000 |
Tiler Floor and wall tile installation. Specialist tilers (marble, porcelain) charge N10K-N18K/day vs N5K-N8K for standard ceramic. | ₦5,000–₦12,000 | ₦100,000–₦250,000 |
Painter Interior and exterior painting. Screeding, filling, undercoat, and finishing. A 3-bedroom needs 2-3 weeks of painting work. | ₦4,000–₦7,000 | ₦80,000–₦150,000 |
POP Installer Plaster of Paris ceiling specialist. Paid per sqm (N3K-N6K/sqm installed) rather than daily rate. Cornices and decorative work cost extra. | ₦5,000–₦10,000 | — |
Welder/Iron Bender Bends and ties iron rods for reinforcement. Also fabricates gates, burglar-proof bars, and railings. | ₦4,000–₦8,000 | ₦80,000–₦160,000 |
Laborer (General) Carries materials, mixes mortar, assists artisans. A site needs 3-6 laborers depending on project size. | ₦3,000–₦5,000 | ₦60,000–₦100,000 |
Site Engineer/Foreman Supervises construction, reads drawings, manages artisans. A qualified site engineer prevents costly structural mistakes. 5-7% of project budget. | ₦15,000–₦30,000 | ₦350,000–₦600,000 |