๐๏ธ Sand & Granite Prices in Lagos
Current Lagos prices for sand & granite โ brands, units, change percentage and where to buy. Updated 2026.
2 items trackedCheapest: Sharp Sand (per trip/tipper) (โฆ85,000)
Sand & Granite โ current prices
2 sand & granite items with retail prices, trends, and where to buy in Lagos
Sharp Sand (per trip/tipper)
per per trip
โฆ85,000โ150,000
+15.0%
๐ Direct from Ogun dredging sites ยท Lagos building material markets
Granite 3/4 inch (per trip)
per per trip (20 tons)
โฆ450,000โ600,000
+10.0%
๐ Abeokuta quarries (cheapest) ยท Lagos building markets
| Material | Unit | Price | ฮ% | 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. ๐ก Always request washed sharp sand โ unwashed sand contains salt/clay that weakens concrete. A 3-bedroom bungalow needs approximately 3-5 trips. | per trip | โฆ85,000โ150,000 | +15.0% | ๐ Direct from Ogun dredging sites ๐ Lagos building material markets |
Granite 3/4 inch (per trip) The standard granite size for concrete casting โ foundations, columns, slabs. One trip (20 tons) costs N450K-N600K in Lagos. Prices vary by distance from quarry. ๐ก Buy from Ogun State quarries directly for 20-30% savings. Transport cost is the main variable. | per trip (20 tons) | โฆ450,000โ600,000 | +10.0% | ๐ Abeokuta quarries (cheapest) ๐ 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 โ bad bricklaying means uneven walls and structural issues. Experienced bricklayers charge premium. | โฆ5,000โโฆ10,000 | โฆ120,000โโฆ250,000 |
Carpenter Roofing framework, formwork for concrete casting, doors/window frames. A good roofing carpenter prevents leaks for decades. | โฆ5,000โโฆ8,000 | โฆ100,000โโฆ200,000 |
Plumber Water supply and drainage installation. First fix (before plastering) and second fix (after tiling). Poor plumbing causes the most expensive post-construction repairs. | โฆ4,000โโฆ8,000 | โฆ80,000โโฆ180,000 |
Electrician Wiring, conduit installation, panel board, earthing. MUST be certified โ unlicensed electricians cause house fires. First fix and second fix stages. | โฆ4,000โโฆ8,000 | โฆ80,000โโฆ180,000 |
Tiler Floor and wall tile installation. Specialist tilers (marble, porcelain) charge N10K-N18K/day vs N5K-N8K for standard ceramic. | โฆ5,000โโฆ12,000 | โฆ100,000โโฆ250,000 |
Painter Interior and exterior painting. Screeding, filling, undercoat, and finishing. A 3-bedroom needs 2-3 weeks of painting work. | โฆ4,000โโฆ7,000 | โฆ80,000โโฆ150,000 |
POP Installer Plaster of Paris ceiling specialist. Paid per sqm (N3K-N6K/sqm installed) rather than daily rate. Cornices and decorative work cost extra. | โฆ5,000โโฆ10,000 | โ |
Welder/Iron Bender Bends and ties iron rods for reinforcement. Also fabricates gates, burglar-proof bars, and railings. | โฆ4,000โโฆ8,000 | โฆ80,000โโฆ160,000 |
Laborer (General) Carries materials, mixes mortar, assists artisans. A site needs 3-6 laborers depending on project size. | โฆ3,000โโฆ5,000 | โฆ60,000โโฆ100,000 |
Site Engineer/Foreman Supervises construction, reads drawings, manages artisans. A qualified site engineer prevents costly structural mistakes. 5-7% of project budget. | โฆ15,000โโฆ30,000 | โฆ350,000โโฆ600,000 |