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Guide · Prices as of November 2026
How much does it cost to fence a plot in Lagos?
Material costs for razor wire, electric fencing, chain link and mesh on a half plot, one plot, two plots and an acre, worked out from our current price list.
The short answer: securing the top of an existing wall on a standard Lagos plot costs from about ₦175,000 in materials for razor wire, or about ₦918,946 for razor wire and an electric fence together. Fencing open land with galvanised chain link starts from about ₦288,000, plus posts.
This guide covers wire, mesh and electric fencing, which is what we supply and install. If you are building a block wall, your builder prices the wall; the wall top options below then sit on top of it.
How long is the boundary?
A standard Lagos plot is 60 by 120 ft, about 18 by 37 m, so its boundary is roughly 110 m. Fence cost follows the boundary length, not the land area, so start from these figures. The costs below allow 6 m for gate openings.
| Plot size | Dimensions | Boundary length |
|---|---|---|
| Half plot | 60 by 60 ft | About 73 m |
| One plot | 60 by 120 ft | About 110 m |
| Two plots | 120 by 120 ft | About 146 m |
| One acre | about 209 by 209 ft | About 255 m |
Fencing cost by plot size
Material costs in naira, using the same prices and rules as our estimate tool.
Swipe the table sideways to see all plot sizes.
| Option | Half plot73 m boundary | One plot110 m boundary | Two plots146 m boundary | One acre255 m boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric fence on your wall6 aluminium strands, single zone energiser, poles and fittings | ₦701,946 | ₦743,946 | ₦785,946 | ₦967,892 |
| Razor wire on your wall450 mm concertina coils | ₦105,000 | ₦175,000 | ₦210,000 | ₦350,000 |
| Razor wire and electric fenceBoth on the same wall top, the most common Lagos combination | ₦806,946 | ₦918,946 | ₦995,946 | ₦1,317,892 |
| Wall spikesSteel spike sections fixed to the wall top | ₦795,000 | ₦1,245,000 | ₦1,665,000 | ₦2,955,000 |
| Galvanised chain link, 1.8 mFor open land, plus steel posts priced after the survey | ₦192,000 | ₦288,000 | ₦384,000 | ₦672,000 |
| Chain link with 2 barbed strandsGalvanised 1.8 m chain link with a barbed top line, posts after survey | ₦312,000 | ₦488,000 | ₦624,000 | ₦1,072,000 |
| Anti climb mesh panels2.4 m high panels with poles and fittings, the highest security option | ₦2,990,000 | ₦4,550,000 | ₦6,110,000 | ₦10,790,000 |
Prices are for materials and equipment, as of November 2026. Delivery, labour and installation are quoted after a site visit. Supply orders in Lagos can be delivered at short notice, with payment on delivery.
Worked example: one plot with a block wall
For a standard plot with an existing wall and a 6 m gate, the fence line is 104 m. Razor wire and a 6 strand electric fence together come to:
| Item | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Energiser, Nemtek Wizord 4, single zone | 1 | ₦300,000 |
| Aluminium wire, 1.6 mm, 1,000 m bundles | 1 | ₦55,946 |
| Fence poles | 36 | ₦126,000 |
| Fittings pack | 1 | ₦262,000 |
| Razor wire, 450 mm by 25 m coils | 5 | ₦175,000 |
| Total materials | ₦918,946 |
That is about ₦8,836 per metre. On a longer boundary the cost per metre falls, because the energiser and fittings are shared across more fence.
What changes the price
- Wall condition. Brackets need a sound wall top. Cracked or low walls may need repair first.
- Gates and corners. More openings mean more gate contacts, tensioners and fittings.
- Ground for posts. Chain link and mesh posts are set in concrete; soft or rocky ground changes the depth and cost.
- Strands and energiser. 8 strands or a dual zone energiser cost more, and a dual zone unit tells you which side raised the alarm.
- Detection. Adding Ajax detectors so alarms arrive with photos is priced per device. See Ajax alarm prices.
- Location. Delivery and travel outside Lagos are quoted with your proposal.
What most sites choose
| Site | Usual choice |
|---|---|
| Home with a block wall | Razor wire and an electric fence on the wall top, with a siren |
| Residential estate | Electric fence on the boundary wall, plus Ajax detection on rear lines and gates |
| Open land or farm | Galvanised chain link with a barbed or razor top line |
| Warehouse or industrial site | Anti climb mesh or palisade, with outdoor Ajax detectors and cameras |
| Building site | Temporary panels or hoarding for the length of the build |
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Common questions
Straight answers about how we work. If your question is not here, message us on WhatsApp and the person running the job will reply.
Ask us on WhatsAppHow much does it cost to fence a plot in Lagos?
For a standard 60 by 120 ft plot with an existing wall, razor wire costs about ₦175,000 in materials and razor wire with an electric fence about ₦918,946. Chain link for open land starts from about ₦288,000 plus posts. Installation is quoted after a site visit.
Do the prices include labour?
No. They are material and equipment costs. Labour, delivery and installation depend on the site and are confirmed after the visit.
Do you build block walls?
This guide covers wire, mesh and electric fencing. If you need a block wall, your builder prices the wall, and we secure the top of it and the gates.
Is an electric fence worth it on a home?
On most Lagos homes, yes. Razor wire slows an intruder down; the electric fence adds a shock and an alarm, and it can alert your phone when it is cut or shorted.
See your perimeter clearly
Book a site risk assessment. We visit sites in Lagos, start with a virtual consultation anywhere else in Nigeria, and deliver nationwide. Site assessment fees apply and are credited to your project fee when you go ahead.