"Any contractor can pour asphalt.
We engineer surfaces that survive Lagos."
Hot-mix asphalt and interlocking stone for estate developers, facility managers, and building committees across Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, and Apapa.
Featured Project
Pinnacle Gardens Estate, Lekki Phase 2
14,200 m² interlocking stone · 22-day installation
850K m²
230+ Sites
15 Years
Our Surfaces
Three surfaces.
We lay all three. We'll tell you which one you need.
Hot-Mix Asphalt
The workhorse of Lagos infrastructure
- 24-hour traffic return
- 150mm compacted base standard
- 30+ tonne axle load capacity
- 7–10 year resurfacing cycle
Best for
Interlocking Stone
The premium choice for lasting value
- Permeable joints — 40% drainage improvement
- 30-year lifespan with minimal maintenance
- Individual unit replacement — no full resurfacing
- Traffickable section-by-section during install
Best for
Concrete
Rigid surfaces for specific requirements
- 28-day cure before traffic
- Requires precision expansion joints every 4–6m
- Higher 10-year maintenance cost
- Best for warehouse interiors
Best for
The Technical Debate
Three surfaces. Five Lagos criteria.
One honest verdict.
Every surface type performs differently under Lagos conditions. This is how we present the options to every client before a single square metre is quoted — the same way a technical director would walk you through it in a boardroom.
Flood Drainage Rate
Lagos rainy season: 1,800mm annual rainfall
| Surface | Rating | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Hot-Mix Asphalt | Poor | Impermeable. Water pools unless channels are cut. Common cause of potholing after flooding. |
Interlocking Stone | Excellent | Permeable joints allow 40–60% of rainwater to infiltrate sub-base directly. No surface pooling. |
Concrete | Moderate | Impermeable but smoother gradient control. Requires precision channel design to avoid flooding. |
Engineer's Note
Engr. Chukwuemeka Obi — Site Director, Coastal Projects
"On every project in Ajah and Lekki where the client had flooded car parks, switching to interlocking stone cut standing water time from 4 hours to under 20 minutes. The joint drainage is doing work no drain channel can match."
Heat Expansion Tolerance
Lagos surface temps reach 62°C in dry season
| Surface | Rating | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Hot-Mix Asphalt | Best | Flexible bituminous binder absorbs thermal expansion without cracking. Self-sealing at high temps. |
Interlocking Stone | Excellent | Individual units expand independently. Joint sand accommodates movement. Zero cracking risk. |
Concrete | Poor | Rigid slabs require expansion joints every 4–6m. Poorly placed joints cause spalling within 3 years. |
Engineer's Note
Engr. Adaeze Nwosu — Materials Engineer
"Concrete in Lagos without properly engineered expansion joints is a liability, not a surface. We see failed concrete car parks every dry season. Asphalt and stone both handle Lagos heat correctly — the client's priority decides between them."
Load-Bearing for Diesel Trucks
30-tonne axle loads in Apapa & industrial zones
| Surface | Rating | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Hot-Mix Asphalt | Superior | Properly designed 150mm compacted base + 75mm wearing course handles 30t axle loads reliably. |
Interlocking Stone | Adequate | Standard 80mm pavers on 150mm base handle up to 20t. Heavier loads require 100mm pavers + reinforced base. |
Concrete | Good | 200mm reinforced concrete handles heavy loads but requires 28-day curing — no traffic during cure. |
Engineer's Note
Engr. Babatunde Fashola — Heavy Infrastructure Lead
"For Apapa loading yards and container depots, hot-mix asphalt at the right specification is the only surface that handles daily 30-tonne truck cycles without joint displacement. We've resurfaced three yards that tried pavers first."
Installation Speed
Dry-season window: October – March only
| Surface | Rating | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Hot-Mix Asphalt | Fastest | Open to light traffic in 24 hours, full load in 72 hours. 5,000m² crew completes in 4–6 days. |
Interlocking Stone | Moderate | Skilled laying is methodical. 5,000m² takes 10–14 days. Can be trafficked section-by-section during install. |
Concrete | Slowest | Minimum 28-day cure before any traffic. Large pours require phased shutdowns. Difficult for live sites. |
Engineer's Note
Engr. Kemi Adeyemi — Project Planning Manager
"Estate developers finishing before rainy season have a hard deadline. We've completed 8,000m² asphalt installations in 7 days for clients who had concrete quotes requiring 6 weeks. Speed is not just convenience — it's revenue."
10-Year Maintenance Cost
Per square metre, Lagos conditions
| Surface | Rating | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Hot-Mix Asphalt | ₦2,800–₦4,200 | Crack sealing year 5–6, potential resurfacing at year 8–10. Lower initial cost, moderate lifecycle cost. |
Interlocking Stone | ₦800–₦1,500 | Individual unit replacement only. No full resurfacing needed. 30-year lifespan with minimal upkeep. |
Concrete | ₦5,500–₦9,000 | Spall repair, joint re-sealing, and often full demolition + replacement after 8–10 years in Lagos heat. |
Engineer's Note
Engr. Emeka Eze — Lifecycle Cost Analyst
"The church committees that chose interlocking stone in 2014 are still calling us for the same advice — not repairs. The ones who chose concrete are calling for full replacement quotes. Over ten years, stone is the cheapest surface in Lagos."
Site Survey
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Our engineers visit your site, assess the sub-base condition, drainage geometry, and load requirements — then deliver a written specification within 24 hours of the visit. No obligation. No generic quote.
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Quick Estimate
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before you call anyone.
Ranges reflect Lagos market rates as of Q1 2026. Final quotes depend on site access, sub-base condition, and mobilisation distance. Book a survey for a precise figure.
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Area to Pave
1,000 m²Estimated Project Range
Hot-Mix Asphalt · 1,000 m² · ₦8,500–₦14,000 per m²
This estimate is indicative only. It excludes site preparation, demolition of existing surfaces, drainage works, and VAT. Prices reflect Lagos market conditions as of February 2026. A site survey will produce a fixed-price specification.