Bulk excavation by machine n.e. 2m deep, deposit in spoil heap on site: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,874per m³
Tender rate about ₦3,836 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for bulk excavation by machine n.e. 2m deep, deposit in spoil heap on site is ₦2,874 per m³ in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦115 labour and ₦2,759 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦3,836 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class) | 0.003333 day | - | ₦827,850 | ₦2,759 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦115 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦115 | ||||
| Plant | ₦2,759 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦2,874 |
Scope note: Excl. mobilisation (P-LOW) and cart-away (A15).
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m³ | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦2,874 | ₦3,836 |
| Lagos | ₦3,021 | ₦4,032 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦3,089 | ₦4,123 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,713 | ₦3,621 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,762 | ₦3,687 |
| Kano | ₦2,707 | ₦3,613 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,711 | ₦3,618 |
| Enugu | ₦2,796 | ₦3,732 |
| Benin City | ₦2,853 | ₦3,808 |
| Uyo | ₦2,939 | ₦3,923 |
| Jos | ₦2,766 | ₦3,692 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦3,989 | ₦5,324 |
Related earthworks rates
- A01 Clear site of bush and shrubs, remove arisings₦172 per m²
- A14 Clear site by bulldozer incl. grubbing roots₦119 per m²
- A02 Excavate trench for strip foundation by hand, n.e. 1.5m deep, normal soil₦4,585 per m³
- A09 Excavate trench by backhoe, n.e. 1.5m deep, trim by hand₦5,277 per m³
- A10 Excavate in rock using excavator-mounted breaker₦40,706 per m³
- A15 Load and cart away surplus spoil to tip n.e. 10km₦8,418 per m³
- A11 Keep excavations free of water - 3" pump incl. attendance₦26,656 per day
- A04 Backfill with selected excavated material, compacted in 150mm layers₦2,899 per m³
- A05 Imported laterite filling, compacted in 150mm layers₦12,309 per m³
- A13 Imported sand filling, compacted in 150mm layers₦9,402 per m³
- A06 Hardcore bed 150mm thick, blinded with stone dust, compacted₦4,123 per m²
- A12 Level and compact bottom of excavation / formation₦196 per m²
- A07 Anti-termite treatment to formation₦717 per m²
- A08 1000g polythene DPM with 150mm laps₦390 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does bulk excavation by machine n.e. 2m deep, deposit in spoil heap on site cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦2,874 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦3,836 per m³ as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦3,021 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦4,032 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (no materials) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Excl. mobilisation (P-LOW) and cart-away (A15).
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/a03-bulk-excavation-by-machine-n-e-2m-deep-deposit-in-spoil/, prices as at 15 October 2026.