Hardcore bed 150mm thick, blinded with stone dust, compacted: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦4,123per m²
Tender rate about ₦5,504 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for hardcore bed 150mm thick, blinded with stone dust, compacted is ₦4,123 per m² in Abuja: ₦3,308 materials, ₦573 labour and ₦243 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦5,504 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardcore / stone base, per tonne | 0.27 tonne | 5% | ₦11,000 | ₦3,119 |
| Material | Stone dust, per tonne | 0.02 tonne | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦189 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦573 |
| Plant (days) | Plate compactor (petrol) | 0.01 day | - | ₦24,273 | ₦243 |
| Materials | ₦3,308 | ||||
| Labour | ₦573 | ||||
| Plant | ₦243 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦4,123 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m² | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦4,123 | ₦5,504 |
| Lagos | ₦4,380 | ₦5,846 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦4,379 | ₦5,844 |
| Ibadan | ₦3,831 | ₦5,114 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦3,840 | ₦5,126 |
| Kano | ₦3,736 | ₦4,987 |
| Kaduna | ₦3,787 | ₦5,054 |
| Enugu | ₦3,938 | ₦5,256 |
| Benin City | ₦3,987 | ₦5,322 |
| Uyo | ₦4,144 | ₦5,531 |
| Jos | ₦3,825 | ₦5,105 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦5,270 | ₦7,034 |
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
- A03 Bulk excavation by machine n.e. 2m deep, deposit in spoil heap on site₦2,874 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
- 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 hardcore bed 150mm thick, blinded with stone dust, compacted cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦4,123 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦5,504 per m² 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 ₦4,380 per m² and the tender rate about ₦5,846 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Hardcore / stone base, Stone dust) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Plate compactor (petrol)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/a06-hardcore-bed-150mm-thick-blinded-with-stone-dust-compact/, prices as at 15 October 2026.