Excavate in rock using excavator-mounted breaker: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦40,706per m³
Tender rate about ₦54,332 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for excavate in rock using excavator-mounted breaker is ₦40,706 per m³ in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦1,146 labour and ₦39,560 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦54,332 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Excavator 20t with hydraulic breaker | 0.04 day | - | ₦988,990 | ₦39,560 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,146 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,146 | ||||
| Plant | ₦39,560 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦40,706 |
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) | ₦40,706 | ₦54,332 |
| Lagos | ₦42,776 | ₦57,095 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦43,813 | ₦58,480 |
| Ibadan | ₦38,499 | ₦51,386 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦39,232 | ₦52,365 |
| Kano | ₦38,441 | ₦51,309 |
| Kaduna | ₦38,476 | ₦51,355 |
| Enugu | ₦39,685 | ₦52,970 |
| Benin City | ₦40,500 | ₦54,057 |
| Uyo | ₦41,721 | ₦55,687 |
| Jos | ₦39,267 | ₦52,411 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦56,644 | ₦75,606 |
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
- 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 excavate in rock using excavator-mounted breaker cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦40,706 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦54,332 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 ₦42,776 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦57,095 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 (Excavator 20t with hydraulic breaker) 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/a10-excavate-in-rock-using-excavator-mounted-breaker/, prices as at 15 October 2026.