Keep excavations free of water - 3" pump incl. attendance: cost per day in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦26,656per day
Tender rate about ₦35,580 per day with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for keep excavations free of water - 3" pump incl. attendance is ₦26,656 per day in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦2,292 labour and ₦24,364 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦35,580 per day.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Dewatering pump 3" (petrol) | 1 day | - | ₦24,364 | ₦24,364 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦2,292 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,292 | ||||
| Plant | ₦24,364 | ||||
| Net unit rate per day | ₦26,656 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per day | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦26,656 | ₦35,580 |
| Lagos | ₦28,058 | ₦37,450 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦28,491 | ₦38,028 |
| Ibadan | ₦24,980 | ₦33,342 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦25,352 | ₦33,839 |
| Kano | ₦24,865 | ₦33,189 |
| Kaduna | ₦24,934 | ₦33,281 |
| Enugu | ₦25,711 | ₦34,317 |
| Benin City | ₦26,244 | ₦35,029 |
| Uyo | ₦27,044 | ₦36,096 |
| Jos | ₦25,421 | ₦33,931 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦36,631 | ₦48,894 |
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
- 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 keep excavations free of water - 3" pump incl. attendance cost per day in Nigeria?
About ₦26,656 per day net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦35,580 per day 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 ₦28,058 per day and the tender rate about ₦37,450 per day.
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 (Dewatering pump 3" (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/a11-keep-excavations-free-of-water-3-pump-incl-attendance/, prices as at 15 October 2026.