Imported sand filling, compacted in 150mm layers: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦9,402per m³
Tender rate about ₦12,549 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for imported sand filling, compacted in 150mm layers is ₦9,402 per m³ in Abuja: ₦7,332 materials, ₦1,376 labour and ₦694 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦12,549 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Filling sand, per tonne | 1.9 tonne | 5% | ₦3,500 | ₦6,982 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.1 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦350 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,376 |
| Plant (days) | Plate compactor (petrol) | 0.02857 day | - | ₦24,273 | ₦694 |
| Materials | ₦7,332 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,376 | ||||
| Plant | ₦694 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦9,402 |
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) | ₦9,402 | ₦12,549 |
| Lagos | ₦9,986 | ₦13,329 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦9,975 | ₦13,314 |
| Ibadan | ₦8,725 | ₦11,646 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦8,744 | ₦11,670 |
| Kano | ₦8,510 | ₦11,358 |
| Kaduna | ₦8,624 | ₦11,511 |
| Enugu | ₦8,966 | ₦11,967 |
| Benin City | ₦9,081 | ₦12,120 |
| Uyo | ₦9,436 | ₦12,595 |
| Jos | ₦8,711 | ₦11,628 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦12,016 | ₦16,039 |
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
- 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 imported sand filling, compacted in 150mm layers cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦9,402 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦12,549 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 ₦9,986 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦13,329 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Filling sand, Water) 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/a13-imported-sand-filling-compacted-in-150mm-layers/, prices as at 15 October 2026.