Clear site by bulldozer incl. grubbing roots: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦119per m²
Tender rate about ₦159 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for clear site by bulldozer incl. grubbing roots is ₦119 per m² in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦11.46 labour and ₦108 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦159 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Bulldozer D6 class | 0.000125 day | - | ₦862,180 | ₦108 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.01 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦11.46 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦11.46 | ||||
| Plant | ₦108 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦119 |
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) | ₦119 | ₦159 |
| Lagos | ₦126 | ₦168 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦127 | ₦170 |
| Ibadan | ₦112 | ₦149 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦113 | ₦151 |
| Kano | ₦111 | ₦148 |
| Kaduna | ₦111 | ₦149 |
| Enugu | ₦115 | ₦153 |
| Benin City | ₦117 | ₦156 |
| Uyo | ₦121 | ₦161 |
| Jos | ₦113 | ₦151 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦163 | ₦218 |
Related earthworks rates
- A01 Clear site of bush and shrubs, remove arisings₦172 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
- 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 clear site by bulldozer incl. grubbing roots cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦119 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦159 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 ₦126 per m² and the tender rate about ₦168 per m².
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 (Bulldozer D6 class) 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/a14-clear-site-by-bulldozer-incl-grubbing-roots/, prices as at 15 October 2026.