Load and cart away surplus spoil to tip n.e. 10km: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦8,418per m³
Tender rate about ₦11,236 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for load and cart away surplus spoil to tip n.e. 10km is ₦8,418 per m³ in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦57.31 labour and ₦8,361 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦11,236 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Wheel loader 3t (SDLG class) | 0.002857 day | - | ₦458,450 | ₦1,310 |
| Plant (days) | Tipper truck 20t | 0.01667 day | - | ₦423,040 | ₦7,051 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.05 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦57.31 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦57.31 | ||||
| Plant | ₦8,361 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦8,418 |
Scope note: Excl. tipping fees.
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) | ₦8,418 | ₦11,236 |
| Lagos | ₦8,841 | ₦11,800 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦9,084 | ₦12,125 |
| Ibadan | ₦7,988 | ₦10,663 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦8,153 | ₦10,882 |
| Kano | ₦7,986 | ₦10,659 |
| Kaduna | ₦7,987 | ₦10,661 |
| Enugu | ₦8,239 | ₦10,997 |
| Benin City | ₦8,408 | ₦11,222 |
| Uyo | ₦8,660 | ₦11,559 |
| Jos | ₦8,154 | ₦10,884 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦11,768 | ₦15,707 |
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
- 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 load and cart away surplus spoil to tip n.e. 10km cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦8,418 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦11,236 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 ₦8,841 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦11,800 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 (Tipper truck 20t, Wheel loader 3t (SDLG class)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Excl. tipping fees.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/a15-load-and-cart-away-surplus-spoil-to-tip-n-e-10km/, prices as at 15 October 2026.