Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in foundations / bases / ground beams: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦127,723per m³
Tender rate about ₦170,478 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in foundations / bases / ground beams is ₦127,723 per m³ in Abuja: ₦109,596 materials, ₦12,854 labour and ₦5,273 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦170,478 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 6.4 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦79,104 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.7 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦4,914 |
| Material | Granite 3/4", per tonne | 1.32 tonne | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦24,948 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.18 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦630 |
| Plant (days) | Concrete mixer, 1-bag (petrol) | 0.08333 day | - | ₦43,546 | ₦3,629 |
| Plant (days) | Poker vibrator (petrol) | 0.08333 day | - | ₦19,728 | ₦1,644 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 1.5 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦3,684 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 8 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦9,170 |
| Materials | ₦109,596 | ||||
| Labour | ₦12,854 | ||||
| Plant | ₦5,273 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦127,723 |
Scope note: Excl. rebar & formwork. Many QSs allow 6.5-7 bags/m3.
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) | ₦127,723 | ₦170,478 |
| Lagos | ₦135,591 | ₦180,979 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦136,270 | ₦181,886 |
| Ibadan | ₦119,409 | ₦159,380 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦119,967 | ₦160,126 |
| Kano | ₦116,574 | ₦155,597 |
| Kaduna | ₦118,056 | ₦157,574 |
| Enugu | ₦122,855 | ₦163,980 |
| Benin City | ₦124,313 | ₦165,927 |
| Uyo | ₦129,241 | ₦172,504 |
| Jos | ₦119,257 | ₦159,178 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦163,996 | ₦218,893 |
Related concrete rates
- B01 Plain concrete 1:3:6 in blinding (site-mixed)₦98,716 per m³
- B03 Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in suspended slabs, beams & columns₦135,819 per m³
- B04 Reinforced concrete 1:1.5:3 (~C25) in suspended slabs & beams₦155,521 per m³
- B05 Ready-mix C25/30 placed by pump in suspended slab₦181,224 per m³
- B15 Ready-mix C30/37 placed by pump in columns & walls₦198,104 per m³
- B18 Ready-mix C35/45 placed by boom pump in raft/transfer slab₦204,739 per m³
- B06 High-yield reinforcement 12-16mm, cut, bent & fixed₦1,208,315 per tonne
- B11 High-yield reinforcement 20-25mm, cut, bent & fixed₦1,202,012 per tonne
- B12 Reinforcement 8-10mm links/stirrups, cut, bent & fixed₦1,306,845 per tonne
- B10 BRC mesh A142 in ground slab incl. laps₦5,113 per m²
- B07 Formwork (plank) to sides of foundations & ground beams₦7,457 per m²
- B08 Formwork (marine board) to soffit of suspended slab incl. propping n.e. 3.5m₦11,395 per m²
- B09 Formwork (marine board) to columns and beams₦11,003 per m²
- B13 Formwork (marine board) to walls₦10,639 per m²
- B14 Formwork to staircase soffits, strings & risers₦16,935 per m²
- B19 Formwork to slab using steel props (props hired)₦10,545 per m²
- B16 Power-floated finish to concrete slab₦377 per m²
- B17 Precast lintel 150x225x1500, supply and bed in mortar₦19,688 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in foundations / bases / ground beams cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦127,723 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦170,478 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 ₦135,591 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦180,979 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Granite 3/4", OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp sand, Water) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Concrete mixer, 1-bag (petrol), Poker vibrator (petrol)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Excl. rebar & formwork. Many QSs allow 6.5-7 bags/m3.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/b02-reinforced-concrete-1-2-4-in-foundations-bases-ground-be/, prices as at 15 October 2026.