Ready-mix C25/30 placed by pump in suspended slab: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦181,224per m³
Tender rate about ₦241,888 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for ready-mix C25/30 placed by pump in suspended slab is ₦181,224 per m³ in Abuja: ₦175,900 materials, ₦4,831 labour and ₦493 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦241,888 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ready-mix C25/30, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 1 m³ | 2% | ₦165,000 | ₦168,300 |
| Material | Concrete pump hire, per pour (<=60 m3) | 0.02 pour | - | ₦380,000 | ₦7,600 |
| Plant (days) | Poker vibrator (petrol) | 0.025 day | - | ₦19,728 | ₦493 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.8 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦1,965 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 2.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦2,866 |
| Materials | ₦175,900 | ||||
| Labour | ₦4,831 | ||||
| Plant | ₦493 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦181,224 |
Scope note: Small pours cost much more.
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) | ₦181,224 | ₦241,888 |
| Lagos | ₦192,189 | ₦256,524 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦195,094 | ₦260,401 |
| Ibadan | ₦171,438 | ₦228,826 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦172,965 | ₦230,865 |
| Kano | ₦167,678 | ₦223,808 |
| Kaduna | ₦169,582 | ₦226,350 |
| Enugu | ₦176,730 | ₦235,890 |
| Benin City | ₦178,595 | ₦238,380 |
| Uyo | ₦185,791 | ₦247,984 |
| Jos | ₦171,351 | ₦228,711 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦234,674 | ₦313,231 |
Related concrete rates
- B01 Plain concrete 1:3:6 in blinding (site-mixed)₦98,716 per m³
- B02 Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in foundations / bases / ground beams₦127,723 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
- 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 ready-mix C25/30 placed by pump in suspended slab cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦181,224 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦241,888 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 ₦192,189 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦256,524 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Concrete pump hire, Ready-mix C25/30) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Poker vibrator (petrol)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Small pours cost much more.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/b05-ready-mix-c25-30-placed-by-pump-in-suspended-slab/, prices as at 15 October 2026.