225mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in cement-sand mortar 1:6: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦12,779per m²
Tender rate about ₦17,056 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 225mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in cement-sand mortar 1:6 is ₦12,779 per m² in Abuja: ₦11,109 materials, ₦1,670 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦17,056 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 9" (225mm) hollow sandcrete block | 10 unit | 5% | ₦850 | ₦8,925 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.146 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦1,805 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.049 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦344 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.01 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦35.00 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.4 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦982 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.6 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦688 |
| Materials | ₦11,109 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,670 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦12,779 |
Scope note: Check: 14.6 bags/1,000 blocks (market 14-18).
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) | ₦12,779 | ₦17,056 |
| Lagos | ₦13,579 | ₦18,124 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦13,584 | ₦18,131 |
| Ibadan | ₦11,889 | ₦15,869 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦11,917 | ₦15,906 |
| Kano | ₦11,584 | ₦15,461 |
| Kaduna | ₦11,745 | ₦15,676 |
| Enugu | ₦12,223 | ₦16,314 |
| Benin City | ₦12,367 | ₦16,507 |
| Uyo | ₦12,862 | ₦17,167 |
| Jos | ₦11,856 | ₦15,825 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦16,278 | ₦21,728 |
Related masonry rates
- C02 150mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in cement-sand mortar 1:6₦10,266 per m²
- C05 125mm hollow blockwork partition in mortar 1:6₦8,521 per m²
- C07 225mm solid block walling in mortar 1:6₦15,024 per m²
- C03 225mm hollow blockwork filled solid with 1:2:4 concrete, below DPC₦20,527 per m²
- C06 Half-brick burnt clay facing brickwork in mortar 1:4, pointed₦34,949 per m²
- C08 Bituminous felt DPC 225mm wide bedded on walls₦950 per m
- C04 CROSS-CHECK: produce 9" hollow sandcrete block on site (machine), cured₦710 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does 225mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in cement-sand mortar 1:6 cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦12,779 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦17,056 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 ₦13,579 per m² and the tender rate about ₦18,124 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (9" (225mm) hollow sandcrete block, 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 (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Check: 14.6 bags/1,000 blocks (market 14-18).
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/c01-225mm-hollow-sandcrete-blockwork-in-cement-sand-mortar-1/, prices as at 15 October 2026.