225mm hollow blockwork filled solid with 1:2:4 concrete, below DPC: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦20,527per m²
Tender rate about ₦27,398 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 blockwork filled solid with 1:2:4 concrete, below DPC is ₦20,527 per m² in Abuja: ₦17,678 materials, ₦2,849 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦27,398 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 | 0.53 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦6,551 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.091 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦639 |
| Material | Granite 3/4", per tonne | 0.079 tonne | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦1,493 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.02 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦70.00 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.6 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦1,474 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,376 |
| Materials | ₦17,678 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,849 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦20,527 |
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) | ₦20,527 | ₦27,398 |
| Lagos | ₦21,816 | ₦29,118 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦21,799 | ₦29,096 |
| Ibadan | ₦19,073 | ₦25,458 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦19,108 | ₦25,504 |
| Kano | ₦18,577 | ₦24,796 |
| Kaduna | ₦18,839 | ₦25,146 |
| Enugu | ₦19,604 | ₦26,166 |
| Benin City | ₦19,837 | ₦26,478 |
| Uyo | ₦20,630 | ₦27,536 |
| Jos | ₦19,016 | ₦25,382 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦26,115 | ₦34,857 |
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- C01 225mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in cement-sand mortar 1:6₦12,779 per m²
- 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
- 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 blockwork filled solid with 1:2:4 concrete, below DPC cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦20,527 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦27,398 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 ₦21,816 per m² and the tender rate about ₦29,118 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (9" (225mm) hollow sandcrete block, 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 (no plant) 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/c03-225mm-hollow-blockwork-filled-solid-with-1-2-4-concrete/, prices as at 15 October 2026.