CROSS-CHECK: produce 9" hollow sandcrete block on site (machine), cured: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦710per unit
Tender rate about ₦947 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for cROSS-CHECK: produce 9" hollow sandcrete block on site (machine), cured is ₦710 per unit in Abuja: ₦583 materials, ₦86.46 labour and ₦40.46 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦947 per unit.
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 | 0.03125 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦386 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.022 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦154 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.012 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦42.00 |
| Plant (days) | Vibrating block machine (petrol) | 0.001667 day | - | ₦24,273 | ₦40.46 |
| Labour (hours) | Block moulder | 0.016 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦31.44 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.048 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦55.02 |
| Materials | ₦583 | ||||
| Labour | ₦86.46 | ||||
| Plant | ₦40.46 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦710 |
Scope note: Compare with M-BLK-01.
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦710 | ₦947 |
| Lagos | ₦754 | ₦1,006 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦755 | ₦1,008 |
| Ibadan | ₦661 | ₦882 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦663 | ₦886 |
| Kano | ₦645 | ₦861 |
| Kaduna | ₦654 | ₦872 |
| Enugu | ₦680 | ₦907 |
| Benin City | ₦688 | ₦919 |
| Uyo | ₦715 | ₦955 |
| Jos | ₦660 | ₦881 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦909 | ₦1,214 |
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- C02 150mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in cement-sand mortar 1:6₦10,266 per m²
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- 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
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- C08 Bituminous felt DPC 225mm wide bedded on walls₦950 per m
Frequently asked questions
How much does cROSS-CHECK: produce 9" hollow sandcrete block on site (machine), cured cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦710 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦947 per unit 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 ₦754 per unit and the tender rate about ₦1,006 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp sand, Water) with waste allowances; labour (Block moulder, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Vibrating block machine (petrol)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Compare with M-BLK-01.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/c04-cross-check-produce-9-hollow-sandcrete-block-on-site-mac/, prices as at 15 October 2026.