125mm hollow blockwork partition in mortar 1:6: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦8,521per m²
Tender rate about ₦11,373 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 125mm hollow blockwork partition in mortar 1:6 is ₦8,521 per m² in Abuja: ₦7,268 materials, ₦1,253 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦11,373 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 5" (125mm) hollow block | 10 unit | 5% | ₦580 | ₦6,090 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.08 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦989 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.027 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦190 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦737 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.45 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦516 |
| Materials | ₦7,268 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,253 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦8,521 |
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) | ₦8,521 | ₦11,373 |
| Lagos | ₦9,057 | ₦12,089 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦9,040 | ₦12,066 |
| Ibadan | ₦7,907 | ₦10,554 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦7,917 | ₦10,567 |
| Kano | ₦7,699 | ₦10,276 |
| Kaduna | ₦7,809 | ₦10,423 |
| Enugu | ₦8,125 | ₦10,845 |
| Benin City | ₦8,223 | ₦10,975 |
| Uyo | ₦8,551 | ₦11,414 |
| Jos | ₦7,882 | ₦10,521 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦10,827 | ₦14,451 |
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- C02 150mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in cement-sand mortar 1:6₦10,266 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 125mm hollow blockwork partition in mortar 1:6 cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦8,521 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦11,373 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 ₦9,057 per m² and the tender rate about ₦12,089 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (5" (125mm) hollow block, OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp sand) 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/c05-125mm-hollow-blockwork-partition-in-mortar-1-6/, prices as at 15 October 2026.