Borehole drilling in basement rock, Abuja (subcontract): cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦22,000per m
Tender rate about ₦29,364 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for borehole drilling in basement rock, Abuja (subcontract) is ₦22,000 per m in Abuja: ₦22,000 materials, ₦0 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦29,364 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Borehole drilling, Abuja basement rock, per m (subcontract) | 1 m | - | ₦22,000 | ₦22,000 |
| Materials | ₦22,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦0 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦22,000 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦22,000 | ₦29,364 |
| Lagos | ₦23,320 | ₦31,126 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦23,760 | ₦31,714 |
| Ibadan | ₦20,900 | ₦27,896 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦21,120 | ₦28,190 |
| Kano | ₦20,460 | ₦27,309 |
| Kaduna | ₦20,680 | ₦27,603 |
| Enugu | ₦21,560 | ₦28,777 |
| Benin City | ₦21,780 | ₦29,071 |
| Uyo | ₦22,660 | ₦30,245 |
| Jos | ₦20,900 | ₦27,896 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦28,600 | ₦38,174 |
Related plumbing rates
- F03 WC suite (mid-range), supplied, fixed & connected₦142,805 per unit
- F06 WC suite (economy), supplied, fixed & connected₦92,805 per unit
- F07 WC one-piece (premium), supplied, fixed & connected₦369,197 per unit
- F04 Wash hand basin with pedestal & mixer, fixed & connected₦101,674 per unit
- F05 Single-bowl stainless kitchen sink with mixer, fixed & connected₦87,671 per unit
- F08 Acrylic bathtub 1.7m with mixer, fixed & connected₦302,904 per unit
- F09 Shower mixer set with head & floor drain, installed₦74,815 per unit
- F10 Urinal with flush valve, fixed & connected₦133,868 per unit
- F11 Electric water heater 50L, installed₦165,764 per unit
- F12 Cold water point, 20mm PPR (avg 6m run)₦16,167 per point
- F13 Hot water point, 25mm PPR (avg 6m run)₦19,579 per point
- F14 Soil & waste point, uPVC 110/50mm₦25,300 per point
- F15 2,000L tank on 6m steel stand, installed & connected₦662,899 per unit
- F16 1HP surface pump with valves, installed₦130,381 per unit
- F18 Complete borehole 120m: survey, drilling, casing, 1.5HP pump, tank stand & 2,000L tank₦4,254,440 per unit
- F19 Inspection chamber 600x600x750 in 150mm block with cover₦109,142 per unit
- F20 110mm uPVC underground drain on sand bed (excl. trench)₦5,088 per m
Frequently asked questions
How much does borehole drilling in basement rock, Abuja (subcontract) cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦22,000 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦29,364 per m 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 ₦23,320 per m and the tender rate about ₦31,126 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Borehole drilling) with waste allowances; labour (no labour) 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/f17-borehole-drilling-in-basement-rock-abuja-subcontract/, prices as at 15 October 2026.