Complete borehole 120m: survey, drilling, casing, 1.5HP pump, tank stand & 2,000L tank: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦4,254,440per unit
Tender rate about ₦5,678,600 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for complete borehole 120m: survey, drilling, casing, 1.5HP pump, tank stand & 2,000L tank is ₦4,254,440 per unit in Abuja: ₦4,167,325 materials, ₦87,115 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦5,678,600 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Geophysical (VES) survey | 1 unit | - | ₦100,000 | ₦100,000 |
| Material | Borehole drilling, Abuja basement rock, per m (subcontract) | 120 m | - | ₦22,000 | ₦2,640,000 |
| Material | uPVC borehole casing 125mm, 5.8m | 21 length | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦396,900 |
| Material | Submersible borehole pump 1.5HP (supply) | 1 unit | - | ₦380,000 | ₦380,000 |
| Material | Steel tank stand 6m high (fabricated & erected) | 1 unit | - | ₦350,000 | ₦350,000 |
| Material | Polyethylene water tank 2,000L | 1 unit | - | ₦260,000 | ₦260,000 |
| Material | 2.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, 100m coil | 0.5 100m coil | 5% | ₦77,000 | ₦40,425 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 16 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦44,540 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 8 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦24,235 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 16 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦18,340 |
| Materials | ₦4,167,325 | ||||
| Labour | ₦87,115 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦4,254,440 |
Scope note: Skillland 2026 complete systems N0.8-3.5m cover typical depths; a 120m FCT hard-rock hole sits above that. Adjust depth to the VES result.
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) | ₦4,254,440 | ₦5,678,600 |
| Lagos | ₦4,511,449 | ₦6,021,642 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦4,583,470 | ₦6,117,773 |
| Ibadan | ₦4,028,651 | ₦5,377,229 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦4,065,968 | ₦5,427,038 |
| Kano | ₦3,940,948 | ₦5,260,169 |
| Kaduna | ₦3,985,235 | ₦5,319,280 |
| Enugu | ₦4,153,670 | ₦5,544,099 |
| Benin City | ₦4,197,086 | ₦5,602,047 |
| Uyo | ₦4,366,392 | ₦5,828,029 |
| Jos | ₦4,026,908 | ₦5,374,903 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦5,513,349 | ₦7,358,925 |
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- 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
- F17 Borehole drilling in basement rock, Abuja (subcontract)₦22,000 per m
- 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 complete borehole 120m: survey, drilling, casing, 1.5HP pump, tank stand & 2,000L tank cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦4,254,440 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦5,678,600 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 ₦4,511,449 per unit and the tender rate about ₦6,021,642 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (2.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, Borehole drilling, Geophysical (VES) survey, Polyethylene water tank 2, Steel tank stand 6m high (fabricated & erected), Submersible borehole pump 1.5HP (supply)) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Plumber, 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: Skillland 2026 complete systems N0.8-3.5m cover typical depths; a 120m FCT hard-rock hole sits above that. Adjust depth to the VES result.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/f18-complete-borehole-120m-survey-drilling-casing-1-5hp-pump/, prices as at 15 October 2026.