Break out reinforced concrete with compressor & breakers: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦83,358per m³
Tender rate about ₦111,262 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for break out reinforced concrete with compressor & breakers is ₦83,358 per m³ in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦9,170 labour and ₦74,188 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦111,262 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Air compressor 375cfm with 2 breakers | 0.1667 day | - | ₦445,130 | ₦74,188 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 8 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦9,170 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦9,170 | ||||
| Plant | ₦74,188 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦83,358 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m³ | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦83,358 | ₦111,262 |
| Lagos | ₦87,802 | ₦117,193 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦88,835 | ₦118,572 |
| Ibadan | ₦77,815 | ₦103,863 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦78,840 | ₦105,232 |
| Kano | ₦77,357 | ₦103,251 |
| Kaduna | ₦77,632 | ₦103,619 |
| Enugu | ₦80,041 | ₦106,834 |
| Benin City | ₦81,708 | ₦109,059 |
| Uyo | ₦84,209 | ₦112,397 |
| Jos | ₦79,115 | ₦105,599 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦113,951 | ₦152,096 |
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- H01 Demolish 225mm blockwork wall, stack debris on site₦1,376 per m²
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Frequently asked questions
How much does break out reinforced concrete with compressor & breakers cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦83,358 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦111,262 per m³ 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 ₦87,802 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦117,193 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (no materials) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Air compressor 375cfm with 2 breakers) 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/h03-break-out-reinforced-concrete-with-compressor-and-breake/, prices as at 15 October 2026.