Dredge & hydraulically place sand fill by 12" CSD (in-situ m3): cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦3,483per m³
Tender rate about ₦4,649 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for dredge & hydraulically place sand fill by 12" CSD (in-situ m3) is ₦3,483 per m³ in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦11.46 labour and ₦3,471 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦4,649 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Cutter-suction dredger 12" | 0.000667 day | - | ₦5,204,550 | ₦3,471 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.01 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦11.46 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦11.46 | ||||
| Plant | ₦3,471 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦3,483 |
Scope note: LOW - replace with FESTAC dredging log actuals. Excl. discharge pipeline & mob.
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) | ₦3,483 | ₦4,649 |
| Lagos | ₦3,657 | ₦4,882 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦3,760 | ₦5,019 |
| Ibadan | ₦3,307 | ₦4,414 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦3,376 | ₦4,506 |
| Kano | ₦3,306 | ₦4,413 |
| Kaduna | ₦3,307 | ₦4,414 |
| Enugu | ₦3,411 | ₦4,553 |
| Benin City | ₦3,481 | ₦4,646 |
| Uyo | ₦3,585 | ₦4,785 |
| Jos | ₦3,376 | ₦4,506 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦4,873 | ₦6,504 |
Related marine & dredging rates
- K02 Hydraulic sand fill by 20" cutter suction dredger incl. discharge line, placed (in-situ m3)₦4,144 per m³
- K03 Hydraulic sand fill by trailing suction hopper dredger (rainbowing/pump-ashore), placed₦2,907 per m³
- K04 Spread and compact reclaimed sand in layers₦1,154 per m³
- K05 Armour rock 3-6t placed to revetment/breakwater profile₦46,643 per tonne
- K06 Core rock 1-500kg placed and trimmed₦25,294 per tonne
- K07 Underlayer rock 50-300kg placed₦29,363 per tonne
- K08 Geotextile under revetment laid incl. underwater placement₦3,372 per m²
- K09 Concrete armour unit (2m3 class) cast in C35/45 and placed₦268,502 per m³
- K10 Cone fender SCN1000 with frontal frame supplied and installed₦17,133,170 per unit
- K11 Mooring bollard 100t supplied and installed₦8,081,671 per unit
- K12 Crane rail A120 on grouted pads with clips₦472,073 per m
- K13 Floating silt curtain deployed and maintained₦101,130 per m
- K14 Marine steel tubular pile 762mm driven from crane barge₦1,049,593 per m
- K15 Bathymetric survey with survey boat₦42,074 per km
- K16 Navigation buoy supplied and moored with 20m chain and sinker₦31,880,600 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does dredge & hydraulically place sand fill by 12" CSD (in-situ m3) cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦3,483 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦4,649 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 ₦3,657 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦4,882 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 (Cutter-suction dredger 12") including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: LOW - replace with FESTAC dredging log actuals. Excl. discharge pipeline & mob.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/k01-dredge-and-hydraulically-place-sand-fill-by-12-csd-in-si/, prices as at 15 October 2026.