Core rock 1-500kg placed and trimmed: cost per tonne in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦25,294per tonne
Tender rate about ₦33,762 per tonne with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for core rock 1-500kg placed and trimmed is ₦25,294 per tonne in Abuja: ₦22,660 materials, ₦34.39 labour and ₦2,600 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦33,762 per tonne.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Core rock / quarry run 1-500kg, delivered, per tonne | 1 tonne | 3% | ₦22,000 | ₦22,660 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 30t | 0.001667 day | - | ₦1,141,840 | ₦1,903 |
| Plant (days) | Bulldozer D7 class | 0.000667 day | - | ₦1,044,460 | ₦697 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.03 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦34.39 |
| Materials | ₦22,660 | ||||
| Labour | ₦34.39 | ||||
| Plant | ₦2,600 | ||||
| Net unit rate per tonne | ₦25,294 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per tonne | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦25,294 | ₦33,762 |
| Lagos | ₦26,787 | ₦35,754 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦27,314 | ₦36,457 |
| Ibadan | ₦24,025 | ₦32,067 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦24,301 | ₦32,436 |
| Kano | ₦23,570 | ₦31,460 |
| Kaduna | ₦23,797 | ₦31,763 |
| Enugu | ₦24,782 | ₦33,078 |
| Benin City | ₦25,062 | ₦33,451 |
| Uyo | ₦26,047 | ₦34,766 |
| Jos | ₦24,076 | ₦32,135 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦33,136 | ₦44,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does core rock 1-500kg placed and trimmed cost per tonne in Nigeria?
About ₦25,294 per tonne net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦33,762 per tonne 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 ₦26,787 per tonne and the tender rate about ₦35,754 per tonne.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Core rock / quarry run 1-500kg) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Bulldozer D7 class, Hydraulic excavator 30t) 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/k06-core-rock-1-500kg-placed-and-trimmed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.