Pipeline trench excavation 1.0m wide x 1.5m deep by excavator, spoil alongside: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦4,483per m
Tender rate about ₦5,984 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for pipeline trench excavation 1.0m wide x 1.5m deep by excavator, spoil alongside is ₦4,483 per m in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦344 labour and ₦4,139 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦5,984 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class) | 0.005 day | - | ₦827,850 | ₦4,139 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦344 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦344 | ||||
| Plant | ₦4,139 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦4,483 |
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) | ₦4,483 | ₦5,984 |
| Lagos | ₦4,718 | ₦6,297 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦4,797 | ₦6,403 |
| Ibadan | ₦4,207 | ₦5,616 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦4,273 | ₦5,703 |
| Kano | ₦4,190 | ₦5,593 |
| Kaduna | ₦4,201 | ₦5,607 |
| Enugu | ₦4,332 | ₦5,782 |
| Benin City | ₦4,421 | ₦5,901 |
| Uyo | ₦4,556 | ₦6,081 |
| Jos | ₦4,283 | ₦5,717 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦6,173 | ₦8,240 |
Related oil & gas rates
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- O02 Line pipe 12" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench₦191,124 per m
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- O07 HDD river/road crossing for 12" X52 3LPE pipeline incl. drilling fluid₦392,688 per m
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- O09 Install 12" ANSI 150 gate valve with 2 weld-neck flanges, gaskets and bolting₦6,506,061 per unit
- O10 Pipeline marker post set in concrete₦48,573 per unit
- O11 Underground fuel tank 33,000L installed: excavation, sand surround, concrete anchor slab₦11,079,138 per unit
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- O13 Fuel station canopy: steel frame, aluminium roof and ACP fascia₦109,158 per m²
- O14 Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 and apply 3-coat epoxy system to steelwork₦38,872 per m²
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- O16 Fabricate and erect steel storage tank shell/bottom/roof, per tonne of plate₦2,536,956 per tonne
- O17 Install 12" pig launcher/receiver incl. tie-in welds₦85,195,000 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does pipeline trench excavation 1.0m wide x 1.5m deep by excavator, spoil alongside cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦4,483 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦5,984 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 ₦4,718 per m and the tender rate about ₦6,297 per m.
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 (Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class)) 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/o04-pipeline-trench-excavation-1-0m-wide-x-1-5m-deep-by-exca/, prices as at 15 October 2026.