Hydrostatic test, dewatering and drying of 12" pipeline: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦552per m
Tender rate about ₦736 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for hydrostatic test, dewatering and drying of 12" pipeline is ₦552 per m in Abuja: ₦280 materials, ₦156 labour and ₦116 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦736 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.08 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦280 |
| Plant (days) | Hydrotest pump unit with recorders | 0.0005 day | - | ₦232,280 | ₦116 |
| Labour (hours) | Pipe fitter | 0.02 h | - | ₦4,912 | ₦98.25 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.05 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦57.31 |
| Materials | ₦280 | ||||
| Labour | ₦156 | ||||
| Plant | ₦116 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦552 |
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) | ₦552 | ₦736 |
| Lagos | ₦587 | ₦783 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦576 | ₦768 |
| Ibadan | ₦501 | ₦668 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦498 | ₦665 |
| Kano | ₦487 | ₦651 |
| Kaduna | ₦495 | ₦661 |
| Enugu | ₦513 | ₦684 |
| Benin City | ₦521 | ₦695 |
| Uyo | ₦540 | ₦721 |
| Jos | ₦500 | ₦667 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦698 | ₦931 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does hydrostatic test, dewatering and drying of 12" pipeline cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦552 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦736 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 ₦587 per m and the tender rate about ₦783 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Water) with waste allowances; labour (Pipe fitter, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hydrotest pump unit with recorders) 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/o06-hydrostatic-test-dewatering-and-drying-of-12-pipeline/, prices as at 15 October 2026.