Bored cast-in-place pile 600mm dia in C30/37 concrete incl. rebar cage and drilling fluid: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦236,611per m
Tender rate about ₦315,816 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for bored cast-in-place pile 600mm dia in C30/37 concrete incl. rebar cage and drilling fluid is ₦236,611 per m in Abuja: ₦103,096 materials, ₦8,024 labour and ₦125,491 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦315,816 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ready-mix C30/37, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 0.311 m³ | 2% | ₦178,000 | ₦56,465 |
| Material | High-yield rebar 12-16mm, per tonne | 0.035 tonne | 5% | ₦1,050,000 | ₦38,588 |
| Material | Binding wire, per kg | 0.4 kg | 5% | ₦1,900 | ₦798 |
| Material | Bentonite (API grade), per tonne | 0.015 tonne | 5% | ₦460,000 | ₦7,245 |
| Plant (days) | Bored piling rig (600-900mm) | 0.02857 day | - | ₦3,449,850 | ₦98,566 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.02857 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦21,407 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class) | 0.006667 day | - | ₦827,850 | ₦5,519 |
| Labour (hours) | Piling hand | 2 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦3,930 |
| Labour (hours) | Iron bender / steel fixer | 1.2 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦2,948 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,146 |
| Materials | ₦103,096 | ||||
| Labour | ₦8,024 | ||||
| Plant | ₦125,491 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦236,611 |
Scope note: Rig mobilisation, testing and pile-head cut-off measured separately.
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) | ₦236,611 | ₦315,816 |
| Lagos | ₦249,713 | ₦333,304 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦254,497 | ₦339,689 |
| Ibadan | ₦223,577 | ₦298,418 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦226,716 | ₦302,609 |
| Kano | ₦221,114 | ₦295,131 |
| Kaduna | ₦222,385 | ₦296,828 |
| Enugu | ₦230,434 | ₦307,572 |
| Benin City | ₦234,136 | ₦312,512 |
| Uyo | ₦242,265 | ₦323,362 |
| Jos | ₦225,926 | ₦301,554 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦318,539 | ₦425,168 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does bored cast-in-place pile 600mm dia in C30/37 concrete incl. rebar cage and drilling fluid cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦236,611 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦315,816 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 ₦249,713 per m and the tender rate about ₦333,304 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Bentonite (API grade), Binding wire, High-yield rebar 12-16mm, Ready-mix C30/37) with waste allowances; labour (Iron bender / steel fixer, Piling hand, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Bored piling rig (600-900mm), Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class), Mobile crane 25t) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Rig mobilisation, testing and pile-head cut-off measured separately.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/p01-bored-cast-in-place-pile-600mm-dia-in-c30-37-concrete-in/, prices as at 15 October 2026.