Bored cast-in-place pile 1200mm 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
₦682,733per m
Tender rate about ₦911,276 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 1200mm dia in C30/37 concrete incl. rebar cage and drilling fluid is ₦682,733 per m in Abuja: ₦372,953 materials, ₦18,012 labour and ₦291,767 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦911,276 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) | 1.24 m³ | 2% | ₦178,000 | ₦225,134 |
| Material | High-yield rebar 12-16mm, per tonne | 0.11 tonne | 5% | ₦1,050,000 | ₦121,275 |
| Material | Binding wire, per kg | 1.2 kg | 5% | ₦1,900 | ₦2,394 |
| Material | Bentonite (API grade), per tonne | 0.05 tonne | 5% | ₦460,000 | ₦24,150 |
| Plant (days) | Bored piling rig (600-900mm) | 0.06667 day | - | ₦3,449,850 | ₦229,991 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.06667 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦49,950 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class) | 0.01429 day | - | ₦827,850 | ₦11,827 |
| Labour (hours) | Piling hand | 4 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦7,860 |
| Labour (hours) | Iron bender / steel fixer | 3.2 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦7,860 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦2,292 |
| Materials | ₦372,953 | ||||
| Labour | ₦18,012 | ||||
| Plant | ₦291,767 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦682,733 |
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) | ₦682,733 | ₦911,276 |
| Lagos | ₦721,140 | ₦962,539 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦735,010 | ₦981,053 |
| Ibadan | ₦645,895 | ₦862,106 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦654,559 | ₦873,671 |
| Kano | ₦637,535 | ₦850,948 |
| Kaduna | ₦641,805 | ₦856,647 |
| Enugu | ₦665,836 | ₦888,723 |
| Benin City | ₦675,762 | ₦901,971 |
| Uyo | ₦699,973 | ₦934,287 |
| Jos | ₦651,370 | ₦869,414 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦913,128 | ₦1,218,794 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does bored cast-in-place pile 1200mm dia in C30/37 concrete incl. rebar cage and drilling fluid cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦682,733 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦911,276 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 ₦721,140 per m and the tender rate about ₦962,539 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/p03-bored-cast-in-place-pile-1200mm-dia-in-c30-37-concrete-i/, prices as at 15 October 2026.