Precast concrete pile 400x400mm supplied and driven: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦173,478per m
Tender rate about ₦231,549 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for precast concrete pile 400x400mm supplied and driven is ₦173,478 per m in Abuja: ₦149,350 materials, ₦1,441 labour and ₦22,687 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦231,549 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Precast reinforced concrete pile 400x400mm, delivered, per m | 1 m | 3% | ₦145,000 | ₦149,350 |
| Plant (days) | Piling rig with diesel/hydraulic impact hammer (crawler) | 0.01429 day | - | ₦1,588,070 | ₦22,687 |
| Labour (hours) | Piling hand | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦982 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦458 |
| Materials | ₦149,350 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,441 | ||||
| Plant | ₦22,687 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦173,478 |
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) | ₦173,478 | ₦231,549 |
| Lagos | ₦183,689 | ₦245,178 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦187,169 | ₦249,823 |
| Ibadan | ₦164,588 | ₦219,683 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦166,463 | ₦222,186 |
| Kano | ₦161,529 | ₦215,600 |
| Kaduna | ₦163,066 | ₦217,652 |
| Enugu | ₦169,749 | ₦226,572 |
| Benin City | ₦171,725 | ₦229,210 |
| Uyo | ₦178,423 | ₦238,150 |
| Jos | ₦165,013 | ₦220,251 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦227,502 | ₦303,658 |
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- P15 Soil nail 25mm x 6m, drilled and grouted, with head plate₦109,737 per unit
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- P18 Settlement plate installed and initial reading₦103,668 per unit
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Frequently asked questions
How much does precast concrete pile 400x400mm supplied and driven cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦173,478 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦231,549 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 ₦183,689 per m and the tender rate about ₦245,178 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Precast reinforced concrete pile 400x400mm) with waste allowances; labour (Piling hand, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Piling rig with diesel/hydraulic impact hammer (crawler)) 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/p04-precast-concrete-pile-400x400mm-supplied-and-driven/, prices as at 15 October 2026.