Break down pile head 600mm and prepare starter bars: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦32,488per unit
Tender rate about ₦43,363 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for break down pile head 600mm and prepare starter bars is ₦32,488 per unit in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦4,667 labour and ₦27,821 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦43,363 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Air compressor 375cfm with 2 breakers | 0.0625 day | - | ₦445,130 | ₦27,821 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Labour (hours) | Iron bender / steel fixer | 0.5 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦1,228 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦4,667 | ||||
| Plant | ₦27,821 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦32,488 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦32,488 | ₦43,363 |
| Lagos | ₦34,252 | ₦45,718 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦34,480 | ₦46,022 |
| Ibadan | ₦30,163 | ₦40,260 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦30,486 | ₦40,691 |
| Kano | ₦29,930 | ₦39,949 |
| Kaduna | ₦30,070 | ₦40,136 |
| Enugu | ₦30,998 | ₦41,374 |
| Benin City | ₦31,647 | ₦42,241 |
| Uyo | ₦32,622 | ₦43,542 |
| Jos | ₦30,626 | ₦40,878 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦44,082 | ₦58,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does break down pile head 600mm and prepare starter bars cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦32,488 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦43,363 per unit 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 ₦34,252 per unit and the tender rate about ₦45,718 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (no materials) with waste allowances; labour (Iron bender / steel fixer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Air compressor 375cfm with 2 breakers) 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/p08-break-down-pile-head-600mm-and-prepare-starter-bars/, prices as at 15 October 2026.