Pile integrity test (low-strain), per pile: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦30,000per unit
Tender rate about ₦40,042 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for pile integrity test (low-strain), per pile is ₦30,000 per unit in Abuja: ₦30,000 materials, ₦0 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦40,042 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Pile integrity test (low-strain), per pile | 1 unit | - | ₦30,000 | ₦30,000 |
| Materials | ₦30,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦0 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦30,000 |
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) | ₦30,000 | ₦40,042 |
| Lagos | ₦31,800 | ₦42,445 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦32,400 | ₦43,246 |
| Ibadan | ₦28,500 | ₦38,040 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦28,800 | ₦38,441 |
| Kano | ₦27,900 | ₦37,239 |
| Kaduna | ₦28,200 | ₦37,640 |
| Enugu | ₦29,400 | ₦39,242 |
| Benin City | ₦29,700 | ₦39,642 |
| Uyo | ₦30,900 | ₦41,244 |
| Jos | ₦28,500 | ₦38,040 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦39,000 | ₦52,055 |
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- P07 Temporary sheet piling PU18 driven and extracted (30% material write-off/hire)₦86,008 per m²
- P08 Break down pile head 600mm and prepare starter bars₦32,488 per unit
- P10 Prefabricated vertical drains installed to 15m₦662 per m
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- P12 Reno mattress 0.3m filled with stone₦20,033 per m²
- P13 Biaxial geogrid laid in fill₦3,434 per m²
- P14 HDPE geomembrane 1.5mm laid and welded (lining)₦8,418 per m²
- P15 Soil nail 25mm x 6m, drilled and grouted, with head plate₦109,737 per unit
- P16 Ground/rock anchor 32mm bar, drilled and grouted₦42,294 per m
- P17 Geosynthetic clay liner laid with overlaps₦9,976 per m²
- P18 Settlement plate installed and initial reading₦103,668 per unit
- P19 Non-woven geotextile 400g/m2 laid as separator/filter₦2,696 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does pile integrity test (low-strain), per pile cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦30,000 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦40,042 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 ₦31,800 per unit and the tender rate about ₦42,445 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Pile integrity test (low-strain)) with waste allowances; labour (no labour) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) 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/p09-pile-integrity-test-low-strain-per-pile/, prices as at 15 October 2026.