Gabion box 2x1x1m filled with hand-packed stone: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦103,028per unit
Tender rate about ₦137,516 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for gabion box 2x1x1m filled with hand-packed stone is ₦103,028 per unit in Abuja: ₦79,988 materials, ₦9,416 labour and ₦13,625 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦137,516 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Gabion box 2x1x1m, galvanised + PVC-coated mesh | 1 unit | 2% | ₦55,000 | ₦56,100 |
| Material | Boulders / rip-rap, per tonne | 1.75 tonne | 5% | ₦13,000 | ₦23,888 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 14t | 0.025 day | - | ₦545,000 | ₦13,625 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦5,731 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 1.5 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦3,684 |
| Materials | ₦79,988 | ||||
| Labour | ₦9,416 | ||||
| Plant | ₦13,625 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦103,028 |
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) | ₦103,028 | ₦137,516 |
| Lagos | ₦109,262 | ₦145,837 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦110,046 | ₦146,884 |
| Ibadan | ₦96,464 | ₦128,756 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦97,066 | ₦129,558 |
| Kano | ₦94,394 | ₦125,992 |
| Kaduna | ₦95,476 | ₦127,437 |
| Enugu | ₦99,273 | ₦132,504 |
| Benin City | ₦100,533 | ₦134,187 |
| Uyo | ₦104,424 | ₦139,380 |
| Jos | ₦96,549 | ₦128,868 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦133,416 | ₦178,077 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does gabion box 2x1x1m filled with hand-packed stone cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦103,028 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦137,516 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 ₦109,262 per unit and the tender rate about ₦145,837 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Boulders / rip-rap, Gabion box 2x1x1m) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hydraulic excavator 14t) 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/p11-gabion-box-2x1x1m-filled-with-hand-packed-stone/, prices as at 15 October 2026.