Ground/rock anchor 32mm bar, drilled and grouted: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦42,294per m
Tender rate about ₦56,451 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for ground/rock anchor 32mm bar, drilled and grouted is ₦42,294 per m in Abuja: ₦13,043 materials, ₦1,572 labour and ₦27,679 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦56,451 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ground anchor bar 32mm high-yield, per m (incl. couplers) | 1.05 m | 5% | ₦9,028 | ₦9,953 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.25 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦3,090 |
| Plant (days) | Micropile / anchor drilling rig | 0.03333 day | - | ₦694,080 | ₦23,136 |
| Plant (days) | Grout mixer & pump | 0.025 day | - | ₦181,710 | ₦4,543 |
| Labour (hours) | Piling hand | 0.8 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦1,572 |
| Materials | ₦13,043 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,572 | ||||
| Plant | ₦27,679 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦42,294 |
Scope note: Stressing and head excluded.
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) | ₦42,294 | ₦56,451 |
| Lagos | ₦44,586 | ₦59,511 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦45,473 | ₦60,695 |
| Ibadan | ₦39,943 | ₦53,314 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦40,548 | ₦54,122 |
| Kano | ₦39,604 | ₦52,861 |
| Kaduna | ₦39,781 | ₦53,098 |
| Enugu | ₦41,165 | ₦54,944 |
| Benin City | ₦41,880 | ₦55,899 |
| Uyo | ₦43,279 | ₦57,767 |
| Jos | ₦40,465 | ₦54,011 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦57,435 | ₦76,661 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ground/rock anchor 32mm bar, drilled and grouted cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦42,294 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦56,451 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 ₦44,586 per m and the tender rate about ₦59,511 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Ground anchor bar 32mm high-yield, OPC 42.5 cement) with waste allowances; labour (Piling hand) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Grout mixer & pump, Micropile / anchor drilling rig) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Stressing and head excluded.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/p16-ground-rock-anchor-32mm-bar-drilled-and-grouted/, prices as at 15 October 2026.