Scarify, water & compact subgrade to 95% MDD: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦577per m²
Tender rate about ₦770 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for scarify, water & compact subgrade to 95% MDD is ₦577 per m² in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦22.93 labour and ₦554 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦770 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Motor grader (CAT 140 class) | 0.000333 day | - | ₦729,900 | ₦243 |
| Plant (days) | Vibratory roller 10-12t | 0.0004 day | - | ₦477,310 | ₦191 |
| Plant (days) | Water tanker 10,000L | 0.000333 day | - | ₦361,330 | ₦120 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.02 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦22.93 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦22.93 | ||||
| Plant | ₦554 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦577 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m² | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦577 | ₦770 |
| Lagos | ₦607 | ₦810 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦620 | ₦828 |
| Ibadan | ₦545 | ₦727 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦555 | ₦741 |
| Kano | ₦544 | ₦726 |
| Kaduna | ₦544 | ₦727 |
| Enugu | ₦562 | ₦750 |
| Benin City | ₦573 | ₦765 |
| Uyo | ₦590 | ₦788 |
| Jos | ₦556 | ₦742 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦801 | ₦1,069 |
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- R05 Tack coat (emulsion) at 0.3 L/m2₦420 per m²
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- R10 In-situ RC drain 600x600 internal, 150mm walls & base, incl. excavation, formwork & rebar₦102,171 per m
- R11 900mm precast culvert pipe laid with 1:3:6 surround₦214,035 per m
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- R16 Carpet grass laid on 100mm topsoil, watered₦2,790 per m²
- R17 Cement-stabilised base 150mm (5% cement) mixed in place and compacted₦6,657 per m²
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Frequently asked questions
How much does scarify, water & compact subgrade to 95% MDD cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦577 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦770 per m² 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 ₦607 per m² and the tender rate about ₦810 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (no materials) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Motor grader (CAT 140 class), Vibratory roller 10-12t, Water tanker 10,000L) 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/r01-scarify-water-and-compact-subgrade-to-95-mdd/, prices as at 15 October 2026.