Laterite sub-base, spread & compacted in layers (compacted volume): cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦13,628per m³
Tender rate about ₦18,189 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for laterite sub-base, spread & compacted in layers (compacted volume) is ₦13,628 per m³ in Abuja: ₦9,896 materials, ₦229 labour and ₦3,502 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦18,189 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Laterite, per tonne | 2.1 tonne | 5% | ₦4,250 | ₦9,371 |
| Material | Water, per m3 | 0.15 m³ | - | ₦3,500 | ₦525 |
| Plant (days) | Motor grader (CAT 140 class) | 0.0025 day | - | ₦729,900 | ₦1,825 |
| Plant (days) | Vibratory roller 10-12t | 0.002 day | - | ₦477,310 | ₦955 |
| Plant (days) | Water tanker 10,000L | 0.002 day | - | ₦361,330 | ₦723 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦229 |
| Materials | ₦9,896 | ||||
| Labour | ₦229 | ||||
| Plant | ₦3,502 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦13,628 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m³ | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦13,628 | ₦18,189 |
| Lagos | ₦14,415 | ₦19,240 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦14,688 | ₦19,605 |
| Ibadan | ₦12,912 | ₦17,234 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦13,069 | ₦17,444 |
| Kano | ₦12,702 | ₦16,954 |
| Kaduna | ₦12,808 | ₦17,096 |
| Enugu | ₦13,314 | ₦17,770 |
| Benin City | ₦13,487 | ₦18,002 |
| Uyo | ₦13,995 | ₦18,680 |
| Jos | ₦12,977 | ₦17,321 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦18,020 | ₦24,052 |
Related roads & external rates
- R01 Scarify, water & compact subgrade to 95% MDD₦577 per m²
- R03 Crushed stone base course, compacted (compacted volume)₦34,642 per m³
- R04 Prime coat MC-30 at 1.0 L/m2₦1,653 per m²
- R05 Tack coat (emulsion) at 0.3 L/m2₦420 per m²
- R06 Asphalt wearing course 50mm, laid & compacted₦20,481 per m²
- R07 Asphalt binder course 60mm, laid & compacted₦23,291 per m²
- R08 Precast road kerb 900x300x150 on concrete bed & haunch₦17,408 per m
- R09 Precast 600mm U-drain with cover, laid on concrete bed₦67,702 per m
- 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
- R12 Thermoplastic road marking, 100mm line₦711 per m
- G01 60mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted₦11,169 per m²
- G02 80mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted₦13,390 per m²
- R13 Chain-link fence 1.8m on angle posts @3m with 3 lines barbed wire₦12,743 per m
- R14 225mm block fence wall 2.4m high incl. foundation, piers, plaster both sides & razor wire₦83,156 per m
- 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
- R18 Double surface dressing with emulsion and 10/14mm chippings₦3,918 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does laterite sub-base, spread & compacted in layers (compacted volume) cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦13,628 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦18,189 per m³ 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 ₦14,415 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦19,240 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Laterite, Water) 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/r02-laterite-sub-base-spread-and-compacted-in-layers-compact/, prices as at 15 October 2026.