Asphalt binder course 60mm, laid & compacted: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦23,291per m²
Tender rate about ₦31,088 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for asphalt binder course 60mm, laid & compacted is ₦23,291 per m² in Abuja: ₦22,075 materials, ₦58.95 labour and ₦1,157 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦31,088 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Asphalt concrete binder course, ex-plant, per tonne | 0.141 tonne | 3% | ₦152,000 | ₦22,075 |
| Plant (days) | Asphalt paver (tracked) | 0.000357 day | - | ₦1,547,850 | ₦553 |
| Plant (days) | Tandem asphalt roller 3-8t | 0.000357 day | - | ₦284,745 | ₦102 |
| Plant (days) | Pneumatic-tyred roller | 0.000357 day | - | ₦497,310 | ₦178 |
| Plant (days) | Tipper truck 20t | 0.000769 day | - | ₦423,040 | ₦325 |
| Labour (hours) | Asphalt crew hand (raker/lute) | 0.03 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦58.95 |
| Materials | ₦22,075 | ||||
| Labour | ₦58.95 | ||||
| Plant | ₦1,157 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦23,291 |
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) | ₦23,291 | ₦31,088 |
| Lagos | ₦24,678 | ₦32,939 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦25,147 | ₦33,564 |
| Ibadan | ₦22,118 | ₦29,521 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦22,359 | ₦29,843 |
| Kano | ₦21,673 | ₦28,928 |
| Kaduna | ₦21,896 | ₦29,225 |
| Enugu | ₦22,815 | ₦30,452 |
| Benin City | ₦23,060 | ₦30,779 |
| Uyo | ₦23,979 | ₦32,006 |
| Jos | ₦22,140 | ₦29,551 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦30,382 | ₦40,553 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does asphalt binder course 60mm, laid & compacted cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦23,291 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦31,088 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 ₦24,678 per m² and the tender rate about ₦32,939 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Asphalt concrete binder course) with waste allowances; labour (Asphalt crew hand (raker/lute)) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Asphalt paver (tracked), Pneumatic-tyred roller, Tandem asphalt roller 3-8t, Tipper truck 20t) 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/r07-asphalt-binder-course-60mm-laid-and-compacted/, prices as at 15 October 2026.