Precast 600mm U-drain with cover, laid on concrete bed: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦67,702per m
Tender rate about ₦90,365 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for precast 600mm U-drain with cover, laid on concrete bed is ₦67,702 per m in Abuja: ₦59,561 materials, ₦2,374 labour and ₦5,767 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦90,365 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Precast U-drain 600mm, per m | 1 m | 2% | ₦35,000 | ₦35,700 |
| Material | Precast drain cover slab, per m | 1 m | 2% | ₦18,000 | ₦18,360 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.3 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦3,708 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.04 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦281 |
| Material | Granite 3/4", per tonne | 0.08 tonne | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦1,512 |
| Plant (days) | Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t | 0.0125 day | - | ₦461,330 | ₦5,767 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.5 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦1,228 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,146 |
| Materials | ₦59,561 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,374 | ||||
| Plant | ₦5,767 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦67,702 |
Scope note: Excl. excavation.
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) | ₦67,702 | ₦90,365 |
| Lagos | ₦71,754 | ₦95,773 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦72,809 | ₦97,182 |
| Ibadan | ₦63,961 | ₦85,371 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦64,553 | ₦86,162 |
| Kano | ₦62,651 | ₦83,623 |
| Kaduna | ₦63,317 | ₦84,513 |
| Enugu | ₦65,920 | ₦87,987 |
| Benin City | ₦66,679 | ₦88,999 |
| Uyo | ₦69,305 | ₦92,505 |
| Jos | ₦64,028 | ₦85,462 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦88,114 | ₦117,610 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does precast 600mm U-drain with cover, laid on concrete bed cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦67,702 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦90,365 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 ₦71,754 per m and the tender rate about ₦95,773 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Granite 3/4", OPC 42.5 cement, Precast U-drain 600mm, Precast drain cover slab, Sharp sand) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Excl. excavation.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/r09-precast-600mm-u-drain-with-cover-laid-on-concrete-bed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.