Precast box culvert 2x2m laid on blinding: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦798,379per m
Tender rate about ₦1,065,634 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for precast box culvert 2x2m laid on blinding is ₦798,379 per m in Abuja: ₦638,250 materials, ₦8,515 labour and ₦151,614 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦1,065,634 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Precast box culvert 2.0x2.0m, delivered, per m | 1 m | - | ₦600,000 | ₦600,000 |
| Material | Ready-mix C20/25, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 0.25 m³ | 2% | ₦150,000 | ₦38,250 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 50t | 0.08333 day | - | ₦1,322,660 | ₦110,221 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class) | 0.05 day | - | ₦827,850 | ₦41,392 |
| Labour (hours) | Rigger / banksman | 1 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦2,620 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 1 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦2,456 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Materials | ₦638,250 | ||||
| Labour | ₦8,515 | ||||
| Plant | ₦151,614 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦798,379 |
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) | ₦798,379 | ₦1,065,634 |
| Lagos | ₦844,936 | ₦1,127,775 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦861,142 | ₦1,149,407 |
| Ibadan | ₦757,183 | ₦1,010,647 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦766,172 | ₦1,022,645 |
| Kano | ₦743,992 | ₦993,041 |
| Kaduna | ₦750,630 | ₦1,001,901 |
| Enugu | ₦780,878 | ₦1,042,275 |
| Benin City | ₦790,464 | ₦1,055,069 |
| Uyo | ₦820,797 | ₦1,095,557 |
| Jos | ₦760,045 | ₦1,014,467 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦1,051,351 | ₦1,403,287 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does precast box culvert 2x2m laid on blinding cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦798,379 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦1,065,634 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 ₦844,936 per m and the tender rate about ₦1,127,775 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Precast box culvert 2.0x2.0m, Ready-mix C20/25) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Rigger / banksman, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class), Mobile crane 50t) 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/r22-precast-box-culvert-2x2m-laid-on-blinding/, prices as at 15 October 2026.