Gabion retaining wall (2x1x1 boxes) incl. geotextile backing: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦77,882per m³
Tender rate about ₦103,953 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for gabion retaining wall (2x1x1 boxes) incl. geotextile backing is ₦77,882 per m³ in Abuja: ₦54,842 materials, ₦9,416 labour and ₦13,625 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦103,953 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Gabion box 2x1x1m, galvanised + PVC-coated mesh | 0.5 unit | 2% | ₦55,000 | ₦28,050 |
| Material | Boulders / rip-rap, per tonne | 1.75 tonne | 5% | ₦13,000 | ₦23,888 |
| Material | Non-woven needle-punched geotextile 400g/m2, per m2 | 1.2 m² | 10% | ₦2,200 | ₦2,904 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 14t | 0.025 day | - | ₦545,000 | ₦13,625 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦5,731 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 1.5 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦3,684 |
| Materials | ₦54,842 | ||||
| Labour | ₦9,416 | ||||
| Plant | ₦13,625 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦77,882 |
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) | ₦77,882 | ₦103,953 |
| Lagos | ₦82,607 | ₦110,260 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦82,889 | ₦110,635 |
| Ibadan | ₦72,576 | ₦96,870 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦72,926 | ₦97,337 |
| Kano | ₦71,008 | ₦94,778 |
| Kaduna | ₦71,839 | ₦95,887 |
| Enugu | ₦74,630 | ₦99,612 |
| Benin City | ₦75,639 | ₦100,959 |
| Uyo | ₦78,524 | ₦104,809 |
| Jos | ₦72,660 | ₦96,983 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦100,726 | ₦134,444 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does gabion retaining wall (2x1x1 boxes) incl. geotextile backing cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦77,882 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦103,953 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 ₦82,607 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦110,260 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Boulders / rip-rap, Gabion box 2x1x1m, Non-woven needle-punched geotextile 400g/m2) with waste allowances; labour (Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hydraulic excavator 14t) 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/r30-gabion-retaining-wall-2x1x1-boxes-incl-geotextile-backin/, prices as at 15 October 2026.