HDPE PE100 SDR17 pipe 250mm laid and butt-fused in trench on sand bed: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦50,583per m
Tender rate about ₦67,515 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for hDPE PE100 SDR17 pipe 250mm laid and butt-fused in trench on sand bed is ₦50,583 per m in Abuja: ₦47,150 materials, ₦1,384 labour and ₦2,049 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦67,515 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | HDPE PE100 SDR17 (PN10) pipe 250mm (10.44 kg/m), per m | 1.02 m | 3% | ₦43,830 | ₦46,048 |
| Material | Filling sand, per tonne | 0.3 tonne | 5% | ₦3,500 | ₦1,102 |
| Plant (days) | Generator 20kVA (diesel) | 0.005 day | - | ₦137,280 | ₦686 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 0.25 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦696 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.6 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦688 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 14t | 0.0025 day | - | ₦545,000 | ₦1,362 |
| Materials | ₦47,150 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,384 | ||||
| Plant | ₦2,049 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦50,583 |
Scope note: Trench excavation excluded.
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) | ₦50,583 | ₦67,515 |
| Lagos | ₦53,625 | ₦71,576 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦54,450 | ₦72,677 |
| Ibadan | ₦47,846 | ₦63,863 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦48,290 | ₦64,454 |
| Kano | ₦46,834 | ₦62,512 |
| Kaduna | ₦47,347 | ₦63,196 |
| Enugu | ₦49,322 | ₦65,833 |
| Benin City | ₦49,862 | ₦66,554 |
| Uyo | ₦51,851 | ₦69,209 |
| Jos | ₦47,860 | ₦63,880 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦65,686 | ₦87,674 |
Related water & sewerage rates
- V01 HDPE PE100 SDR17 pipe 110mm laid and butt-fused in trench on sand bed₦10,487 per m
- V02 HDPE PE100 SDR17 pipe 160mm laid and butt-fused in trench on sand bed₦20,958 per m
- V04 HDPE PE100 SDR17 pipe 400mm laid and butt-fused in trench on sand bed₦124,777 per m
- V05 Ductile iron pipe DN150 laid in trench on sand bed₦55,966 per m
- V06 Ductile iron pipe DN300 laid in trench on sand bed₦124,862 per m
- V07 uPVC sewer pipe 200mm laid on granular bed₦16,957 per m
- V08 DI gate valve DN150 installed in block chamber with cover₦842,811 per unit
- V09 Pillar fire hydrant with isolating valve installed₦1,734,182 per unit
- V10 Bulk water meter DN100 with 2 valves in chamber₦2,817,498 per unit
- V11 Domestic water connection 15mm with meter and stopcock₦71,610 per unit
- V12 Precast manhole 1200mm dia, 2m deep, with D400 cover₦854,353 per unit
- V13 Two-chamber septic tank (10m3) in solid blockwork with RC cover, and soakaway₦2,356,034 per unit
- V14 GRP sectional water tank on steel base frame, installed₦382,232 per m³
- V15 Package sewage treatment plant 50m3/day installed on concrete base₦92,587,570 per unit
- V16 Submersible pump 5.5HP installed in borehole with riser and cable₦1,515,016 per unit
- V17 Rapid gravity filter media (graded sand) placed₦61,093 per m³
- V18 Butterfly valve DN300 installed₦1,328,876 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does hDPE PE100 SDR17 pipe 250mm laid and butt-fused in trench on sand bed cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦50,583 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦67,515 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 ₦53,625 per m and the tender rate about ₦71,576 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Filling sand, HDPE PE100 SDR17 (PN10) pipe 250mm (10.44 kg/m)) with waste allowances; labour (Plumber, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Generator 20kVA (diesel), Hydraulic excavator 14t) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Trench excavation excluded.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/v03-hdpe-pe100-sdr17-pipe-250mm-laid-and-butt-fused-in-trenc/, prices as at 15 October 2026.