Pillar fire hydrant with isolating valve installed: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦1,734,182per unit
Tender rate about ₦2,314,694 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for pillar fire hydrant with isolating valve installed is ₦1,734,182 per unit in Abuja: ₦1,710,602 materials, ₦23,580 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦2,314,694 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Pillar fire hydrant DN100 | 1 unit | - | ₦1,213,030 | ₦1,213,030 |
| Material | Resilient-seat gate valve DN100 PN16 (DI) | 1 unit | - | ₦485,212 | ₦485,212 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 1 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦12,360 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 6 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦16,702 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 6 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦6,878 |
| Materials | ₦1,710,602 | ||||
| Labour | ₦23,580 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦1,734,182 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦1,734,182 | ₦2,314,694 |
| Lagos | ₦1,838,705 | ₦2,454,205 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦1,869,851 | ₦2,495,778 |
| Ibadan | ₦1,643,936 | ₦2,194,238 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦1,659,863 | ₦2,215,497 |
| Kano | ₦1,608,545 | ₦2,147,000 |
| Kaduna | ₦1,626,358 | ₦2,170,777 |
| Enugu | ₦1,695,254 | ₦2,262,735 |
| Benin City | ₦1,712,832 | ₦2,286,197 |
| Uyo | ₦1,781,963 | ₦2,378,470 |
| Jos | ₦1,643,464 | ₦2,193,609 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦2,249,721 | ₦3,002,808 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does pillar fire hydrant with isolating valve installed cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦1,734,182 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦2,314,694 per unit 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 ₦1,838,705 per unit and the tender rate about ₦2,454,205 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (OPC 42.5 cement, Pillar fire hydrant DN100, Resilient-seat gate valve DN100 PN16 (DI)) with waste allowances; labour (Plumber, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) 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/v09-pillar-fire-hydrant-with-isolating-valve-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.