Rapid gravity filter media (graded sand) placed: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦61,093per m³
Tender rate about ₦81,543 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for rapid gravity filter media (graded sand) placed is ₦61,093 per m³ in Abuja: ₦58,800 materials, ₦2,292 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦81,543 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Graded filter sand, per tonne | 1.6 tonne | 5% | ₦35,000 | ₦58,800 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦2,292 |
| Materials | ₦58,800 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,292 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦61,093 |
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) | ₦61,093 | ₦81,543 |
| Lagos | ₦64,804 | ₦86,497 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦65,682 | ₦87,669 |
| Ibadan | ₦57,694 | ₦77,007 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦58,167 | ₦77,639 |
| Kano | ₦56,403 | ₦75,284 |
| Kaduna | ₦57,060 | ₦76,161 |
| Enugu | ₦59,458 | ₦79,361 |
| Benin City | ₦60,092 | ₦80,207 |
| Uyo | ₦62,513 | ₦83,439 |
| Jos | ₦57,648 | ₦76,946 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦78,962 | ₦105,394 |
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
- V03 HDPE PE100 SDR17 pipe 250mm laid and butt-fused in trench on sand bed₦50,583 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
- V18 Butterfly valve DN300 installed₦1,328,876 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does rapid gravity filter media (graded sand) placed cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦61,093 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦81,543 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 ₦64,804 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦86,497 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Graded filter sand) with waste allowances; labour (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/v17-rapid-gravity-filter-media-graded-sand-placed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.