Sprinkler head with 3m 1" galvanised branch pipe and hangers: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦33,270per unit
Tender rate about ₦44,408 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for sprinkler head with 3m 1" galvanised branch pipe and hangers is ₦33,270 per unit in Abuja: ₦27,621 materials, ₦5,649 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦44,408 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Sprinkler head pendent 68degC K5.6 | 1 unit | 2% | ₦11,197 | ₦11,421 |
| Material | Galvanised pipe 1" medium, 6m (2.41 kg/m) | 0.5 length | 5% | ₦27,257 | ₦14,310 |
| Material | Expansion anchor bolt M12 | 2 unit | 5% | ₦900 | ₦1,890 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 1.5 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦4,176 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber's mate | 1 h | - | ₦1,474 | ₦1,474 |
| Materials | ₦27,621 | ||||
| Labour | ₦5,649 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦33,270 |
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) | ₦33,270 | ₦44,408 |
| Lagos | ₦35,380 | ₦47,223 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦35,198 | ₦46,980 |
| Ibadan | ₦30,760 | ₦41,056 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦30,753 | ₦41,048 |
| Kano | ₦29,925 | ₦39,942 |
| Kaduna | ₦30,370 | ₦40,537 |
| Enugu | ₦31,588 | ₦42,162 |
| Benin City | ₦31,977 | ₦42,682 |
| Uyo | ₦33,252 | ₦44,383 |
| Jos | ₦30,647 | ₦40,905 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦42,122 | ₦56,222 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does sprinkler head with 3m 1" galvanised branch pipe and hangers cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦33,270 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦44,408 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 ₦35,380 per unit and the tender rate about ₦47,223 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Expansion anchor bolt M12, Galvanised pipe 1" medium, Sprinkler head pendent 68degC K5.6) with waste allowances; labour (Plumber, Plumber's mate) 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/x05-sprinkler-head-with-3m-1-galvanised-branch-pipe-and-hang/, prices as at 15 October 2026.