Ceiling cassette split AC 3HP installed with 6m piping: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦1,920,589per unit
Tender rate about ₦2,563,500 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for ceiling cassette split AC 3HP installed with 6m piping is ₦1,920,589 per unit in Abuja: ₦1,890,950 materials, ₦29,639 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦2,563,500 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ceiling cassette split AC 3HP (supply) | 1 unit | - | ₦1,850,000 | ₦1,850,000 |
| Material | AC copper pipe set with insulation, per m | 6 m | 5% | ₦6,500 | ₦40,950 |
| Labour (hours) | AC / HVAC technician | 8 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦26,200 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Materials | ₦1,890,950 | ||||
| Labour | ₦29,639 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦1,920,589 |
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) | ₦1,920,589 | ₦2,563,500 |
| Lagos | ₦2,036,417 | ₦2,718,101 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,070,383 | ₦2,763,437 |
| Ibadan | ₦1,820,114 | ₦2,429,391 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦1,837,541 | ₦2,452,652 |
| Kano | ₦1,780,813 | ₦2,376,934 |
| Kaduna | ₦1,800,611 | ₦2,403,360 |
| Enugu | ₦1,876,842 | ₦2,505,109 |
| Benin City | ₦1,896,344 | ₦2,531,140 |
| Uyo | ₦1,972,871 | ₦2,633,284 |
| Jos | ₦1,819,521 | ₦2,428,600 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦2,490,838 | ₦3,324,638 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ceiling cassette split AC 3HP installed with 6m piping cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦1,920,589 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦2,563,500 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 ₦2,036,417 per unit and the tender rate about ₦2,718,101 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (AC copper pipe set with insulation, Ceiling cassette split AC 3HP (supply)) with waste allowances; labour (AC / HVAC technician, 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/x10-ceiling-cassette-split-ac-3hp-installed-with-6m-piping/, prices as at 15 October 2026.