Ceiling diffuser installed and balanced: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦48,275per unit
Tender rate about ₦64,435 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for ceiling diffuser installed and balanced is ₦48,275 per unit in Abuja: ₦45,000 materials, ₦3,275 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦64,435 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Square ceiling diffuser 600x600 with plenum | 1 unit | - | ₦45,000 | ₦45,000 |
| Labour (hours) | AC / HVAC technician | 1 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦3,275 |
| Materials | ₦45,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦3,275 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦48,275 |
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) | ₦48,275 | ₦64,435 |
| Lagos | ₦51,237 | ₦68,388 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦51,711 | ₦69,021 |
| Ibadan | ₦45,370 | ₦60,557 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦45,656 | ₦60,940 |
| Kano | ₦44,306 | ₦59,138 |
| Kaduna | ₦44,854 | ₦59,869 |
| Enugu | ₦46,720 | ₦62,359 |
| Benin City | ₦47,236 | ₦63,047 |
| Uyo | ₦49,134 | ₦65,581 |
| Jos | ₦45,304 | ₦60,470 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦62,102 | ₦82,891 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ceiling diffuser installed and balanced cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦48,275 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦64,435 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 ₦51,237 per unit and the tender rate about ₦68,388 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Square ceiling diffuser 600x600 with plenum) with waste allowances; labour (AC / HVAC technician) 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/x12-ceiling-diffuser-installed-and-balanced/, prices as at 15 October 2026.