Escalator 4.5m rise incl. builder's attendance and lifting: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦178,680,435per unit
Tender rate about ₦238,493,152 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for escalator 4.5m rise incl. builder's attendance and lifting is ₦178,680,435 per unit in Abuja: ₦177,289,000 materials, ₦68,775 labour and ₦1,322,660 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦238,493,152 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Escalator 1000mm step, 4.5m rise, supply & install | 1 unit | - | ₦177,289,000 | ₦177,289,000 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 50t | 1 day | - | ₦1,322,660 | ₦1,322,660 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 60 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦68,775 |
| Materials | ₦177,289,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦68,775 | ||||
| Plant | ₦1,322,660 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦178,680,435 |
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) | ₦178,680,435 | ₦238,493,152 |
| Lagos | ₦189,389,410 | ₦252,786,923 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦192,965,929 | ₦257,560,671 |
| Ibadan | ₦169,736,097 | ₦226,554,725 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦171,532,001 | ₦228,951,803 |
| Kano | ₦166,186,878 | ₦221,817,416 |
| Kaduna | ₦167,961,832 | ₦224,186,530 |
| Enugu | ₦175,094,447 | ₦233,706,766 |
| Benin City | ₦176,895,166 | ₦236,110,269 |
| Uyo | ₦184,028,469 | ₦245,631,423 |
| Jos | ₦169,761,175 | ₦226,588,197 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦232,403,076 | ₦310,199,280 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does escalator 4.5m rise incl. builder's attendance and lifting cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦178,680,435 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦238,493,152 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 ₦189,389,410 per unit and the tender rate about ₦252,786,923 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Escalator 1000mm step) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Mobile crane 50t) 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/x14-escalator-4-5m-rise-incl-builder-s-attendance-and-liftin/, prices as at 15 October 2026.