Solar water heater 200L installed and connected: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦894,180per unit
Tender rate about ₦1,193,504 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for solar water heater 200L installed and connected is ₦894,180 per unit in Abuja: ₦867,325 materials, ₦26,855 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦1,193,504 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Solar water heater 200L (evacuated tube) | 1 unit | - | ₦850,000 | ₦850,000 |
| Material | PPR pipe 25mm, 4m | 3 length | 5% | ₦5,500 | ₦17,325 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 8 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦22,270 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦4,585 |
| Materials | ₦867,325 | ||||
| Labour | ₦26,855 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦894,180 |
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) | ₦894,180 | ₦1,193,504 |
| Lagos | ₦948,368 | ₦1,265,831 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦962,223 | ₦1,284,324 |
| Ibadan | ₦845,443 | ₦1,128,452 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦852,773 | ₦1,138,236 |
| Kano | ₦826,754 | ₦1,103,507 |
| Kaduna | ₦836,232 | ₦1,116,159 |
| Enugu | ₦871,462 | ₦1,163,182 |
| Benin City | ₦880,673 | ₦1,175,475 |
| Uyo | ₦916,172 | ₦1,222,857 |
| Jos | ₦844,906 | ₦1,127,735 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦1,157,063 | ₦1,544,386 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar water heater 200L installed and connected cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦894,180 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦1,193,504 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 ₦948,368 per unit and the tender rate about ₦1,265,831 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (PPR pipe 25mm, Solar water heater 200L (evacuated tube)) with waste allowances; labour (Plumber, 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/x18-solar-water-heater-200l-installed-and-connected/, prices as at 15 October 2026.