Concrete cube test, set of 3 incl. sampling: cost per set in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦15,573per set
Tender rate about ₦20,786 per set with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for concrete cube test, set of 3 incl. sampling is ₦15,573 per set in Abuja: ₦15,000 materials, ₦573 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦20,786 per set.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Concrete cube crushing test, set of 3 | 1 set | - | ₦15,000 | ₦15,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦573 |
| Materials | ₦15,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦573 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per set | ₦15,573 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per set | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦15,573 | ₦20,786 |
| Lagos | ₦16,519 | ₦22,049 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦16,744 | ₦22,350 |
| Ibadan | ₦14,708 | ₦19,632 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦14,830 | ₦19,794 |
| Kano | ₦14,380 | ₦19,193 |
| Kaduna | ₦14,547 | ₦19,417 |
| Enugu | ₦15,158 | ₦20,233 |
| Benin City | ₦15,320 | ₦20,448 |
| Uyo | ₦15,937 | ₦21,272 |
| Jos | ₦14,697 | ₦19,617 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦20,130 | ₦26,869 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does concrete cube test, set of 3 incl. sampling cost per set in Nigeria?
About ₦15,573 per set net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦20,786 per set 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 ₦16,519 per set and the tender rate about ₦22,049 per set.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Concrete cube crushing test) with waste allowances; labour (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/z01-concrete-cube-test-set-of-3-incl-sampling/, prices as at 15 October 2026.