Cone penetration test (service): cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦18,000per m
Tender rate about ₦24,025 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for cone penetration test (service) is ₦18,000 per m in Abuja: ₦18,000 materials, ₦0 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦24,025 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Cone penetration test (CPT), per m | 1 m | - | ₦18,000 | ₦18,000 |
| Materials | ₦18,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦0 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦18,000 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦18,000 | ₦24,025 |
| Lagos | ₦19,080 | ₦25,467 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦19,440 | ₦25,947 |
| Ibadan | ₦17,100 | ₦22,824 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦17,280 | ₦23,064 |
| Kano | ₦16,740 | ₦22,344 |
| Kaduna | ₦16,920 | ₦22,584 |
| Enugu | ₦17,640 | ₦23,545 |
| Benin City | ₦17,820 | ₦23,785 |
| Uyo | ₦18,540 | ₦24,746 |
| Jos | ₦17,100 | ₦22,824 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦23,400 | ₦31,233 |
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- Z11 CBR test₦30,000 per unit
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- Z13 Ultrasonic weld test, per joint₦20,000 per unit
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Frequently asked questions
How much does cone penetration test (service) cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦18,000 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦24,025 per m 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 ₦19,080 per m and the tender rate about ₦25,467 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Cone penetration test (CPT)) with waste allowances; labour (no labour) 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/z03-cone-penetration-test-service/, prices as at 15 October 2026.