Plate load test incl. reaction load: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦722,500per unit
Tender rate about ₦964,355 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for plate load test incl. reaction load is ₦722,500 per unit in Abuja: ₦450,000 materials, ₦0 labour and ₦272,500 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦964,355 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Plate load test | 1 unit | - | ₦450,000 | ₦450,000 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 14t | 0.5 day | - | ₦545,000 | ₦272,500 |
| Materials | ₦450,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦0 | ||||
| Plant | ₦272,500 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦722,500 |
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) | ₦722,500 | ₦964,355 |
| Lagos | ₦763,125 | ₦1,018,579 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦780,300 | ₦1,041,503 |
| Ibadan | ₦686,375 | ₦916,137 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦696,325 | ₦929,418 |
| Kano | ₦677,375 | ₦904,124 |
| Kaduna | ₦681,875 | ₦910,131 |
| Enugu | ₦708,050 | ₦945,068 |
| Benin City | ₦718,000 | ₦958,348 |
| Uyo | ₦744,175 | ₦993,285 |
| Jos | ₦691,825 | ₦923,411 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦966,500 | ₦1,290,033 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does plate load test incl. reaction load cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦722,500 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦964,355 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 ₦763,125 per unit and the tender rate about ₦1,018,579 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Plate load test) with waste allowances; labour (no labour) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hydraulic excavator 14t) 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/z04-plate-load-test-incl-reaction-load/, prices as at 15 October 2026.