Static pile load test up to 300t incl. attendance: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦10,025,990per unit
Tender rate about ₦13,382,159 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for static pile load test up to 300t incl. attendance is ₦10,025,990 per unit in Abuja: ₦8,500,000 materials, ₦27,510 labour and ₦1,498,480 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦13,382,159 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Static pile load test up to 300t | 1 unit | - | ₦8,500,000 | ₦8,500,000 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 2 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦1,498,480 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 24 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦27,510 |
| Materials | ₦8,500,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦27,510 | ||||
| Plant | ₦1,498,480 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦10,025,990 |
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) | ₦10,025,990 | ₦13,382,159 |
| Lagos | ₦10,613,115 | ₦14,165,822 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦10,824,493 | ₦14,447,958 |
| Ibadan | ₦9,520,564 | ₦12,707,543 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦9,634,158 | ₦12,859,162 |
| Kano | ₦9,349,188 | ₦12,478,800 |
| Kaduna | ₦9,435,014 | ₦12,593,355 |
| Enugu | ₦9,820,518 | ₦13,107,906 |
| Benin City | ₦9,936,038 | ₦13,262,096 |
| Uyo | ₦10,321,818 | ₦13,777,014 |
| Jos | ₦9,549,983 | ₦12,746,810 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦13,178,133 | ₦17,589,472 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does static pile load test up to 300t incl. attendance cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦10,025,990 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦13,382,159 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 ₦10,613,115 per unit and the tender rate about ₦14,165,822 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Static pile load test up to 300t) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Mobile crane 25t) 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/z05-static-pile-load-test-up-to-300t-incl-attendance/, prices as at 15 October 2026.