Topographic survey with total station (in-house): cost per ha in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦19,571per ha
Tender rate about ₦26,122 per ha with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for topographic survey with total station (in-house) is ₦19,571 per ha in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦12,071 labour and ₦7,500 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦26,122 per ha.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Total station | 0.3 day | - | ₦25,000 | ₦7,500 |
| Labour (hours) | Land surveyor | 2.4 h | - | ₦2,410 | ₦5,783 |
| Labour (hours) | Chainman / survey assistant | 4.8 h | - | ₦1,310 | ₦6,288 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦12,071 | ||||
| Plant | ₦7,500 | ||||
| Net unit rate per ha | ₦19,571 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per ha | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦19,571 | ₦26,122 |
| Lagos | ₦20,912 | ₦27,912 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦19,568 | ₦26,118 |
| Ibadan | ₦16,782 | ₦22,400 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦16,328 | ₦21,794 |
| Kano | ₦16,178 | ₦21,594 |
| Kaduna | ₦16,540 | ₦22,077 |
| Enugu | ₦17,007 | ₦22,700 |
| Benin City | ₦17,398 | ₦23,222 |
| Uyo | ₦17,985 | ₦24,006 |
| Jos | ₦16,690 | ₦22,278 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦23,778 | ₦31,738 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does topographic survey with total station (in-house) cost per ha in Nigeria?
About ₦19,571 per ha net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦26,122 per ha 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 ₦20,912 per ha and the tender rate about ₦27,912 per ha.
What does the rate include?
Materials (no materials) with waste allowances; labour (Chainman / survey assistant, Land surveyor) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Total station) 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/z07-topographic-survey-with-total-station-in-house/, prices as at 15 October 2026.