Setting out with surveyor and 2 chainmen: cost per day in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦65,237per day
Tender rate about ₦87,075 per day with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for setting out with surveyor and 2 chainmen is ₦65,237 per day in Abuja: ₦0 materials, ₦40,237 labour and ₦25,000 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦87,075 per day.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant (days) | Total station | 1 day | - | ₦25,000 | ₦25,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Land surveyor | 8 h | - | ₦2,410 | ₦19,277 |
| Labour (hours) | Chainman / survey assistant | 16 h | - | ₦1,310 | ₦20,960 |
| Materials | ₦0 | ||||
| Labour | ₦40,237 | ||||
| Plant | ₦25,000 | ||||
| Net unit rate per day | ₦65,237 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per day | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦65,237 | ₦87,075 |
| Lagos | ₦69,706 | ₦93,040 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦65,225 | ₦87,059 |
| Ibadan | ₦55,940 | ₦74,665 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦54,428 | ₦72,647 |
| Kano | ₦53,928 | ₦71,980 |
| Kaduna | ₦55,135 | ₦73,591 |
| Enugu | ₦56,690 | ₦75,666 |
| Benin City | ₦57,994 | ₦77,408 |
| Uyo | ₦59,951 | ₦80,020 |
| Jos | ₦55,635 | ₦74,258 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦79,261 | ₦105,793 |
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- Z10 Field density test (sand replacement)₦15,000 per unit
- Z11 CBR test₦30,000 per unit
- Z12 Rebar tensile and bend test₦25,000 per unit
- Z13 Ultrasonic weld test, per joint₦20,000 per unit
- Z14 Asphalt core and extraction test₦40,000 per unit
- Z15 Water quality analysis (full suite)₦85,000 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does setting out with surveyor and 2 chainmen cost per day in Nigeria?
About ₦65,237 per day net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦87,075 per day 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 ₦69,706 per day and the tender rate about ₦93,040 per day.
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/z08-setting-out-with-surveyor-and-2-chainmen/, prices as at 15 October 2026.