Ultrasonic weld test, per joint: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦20,000per unit
Tender rate about ₦26,695 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for ultrasonic weld test, per joint is ₦20,000 per unit in Abuja: ₦20,000 materials, ₦0 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦26,695 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ultrasonic weld test, per joint | 1 unit | - | ₦20,000 | ₦20,000 |
| Materials | ₦20,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦0 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦20,000 |
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) | ₦20,000 | ₦26,695 |
| Lagos | ₦21,200 | ₦28,297 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦21,600 | ₦28,831 |
| Ibadan | ₦19,000 | ₦25,360 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦19,200 | ₦25,627 |
| Kano | ₦18,600 | ₦24,826 |
| Kaduna | ₦18,800 | ₦25,093 |
| Enugu | ₦19,600 | ₦26,161 |
| Benin City | ₦19,800 | ₦26,428 |
| Uyo | ₦20,600 | ₦27,496 |
| Jos | ₦19,000 | ₦25,360 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦26,000 | ₦34,703 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ultrasonic weld test, per joint cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦20,000 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦26,695 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 ₦21,200 per unit and the tender rate about ₦28,297 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Ultrasonic weld test) 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/z13-ultrasonic-weld-test-per-joint/, prices as at 15 October 2026.