RB-EW-001Under validation
Earthworks
Wall trench excavation
Bulk excavation by backhoe/excavator with manual dressing. Disposal is excluded and priced separately.
Working reference / m³₦2,962Direct cost ₦2,819 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
Charismak Construction Rate Bank
See the rate. Open the build-up. Make it yours.
Reference execution rates are built from materials, labour, plant and logistics. Charismak's public rate carries no contractor profit. Open any item to review the calculation, then edit a private copy with your own prices, allowances and O/P.
Material fluctuation: 5%Labour fluctuation: 1.5%Risk: 5%Public O/P: 0%
Pilot methodology
Transparent execution cost — not a copied tender rate
Rates are reconstructed from Charismak project calculations and current market checks. Until a rate passes quantity, material, labour and market-validation checks, it is clearly marked Under validation rather than presented as a verified market rate. Formwork is system-specific: a project can use well-sawn plank below ground and marine plywood above ground by selecting the relevant build-ups separately.
Nigeria pilot
67 rate build-ups
RB-EW-002Under validation
Earthworks
Manual trench excavation
Excavate normal soil by hand to foundation trenches not exceeding about 1.0 m depth; trim sides and bottoms. Disposal excluded.
Working reference / m³₦4,793Direct cost ₦4,500 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-EW-003Under validation
Earthworks
Backfill & compact
Return suitable excavated material to foundations in layers, spread, water as required and compact.
Working reference / m³₦1,803Direct cost ₦1,700 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-EW-004Under validation
Earthworks
Imported laterite fill
Approved laterite obtained off site, delivered, placed in layers and compacted.
Working reference / m³₦11,483Direct cost ₦10,500 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-EW-005Under validation
Earthworks
Hardcore filling
Hardcore obtained off site, spread to make up levels and compacted in layers.
Working reference / m³₦29,028Direct cost ₦26,450 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-EW-006Under validation
Earthworks
Sharp sand blinding
Sharp sand supplied, spread to required level and lightly compacted.
Working reference / m³₦18,702Direct cost ₦17,040 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-EW-007Under validation
Earthworks
DPM membrane
1000 gauge polythene DPM laid over prepared floor filling with laps and local cutting allowance.
Working reference / m²₦547Direct cost ₦500 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RF-002Under validation
Reinforcement
A142 mesh supply & lay
A142 welded mesh, 2.4 x 4.8 m sheet, including 5% lap/cutting allowance and laying labour.
Working reference / m²₦4,571Direct cost ₦4,160 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CO-002Under validation
Concrete
C15 concrete blinding
Nominal 1:3:6 site-mixed plain concrete using 20 mm aggregate; reinforcement and formwork excluded.
Working reference / m³₦108,865Direct cost ₦99,345 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CO-003Under validation
Concrete
C20 site-mixed concrete
Nominal 1:2:4 site-mixed concrete for non-designed applications where permitted by the specification.
Working reference / m³₦134,119Direct cost ₦122,303 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CO-001Under validation
Concrete
C25 structural concrete
C25 structural concrete with minimum cement content 310 kg/m³. Reinforcement and formwork excluded.
Working reference / m³₦131,476Direct cost ₦119,900 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RF-001Under validation
Reinforcement
Reinforcement supply & fix
High-yield reinforcement by theoretical tonne, including 3% cutting/waste, binding/cutting consumables and fixing labour.
Working reference / t₦1,362,318Direct cost ₦1,241,175 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-MA-001Under validation
Masonry
230 mm hollow blockwork
230 mm hollow sandcrete block wall, 10 blocks/m² working basis, 5% block breakage and 1:6 mortar.
Working reference / m²₦11,127Direct cost ₦10,147 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-MA-002Under validation
Masonry
150 mm hollow blockwork
150 mm hollow sandcrete wall, 10 blocks/m² working basis, 5% breakage and cement:sand mortar.
Working reference / m²₦9,692Direct cost ₦8,842 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-001Under validation
Finishes
15 mm wall plaster
15 mm average cement-sand plaster/render, floated finish, including material wastage and application labour.
Working reference / m²₦3,575Direct cost ₦3,279 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-002Under validation
Finishes
Wall tile backing
20 mm cement-sand backing/screed to wall surfaces ready to receive tiles.
Working reference / m²₦4,128Direct cost ₦3,781 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-003Under validation
Finishes
30 mm floor screed
30 mm average cement-sand floor screed to receive tiles or other finishes.
Working reference / m²₦7,297Direct cost ₦6,663 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-004Under validation
Finishes
600×600 floor tiling
Supply and lay 600 x 600 porcelain floor tiles on prepared screed, including 15% cutting/waste, adhesive, spacers/grout allowance and laying labour.
Working reference / m²₦22,363Direct cost ₦20,425 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-005Under validation
Finishes
600×300 wall tiling
Supply and fix 600 x 300 wall tiles on prepared backing, including 15% cutting/waste, adhesive, spacers/trims allowance and labour.
Working reference / m²₦19,420Direct cost ₦17,750 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-006Under validation
Finishes
3-coat emulsion painting
Prepare and apply three coats of approved emulsion paint to prepared plastered/screeded wall.
Working reference / m²₦2,908Direct cost ₦2,664 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-001Under validation
Formwork
Below-ground plank formwork
Traditional formwork to footings, ground beams, plinths and low underground concrete faces using well-sawn straight 1x12 plank with four reuse cycles, 2x3 framing, 2x2 bracing, nails/release agent and carpentry labour.
Working reference / m²₦4,513Direct cost ₦4,191 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-002Under validation
Formwork
Column formwork — cheap marine
18 mm economical marine plywood column formwork with 2x2/2x3 framing, 2x6 walers, nails, release agent and fixing/striking labour.
Working reference / m²₦9,481Direct cost ₦8,750 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-003Under validation
Formwork
Beam/lintel — cheap marine
Beam/lintel formwork with reusable plywood, 2x2 and 2x3 timber, 2x6 bearers, Peri/H20 beam support allowance, nails, release agent and labour.
Working reference / m²₦11,054Direct cost ₦10,195 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-004Under validation
Formwork
Slab soffit — cheap marine
Suspended slab formwork with reusable 18 mm plywood, 2x2/2x3 framing, 2x6 secondary bearers, Peri/H20 primary beams, nails, release agent and erection/striking labour.
Working reference / m²₦18,363Direct cost ₦17,120 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-005Under validation
Formwork
Staircase — cheap marine
Stair/landing formwork with plywood facing, timber stringers/joists/bracing, 2x6/Peri support allowance, nails, release agent and higher-detail carpentry labour.
Working reference / m²₦13,684Direct cost ₦12,659 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-JN-001Under validation
Doors & Windows
Window installation
Install and dress client-supplied aluminium window unit, including normal fixing labour and minor consumables; major making-good excluded.
Working reference / No.₦22,950Direct cost ₦21,500 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-JN-002Under validation
Doors & Windows
Door installation
Install and dress client-supplied door and frame, including normal fixing consumables and labour.
Working reference / No.₦39,475Direct cost ₦37,000 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-ME-001Under validation
Plumbing
WC + wash basin fixing
Fix client-supplied WC and wash-hand basin set to prepared points, including normal connection and testing labour. Major pipe rerouting excluded.
Working reference / set₦17,625Direct cost ₦16,500 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-ME-002Under validation
Plumbing
Kitchen sink fixing
Fix client-supplied sink and mixer to prepared supply/waste points; normal connection and testing included.
Working reference / No.₦9,840Direct cost ₦9,200 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-ME-003Under validation
Plumbing
Shower fitting
Fix client-supplied shower head/rail and control to prepared plumbing points.
Working reference / No.₦6,150Direct cost ₦5,750 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-ME-004Under validation
Finishes
Mirror fixing
Fix client-supplied bathroom mirror with normal mechanical/adhesive fixings to prepared wall.
Working reference / No.₦6,425Direct cost ₦6,000 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-ME-005Under validation
Plumbing
Floor drain fixing
Fix client-supplied stainless-steel floor drain to prepared waste point and dress flush with finish.
Working reference / No.₦2,148Direct cost ₦2,000 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-006Under validation
Formwork
Wall formwork — cheap marine
18 mm economical marine plywood wall formwork on 2x3 studs, 2x6 walers/strongbacks, ties/bracing, nails, release agent and fixing/striking labour. Plywood charged over 3 casting cycles.
Working reference / m²₦10,647Direct cost ₦9,825 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-007Under validation
Formwork
Column formwork — plank
Well-sawn straight 1x12 plank column formwork with 2x3 studs, 2x6 walers, 2x2 bracing, nails/release agent and labour. Facing plank charged over 4 reuses.
Working reference / m²₦7,267Direct cost ₦6,753 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-008Under validation
Formwork
Beam/lintel — plank
Traditional beam/lintel shuttering using well-sawn 1x12 plank facing, 2x3 framing, 2x6 bearers, bracing, nails/release agent and erection/striking labour. Plank charged over 4 reuses.
Working reference / m²₦7,841Direct cost ₦7,289 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-009Under validation
Formwork
Slab edge/upstand — plank
Well-sawn plank shuttering to slab edges, kerbs and upstands with 2x3 framing, 2x2 bracing, nails and release agent. Plank charged over 4 reuses.
Working reference / m²₦5,191Direct cost ₦4,829 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FW-010Under validation
Formwork
Slab soffit — premium marine
Premium 18 mm marine/film-faced plywood slab soffit formwork with H20/Peri beams, Acrow props, secondary timber, nails/release agent and labour. Working plywood reuse: 5 cycles.
Working reference / m²₦17,624Direct cost ₦16,448 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-007Under validation
Finishes
10mm levelling screed
10 mm average cement:sand (1:4) levelling screed with acrylic admixture, placed, ruled level and steel-trowelled.
Working reference / m²₦2,774Direct cost ₦2,566 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-008Under validation
Finishes
20mm levelling screed
20 mm average cement:sand (1:4) levelling screed with acrylic admixture, placed, ruled level and steel-trowelled.
Working reference / m²₦4,057Direct cost ₦3,733 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-009Under validation
Finishes
23mm levelling screed
23 mm average cement:sand (1:4) levelling screed with acrylic admixture, placed, ruled level and steel-trowelled.
Working reference / m²₦4,442Direct cost ₦4,083 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-010Under validation
Finishes
32mm levelling screed
32 mm average cement:sand (1:4) levelling screed with acrylic admixture, placed, ruled level and steel-trowelled.
Working reference / m²₦5,597Direct cost ₦5,132 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-011Under validation
Finishes
Marble field laying
Lay employer-supplied 20 mm marble on 10 mm cement/sand/admix bed including setting out, grouting, protection and cleaning.
Working reference / m²₦7,451Direct cost ₦6,957 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-012Under validation
Finishes
Marble narrow-border laying
Lay employer-supplied narrow marble border strips to string lines with multiple cuts, 10 mm bedding, grouting, protection and cleaning.
Working reference / m²₦14,449Direct cost ₦13,478 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-013Under validation
Finishes
Mitred marble shaped top
Template, cut and lay employer-supplied marble to shaped tops with mitred exposed edges, bedding, grout, protection and cleaning.
Working reference / m²₦18,674Direct cost ₦17,391 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-014Under validation
Finishes
Patterned stone laying
Set out and lay employer-supplied patterned stone modules to design, including grouting and normal protection. Specialist adhesive measured separately.
Working reference / m²₦9,322Direct cost ₦8,696 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-015Under validation
Finishes
Stone adhesive — 14kg/m²
High-performance cement-based stone adhesive at approximately 14 kg/m² consumption, based on 25 kg bags.
Working reference / m²₦13,552Direct cost ₦12,320 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-016Under validation
Finishes
Oak straight-layout laying
Lay employer-supplied engineered oak boards in straight strip layout including adhesive where required, cutting, edge trims and protection. Underlay separate.
Working reference / m²₦7,962Direct cost ₦7,391 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-017Under validation
Finishes
Oak chevron laying
Lay employer-supplied engineered oak boards in chevron pattern including detailed setting out, angled cutting, adhesive, edge trims and protection.
Working reference / m²₦12,607Direct cost ₦11,739 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-018Under validation
Finishes
Decorative wood-tile laying
Lay employer-supplied decorative wood tiles including pattern alignment, adhesive, cutting, trims and protection.
Working reference / m²₦10,281Direct cost ₦9,565 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-FN-019Under validation
Finishes
3mm foam underlay
Supply and lay 3 mm high-density foam underlay beneath engineered wood flooring, including laps, cutting and normal waste.
Working reference / m²₦1,901Direct cost ₦1,739 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-001Under validation
Ceilings
Flat gypsum ceiling
Flat gypsum-board suspended ceiling including framing/supports, boards or forming material, fixings/joint treatment, installation labour and normal transport unless stated otherwise.
Working reference / m²₦19,169Direct cost ₦17,679 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-002Under validation
Ceilings
Straight gypsum drop
Straight stepped gypsum ceiling drop including framing/supports, boards or forming material, fixings/joint treatment, installation labour and normal transport unless stated otherwise.
Working reference / m²₦23,847Direct cost ₦22,011 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-003Under validation
Ceilings
Curved gypsum drop
Curved gypsum ceiling drop including framing/supports, boards or forming material, fixings/joint treatment, installation labour and normal transport unless stated otherwise.
Working reference / m²₦28,945Direct cost ₦26,741 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-004Under validation
Ceilings
Recessed curved gypsum
Recessed / inverted gypsum ceiling with curved edges including framing/supports, boards or forming material, fixings/joint treatment, installation labour and normal transport unless stated otherwise.
Working reference / m²₦30,597Direct cost ₦28,259 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-005Under validation
Ceilings
Grooved POP edge
30 mm thick × 150 mm wide POP edge detail with repeated longitudinal grooves, including forming/carving, sanding and finishing.
Working reference / m₦6,082Direct cost ₦5,652 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-006Under validation
Ceilings
POP column crown
Bespoke moulded POP crown around top of column including forming, reinforcement/support, sanding and installation.
Working reference / m²₦23,382Direct cost ₦21,739 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-007Under validation
Ceilings
Standard POP ceiling
Conventional POP ceiling to general internal areas including support, POP material, forming, finishing and labour.
Working reference / m²₦12,747Direct cost ₦11,739 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-008Under validation
Ceilings
POP skimming
Prepare and apply POP skim coat to soffit, floated smooth ready for painting.
Working reference / m²₦1,870Direct cost ₦1,739 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-001Under validation
Roofing
0.55mm aluminium roofing
Supply and fix 0.55 mm oven-baked aluminium roof covering to prepared timber support, including screws and normal laps/accessories.
Working reference / m²₦13,101Direct cost ₦11,980 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-002Under validation
Roofing
600mm ridge capping
Supply and fix 600 mm wide aluminium ridge capping including laps, screws and dressing.
Working reference / m₦7,842Direct cost ₦7,170 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-003Under validation
Roofing
300mm aluminium fascia
Supply and fix 300 mm aluminium fascia to prepared support including screws, joints and dressing.
Working reference / m₦3,932Direct cost ₦3,595 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-004Under validation
Roofing
50×150 wall plate
50×150 mm wall plate / tie beam in tanalised sawn hardwood/timber, supplied, cut and fixed to roof framing.
Working reference / m₦1,424Direct cost ₦1,304 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-005Under validation
Roofing
50×100 rafter
50×100 mm timber rafter in tanalised sawn hardwood/timber, supplied, cut and fixed to roof framing.
Working reference / m₦1,139Direct cost ₦1,043 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-006Under validation
Roofing
50×100 strut/tie
50×100 mm roof strut / tie in tanalised sawn hardwood/timber, supplied, cut and fixed to roof framing.
Working reference / m₦1,139Direct cost ₦1,043 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-007Under validation
Roofing
50×75 purlin
50×75 mm timber purlin in tanalised sawn hardwood/timber, supplied, cut and fixed to roof framing.
Working reference / m₦760Direct cost ₦696 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-RO-008Under validation
Roofing
50×75 noggin
50×75 mm roof noggin in tanalised sawn hardwood/timber, supplied, cut and fixed to roof framing.
Working reference / m₦760Direct cost ₦696 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria
RB-CL-009Under validation
Ceilings
External fibre-cement ceiling
Supply and fix external ceiling boards to prepared framing including normal cutting, fixings and installation.
Working reference / m²₦7,121Direct cost ₦6,522 · O/P 0%
Abuja–Keffi market, Nigeria