Masonry
230 mm hollow sandcrete blockwork in 1:6 mortar
230 mm hollow sandcrete block wall, 10 blocks/m² working basis, 5% block breakage and 1:6 mortar.
Methodology
Block count, breakage, mortar and labour are all exposed.
Source basis
Residential/FMC blockwork methodology. Sep 2026 Abuja checks show 225mm block quotations around ₦700–₦950+, with a current supplier reference at ₦750.
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Material quantities
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| Resource | Type | Qty / 1 m² | Resource unit | Qty / 1 m² | Unit price | Cost / m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 mm hollow blocks incl. 5% breakageWorking Abuja supplier reference. Current market observations vary materially with strength, curing and delivery. | Material | 10.5 | No. | 10.5 | ₦750 | ₦7,875 |
| Cement for 1:6 mortarSep 2026 Abuja working bulk reference: ₦12,500/50kg bag; editable. | Material | 0.0821 | bag | 0.0821 | ₦12,500 | ₦1,026 |
| Sharp sand for mortar | Material | 0.0171 | m³ | 0.0171 | ₦14,400 | ₦246 |
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| Resource | Type | Qty / 1 m² | Resource unit | Qty / 1 m² | Unit price | Cost / m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block laying labour | Labour | 1 | m² | 1 | ₦1,000 | ₦1,000 |
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