For the soak away, your location will determine the cost. That's exactly what's on my building schedule this new week, the total cost given to me by two different persons are a little less than 200k but I budgeted 200k (workmanship inclusive but excluding any form of piping or accessories).
This is for a 10ft x 7ft x 7ft (L*B*H) capacity.

Katilo:
Dear all, I have a property measuring 253 sq.mtrs already roofed. How much will it cost to do the pop? Also I would like to know the cost estimate to construct a standard soakaway for the property. Thanks.

Ladyteeks, I also share the idea that you should consider employing the services of QSFemi. Some of these middle men are terrible - it's everywhere irrespective of location. Atimes, I use to wonder if they have a national association where they discuss and devise means on how to rip off their clients of hard earned monies.

n3xt:


Interesting!

Ladyteeks, if I were you I’d consider engaging a QS to mange this type of project since you’re not fully on ground

If a middleman is involved, I’ll also disengage such person. They do more harm than good.

Kindly display other sample designs (if you have) of this ceiling board especially plain white colours.

write2obi:
Cont.. From my previous comment.
Pic5: Samples of 7 inches PVC ceiling

Pic6: Ceiling done with Suspended ceiling

Pic7: Ceiling done with suspended ceiling

Pic8: A sample of Suspended ceiling

Going by my experience last week where a portion of my living room PVC ceiling collapsed, I'm not going to advise you use a PVC if the building is yours. Except it's a temporary measure pending when you can afford a better alternative like a POP or the like.

Nettuno:
Good day Experts,

Please how many bundles of Nigerian PVC do I need for the ceiling of a standard 3 bedroom bungalow? How much is the current cost?
Thanks .

Thank God I missed the #70k pegging part by an oversight, me too for dey vibrate by now... It's too much nah.
I've resorted to buying materials myself in my current small project and that hasn't been going down well with the guy supervising it. I started doing that since I noticed that every block he bought had an extra 20 or 30naira added, every trip of sand/stones had an extra 5-10k. All these extras go into his pocket inspite of the fact that I did not even negotiate his supervisory fee, I always paid him promptly.

One4me:


Cost will mostly depend on size of the Foundation and even terrain, to some extent, so you need to provide more information, to get good estimates.

But one thing that stood out for me in that quote, is the #70,000 for Pegging!
That amount vibrate me no be small, except if pegging means another thing apart from Staking-out the boundary lines of the foundation.
Is he buying wood and how much wood sef, does he need to buy for pegging?

#NotABibelli, just my opinion.

I feel the cost is a bit on the high side especially the cost of digging and the quantity of cement required for this stage. Although, your list isn't very detailed and just as Engr Micgray100 earlier mentioned, a floor plan would have aided him and other professionals here in advising you better. However, refer to this thread by Dubemcapital1 for some guidance.

https://www.nairaland.com/6057367/building-2bedroom-semi-detached-2unit

All the best!

Javaside:
Hello All,

Many thanks for the information being provided here.

Please can someone help with an estimated cost of a four bedroom flat bungalow with just 2 toilets -- need to compare with estimated cost received from an engineer. Below is the cost received from an engineer for foundation

Foundation

Blocks- 1500 - #225,000
Sand- 2 Trips- #56,000
Water- #10,000
Digging- #120,000
Granite- #75,000
43 bags of cement- #120,400

*TOTAL*= #666,490

Pegging 70k
Casting 130k.

Bosses in the house kindly assist to validate

Thanks oga Spyder for the clarification, pic below is exactly the type of parapet I want, hope it's not going be too heavy?

spyder880:


Some people do it to save cost, and if the parapet is not the overly heavy type, it will work. Other methods of doing the supports in heavy in situ cast is this. I do this one if we have plans to plaster the house as soon as possible, so I make the bamboo scaffolding and use it for the parapet, the same scaffolding will be used for the plastering and dressing of the building.

Good evening to everyone on this forum,
In the making of parapet, is it advisable that holes be bored in the headcourse blocks to stand the woods during woodwork before pouring of concrete as in the attached pic?

Do you have a sample pic of this "rolling" spiked pipe? Kindly share.

One4me:


The thing about installing high fence and other deterrent security is that if you must do it, take your time to do it properly and rightly.
Its like using hollow pipes for burglary, itis a waste of time and money, use 16mm iron rods instead.

Ff you want to do high fence, do it, install "rolling" Spiked pipes on it and then you can add barbed wire as a third level layer on it.
Those rolling spikes are a real deterrent fro thieves that try to climb the fence because they are unstable (rolling), sharp and one thif God impaled in it in Kubwa, shouting to wake the House owners to come and help him down that he is dying? Who send you?
They just left the thief there till morning time before calling police to come and see o.

The Grace and strength to accomplish this task just like the others are available to you.
..... following...

Lovely!

Hajivince:
Thanks & keep following this thread for more updates...

Weldone @ Dubemcapital1.
This project is coming out beautifully.
Which company's product is this roofing sheet and what's the floor area of the build?

Dubemcapital1:
Day 37

Monday 21 Sept 2020

Materials &details
302.2 m² of 0.48mm roofing sheet (long span) @1930 =583,246
½ cartoon of roof nail@ 6,500
5 sachets of felt @350 =1750
5 watchers of washer@ 300 =1500
Eave & ridge corrugation= 1050
Transport =13,000
Other Logistics 15,000
1000 gallon of water@ 3000
Total 625,046

Labour
Roofers = 30,000

Talking about the price being too much or not, the attached is the quote I got from one of the most reputable aluminum coys around.

BrabusNG:


If aluminum sheet, it’s too much.

If stone-coated, the price per sqm is still too much.

davodyguy:

Interesting

Do you have any image of the once you installed recently?

Exactly my thought.
@ n3xt: Kindly share images let's see.

I'm surprised that you are surprised that 9 inches block is sold for N175,...lol. it's sold for N160 at my location.

raymondFirstborn:


9inches block for N175 Which part of Nigeria?
Please drop the number of your supplier, so I can patronize him .


For a 3bedroom bungalow foundation at 750k is reasonable for a Kobo Kobo project. To avoid cracks there would be a plinth beam.

Even though there would be no german floor , the flooring would be done.
Ever wondered why some bungalows, have cracks on the wall?

Even though it's a Kobo Kobo project, the right thing should be done.

Email received.

Thank you sir.

Teewhy2:


Sorry for the late response sir,
we have responded to the email sent.

Hello Saydfact,
Could you please refer someone else on this forum who's into EPS sales/installation as the owner of the thread below seems to have gone outta business? He doesn't respond to enquiries posted on the thread and his business email.
Thanks.

saydfact:


See someone's thread about it
https://www.nairaland.com/3726763/alternative-building-material-expanded-polystyrene

SoldierPikin:
Please, I need sand and broken concrete removed from my site in Kubwa, Abuja. Anyone who can do this can get in touch.
I need people who are well-referenced on this site.
Thanks.

Just imagine! A clear scenario of "one man's meat is another's poison"... Exactly what I need to fill and level my site.

Hello Teewhy2,

I sent you a mail, kindly review and advise AQAP. My quoted perimeter is 59m, kindly on your own include the length of standard eaves measurement and offcut tolerance.

Teewhy2:


sir,
Did you consider the roof eaves and tolerance panels to cater for offcuts.
You can contact us on frugesarenaltd@gmail.com for a rapid response

Hello Teewhy2,

I sent you a mail, kindly review and advise AQAP. My quoted perimeter is 59m, kindly on your own include the length of standard eaves measurement and offcut tolerance.

Teewhy2:


sir,
Did you consider the roof eaves and tolerance panels to cater for offcuts.
You can contact us on frugesarenaltd@gmail.com for a rapid response

Hello Great People,
I am considering using Expanded polystyrene for the facia/parapet of my bungalow whose total perimeter is about 58m. What's the advantage/disadvantage of using this material as against the concrete counterpart? Do we have a seller/installer who can advise on the total cost (purchase and installation) for the simple 2 to 3 steps design? My location is Kaduna state.

Great job as usual.

n9jaboy:
Hello all,
I'do appreciate you can help take a look at my 3 bedroom floor plan for criticism/recommendation. While i am yet to conclude this plan and get BOQ (out of curiosity-can 3M build this + roofing)? your input will be appreciated. Thanks

My candid advice is for you to start with what you have as there is no better time to start other than now. I started something about two weeks ago (a 4 bed flat, all ensuite) and you will be amazed at what I was able to achieve with a little over 1M. Although, the major factor that determines level of achievement is location, I stay in the north where the soil is stable to a great extent and labour cost is relatively cheap as well as cost of building materials.
Furthermore, make the property section of NL your building Bible (especially this thread)as you stand to gain a lot from experienced professionals that abound on the forum - they are always ready to help and I pray that God bless them all.
I've had instances that my building contractor would want to cut corners but the experiences I've gained so far helped me out.
Another point to note is, during the course of building, don't add too many unnecessary extras that are outside the original plan as this will help you to save cost.
My bros, Start with what you have!

@segzy14
@chekitaut
@Abolarin91
@smallsmall
@tevanso

Thanks for your inputs when I made the quoted enquiries. I didnt do the German floor as suggested but I ensured that the hollows in the first three courses' (foundation) blocks where filled with concrete after which polythene material laid and subsequently the block work. However, I am doing the chain lintel using 12mm rods.
Update of present stage is uploaded.

Beframia:
Hello Professionals in the house,
I have just commenced a 4-bedroom bungalow project, the blinding has just been done today (see attached pic), I don't intend to do a German floor because the land is not swampy and the builder advised that a thin water-proof membrane should just be laid on the foundation blocks after filling the hollows with concrete.
My concerns are:
1. Can pillars still be erected at some specific corners of the house considering the fact that blinding has already been done?
2. If the answer to 1 above is yes, what are the rod sizes/quantities and other materials needed for this (for five pillars) and what's the estimated labour costs?
Thanks.

I observed same.
God bless you, Saydfact!

megacontrol:
Good job man. Your selflessness and willingness to help is worthwhile.
Keep it up and i hope you're rewarded abundantly.

Neat job! I like the fact that you ensured that the heights of the edges are uniform all through and have no dents as a result of hitting/handling during installation. Most roofers aren't this detailed.

seglad2:
5 bed room bungalow in IFe

080 6619 1741

Keep up the good job!

I guess you forgot to share the location of this project. Kindly share location for the benefit of interested buyers/investors.

Thumbs up!

Hajivince:
We are selling each units off plan at 26.5m right now... It is the best u can get off any market...

This wasn't built like a developers project, the owner used the best of the best materials which includes:

* TMT iron rods
* Marine boards
* Good plumbing pipes & one of the best mechanical personnel in the business
* Did a soil test & we ensured the structural drawings were followed to d last details

U can't get this anywhere else where they are selling terraces as the use finishes to cover up a lot of things

If you are interested in buying as 3 people has already bought out of the 7units we have, hurry up now, don't be left out...

Worthy of note: The Estate sells their land for 30k per Sqm with a 5k per sqm developmental fee... This is the best investment or house anybody can think of...

For more information or enquiries
Call/Whatsapp (The Engr) on: 08069452707

segzy14:


The design isn’t bad. If the architect can reduce the store a little to give more room to the kitchen, not compulsory but my view.

Hi Segzy,
Thanks for always being there.
I once shared the attached plan with you which you okayed. I intend that pillars be placed at just the 5 arrow points indicated on the attached, what's your professional advice on this? What are the sizes of rods required and the estimated quantities needed?
Once again, you are greatly appreciated.

Hello Professionals in the house,
I have just commenced a 4-bedroom bungalow project, the blinding has just been done today (see attached pic), I don't intend to do a German floor because the land is not swampy and the builder advised that a thin water-proof membrane should just be laid on the foundation blocks after filling the hollows with concrete.
My concerns are:
1. Can pillars still be erected at some specific corners of the house considering the fact that blinding has already been done?
2. If the answer to 1 above is yes, what are the rod sizes/quantities and other materials needed for this (for five pillars) and what's the estimated labour costs?
Thanks.

Hello Op,
I really appreciate the selfless insights and helpful contributions you have been making on this platform. God bless you richly.
I'm about embarking on a 3 bedroom project and I want you to kindly critique the floor plan for any professional advice you can render.

Please see the attached.

Thanks.

Timtol:
More.....

Wow! This is magnificent!

Keep up they good work.

Omonjoe:
I am at Parapet stage in my project. The Architect handling the site is suggesting I use Precast parapet because of cost. I want to know if there is any down side of using a precast parapet against the normal casting of parapet. I need more insight to make decision. Cost is not too much of an issue to me. Thanks

Our professionals in this forum should kindly speak to this. In addition, what is the cost for the precast parapet, i.e. is the costing done per metre, per feet?