Finesing:
Any update ma?
With costs so far

Following keenly as my project starts next week.

Yes am doing d roofing stuff now

KolaShangOne:


why bury it ma? did the briklayer say there is no need?

..

Yeah no need for all but some will still continues according to the bricklayer.

KolaShangOne:
I've been following your project ma.. Is there any reason why you didn't continue the pillars coming from the ground floor?

@kolashangone.......most has to be buried at the decking level.

Quick update!!!

Am so sorry guys it's been a while.....hope u'all are doing fine . Last 3weeks ago I finished the decking and by God's grace by next week I'll finish the upper part 'cos I started it already.

Maintain12:


Thanks very much sir....Am happy to be able to motivate someone like you.

Quick update!!!

Am so sorry guys it's been a while.....hope u'all are doing fine . Last 3weeks ago I finished the decking and by God's grace by next week I'll finish the upper part 'cos I started it already.

Maintain12:


Thanks very much sir....Am happy to be able to motivate someone like you.

folmus:


We wish you good recovery.

Just a quick update....but so sorry couldn't take more pix but am @ the lentel level now

folmus:
I would love to see update on this thread. Madam, did you buy blocks or mold on site with reference to your stonedust ?

@all.....so sorry it's been a while now that I checked this platform due to some health issues. In less that 2weeks now I will upload some pictures with all the monetary aspect of it.

As for the stonedust blocks I bought it rather than moulding it myself, as I believed sometime is better than going through d stress but if you have time to do it yourself is better.

valencia2012:


Between 2-3 weeks should be fine.




Hmmmmmmmmmmm.....someone said next day as long as the support beneath is still holding? Block works can commence?

I'll advised u to wait weeks if it's possible to send someone to do it before u get to Nigeria, afterall is just 2lines left so they can't reap u off for that. I believed is something that is accountable for.

valencia2012:
Hi folks! I have an important question.....
How long does it normally take for lintel to get strong and dry enough, ready for 2 more sets of blocks sets and decking? I need to do my lintel abd decking under 3-weeks!

Between 2-3 weeks should be fine

zamirikpo:
Pls more updates....i followed u from the other thread to this. Dnt stop.

I have keen interest in proving to some scam builders that they are thieves. Buildings are not as expensive as they are portrayed.

More updates pls.....especially with cost.

Next month by God's grace

valencia2012:
Hi........
May be we could share ideas too. Am on same process but its a 4 year plan. Construction only take place when am home for annual vacation. Its about 2 years, and am due for the decking stage this year.
Check my profile. I'll post some pics here too with details. Its a six bedroom duplex with an inbuilt Garage but I used 32 pillars/columns.
Good luck to you!

Wow....That's very good, I don't mind if we can exchange contact cos I'll be home next month by God's grace

Maintain12:
Hello everyone in the house, I and my sister have just started our first building (Two 5bedroom duplex) each @ Ologuneru, off Eleyele, Ibadan with 30 pillars for the 2 duplex (15 pillars each). Before commencing on d project I went through most comments on this forum, at first I was discouraged with their outrageous price even to start foundation due to overpriced quoted here but guess what! is not as expensive as seemed I'll will love to take you all through the processing from scratch..... cheesy[/color] grin[color=#000099]

Only started on 5th February 2018. Attached is some of the pictures so far........Pls feel free to ask any question at any stage and I promised to be honest, am only doing this to help others especially those in d diaspora.
The purpose of this thread is for those planning to commence on building their dream home without being reapoff.....ask any question except for my private life�� and i promised to be honest and not to mince any word for you neither overprice any material �

NB: By using stonedust will definitely reduce the amount of materials used especially cement.

Clearing of land @#8,000
Cement (Dangote) @#2,600
Block (Stone dust) @#185
Sand (10tonne) @#17,500
Stonedust @#1,200 per tonne transport #26,000
Granite @#2,400 per tonne transport #26,000
Storex ( 2x 2000litre) @#38,000 each without transport
Workmanship(bricklayer) for both duplex from foundation to linted #670,000.
Welder workmanship for casting for both #50,000
Soakaway for both @ #70,000 (35k each) despite that is dry season.

This was my original post

coretechng1:
Twin duplex block works at 640k ni stories??

That's not true...double check again I said workmanship (bricklayer) for both duplex to linted #670k

Makawhizzy:
Following the thread. Can we see the 3D view for the twin duplex so we can know what to expect?
Kudos

That can't be possible at the moment 'Cos am out of the country but promised to do that ASAP.

coretechng1:
Please i will like to use your bricklayer when they are done with your project. 640k ti build a twin duplex is super cheap. Or is it just one duplex they are taking 640k??

Yes to lintel for both is #670k

jodeci:


Same thing here my dear,this thread is quite timely and encouraging.

Thanks sir

Idealer:
Madam,
This is such a timely tread for me. I am still in the design phase. Have already commissioned an architect and hope to start as soon as possible. Truly when I see the quoted price of something here, it scares me a bit so your tread is a welcomed relief. May God be your light.

Thanks very much sir....Am happy to be able to motivate someone like you.

As soon as the foundation is completed I'll give the the breakdown and total cost of everything pertaining the foundation, as of today 19th February 2018.......see the attached photos below.

EgunMogaji:


Stonedust itself doesn't guarantee strength. It's the proper mix that's important and what gives strength. Stone dust does look nice but will be plastered eventually.

Additionally, in a duplex, the strength of the blocks is not as important because the structure should be of a concrete frame and hence supported by the columns.

Yeah u're totally right but I got my wrogh structure sketch from Ireland so trust me I know what am building. Building is not all about ceremony or paparazzi it's just abt paying attention to every details.

Believe me or not we waste most of things in Nigeria both land and materials, Now in most area in Abuja bungalow is prohibited 'cos they believed is waste of land so they don't approve it any longer.

EgunMogaji:


Thank.

I think you need a minimum of N1M for 50 X 100 in Elebu depending on location. I was offered on Akala expressway for N8M

Thanks...that's not bad at all v.cheap @1M

EgunMogaji:
Madam, thanks for sharing.

Don't get distracted and just keep doing you.

I'm also building in Elebu but looking for land in Eleyele for a commercial project. Could you share price for your land and the size?

Thanks.

Sir, for now between 4million upwards but depending on the location, peeps around there believed it will range from 8million upwards from June 'cos of the new road. I might be wrong but double check properly.

I need a plot around Elebu also do u know d price range now and size 'cos mine is 60 by 120

Rubbiish:

E be like say u vex for this post ooo
Haba!!! No be like so na...
Everyone is here to share ideas...

My padi, I no vex ooooo.....just a way to explain better to him. I saw ur comment under his post that is better to be single than lapping all the way which of course the style in vogue.

ikeyman00:


European standard with Nigeria blocks? or European brick or block? no offence

sure there has to be some balances

They don't have European brick in Nigeria that's why we opt-in for stonedust block rather than the normal ones

Rubbiish:

Which lapping sir?
From what i m seeing in the pics seems to be single reinforcement without lapping, because there is nothing wrong if they decide to take the reinforcement up sir
It is even better than the short starter bars & lapping it.

olatoyib:
God will help U trough.

are U sure U are involving Structural Engineer ? because I see wastage from the lapping length of your reinforcement (800mm lapping length is ok).

If U need U can contact me. I am living at Sango, Ibadan.
08058525241.

Mr the best builder in Europe is Irish ask anybody, most project in Nigeria are craps!.....you just wait and see, that's why when you see most of their building last more than centuries. Mind u am not saying my project is the best but what am doing is solid.
Want you to trust my judgement.
As for d length is the best for it to be single than short they don't do that short ones in western world again sir.

ceelog:


Some costs seem to be missing. Eg Carpenter and wood work. Dpc casting labour,
Only 15 pillars for a 5bed duplex? Seems insufficient (but I might be wrong) cos never seen a 5bed duplex with less than 20pillias. What are the dimensions of the buildings?

May God see you through

Can't input carpenter and wood work when I haven't get to the stage yet.....15 is more than enough dear, just wait and see, what am building its European standard. Trust me they are reaping u off even they expect me to reduce the pillars.

Rubbiish:

Lol
Try to update us with cost as u progress...

Check my post some are there already

motherfucker:
go-to https://www.nairaland.com/properties

Gently screw down just before the list of thread and u will see "create thread". Click on it and start creating thread.

After the thread is created, if u go offline and will like to locate it, look at the top of your screen and u will see "followed topics" click on it to have access to list of threads that u are following, this include ones u created and ones u have commented on previously.

Thanks....I've created the new thread.

@grafixdon thanks....By God's grace U shall start your soon

grafixdon:
Congratulations maintain12. God willing I'll start mine before March.

I will take it as a compliment

Rubbiish:

Okay ma' am
Your dp though...seems the makeup foundation on your face is more than the one for your building...

distance between them is normal is because of the way the camera was placed
The

Rubbiish:
The foundation i am seeing look shallow for a duplex
What is the distance between the two buildings?

Rubbiish:
The foundation i am seeing look shallow for a duplex
What is the distance between the two buildings?

The distance between them is normal is because of the way the camera was placed

Hello everyone in the house, I and my sister have just started our first building (Two 5bedroom duplex) each @ Ologuneru, off Eleyele, Ibadan with 30 pillars for the 2 duplex (15 pillars each). Before commencing on d project I went through most comments on this forum, at first I was discouraged with their outrageous price even to start foundation due to overpriced quoted here but guess what! is not as expensive as seemed I'll will love to take you all through the processing from scratch..... cheesy[/color] grin[color=#000099]

Only started on 5th February 2018. Attached is some of the pictures so far........Pls feel free to ask any question at any stage and I promised to be honest, am only doing this to help others especially those in d diaspora.
The purpose of this thread is for those planning to commence on building their dream home without being reapoff.....ask any question except for my private life�� and i promised to be honest and not to mince any word for you neither overprice any material �

NB: By using stonedust will definitely reduce the amount of materials used especially cement.

Clearing of land @#8,000
Cement (Dangote) @#2,600
Block (Stone dust) @#185
Sand (10tonne) @#17,500
Stonedust @#1,200 per tonne transport #26,000
Granite @#2,400 per tonne transport #26,000
Storex ( 2x 2000litre) @#38,000 each without transport
Workmanship(bricklayer) for both duplex from foundation to linted #670,000.
Welder workmanship for casting for both #50,000
Soakaway for both @ #70,000 (35k each) despite that is dry season.