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ceelog:
Dear architects on here, please a request.

I have a narrow plot of 28ft by 92ft and I am wondering if a befitting house can be built on such a plot and I don't feel clustered or chocked within the space.
Is it possible to achieve this with a reasonable set back on one side for external passage?
Or I just look for a more square plot to build on?
Its for a family of 6 occupants.
Looking forward to your thoughts.

ceelog:
Dear architects on here, please a request.

I have a narrow plot of 28ft by 92ft and I am wondering if a befitting house can be built on such a plot and I don't feel clustered or chocked within the space.
Is it possible to achieve this with a reasonable set back on one side for external passage?
Or I just look for a more square plot to build on?
Its for a family of 6 occupants.
Looking forward to your thoughts.

EgunMogaji2:


I’m good with my project and I’ll always follow the same path.

Many won’t even notice the issues I’m talking about but it’s glaring to me based on my non Nigerian expectations.

Not knocking anyone specifically but I’ve seen shoddy shitshows reported to me by members on here that were performed by so called pros.

diordaves:


Though the photos are not enough but if you have similar cracks in other parts of the house, this might be structural. Is that a window in the photo? if yes, I suspect your lintel has failed. Did you do "chain lintel"? Lintels are only very effective at a determined length. If too short, the lintel will fail with time leading to cracks.

Another suspect is your foundation in relation to the type of soil. It could be differential settlement/subsidence.

Did you do german floor? or is it a storey building and the cracks are upstairs? If yes, I will go back to the guess of possibly failed lintel. If it is a bungalow or even a storey building, are the cracks going right down to the ground? If yes, possibly foundation settlement.

Then it could be just cosmetic. The cracks could just be historical during the settlement of the building. It may not crack further. Note, all buildings will settle but not dangerously unequally.

Solution: remove the plaster work down to the blocks. If the blocks are not cracked, it is cosmetic. If the blocks are significantly cracked as well, you have a problem on your hand that needs solving urgently. Seek the professional advice of a Structural engineer. It is imperative to seek the services of a Structural Engineer if it is a storey building. But for a bungalow........................ well, if you are not an experience Baba/Madam Landlord, get a Structural Engineer.

Aforxzy:
Is there any work that involves hitting, breaking or vibration on your build? The crack could be as a result of these or more...

Even though the picture is not extensive enough, it doesn't look like a structural issue..
Let your mason break open the affected areas and redress them.

henrymor:
Thank you for your advice.

It is a bungalow. No we didn't do German flooring. We did chain lintel. Most of the cracks are coming from down and going up although some are start at the middle. I also noticed that some of the cracks are from the windows we blocked.

InvertedHammer:

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The so-called pros price their market way out of reach that you wonder if there is no standard pricing algorithm for their works. I have seen Topsy's handiwork and use it as a standard because of his attention to details and neatness of his work. But can you say that about many others? It is sad paying someone to come and do shoddy jobs at a site. Sometimes if you DIY the project, the outcome may be better than what's obtainable from the so-called pros.

Nigeria is where you pay someone to do a job, then you will make out your own time to supervise them to ensure that they do it right.
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ArcToyin:


I have one that stays in Ota.

uncleteeh:


28ft is 8.5m
92 is 28m
The breadth is the issue here.
If you must build at all, then consider 2 storey building (a building of two floors)
Comfortability: however the design might be, you need setbacks for each side and it shouldn't be less than 1m.
Well, it's possible to have a nice abode on the piece of land.
You can consult us at OAKGroup for something appreciative.
+2348108408732

ceelog:
Dear architects on here, please a request.

I have a narrow plot of 28ft by 92ft and I am wondering if a befitting house can be built on such a plot and I don't feel clustered or chocked within the space.
Is it possible to achieve this with a reasonable set back on one side for external passage?
Or I just look for a more square plot to build on?
Its for a family of 6 occupants.
Looking forward to your thoughts.

rmx:


Good pros that know what to do , don’t come cheap , not saying they should be expensive also . The most painful thing will be paying top money and getting a crappy work done . We all love deals and saving money but there is a limit and balance

I personally try to get pros to do all my work after all due diligence, because of the nature of my builds . I go for pros that are reasonable and are on there way up, that have requisite experience not old and established . Most of the guys I use ,including Topsy falls into that category . Been lucky with the guys/pros I use so far . They have given advice way beyond the scope they are handling that has saved me money in other areas .

michlins:
This particular gate design keeps giving.
Currently recreating it

mufutau55:


What is the rough estimate for this gate with two leaves not rolling type. Just rough estimate with those good iron. Thanks.

Hajji M.

michlins:
with 2mm pan ₦500,000
With 2.5mm pan ₦700,000. This gate does not require the use of wrought iron cause it's mostly done for commercial homes
Good day sir and enjoy your day

somehow:
I have a 500sqm land for sale in an Estate around Dangote Refinery /Free trade zone/Road. (Ibeju-Lekki)

Comes with Global C of O.
Survey etc

Paid everything so far.

Asking for 12m total package (Slightly negotiable)

For more details, kindly quote me or DM me for my private number.

Thanks

mufutau55:


What is the difference in quality/cost if this is for kobo-kobo residential house, not commercial house?

Hajji M.

Laudbtc:
Great builders in the houses, please what is the name of the chemical used for cleaning paint and dirts from the tiles.

Laudbtc:
Great builders in the houses, please what is the name of the chemical used for cleaning paint and dirts from the tiles.

EgunMogaji2:


A lucky buyer is in for a refreshing treat.

Unfortunately I don’t swim in the Lagos pool being a local man.

michlins:
thinner

Laudbtc:
Great builders in the houses, please what is the name of the chemical used for cleaning paint and dirts from the tiles.