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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 5:43pm On May 12, 2016 |
Wow, l am speechless reading all this stuff on this property section. 27 million Naira spent on a project and it looks like a ghetto, this is really sad, pathetic and un - acceptable. @Qc1, do all you can to correct your investment, engage professionals at this stage to deal with the structural lapses once and for all, having spent that huge amount of money on your project, it is not wise to keep experimenting with different artisans. 27 million Naira @ CBN rate is about 135,000 dollars, that is alot of cash, so do the needful 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OnetimeOnly: 5:46pm On May 12, 2016 |
Qc1: I am not trying to gloat, but who remembers this discussion about Brabus being a fake and fraud , but people still engaged his dubious services after several warnings!!!! Now he is throwing advise over the internet when he constructed the building foundation. btw if the area is swampy, the water could also be coming from underneath the building of the dpc is not sufficient. https://www.nairaland.com/1338637/chateau-ile-oluji-construction-journal/41#20138676 4 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:47pm On May 12, 2016 |
n3xt:Oga qc1, i will strictly advice you to put any blame game and argument aside for now and let Oga brabus visit the site to see what he can do about it since he was the one that constructed it. If his suggestion will cost u money and deal with the water once and for all, its better than spending millions yearly to control water. You have been bringing different set of ppl yet no solution and i know how you feel cos i will feel bad too if i am in your shoes. Should he visit your site to fix it up for u?. Blv me, brabus might/maybe controversial here but i respect his talent and how he deal and respond to building issues here. I am just saying my own as a concernced person and cos I know the problem you are facing presently. 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OnetimeOnly: 5:54pm On May 12, 2016 |
Pls engage a professional.Brabus is not a professional. He is a fraudster that posts pictures. That is why you are in this mess. Pay the extra and have peace of mind 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:54pm On May 12, 2016 |
AZUH: Oga no let me piss for body abeg 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:01pm On May 12, 2016 |
God for bid I use my hard earned money to buy a swampy land If the location attracts me, i will better look for another location ni. Police no dey catch person on top. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:05pm On May 12, 2016 |
@ agarawu23, Here's the terrain where I built my chateau. It's far worse. The runoff is so heavy that it can move a car. One of Nairaland mods lives in my area so he can confirm this. I knew about this challenge before the build and went ahead to apply everything and anything that will keep water off my property. I took early action and never had to find who to blame for flooded compound. I didn't rush to build a fence which will end up damming up water in the compound. I ended up turning my worst nightmare into a lovely water garden for my less than N18m chateau. _______ Now, if it is fraud to do the above to protect ones investment, let me be a fraudster.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OnetimeOnly: 6:10pm On May 12, 2016 |
n3xt: You will think this guy did not build the foundation of this house see Brabus Never missing an opportunity to advertise using someone's tragedy that you participated in. Style over substance 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OnetimeOnly: 6:15pm On May 12, 2016 |
It's always the client at fault!
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:19pm On May 12, 2016 |
OnetimeOnly: Whether you see it as adverts or anything, it is what it is. It is a fix that worked in a worse terrain. So I'll rather pick what I can learn from it and move on or just wish it away. I'm sure there are millions of people in the same dilemma who may learn one thing or the other from this. So, if "Brabus is a thief" is all you learn. It's not a problem. The only thing you can't accuse me of is why didn't I use my resources to do the drainage by myself or introduce gutters on roofs that were installed by another contractor or build a drainage for the community. Because that's the only thing I know that can work. All the pictures I posted here has been on the Internet for more than 3 years now and the structure is well protected because we apply the right fix and not the right blame. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 6:20pm On May 12, 2016 |
Qc1: Qc1 don't get angry because you need a clear head to overcome this right now. I know it's easy to say but truly don't get angry. It's well. Let me just add that the measures you are currently applying may not solve the problem long term: you need to keep water away from your foundation like mad!!! Your foundation MUST be bone dry If you don't, you run the risk of your building sinking. This is the discussion you should have with the guy FastShipping is sending over. If your foundation is not constantly dry, not all the waterproof/nylon cement will help. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:21pm On May 12, 2016 |
n3xt:pls sorry for going back, did you told him how to control water from the house before u started his project? And pls try and talk to him privately to know the way forward. I have been minding my business on some issues here but i just feel his pains. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OnetimeOnly: 6:26pm On May 12, 2016 |
n3xt: Oh yes! The right fix, that's why you have several disgruntled clients on this forum. Btw my comments here are meant to inform forum readers and potential builders about your antecedents. I have tangled with you on this forum and watched your interactions with clients after projects go sour. A leopard cannot change its spots. You are not a professional, you are simply a thief and fraud and people should be aware of that ...bye 8 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:32pm On May 12, 2016 |
agarawu23: Bros, I did anything and everything to detect the sources of water on the land. It was the neighbours waste water pipes. They channeled it to the site and buried it underground until we detect it. Only God knows how many of such were done by the neighbour to keep their house afloat. I knew this thing come at a very big cost so I said the budget for the drainage and fence is not going to work that it's better we concentrate on drainage alone but my client wanted fence to prevent people from going to defecate the site. So we didn't agree on the figures and I left. To my surprise, I just walked in on the Sunday that followed to bid my Oga goodbye and discovered work is ongoing on the drainage and fence. Now what do you want me to do? I just walked back. Now I really don't want to talk about this anymore because the painful part is this is a known issue which could have been managed right from the beginning. Such a challenge shouldn't take 3 years to fix. Within that space of time, more damages could have occur. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:35pm On May 12, 2016 |
How will i count my ijebu money to buy a land in an area like this? Lailai 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:38pm On May 12, 2016 |
agarawu23: There's nothing wrong in buying choice property in some challenging areas. You just need to be aware of the challenges and be upfront with the right fix. If you see the road now, you'll not believe it again. It's now a 6 lane express road. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:46pm On May 12, 2016 |
n3xt:I understand some "things" that happened between both of you but no time to prolong issues Will you pls talk to him privately and visit the site? A woman close to my uncle house in abule osun (lagos) left her 4 bedroom flat that kept sinking despite millions she spent controlling water. I know what he is facing presently and quick solution that will last forever should be the next thing. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:53pm On May 12, 2016 |
n3xt:what about the millions spent on foundation ? Which account I go write am ? Poor man like us no dey pass out boundary. Road is very important when buying land.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:56pm On May 12, 2016 |
agarawu23: I have no issues whatsoever. How many times has Baba Qc1 called me and I quickly heed his call. What's big deal in saying "Bosun, I'm having it rough at my site with water issues. Can we work this together? I have tried some fix but it seems not working. Any good suggestions?" "I need you and your men ASAP to find me a lasting solution to this problem." Sometimes, the best fix is not always the popular ones. You'll just feel like what haven't I done? He's still the only client I've given my Christmas and my birthday. So there's nothing he can't take from me even till now. Ask and you shall receive. But do Baba still believe in my judgement? Or mere gossips from those who profits from confusion that will make him loose focus on the main goal which is to find a lasting solution to protecting his investment? 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by loomer: 6:57pm On May 12, 2016 |
Person wan buy land or build house, e come nairaland dey find seller/contractor. I craze ni? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 6:58pm On May 12, 2016 |
Oga Take it easy on me, I was only reading out what i found in a textbook. Lets assume the terrain is Lekki, loose soil, swampy land Also, the piles dont have to be that deep though, I would have thought. You are right to also say that they would need to be brazed or chained together to maintain strength. I would still be interested in seeing the figures if you can cost it out roughly please. Thanks. abdulwastecx: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 6:59pm On May 12, 2016 |
Thought as much as well, 6m is way too much. Just means that the blockwork might be suspect to collapse. Also, the base will they have to do just blinding and then start setting block ? When you say excavate loose sand and replace it with load bearing sand, how deep will this have to be dug up from the natural ground height, does it have to span the entire foundation area ? What kind of sand is load bearing, and will the loose soil still not be the sub soil ? how far do you go without hitting the water table ? n3xt: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 7:04pm On May 12, 2016 |
No blame the OP Oga Think of it like this. The person fit no dey Nija Numerous tales of family members defrauding each other on top this house building thing. There are some really good contractors on NL, you will be surprised. Its just that majority of the good ones spend time actually constructing buildings rather then defending allegations, in fact the bad ones self suppose change job and work at "THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER". They spend way too much time defending thier bad and shoddy work. NL services (property etc) is more for people in diaspora, coz no typical nija man or woman or mixed person will come here looking for a contractor. Thats not how it works when you are on the ground. loomer: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 7:08pm On May 12, 2016 |
Na your site be that Oga ? Clearly not a poor man oo, Poor man lives in mud houses with thatched roof. Go ask Bubu for Daura... agarawu23: 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by loomer: 7:10pm On May 12, 2016 |
mavverick: Truth be told, na my brother I prefer to chop my money, rather than one stranger. Anyway, na lesson people learn with this one |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:14pm On May 12, 2016 |
loomer: There are quite a few good builders on Nairaland. If you have time do a search for Spyder880, AbdulWastecx, Skimaski, Aventures, RichYoungRuler, etc Whistle clean, not one controversy. Spyder880 has also sold lots of lands in his estates and I have yet to read of one disgruntled buyer. Also, one Nairalander contractor offered to do my roof and then I can pay him when the work is done. Moral of story, there are many good people on here. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by loomer: 7:18pm On May 12, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Sure, there always will be good guys. But evil always out way the good ones So like I said I go forever stick to my brothers. Them be heaven sent until proven otherwise. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 7:22pm On May 12, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: And original Babalawo go dey do their own thing in the backyard o. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:26pm On May 12, 2016 |
mavverick: Because of the cost, some people always mark out building area and excavate the vegetable soil in the area. The soil is excavated to the level of undisturbed compacted soil. This depth can be determined by carrying out a CPT test, digging a borehole or a trial pit. Hitting the table is no biggie but ensuring you get to compact sand. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 3strikes: 7:32pm On May 12, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: I second Egun's comment for the very first time. The builders mentioned above fall into the category of the "Good". we have the bad and the ugly. And that's the category Brabus Nexthome belong o The good builders are always busy on site so as to avoid the kind of mistakes the ugly builders argue all day about here...Good builders are also busy breaking new ground every week and they hardly have time to come online to give lectures with internet pictures just to score cheap points. You wont see them come online to do packaging or argue with previous clients and potential clients.....most importantly their work speaks for them. if na lie ask oga Spyder880, AbdulWastecx, Skimaski and Aventures. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:44pm On May 12, 2016 |
Chekitaut: Prices are fair |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by P291: 8:28pm On May 12, 2016 |
mimini:POP moulding plaster( ABS, JK..) + POP emulsion paint + bond for internal screeding while you can use ordinary cement + POP emulsion paint + bond for your external screeding. For the mix, contact a screeder. |
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