BOOOMNAIJA:


I used roughly 20 bags for foundation work.....65 bags for blocks to lintel and beyond(2 coaches)....

Got free sharp sand from site....3 loads of stone for foundation(10k each)....3 loads of gravel(12k each)...40k for labour on foundation....130k for building labour...60k for iron rods....10k for lintel and pillar woods( got some free woods on site)...12k for sand filling...15k for iron work by welder....got a further 10 bags of cement for later works....cost of land is 200k(half plot) plus 20k for commission....5k given to lawyer who prepared papers(he's a father figure to me, a church member)....already done with soakaway(15k)

Pls kindly clarify. You used 20 bags for both moulding of blocks and setting out of the foundation? You also used 65 bags for moulding of blocks and setting out to roofing stage? You said you also spent 12k for sand filling? How many trips of red sand did you buy to fill the foundation and how much per trip? You said you got sharp sand free? So you expect everyone to get free sharp sand that cost 16k per trip free? Just sharp sand needed to get to that level should be around 12 trips for both moulding and setting out, thats 192k you got free? Then you said you did your soakaway for 10k. Are you just talking about just digging or the total cost to complete a soakaway?

This 4 bedroom duplex as it is. No internal works yet. Carcass built by an NL Engr (one of the best) and roofed by one of the most recommended on NL.
Cost so far less than 10million.
If Spyder008 could do it for his 5 bd duplex....

ceelog:
This 4 bedroom duplex as it is. No internal works yet. Carcass built by an NL Engr (one of the best) and roofed by one of the most recommended on NL.
Cost so far less than 10million.
If Spyder008 could do it for his 5 bd duplex....

This is a small house from the number of windows I counted on one side. A four bedroom duplex can be built for 18 million to 100% complete stage. If you check my previous posts you will find out I have been giving the cheapest quotations on this thread. My problem is with that dude who said he built his house to roofing stage with 850k land inclusive

timesup234:
This is a small house from the number of windows I counted on one side. A four bedroom duplex can be built for 18 million to 100% complete stage. If you check my previous posts you will find out I have been giving the cheapest quotations on this thread. My problem is with that dude who said he built his house to roofing stage with 850k land inclusive

I really still dont understand how he achieved that.
But my post is as regards the discuss on duplex and yes this is a 10m by 11m building excluding the sitout.
Mine was built from a cost effective POV without compromising standard.
Depending on my taste, the remainder finishes of the house itself should gulp me btw 4 to 6m more

You better monitor your project very well.

shelliz:
I don't know how people manage to build for a cheaper price. My project is a block of 2 flats (4 bedrooms ensuite, visitors toilet and 2 bedrooms plus visitors toilet at the back and a gateman house. I have spent over 10 million naira excluding the land and the project isn't finished yet. I am even scared that it might get to 15 million - 17 million at the end of it. When i see people that built or are building for less , i Begin to wonder HOW?

BOOOMNAIJA:


I used roughly 20 bags for foundation work.....65 bags for blocks to lintel and beyond(2 coaches)....

Got free sharp sand from site....3 loads of stone for foundation(10k each)....3 loads of gravel(12k each)...40k for labour on foundation....130k for building labour...60k for iron rods....10k for lintel and pillar woods( got some free woods on site)...12k for sand filling...15k for iron work by welder....got a further 10 bags of cement for later works....cost of land is 200k(half plot) plus 20k for commission....5k given to lawyer who prepared papers(he's a father figure to me, a church member)....already done with soakaway(15k)

Very good.
Well done sir.
I've been silently following.
I'm happy you got this for the price stated in Ondo as said.

Now for all to see, believe and digest kindly break the following stages down as I state if you really want us to understand you, I believe you even if you say it's 500k you have spent, I don't have issue with that I believe work have to speak not we rattling around things.

1.What's the number of blocks for substructure (foundation I mean)
2.Tell us about the strength,
3.The size of the hollow block with the price of each
4.The mix ratio for blinding and choice of foundation type
5.quantity of iron used,name of the iron if imported or local, then price of the irons with transport tag
6. The depth of your substructure that a trip of filling could filled it up
7. The thickness of your DPC damp proof course and tell us the number of cement used with accurate trip of sand used,cost of labour, carpentry, iron works etc
8. Number of blocks for the superstructure from plinth to the window height, cost of the iron for lintel,mix ratio for both block work and the casting.
9. Lastly the sqm of the building area.

Pls clarify this and we will all bliv as one

The guy is a complete mumu. No need trying to investigate him, he is a clown

Timtol:

Very good.
Well done sir.
I've been silently following.
I'm happy you got this for the price stated in Ondo as said.

Now for all to see, believe and digest kindly break the following stages down as I state if you really want us to understand you, I believe you even if you say it's 500k you have spent, I don't have issue with that I believe work have to speak not we rattling around things.

1.What's the number of blocks for substructure (foundation I mean)
2.Tell us about the strength,
3.The size of the hollow block with the price of each
4.The mix ratio for blinding and choice if foundation type
5.quantity of iron used,name of the iron if imported or local and the name, then price of the irons with transport tag
6. The depth of your substructure that a trip of filling could filled it up
7. The thickness of your DPC damp proof course and tell us the number of cement used with accurate trip of sand used,cost of labour, carpentry, iron works etc
8. Number of blocks for the superstructure from plinth to the window height, cost of the iron for lintel,mix ratio for both block work and the casting.
9. Lastly the sqm of the building area.

Pls clarify this and we will all bliv as one

BOOOMNAIJA:
If I tell u money spent on this property so far (including land) isn't up to a million, would u believe?.....

Different factors affect Building construction.

Take note:
- Design
- Level of Workman skill
- Location
- Contractor
- Other miscellaneous factors unforseen

opebiboy:
The guy is a complete mumu. No need trying to investigate him, he is a clown

There should be no shaming or name calling. If you don't agree with someone's point. States with reasons why you don't and that's completely an opinion you are fully entitled to.

That's smarter than calling one names ok

We don't really need to drag this matter as I think but let's build what we can afford with any fund we have.

Anything that comes there after we can blame ourselves maybe the quality is good or bad. If you can do a small duplex for 4million you are fine, and if na 10m you have it's up to you,bungalow for 550k to lintel congratulations and if 5million congratulations.
We don't need to drag it we all know the fact in our heart as we all read thru the thread.

I always like my clients to handle anything materials cos I always he tell them say pls handle this so in the long run we can both see how the money went and how much so not everybody steal.
I don't have a reason to steal am blessed. Saying this on behalf of others.

Dennis3D:


Different factors affect Building construction.

Take note:
- Design
- Level of Workman skill
- Location
- Contractor
- Other miscellaneous factors unforseen

Thank you my brother

Hum2020:
Op I am very happy for the picture of your bungalow which you posted here ofwhich you stated that you have not spend up to a million Naria I don't understand the reason why some contractors here in his forum want everyone to believe that you need to spend millions inorder to build a house (carpenter work will cost 1million narialand 105ton of granite at 6000naria per ton ) the ways and manners some go about mentioning million i dont understand if the are wish an average salary to own a place for himself or they just want to make buildings a home only for the rich.20million cannot finished 4bedroom duplex God have mercy

It's good everyone shares and air their views to different topics here. However, be mindful of the fact that construction varies from place to place, location. Even two same designs can cost more to build.

The foundation of all buildings are not exactly the same because no land is indeed same. Pictorial representations at times doesn't show full details of what is done in a construction work.

And you can agree with me that skills and workmen are different in service delivery as per design. So construction is flexible and not rigid. It's mustn't be one system for all.

Building in rural area is far different with building in the cities. Be mindful of the differences.

Dennis3D:


It's good everyone shares and air their views to different topics here. However, be mindful of the fact that construction varies from place to place, location. Even two same designs can cost more to build.

The foundation of all buildings are not exactly the same because no land is indeed same. Pictorial representations at times doesn't show full details of what is done in a construction work.

And you can agree with me that skills and workmen are different in service delivery as per design. So construction is flexible and not rigid. It's mustn't be one system for all.

Building in rural area is far different with building in the cities. Be mindful of the differences.

Thanks for this

Timtol:
We don't really need to drag this matter as I think but let's build what we can afford with any fund we have.

Anything that comes there after we can blame ourselves maybe the quality is good or bad. If you can do a small duplex for 4million you are fine, and if na 10m you have it's up to you,bungalow for 550k to lintel congratulations and if 5million congratulations.
We don't need to drag it we all know the fact in our heart as we all read thru the thread.

I always like my clients to handle anything materials cos I always he tell them say pls handle this so in the long run we can both see how the money went and how much so not everybody steal.
I don't have a reason to steal am blessed. Saying this on behalf of others.

Exactly, I do prefer a client buying materials if he is available to do so. Because it's only in doing that that they believe themselves.

Without mixing words. Any client in diaspora that is unavailable to buy can confide in us to make procurements on their behalf and keep them updated.

If a client has a myopic mindset about an engineer working for him, then it's difficult to maintain a free flow of construction activities.

Work in this field should be based on trust and workability of both parties to understand each other.

Dennis3D:


Exactly, I do prefer a client buying materials if he is available to do so. Because it's only in doing that that they believe themselves.

Without mixing words. Any client in diaspora that is unavailable to buy can confide in us to make procurements on their behalf and keep them updated.

If a client has a myopic mindset about an engineer working for him, then it's difficult to maintain a free flow of construction activities.

Work in this field should be based on trust and workability of both parties to understand each other.

You nailed it!
Regardless that most of my clients aren't in Nigeria their family sit up to this which I like and encouraged and in the end they praise me,you can tag me as Pastor I don't care in as much a do a good job and with clean mind.
I only deal with supervision and that's all.

Again I normally tell clients this...

There is something for everyone in the building industry. The industry from my perspective is divided into four.

Low class
Middle class
High Class
Executive Class...

Just as these class exists. So are building materials also that exits. And you can attest to the fact that when the jobs are carried out you don't expect to get the same results.

You can't be in low class or middle class and expect a high class or executive lass finishing. That's simply natural that there is more to the eyes than you hear and see.

Operate within your budget and don't call anyone a thief or fraudulent or mischievous. More so, accept to buy materials for yourself so as to avoid issues in the future.

To maintain a good working relationship between client and contractor. There should be steady communication and tracking of data and record of materials and workmanship costs during the construction process or phases of a project.

Let me shock you.
Do you know an engineer tries to Stay within budget if he is given a budget to work with from the beginning unlike when a client is making direct procurements?

Bruno85:
Congrats... but I'd rather wait till am ready to build a home than do this... I spent more than 50% of the total money you've spent so far just on house design and paper works alone.
I guess when they were talking about 20mil for 4bedroom duplex, houses like this was not taken into consideration.
Enjoy your house, but pls dont encourage people to do this you are doing.
Even with 100k you can get a carpenter to build a tent where you can live. There is price for everything.
Cheers.


I used roughly 20 bags for foundation work.....65 bags for blocks to lintel and beyond(2 coaches)....

Got free sharp sand from site....3 loads of stone for foundation(10k each)....3 loads of gravel(12k each)...40k for labour on foundation....130k for building labour...60k for iron rods....10k for lintel and pillar woods( got some free woods on site)...12k for sand filling...15k for iron work by welder....got a further 10 bags of cement for later works....cost of land is 200k(half plot) plus 20k for commission....5k given to lawyer who prepared papers(he's a father figure to me, a church member)....already done with soakaway(15k)

please sir,what kind of paperworks did the lawyer do?

opebiboy:
The guy is a complete mumu. No need trying to investigate him, he is a clown

Mr. Opebi or whatever u call urself, I've been civil with u since yesterday despite ur insults and name-callings...not because I'm weak or I don't av worse things to say to u, but just because I av a better and more proper parental upbringing than u....

Now back to d matter at hand...oga, why feel so pained? Why sound so frustrated? Is it ur money I used in building my house? What is ur problem??...if u don't believe wat I wrote, u could av possibly ignored...

Pls let this be d last warning for u, if u try these ur insults again, I will teach u d greatest lesson of ur life.

Bankyshinani:

please sir,what kind of paperworks did the lawyer do?

Lawyers are not the only one that does paper works.
Try again.

EgunMogaji2:


We move

Welcome back, sir.

Dennis3D:


It's good everyone shares and air their views to different topics here. However, be mindful of the fact that construction varies from place to place, location. Even two same designs can cost more to build.

The foundation of all buildings are not exactly the same because no land is indeed same. Pictorial representations at times doesn't show full details of what is done in a construction work.

And you can agree with me that skills and workmen are different in service delivery as per design. So construction is flexible and not rigid. It's mustn't be one system for all.

Building in rural area is far different with building in the cities. Be mindful of the differences.

My Paadi is on fire. I love how articulate your replies are

Dennis3D:
Again I normally tell clients this...

There is something for everyone in the building industry. The industry from my perspective is divided into four.

Low class
Middle class
High Class
Executive Class...

Just as these class exists. So are building materials also that exits. And you can attest to the fact that when the jobs are carried out you don't expect to get the same results.

You can't be in low class or middle class and expect a high class or executive lass finishing. That's simply natural that there is more to the eyes than you hear and see.

Operate within your budget and don't call anyone a thief or fraudulent or mischievous. More so, accept to buy materials for yourself so as to avoid issues in the future.

To maintain a good working relationship between client and contractor. There should be steady communication and tracking of data and record of materials and workmanship costs during the construction process or phases of a project.

Let me shock you.
Do you know an engineer tries to Stay within budget if he is given a budget to work with from the beginning unlike when a client is making direct procurements?

This exactly here is the missing piece. I love how u broke it down. God bless u.

Please house how can i archive the sort of tilling job ... i am in abuja environs .... the tilers i know can't execute a job like this

lorhema:


Welcome back, sir.

Thank you.

elijah101:
Please house how can i archive the sort of tilling job ... i am in abuja environs .... the tilers i know can't execute a job like this

Please where did you get this pix from......
I'm on a job and due to the positioning of the toilet/bathroom I'm considering placing the windows in same way.
I'd appreciate if you can send me links to where I can see more of such pix. Thanks.

How much are the said tilers charging there?

Anybody can achieve anything with any amount. The truth of the matter is that there are standard and quality to everything .

Well I guess it's just a proposed 3D design because he sounds like it hasn't been achieved yet

bixton:



Please where did you get this pix from......
I'm on a job and due to the positioning of the toilet/bathroom I'm considering placing the windows in same way.
I'd appreciate if you can send me links to where I can see more of such pix. Thanks.

How much are the said tilers charging there?

elijah101:
Please house how can i archive the sort of tilling job ... i am in abuja environs .... the tilers i know can't execute a job like this

I knw a tiler that can give you something this sharp with black cement and 30x60 or 20x60 tiles

BOOOMNAIJA:
If I tell u money spent on this property so far (including land) isn't up to a million, would u believe?.....

No column, no dpc and you mould those block yourself you can't spent more than that even it supposed to be lower than that and you forgot that , that your land is not dry land .

Successbay:
Thank you so much chief. Please drop your mobile number for me on the WhatsApp line -08067536232 for more clarification on the address and the stuff you deal in.

Drop your number I need to ask you some question

contact please .. thanks

ThatHistoryGuy:


I knw a tiler that can give you something this sharp with black cement and 30x60 or 20x60 tiles