n3xt:


Any day, any time I will always choose non-brand names over those big brand names in Nigeria.

Expensive roof without great installer is still a bad roof.

I’ve not done any business with money121 but I’ve known him for a very long time (when Lekki Gardens was just getting started). The truth is “His installations are always outstanding and that’s what make a great roof, not the expensive price tag.”

I’ve bought roofs from the biggest brand names in Nigeria and I’ve not seen anything unique to make them better than the other brands (that I’ve tested and used).

#MyPersonalOpinionHere

n3xt:


Setting out, Excavation money nko? Even Cement?

Me I’m thinking he should just buy blocks this month and do other materials next month.

Dijita:


I agree with your recommendation the most except buying blocks. He ought to mold blocks since he is not in a rush; most especially when he is building on budget.

I started my project by buying all sand needed to mold blocks. Then water pump and water storage tank
few months later bought all estimated sands and granite
I only bought irons and cements when it's time for foundation
I didn't feel any pinch from German to lintel because I am only buying cement as sand and blocks are already on ground

Dijita:


I agree with your recommendation the most except buying blocks. He ought to mold blocks since he is not in a rush; most especially when he is building on budget.

I started my project by buying all sand needed to mold blocks. Then water pump and water storage tank
few months later bought all estimated sands and granite
I only bought irons and cements when it's time for foundation
I didn't feel any pinch from German to lintel because I am only buying cement as sand and blocks are already on ground

erico2k2:

At times buying of blocks is a better option! if you have a large build

n3xt:


Any day, any time I will always choose non-brand names over those big brand names in Nigeria.

Expensive roof without great installer is still a bad roof.

I’ve not done any business with money121 but I’ve known him for a very long time (when Lekki Gardens was just getting started). The truth is “His installations are always outstanding and that’s what make a great roof, not the expensive price tag.”

I’ve bought roofs from the biggest brand names in Nigeria and I’ve not seen anything unique to make them better than the other brands (that I’ve tested and used).

#MyPersonalOpinionHere

KIDfurniture:
Some of them do fade off after few months...

MrOkenwa:
Hello home owners/Realtors/engineers, kindly advice. which one would you advice ; Units of apartments in a bungalow setting or units of same in a story building?.

Condition of land: Dry, relatively cheap( Range of 2-3m naira per plot)
Apartments, when completed are to be rented out.

And to be more practical: Between 4 units of 2bedroom apartments in a bungalow setting and same in a story building, Which of these is advisable?. Short and long term.
cc: spyder880, Lastpage, n3xt, EgunMogaji2, mufutau55.

MrOkenwa:
Hello home owners/Realtors/engineers, kindly advice. which one would you advice ; Units of apartments in a bungalow setting or units of same in a story building?.

Condition of land: Dry, relatively cheap( Range of 2-3m naira per plot)
Apartments, when completed are to be rented out.

And to be more practical: Between 4 units of 2bedroom apartments in a bungalow setting and same in a story building, Which of these is advisable?. Short and long term.
cc: spyder880, Lastpage, n3xt, EgunMogaji2, mufutau55.

MrOkenwa:
Hello home owners/Realtors/engineers, kindly advice. which one would you advice ; Units of apartments in a bungalow setting or units of same in a story building?.

Condition of land: Dry, relatively cheap( Range of 2-3m naira per plot)
Apartments, when completed are to be rented out.

And to be more practical: Between 4 units of 2bedroom apartments in a bungalow setting and same in a story building, Which of these is advisable?. Short and long term.
cc: spyder880, Lastpage, n3xt, EgunMogaji2, mufutau55.

spyder880:


If it's for rental, people tend to love the idea of "living on top". Maybe because of they want to see more of their environment outside as most bungalows in Nigeria are fenced in like prisons. I will rent an apartment on top faster than an apartment below.

n3xt:


Multi dwelling apartment in a very good location will bring higher ROI short and long term.

- One Roof
- One Foundation
– Lower Maintenance Cost and Fewer Repairs
– Lower Utility Bills
– Shared Facilities/Amenities, such as security and fitness centers, may be included.
- Lower Build Cost
- Higher Occupancy Rate

EgunMogaji2:


I just went through this decision process.

It depends on your motivation. My motivation is not primarily income (but has to generate enough to sustain itself). My motivation is to provide luxurious SmartFlats for young families. What I envisioned for my property is a Southern California style bungalow resort as opposed to a ghetto project high rise. Many of the high rise rentals here end up having too high of occupancy density. Four to sometimes twelve families on a plot of land.

Good luck on your decision.

I backed my talk with a walk here https://www.nairaland.com/6094830/building-attached-2-bedroom-1

MrOkenwa:

Thank you Sir. Aside from this, what would you say about the cost of building and maintaining the structures?

Boss, what I heard was actually the other way round. I was told that maintenance may be more technical, compared to bungalow buildings. For similar level of finishing.

Thank you Sir. Your thread is very interesting. Following

MrOkenwa:
Hello home owners/Realtors/engineers, kindly advice. which one would you advice ; Units of apartments in a bungalow setting or units of same in a story building?.

Condition of land: Dry, relatively cheap( Range of 2-3m naira per plot)
Apartments, when completed are to be rented out.

And to be more practical: Between 4 units of 2bedroom apartments in a bungalow setting and same in a story building, Which of these is advisable?. Short and long term.
cc: spyder880, Lastpage, n3xt, EgunMogaji2, mufutau55.

Badgers14:


Another thing to consider tho is the location.

Where will this project be located?

If in the East.. brother me, just build upstairs. People are not too keen to rent bungalow.

Cost wise a bungalow will be cheaper..

But...

considering the high cost of materials now.. it might cost between 2.5 to 3.2 m for decking but again you add a flat upstairs is an equivalent of buying another plot of land. So the flats upstairs that will give you an "additional space as another bungalow " the cost will offset itself.

n3xt:


In addition:

Multi-Dwelling Units/Apartments have one roof, one foundation, and one general exterior structure. Because a 6 flat spread on 3 floors have six kitchens and living areas, it'll appear more expensive when you look at the cost but if you were to consider the cost to build six separate houses, you would have the following:

- 6 separate foundations including cost of acquiring the land and sandfilling
- 6 separate roofs
- 6 ceiling woodwork and POP ceiling (instead of screeding in a multi-dwelling building)
- 6 separate wall structures

This costs significantly more to build than to install a second kitchen and to divide the layout of the duplex into two equal spaces. Regardless of your location, the key housing cost drivers must therefore be targeted to drive housing cost reductions.

If we are to follow the industry standard when calculating the total cost of building both house type then we will break the costs down into broad categories (land, infrastructure, construction, other costs), sub-categories (foundations, walls, roof, finishes), and into component costs (labour vs materials, cost per sqm etc).

If we do this, a multi-dwelling unit is far more cheaper than single-dwelling houses. The cost of buying a new land, adding a foundation, adding a roof and ceiling can never be cheaper than the cost of pouring a slab.

MrOkenwa:

Boss, what I heard was actually the other way round. I was told that maintenance may be more technical, compared to bungalow buildings. For similar level of finishing.

EgunMogaji2:


One massive foundation with massive pillars.

I quoted you but I’m not feeling good. I ate too much beans last night

saydfact:


Hi wALEY...

Use tha money to buy 1000 blocks @ N180 = 180k
Buy 1 Tipper Sharp Sand @ 35K
Use the balance of 85k to buy Granite.

Money well invested......

THEN start saving for LABOUR MONEY about 200k to get the actual work done. (consider Omo Onile money seperately)

GOODLUCK

spyder880:


If it's for rental, people tend to love the idea of "living on top". Maybe because of they want to see more of their environment outside as most bungalows in Nigeria are fenced in like prisons. I will rent an apartment on top faster than an apartment below.

n3xt:


Any day, any time I will always choose non-brand names over those big brand names in Nigeria.

Expensive roof without great installer is still a bad roof.

I’ve not done any business with money121 but I’ve known him for a very long time (when Lekki Gardens was just getting started). The truth is “His installations are always outstanding and that’s what make a great roof, not the expensive price tag.”

I’ve bought roofs from the biggest brand names in Nigeria and I’ve not seen anything unique to make them better than the other brands (that I’ve tested and used).

#MyPersonalOpinionHere

mufutau55:


I will have a "fired Engineer" in about two minutes.
Next time he will omit pillars especially where the Architect purposely put a pillar, because the neighbour does not have a pillar in that location. What next?
How much does the DPM cost to lay, about N50k, why will he omit that?

Hajji M.

temi4fash:
Please I told my Engineer to put DPM in our DPC but unfortunately we got to site today and found out he didn't put it. He said houses around do have issues with moisture that DPC is good enough.

He didn't put nylon and he has finished the casting of the DPC/German floor.

Is there a way to still apply the DPM/Nylon before we continue.

Cc

Rotech77
N3xt
Muyi002

temi4fash:


Your no 4.

Can we have the DPM laid and then do another flooring on it

While I get another engr