150bags sir

n3xt:


What qty will you be needing?

qwertyboss:

eliminate the narrow kitchen and dinning near the right porch

Thank you for your input

BiigTee:
150bags sir

Are you ready as in right now?

If yes, it can be delivered to you between 2900 - 3000 around sango otta area direct from a Lafarge distributor.


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Anyone in need of cement direct from Lafarge around Ijebu Ode/Sagamu/Ogijo can get in touch with me.

2900 excluding offloading fee (N50)

Laudbtc:
Great mind and engineers in the house, please what’s your input on this rough sketch?
Land size is 50*100

The sketch looks workable - all u need is to now scale it (not difficult to do)

get a ruled paper or get a plain paper and rule horizontal and vertical lines on it using 1cm interval (get a ruler)

let 1 box represent 1m, then scale and see how well its going to be.

GOODLUCK

Jasobry:


Boss,I greet your government.... Please put me in the know too. Was told 3600 at Kenyatta

I have got cement for N3,400 in Kenyatta market this morning. Call 08033129593 (Honest) to pick up.

uncleteeh:

This is indeed a rough sketch and it will remain rough if not scaled and dimensioned accordingly.
Sketches ain't designs.
When you start designing a sketch (accurate dimensioning of spaces, you will know that your sketch is KPK)
Therefore: bring to us only designs and not sketches.

IF I may ask,

and who made this rule ?

IF YOU CAN'T HELP because ITS A SKETCH - WHY NOT IGNORE? rather than sound negative

kingzsoul:


Met someone in the container dept today. He said it depends on what is inside the container and clearing is 5% of the total worth. I think u need to go to the port cos all this clearing agents are funny o. Which shipping company is he using and which line?

Thanks so much.
I have been praying clearing and everydamn thing to be done at the port won't be more than 10 percent of total worth.
God bless you sir

n3xt:


Here’s the number 0818 888 5818

Better, thanks

n3xt:


Relationship is everything.

This is one thing I always make self builders to understand when they wanna chook eyes into DIY. If it’s about saving money, just forget it. If it’s about getting good value for your money and ascertaining quality on every aspect of the build - Go Ahead.

I built a carcass of a massive dwelling for someone with 15m and he was like in his whole life he never believed foundation of such building can cost less than N4m

I told him it can only be possible if you have a very good relationship with the builder/contractor/tradesperson who’s well equipped.

In his case:

- I didn’t bill him specially for formwork for raft; columns and beams; and slab
- I produced over 15,000 sandcrete blocks for him at N40 lesser than market price
- He’s not paying premium on concrete works. I have a mixer on standby for the project.
- I supplied him sand at almost 10k lesser than market price.
- I got him cement at official rate
- He never had to build site storage as I shipped my container storage to the site for few nairas as rental fee.

All these things are what increases the cost of construction.

Yes relationship matters alot.
You have said it all.

Good News!!!

https://www.kobocity.com/d/73-get-n2900-cement-from-lafarge

n3xt:


Hopefully I’ll share some information later today about this technology. I’m very close to a company that produces brick in large mass.

Are these also hydrofoam blocks?
Please be kind to share also their price for production. Thanks.

n3xt:


Thanks for the response.

1. I can’t say much about his pricing. Pricing is location dependent.

2. He’s right about using few reds and blacks for demarcation and spotting but that’s fast becoming old school. Note: coloured pigments are expensive.

3. It’s not bad to add granite if he understands how to mix the aggregates correctly. I cannot guarantee that can be achieved with manual mix (hand mix which is what will be used) unless they’re using a mortar mixer (which is 98% unlikely).
If you get good StoneDust for the job, you’ll have great stones.

4. The only way to monitor him is to agree on the quantity of production per day. If the total coverage are of the project is 500sqm, agree with him to do 50sqm per day. I can give you exactly the qty of materials that’ll be required for this including the number of hours 2 mason will achieve it and the number of moulds required.

5. I’m not sure I understand what he’s saying here on the molding style. If it’s about the mould sizes, I think he’s wrong it.
There are more than 3 sizes of mould. The common types are 6cm and 8cm (thickness). 6cm is good for residential while 8cmand above is good for areas with large traffic (road, public parks etc).

If you’re sure he’s talking about doing 4sqm for you, I think I understand why he wanted to add granite, it’s just to make the stones weighty. We don’t do up to 4sqm if you want quality stones. It’s between 3.2sqm - 3.6sqm per bag of cement depending.

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I hope this helps.

Location is Akure and the project coverage area is btw 342sqm to 370Sqm , that’s because 2 diff people with diff quotations.

He assure me of using a good stonedusk which he asked for 2600 per sqm and his measurements came out as 370sqm while the one that plan to mix granite with it, asked for 2800 per sqm and measurements came out as 342sqm.

On your last paragraph, he said he will do 4sqm for the price of 2600 while if I want 3sqm then I will pay 3200.

So, what do you think ?

bixton:



Are these also hydrofoam blocks?
Please be kind to share also their price for production. Thanks.

No! Hydraform brick is from SA. https://hydraform.com/products/interlocking-soil-blockmaking-machines/

The company I’m visiting is an indigenous brick company in Ogun state. They worked on Obasanjo Presidential Library Project.

bixton:



Does this price include laying of the stones on the floor or just only moulding?

In my location my guy does it for me at #2000/#2500 depending on the area of coverage inclusive of moulding and laying.

Where is your area ?

saydfact:


The sketch looks workable - all u need is to now scale it (not difficult to do)

get a ruled paper or get a plain paper and rule horizontal and vertical lines on it using 1cm interval (get a ruler)

let 1 box represent 1m, then scale and see how well its going to be.

GOODLUCK

Can I call you?

LastWeek1:


Location is Akure and the project coverage area is btw 342sqm to 370Sqm , that’s because 2 diff people with diff quotations.

He assure me of using a good stonedusk which he asked for 2600 per sqm and his measurements came out as 370sqm while the one that plan to mix granite with it, asked for 2800 per sqm and measurements came out as 342sqm.

On your last paragraph, he said he will do 4sqm for the price of 2600 while if I want 3sqm then I will pay 3200.

So, what do you think ?

The last paragraph is where I’m confused.

4sqm - #2600
3sqm - #3200

How’s that possible?

A bag of cement will produce 3.6sqm of 6cm thick interlock.

- A bag of cement is around #3,000
- He will buy stonedust for casting and laying
- He will pay his workers to cast and lay
- Also use his mould.

Please kindly ask how he intends to achieve 4sqm with #2600 or 3sqm with #3200. Don’t accept “Don’t worry Oga. It’s our job.” as answer.

You need to be clear about what you’re getting from the guys.

If he’s charging 2800/sqm, I’ll say that’s too much but if he’s saying 4sqm - #2600, I’ll be worried because it’s impossible!

n3xt:


Bros, watch what you’re buying though. A respected engineer bought some cement 2 weeks ago and the ramp he used it to cast has not dried up till date.

He must have gotten rebagged cement.

A lot of all these unscrupulous elements understand that everyone will be looking for low pricing right now and they’ll do anything to offer you ridiculous price.

I only buy directly from Lafarge and reliable partners.

Are we certain that it's the cement(re-bagged) or some other factors?

I've experienced such around 2015 but it was as a result of one my aggregate materials though this occured only at the lintel level but after drying/curing it came out stronger.

LastWeek1:


Where is your area ?

Yenagoa-Bayelsa State.

n3xt:


If it’s working for you. That’s a good one!

It’s hard to visible eyes except you catch them red-handed. They’ll seal back the bag neatly.
However, an experienced labourer can sense the difference from the weight. When you sit a rebagged cement, you’ll also notice a void.

Always request for factory sealed cement. I wish it’s that easy though

Thanks sir....

I always go with the man handling my structure though...

n3xt:


The last paragraph is where I’m confused.

4sqm - #2600
3sqm - #3200

How’s that possible?

A bag of cement will produce 3.6sqm of 6cm thick interlock.

- A bag of cement is around #3,000
- He will buy stonedust for casting and laying
- He will pay his workers to cast and lay
- Also use his mould.

Please kindly ask how he intends to achieve 4sqm with #2600 or 3sqm with #3200. Don’t accept “Don’t worry Oga. It’s our job.” as answer.

You need to be clear about what you’re getting from the guys.

If he’s charging 2800/sqm, I’ll say that’s too much but if he’s saying 4sqm - #2600, I’ll be worried because it’s impossible!

Oh sorry. He just confirm from him , he said 4sqm per bag. And that he will charge #2600 Per sqm for everything which includes , moulding , laying etc.

LastWeek1:


Oh sorry. He just confirm from him , he said 4sqm per bag. And that he will charge #2600 Per sqm for everything which includes , moulding , laying etc.

This is more like it. However, 4sqm per bag is a whole lot. I do 3.6sqm per bag with 6cm and 3sqm and few pieces per bag with 8cm.

I never tried or encouraged anything above those numbers.

raymondFirstborn:


Nature of soil
Location
Type of finishing are key determinants when it comes to building cost.

On dry land (average finishing) budget N13m.
Waterlogged land N15m.

average finishing shouldn't be 13m on dry land, average finishing should be between 6m-8m for a 3 bedroom flat. Make una no dey scare intending house owners with ridiculous quote.

n3xt:


It has been a very long time.

Arena is more like a civilized market in Lagos state. Maybe because of the armies sha


Let me help you with a contact in Arena.

Call Daniel 0703 946 0321 and send him the picture of what you want so that he can help you check it in the tools section.

He’s in the market and I’ve transacted lot of business through him without leaving my house. He’ll gladly do it for a token. I hope he’s able to get it though.

Thank you sir, This is what I need. I will give him a call right away.

[quote author=n3xt post=97978932]

Are you ready as in right now?

If yes, it can be delivered to you between 2900 - 3000 around sango otta area direct from a Lafarge distributor.


_________
Anyone in need of cement direct from Lafarge around Ijebu Ode/Sagamu/Ogijo can get in touch with me.

2900 excluding offloading fee (N50)[/quote

Please, I'm in portharcourt, I need 100 bags, can you give me a lafarge dealer contact in portharcourt. Chat me on 0 eight zero 4 seven 7 nine three 7 0

I and oga rotech are going to the site on Thursday! He is the contractor I am using! Can u send me ur contact number so i can get back to you on Thursday... By then i should be able to tell you when exactly it would be needed..

n3xt:


Are you ready as in right now?

If yes, it can be delivered to you between 2900 - 3000 around sango otta area direct from a Lafarge distributor.


_________
Anyone in need of cement direct from Lafarge around Ijebu Ode/Sagamu/Ogijo can get in touch with me.

2900 excluding offloading fee (N50)

zuraking:
average finishing shouldn't be 13m on dry land, average finishing should be between 6m-8m for a 3 bedroom flat. Make una no dey scare intending house owners with ridiculous quote.

No one is scaring anybody here.
I hope you know average finishing consist of pop ceilings, wall screeding , china tiles, cabinets, Aluminum casement windows, flush doors, electrical and plumbing fittings.

NB:
Average finishing doesn't mean low income o

Average finishing is different from low income finishing with asbestos and pvc ceiling board.

raymondFirstborn:


No one is scaring anybody here.
I hope you know average finishing consist of pop ceilings, wall screeding , china tiles, cabinets, Aluminum casement windows, flush doors, electrical and plumbing fittings.

NB:
Average finishing doesn't mean low income o

Average finishing is different from low income finishing with asbestos and pvc ceiling board.

I understand what an AVERAGE finishing is. We can both start the breakdown. 6-8m for an average finishing is fair compared to your 13m

Greenarrow01:



Thanks so much.
I have been praying clearing and everydamn thing to be done at the port won't be more than 10 percent of total worth.
God bless you sir

Amen and u too

Laudbtc:

Can I call you?

offcourse....

zuraking:
I understand what an AVERAGE finishing is. We can both start the breakdown. 6-8m for an average finishing is fair compared to your 13m

Let’s settle this


Pick one. All na house

n3xt:


Let’s settle this


Pick one. All na house

lol. We all know most house builder na Kobo kobo people. If the money dey, we go carry money buy house for good location. How will someone be telling me I will spend 13m building an average 3 bedroom bungalow.