spyder880:

A single 9" hollow block is sold for N140 - N150. Depending on the location.

spyder880:

My brother Warri far o
The condition of Enugu-Onitsha express way will make it difficult for me to shuttle between Enugu-Anambra-Delta-Ebonyi and produce good results. I would really want to do more in the near future.

We have so much new projects planned to start this year around Enugu state. We are very committed to step up our game towards satisfying you my friends. We plan to grow bigger and get better, we plan to explore all the options and give you guys the varieties that will make your house a colorful experience.

Although I caught your attention with serious cost cutting techniques during my first online outing to build my own house, I have come to realize that not all clients like my 'cheap' way of doing things. I am always communicating with many potential clients and from the feedback I get, people will love to see me depart from building 'cheap' to moving my priority to building 'comfort' . I had a visitor in my house today, in the duplex you all know here online. The prospective client loved the house but hated the finish. He instructed me to finish his own with better roofing, doors, windows and tiles. Well, I just wanted to complete some good space for my kids, nothing too luxurious.

We are still ready to serve, we are still anxious to take on more jobs if its in our reach and the price is right. We cannot agree to start a job this 2013 if the job will make us 'manage' resources to the extent of looking 'cheap'.

PERFECTION IS OUR GOAL, EXCELLENCE WILL BE TOLORATED.

spyder880:

My brother Warri far o
The condition of Enugu-Onitsha express way will make it difficult for me to shuttle between Enugu-Anambra-Delta-Ebonyi and produce good results. I would really want to do more in the near future.

We have so much new projects planned to start this year around Enugu state. We are very committed to step up our game towards satisfying you my friends. We plan to grow bigger and get better, we plan to explore all the options and give you guys the varieties that will make your house a colorful experience.

Although I caught your attention with serious cost cutting techniques during my first online outing to build my own house, I have come to realize that not all clients like my 'cheap' way of doing things. I am always communicating with many potential clients and from the feedback I get, people will love to see me depart from building 'cheap' to moving my priority to building 'comfort' . I had a visitor in my house today, in the duplex you all know here online. The prospective client loved the house but hated the finish. He instructed me to finish his own with better roofing, doors, windows and tiles. Well, I just wanted to complete some good space for my kids, nothing too luxurious.

We are still ready to serve, we are still anxious to take on more jobs if its in our reach and the price is right. We cannot agree to start a job this 2013 if the job will make us 'manage' resources to the extent of looking 'cheap'.

PERFECTION IS OUR GOAL, EXCELLENCE WILL BE TOLORATED.

jites:

Nothing wrong with a bit of brand repositioning, but like a previous contributor said, you can have variety or like they say in business diversification or product prolification, the guys in UK will know that Tesco do own brand but also stock premium quality products even same thing with car manufacturers, they produce their cars for different segment of the markets and it could be based on quality, price, safety etc.. go ahead Oga spyder nothing do you.

spyder880:

Thank you my man, I feel you. What about your project?

spyder880:

My brother Warri far o
The condition of Enugu-Onitsha express way will make it difficult for me to shuttle between Enugu-Anambra-Delta-Ebonyi and produce good results. I would really want to do more in the near future.

We have so much new projects planned to start this year around Enugu state. We are very committed to step up our game towards satisfying you my friends. We plan to grow bigger and get better, we plan to explore all the options and give you guys the varieties that will make your house a colorful experience.

Although I caught your attention with serious cost cutting techniques during my first online outing to build my own house, I have come to realize that not all clients like my 'cheap' way of doing things. I am always communicating with many potential clients and from the feedback I get, people will love to see me depart from building 'cheap' to moving my priority to building 'comfort' . I had a visitor in my house today, in the duplex you all know here online. The prospective client loved the house but hated the finish. He instructed me to finish his own with better roofing, doors, windows and tiles. Well, I just wanted to complete some good space for my kids, nothing too luxurious.

We are still ready to serve, we are still anxious to take on more jobs if its in our reach and the price is right. We cannot agree to start a job this 2013 if the job will make us 'manage' resources to the extent of looking 'cheap'.

PERFECTION IS OUR GOAL, EXCELLENCE WILL BE TOLORATED.

kostadinis:



I believe that many were attracted to you among other things due to your modesty.

And I thought also that your success so far was based on this principle. Suffice it to say that many of your readers have had no reasons to complain about the quality of your jobs so far. "Comfort", "cheap" or "luxury" is relative. Especially in a big population whose wealth was abysmally distributed. I just wanna let you know that the dexterity you've shown in accomplishing HIGH QUALITY jobs on HUMANE BUDGETS was a calling from God almighty. Your admirers who are re-tooling their wallets and anticipating to establish contact are so pleased with you. Having said that, those who have deep pockets, and who would want the frills of TAJ MAHAL in their houses, should not be ignored. Just make sure their deep pockets do not alter your known policy of engaging the struggling majority.

My brother, hold on to those ideals that have stood you out.

kostadinis:



I believe that many were attracted to you among other things due to your modesty.

And I thought also that your success so far was based on this principle. Suffice it to say that many of your readers have had no reasons to complain about the quality of your jobs so far. "Comfort", "cheap" or "luxury" is relative. Especially in a big population whose wealth was abysmally distributed. I just wanna let you know that the dexterity you've shown in accomplishing HIGH QUALITY jobs on HUMANE BUDGETS was a calling from God almighty. Your admirers who are re-tooling their wallets and anticipating to establish contact are so pleased with you. Having said that, those who have deep pockets, and who would want the frills of TAJ MAHAL in their houses, should not be ignored. Just make sure their deep pockets do not alter your known policy of engaging the struggling majority.

My brother, hold on to those ideals that have stood you out.

spyder880:

A single 9" hollow block is sold for N140 - N150. Depending on the location.

payoski: Oga SPY, pls moulding block and buying which is cost less and better, i want to start small small i don't have bulk cash and my land is OMONILE free, hahahaahhahah

spyder880:

Molding block on site is surely less costly, this is because you stand to gain what the block industries gain by cutting them off and hiring molders yourself. But there is a price to pay for that gain, you will have to provide time to 'baby sit' the block makers if you want the best results. You have to be around to monitor the mix ratio, the packing conditions and most importantly, prevent them from stealing your cement and making more sand to cover the missing cement.

On your second question of which is better, well, if you reduce your mixing ratio to mean less sand is used to mix each bag of cement, you will get a stonger product of blocks. But remember that some block industries also have vibrating engines that ensure stronger compaction. God bless u


Look up my thread about block making, "The technology of block making" for more related posts.

spyder880: Futhermore, I held some meetings with investors that wants to partner with me on an expanded project of building an estate.

On my own also, I have been exploring possibilities since begining of the week to change the way I operate. My previous plan to start buying lands and building homes for sale is nearing fruition. If I must make much changes in the housing sector in this country, I will need to move to the next level, so help me GOD.

prince_onx:
Will like to know and hear more about this.

Niiade: oga spyder u should factor in investors too from nairaland.is it not something that would benefit alot of people. esp those in the east looking to invest funds home n abroad. thanks

spyder880:

Hmmmm, well as we go on we shall see how our friends here can participate. I see so much promise in profitability in the house sales market in quiet towns like Enugu, Owerri or Awka for a start. The population in Nigeria keeps expanding and more people needs more homes as living conditions continue to improve due to education and offshore opportunities.

But the business partnership prospects is what I will still need to think about. I am still thinking of mobilizing funds and going solo for now, choose the land out of many in the full glare of the online community, start the building and state the expected selling price, construct the house with minute-by-minute details of every pin used, then advertise on other forums, spread the word and I know I can make a sale as soon as possible.

Well, for now I will just keep planning it.

Niiade:

Well done sir, that's a grand idea.........
Well in terms of sale I am pretty sure that would pull thru for you sir. With development in the east and also with a lot of population in lagos, I see peoplE moving to take over places like enugu.

I seek to indulge you in a line of thot, as a very outstanding professional I know you can value the estimated cost in building or engaging a project.
If you can forecast the total cost of buying the land n building a house to a very close range.
You can do some projects n sell, then also you can involve a few heavyweights in large sums to carry out projects sale n share profit here n outside nairaland.
Another option I believe in is like selling lots like shares.
This way low income earners can key in with as lil as 50k and except profit plus cash invested in 6 months to a year depending on the project.
E.g if a building and land (inculde you cost and professional fees) would cost 5million, and we divide the lots in let's say 100k per lot, you would have 50lots to sell (a lawyer can be involved). After completion of project it is sold for 8million to a customer, after sale
100k was invested per lot, 5million was total cost=50 lot
8Million would be divided by 50lots giving 160k per lot to investors. That way it is cost n profit is divided equally. I hope you would think about this too.
Thank you sir keep up the good work

FLORIDACAR: @spider, What about gather private investor kind of business ? I.e let say 5 or more investor including you contributes 2 lots of 500k each?=1M per investor.
If this sound good to you? Let me the first to say YES?

kopell: @spyder880 what a good ideal, put together your proposer let see how it will work. How about an investor provide land in prime location? incluing these option in your proposer,let take it from there.

jites: @ Spyder880, I salute o, i see you are really thinking big with your latest idea of building and selling properties in association with a few (20) private investors. Honestly, i think its a grweat idea and it takes you to another level and shows you are an innovator. I pray it all goes well and hopefully when pepper rest with me i should be able to join those private investor, thats if the criteria for joining no too hatd by then. God will grant you wisdom, you can only go upwards!!!. Spyder, i am hoping to complete the german floor on my project by this Thursday and will post pics and hopefully start start the block laying up to the lintel level but my preliminary (Prince_onx favourite word lol) discussion with the builder with regards cost of block laying, the guy say that the cost is 35 naira per block layed. so if the total block for completion up to lintel level is 1600, the cost will be 35X1600 which equal 56k. is the cost reasonable? Is this a reasonable way of costing, or is there a better way. I need help from the house so i can make a decision on how i want to proceed. Thanks

jites: @ spyder888, Oga spyder, i no hear from you with regards to the question i posted above, i know say you head is doing overtime right now with your new idea/ project but no forget us o, i still need your help big time o. I am loyal
good evening

prince_onx:
N35 is a bargain per block! And remember even half blocks are counted as one (N35 too). I was quoted N40 per block for mine but who really has time to count full and half blocks? I ended up negotiating the project stage by stage! You might wanna consider doing that. Cheers!