hello guys, i started the building of my 3 bedroom not too long ago and thought i shld share my experience, cost, process and progress with the house. The land is situated in (Igbesa) Ado-Odo ota local government, Ogun state. i have been able to achieve this through my experience on Nairaland, here are some pictures of the building so far.

work in progress

all thanks to mr spyder who gave me the inspiration to begin this, he made me realise that with determination, dedication and God by your side, anything is achievable

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sometimes ago, i consulted the house if bungalow on a very dry land required pillars and based on several advices i got for and against the pillar usage, i decided to use pillars at each edge of the building and now did perimeter casting to bind the house together.

atasteve: 9:50pm On Oct 05, 2011"I can 100% tell you that you need pillars even if it is just along the sides and maybe a few within.

They will bind the house together and when you get to the lintel, you can do perimeter casting that will bind the house together with the pillars before the roofing.

No matter the solidness of the land i will also advise German floor for the house. It might cost more but you will be glad you did

You can use builders but make sure yo personally oversea every stage".

thanks a lot mr atasteve, i took to your advice and am loving it

I love it most when words turn to actions, and actions in turn mature into solid structures. Well done Bros.

the wood to be used for the roofing is "ogburugburu" because it is one of the strongest wood in the market
220 pcs of 2*4*12 at #430 = #94,600
150 pcs of 2*3*12 at #340 = #51,000
200 pcs of 2*2*12 at #250 = #50,000
18 pcs 0f 1*12*12 at #1,300 = #23,400
TOTAL = #219000

4" nail at #4800 ( 1 bag )
3" nail at #4800 ( 1 bag )
2" nail (2 head pan) at #120 * 2 = #240
ojagba at #80 * 30 = #2400

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the aluminium used for the roofing was sourced for at mulero iyana ipaja (alahu product resources limited). because i was able to get to this company without the middle men, i got 0.45 aluminium for #870/sq. metre. and the total amount paid at the end of the day stands at #343,500, excluding transport of #15,000. i was able to go into their factory and i saw at first hand how this aluminium is being produced, with the machines used there, it made it look so easy.

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Please what's the total cost to this stage.

[quote author=cooldudeng]Please what's the total cost to this stage.
please ignore my order of arrangement, this was how i wrote them down as at the time the money was spent. however, this does not include the amount paid for the land, reciept.

FOUNDATION LEVY 40,000.00
BLOCK 135,000.00
SAND 25,000.00
GRAVEL 25,000.00
CEMENT 25 BAGS 47,500.00
FOUNDATION 25,000.00
IRON ROD(12 MM) 10,000.00
WORKMANSHIP 4,000.00
WATER 5,500.00
DRINKS (BEER) 5,000.00
SCHNAPPS 1,000.00
WINE 500.00
OBA'S MONEY 2,000.00
TANK RENT 1,500.00
WORKMANSHIP 13,000.00
PEGGING 8,000.00
WORKMANSHIP 23,000.00
PILLAR PLANK 2,500.00
BRICKLAYER UNION 1,000.00
CEMENT 1 BAG 1,900.00
FAMILY 1,000.00
BLOCKS 92,000.00
CLEARING 1,000.0
WATER 1,200.00
CEMENT I5 BAGS 29,250.00
WORKMANSHIP 25,000.00
WATER 1,000.00
LAND OWNERS 2,500.00
CEMENT 2 BAGS 3,900.00
WATER 1,500.00
BLOCKS 20,000.00
WORKMANSHIP 7,200.00
BLOCKS 30,000.00
SAND 26,000.00
WOOD (LINTED) 15,000.00
IRON ROD 60,000.00
ELECTRICIAN 10,000.00
CEMENT 30 BAGS 60,000.00
CEMENT 5 BAGS 10,000.00
WATER 5,000.00
WORKMANSHIP 10,000.00
WATER 3,500.00
BLOCKS 30,000.00
CLEARING 4,000.00
WORKMANSHIP(ELECTRICIAN) 2,000.00
GRAVEL 25,000.00
WOOD (LINTED) 7,000.00
WORKMANSHIP 35,000.00
WATER 4,000.00
WORKMANSHIP 14,000.00
RENTING OF STAND 1,100.00
BLOCKS 10,000.00
CEMENT 2,200.00
ROOFING WOOD 200,000.00
NAIL 15,600.00
OJAGBA 3,000.00
SOLIGUM 9,800.00
OIL AND KEROZINE 1,000.00
TRANSPORT 20,000.00
ROOFING MONEY OMO ONILE 35,000.00
ROOFING MISELLENUS 10,000.00
ROOFING WORKMANSHIP 70,000.00
ALUMIUM 420,500.00
TRANSPORT 12,000.00
2X2 WOOD 9,200.00

TOTAL SPENT SO FAR IS #1,777,850.00

plastering, fixing of window frames and doors begins. A total of 23 bags of cement will be required to plaster the inside of the house

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outside plastering begins. 24 bags of cement will be required to complete this.

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May the good Lord grant you the strength and finances to finish this project. This is highly commendable.

skibochi: May the good Lord grant you the strength and finances to finish this project. This is highly commendable.

Thanks so much skibochi, the inspiration came from every member on nairaland properties. The Lord is your strength too

Oh wow!
Lovely history of progress in pics my man. Commendable.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this laudable project.

now time for the window hood and arch design...............at least, make i try resemble them small

A total of 15 bags of cement were used by the designer. more pix in progress

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