I have the planned layout of the house that I want to build (designed on the computer and printed on an A3 sheet), I need detailed steps of actions that I need to take from this stage to completing the building project. Thank you in advance for sharing.

meetdopi: I have the planned layout of the house that I want to build (designed on the computer and printed on an A3 sheet), I need detailed steps of actions that I need to take from this stage to completing the building project. Thank you in advance for sharing.

Now pass it on to the Architects for professional and official design.

Hajji Mufutau

Next step:

:Take the design to an Architect and tell him to help you seal it.(skip this if the drawing is already sealed)

:Take it for approval at the town planning office (you can skip this step till later later)

:Also draw the structural drawing (skip this if you are not planning to go to town planning)

:Go to your site and start building.

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These are the steps to take to start building:-
:-Get the quotation(estimate) of materials needed. (A quantity suveyor is needed here)
:-Buy your materials (in batches)
:-contact bricklayers and let them follow the design and start laying blocks for foundations
:-Get an Architect/Civil Engineer to help you supervise the construction. (This very important)


VOILA!


NB: I've assumed that you are building a small house. Because if you are building something bigger with stories, then there are still many other procedures to take esp. in Lagos. Such as Geophysical surveys (VES, CPT etc), Soil penetration tests etc

Goodluck!

Good talk @ Prof800, those are the necessary steps to be taken @ Op, but if its a Storey building, you still need to get a Structural Drawing.
And also make sure your Architect or engineer is on site so as to ensure the Construction goes according to Plan.

K.

Thank you Hajji

mufutau55:

Now pass it on to the Architects for professional and official design.

Hajji Mufutau

A very detailed steps you have provided there @Prof. Its actually a 5bed bungalow. I will adhere to your suggestions. Gracia

How much would an architect collect for this little assignment ? Kindly holla @ me. Any architect in the house?

prof800: Next step:

:Take the design to an Architect and tell him to help you seal it.(skip this if the drawing is already sealed)

:Take it for approval at the town planning office (you can skip this step till later later)

:Also draw the structural drawing (skip this if you are not planning to go to town planning)

:Go to your site and start building.

----
These are the steps to take to start building:-
:-Get the quotation(estimate) of materials needed. (A quantity suveyor is needed here)
:-Buy your materials (in batches)
:-contact bricklayers and let them follow the design and start laying blocks for foundations
:-Get an Architect/Civil Engineer to help you supervise the construction. (This very important)


VOILA!


NB: I've assumed that you are building a small house. Because if you are building something bigger with stories, then there are still many other procedures to take esp. in Lagos. Such as Geophysical surveys (VES, CPT etc), Soil penetration tests etc

Goodluck!

meetdopi: Thank you Hajji

You are welcomed. One of the best Architects in Nairaland has just responded to your message above too.. he is Kkonsults.
You can look thru his various designs here in Property forums.. he is one of the best you can get.

Hajji Mufutau

Great advice @kkconsult.

kkonsults:
Good talk @ Prof800, those are the necessary steps to be taken @ Op, but if its a Storey building, you still need to get a Structural Drawing.
And also make sure your Architect or engineer is on site so as to ensure the Construction goes according to Plan.

K.

Ok nau. @kkconsult, I have a small assignment for you oo

mufutau55:

You are welcomed. One of the best Architects in Nairaland has just responded to your message above too.. he is Kkonsults.
You can look thru his various designs here in Property forums.. he is one of the best you can get.

Hajji Mufutau

meetdopi: Ok nau. @kkconsult, I have a small assignment for you oo

Ok Sir, forward your sketch to my mail, then we move on from there.
k_konsults@yahoo.com
@ Hajji Mufutau, thank's

K.

kkonsults:

Ok Sir, forward your sketch to my mail, then we move on from there.
k_konsults@yahoo.com
@ Hajji Mufutau, thank's

K.

No problem.. You are the MAN, always.

Hajji Mufutau