Dear Professional Builders, Architects, Structural Engineers, House Owners,

I am building a (normal) duplex with 5 bedrooms and I asked the Iron bender and Carpenter to give us a quote for labour the following:

1) All Columns (Pillars) - 48 in total for ground and first floor. - Labour only
2) All Lintel - Ground and first floor - Labour only
3) Decking - Labour only
4) Parapets - Ground and first floor - Labour only

The Site Engineer reckons it will take the Iron bender 18 working days to complete the assignment above and 19 working days for carpenter if both of them do the job with 2 extra workmen. I, as the house owner negotiates with all workmen and tradesmen and I buy all my materials myself

The Iron Bender said his last price for all 4 items above is N450,000 while the Carpenters last price is N380,000. I feel both are rip offs and I do not have a lot of money to waste.

Can you experienced professionals kindly let me know if this prices are reasonable or very high.

Any contribution will be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

which state nd area is d site located?

Abuja. Thanks

i am a buildin contractor based in Ajah,lagos state.if u think d price is okay by you,u can go ahead with dem.but i av guys(iron bender) dat will do job for nd will cost as less as N350,000...u ar highly welkom for ur response.thank you

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