n3xt:


I honestly didn’t consider that possibility.

My current build (personal) have an existing foundation that has been sandfilled and compacted. We just made few modifications, introduce starter columns in some critical areas and proceed to DPC.

Shady92:
Bosses in the house,please is it possible for me to build a 3bedroom bungalow and a unit of 1 bedroom apartment on a 50 by 100 plot of land. I want to build 1room apartment now then later I will build the 3bedroom bungalow

uncleteeh:

Sure, it's possible, just tht the 1 bedroom bungalow will be of minimal size. All should be planned b4 u commence erection.

Shady92:
Bosses in the house,please is it possible for me to build a 3bedroom bungalow and a unit of 1 bedroom apartment on a 50 by 100 plot of land. I want to build 1room apartment now then later I will build the 3bedroom bungalow

Thenext:
My oga, I have an upcoming project to be commenced soon and similar to the earlier posted, though mine is 4 bedroom duplex with 3 bedroom flat.

The total land measured 650sqm while the building area is 350sqm. Please like how much i should budget for this project from - Blinding, Foundation Wall, DPC, Ground Floor Blockwork to Columns/Lintels to make it ready for decking.

NOTE: Location is lagos(mainland) and the land is dry.

Thanks in advance.
CC
rotech77
Dennis 3D

ceelog:
Greetings experts and enthusiasts.

Please I need information and advice on staircase.

I have been discussing with my tiler.
He wants to charge the staircase differently. He first mentioned 40k to my shock.

Its a small duplex (4bdr) and the width of the stairs is roughly 1.2meter.

1. Could anyone help me estimate the sqm of the stairs? A range is okay...maybe from your experience.

2. He thinks we should use normal 60 by 60 tiles (or common ones) but cut them to shape and mix the design. What do you think? Go straight for longer tiles? Cost is a bit of an issue.

3. I would prefer the tiles with those 3 friction markings but he says that's expensive that I should go for tiles and add the metal edge trim. Any advice to make a good choice?

I will be glad to get feedback soon...the process is to be started this weekend.

Thanks

temi4fash:


How does the starter columns work??

Do they have to dig the foundation again??

Cos i had this kind of issue and the Engineer is saying we should just do a german floor and we would be find to start up.

Thenext:
My oga, I have an upcoming project to be commenced soon and similar to the earlier posted, though mine is 4 bedroom duplex with 3 bedroom flat.

The total land measured 650sqm while the building area is 350sqm. Please like how much i should budget for this project from - Blinding, Foundation Wall, DPC, Ground Floor Blockwork to Columns/Lintels to make it ready for decking.

NOTE: Location is lagos(mainland) and the land is dry.

Thanks in advance.
CC
rotech77
Dennis 3D

Shady92:
Bosses in the house,please is it possible for me to build a 3bedroom bungalow and a unit of 1 bedroom apartment on a 50 by 100 plot of land. I want to build 1room apartment now then later I will build the 3bedroom bungalow

EgunMogaji2:


One quick thing.

It grinds my gears to have overbearing artisans. The job of any artisan is to help you conceive your dream and to stay within the approval guidelines.

Use the tile that will give you and your family joy in YOUR HOUSE long after the artisan is gone.

ceelog:
Greetings experts and enthusiasts.

Please I need information and advice on staircase.

I have been discussing with my tiler.
He wants to charge the staircase differently. He first mentioned 40k to my shock.

Its a small duplex (4bdr) and the width of the stairs is roughly 1.2meter.

1. Could anyone help me estimate the sqm of the stairs? A range is okay...maybe from your experience.

2. He thinks we should use normal 60 by 60 tiles (or common ones) but cut them to shape and mix the design. What do you think? Go straight for longer tiles? Cost is a bit of an issue.

3. I would prefer the tiles with those 3 friction markings but he says that's expensive that I should go for tiles and add the metal edge trim. Any advice to make a good choice?

I will be glad to get feedback soon...the process is to be started this weekend.

Thanks

n3xt:


Based on the attached, we used:


Foundation Work

60 tons of Granite (up to DPC level)
3 Sharp Sand (20 tons)
27 trips of filling sand
16 lengths of 16mm for the starter column
8 dozen of 7 by 7 ring (10mm)
15 lengths of 12mm for column base
1 ton of 10mm rod (DPC)
20kg DPM
_1/2 bundle of binding wire
1850 blocks (due to the topography of the land)
110 bags of cement (all ground works incldg DPC)
30 pcs of 1 x 12 planks
First fix pipe work (mechanical)

Labour Rates (Foundation only)

Sandfilling 3,500 per trip
All ground works (Excavation, Blinding, Block Work, Iron Works, Formwork, Surface Treatment, DPC casting) - 440,000


Budget: N2.5m for the foundation work (minimum)



Ground Floor (to first floor slab level)

3700 blocks (Headroom is 3.5m in some room)
80 bags of cement
30 tons of sharp sand
15 tons of granite
40 lengths of 16mm rod (1 length divided to 3 pcs)
27 dozen of 7 x 7 ring (10mm) for lintels/columns
**Formwork was rented at this stage.
Rough-in pipe work (Mechanical)

Labour Rate (Ground Floor only)
All works (Block work, Carpentary, Iron Work, Casting) - 380,000
Formwork Rental - 150k

Budget: N1.8m for this stage of work (minimum)
_____
Note:

- Blocks were produced at this stage by NextHome onsite at N150 per block (using stonedust)

- Formwork rented was also used during the slabwork. Total amount spent on Formwork Rental (including slab and upper floor) on the project is 520k

- Due to the slope, the foundation depth is 1.6m deep in some area and 1m deep in others.

- Building size is less than 260sqm so I encourage you to keep some change in reserve.

Pic 1&2: Foundation Work
Pic 3&4: Formwork installation (before and after casting)

rotecch77:



To get real fact figure building plan is necessary here.
But to safe time and since you only needs Likely cost here we go.

Things to consider
- Rapid increment in cost of materials presently
- your site location (mainland) a lot of street urchin (omo-aye) demanding payment from all angle.
-Size of the building.

Based on experience you can budget btw 3-3.5m for the foundation
Then budget 2-2.3m for the block work to the decking stage.

Thenext:
My oga well appreciated. I am just trying to gather data before embarking on the journey so as to have a smooth ride.

n3xt:


Just like rotecch77 advised above, kindly set aside N5 - N5.5m for the project (foundation to first floor slab level)

God is your strength!

______
You also need to work with the locals (mouthed ones ) to manage the mainland boys. Their own percentage is non-negotiable.

My eyes see a lot in Bariga and Akoka

rotecch77:


The 3 roll track ( the wooden colour) is more costly A meter square cost 7500 (Italian/ Spanish)

The second pics with stainless edge cover is size 30*30 Spanish N4000 per meter

rotecch77:


Those guys no get chill at all, anytime. “ owo-wa-daa”

n3xt:


The small boy, sorry senior man terrorizing akoka is not up to 20 year old. He’s not up to 1.5m but they dread him so much.

Honestly, Lagos is blessed.

n3xt:


60*60 Spanish is how much now sir?

EgunMogaji2:


Very possible. Have an Architect do a site visit, verify the measurement of the land and stake out the perimeters before you start digging.

rotecch77:


60* 120 is btw 6800-7200 now
60*60 btw 4400-4800

oseiwe:

kindly assist see if this looks OK, I want to give the go ahead. any modifications?

pic isn't attaching.

*This estimation is for 2bedroom and 4bedroom duplex to decking level*

2500pcs of blocks (200 * 2500) = *#500,000*
60bags of cement (2700 * 60) = *#162,000*
15tonnes of granite = *#85,000*
20tonnes of sharp sand = *#60,000*
20tonnes of soft sand = *#50,000*
Half tonne of 12mm iron = *#130,000*
*Iron for decking* �
8pcs of 16mm iron (4,800 * = *#38,400*
20lenghts of 10mm iron = *#44,000*
1 roll of binding wire = *#8,000*
*Planks for pillar and linted*�
50pcs if planks (1400 * 50) = *#70,000*
1bag of nail = *#6,000*
Workmanship = *#350,000*
*******
*For pegging* �
6pcs of somi planks (1400 * 6) = 8400*
Cutting of some planks (200 * 6) = *1200*
2 bundle of Peggy wood (2500 *2) = *#5000*
Nail = *3,000*
*Total = #1,521,4000*

InvertedHammer:

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By mere looking at the quotation, I can read the mind of the engineer.

1. Get you to commit and get started. Then you will see how far the materials get you. Na for your face e go happen.

OR.

2. He has a direct link with your village people. They want you to abandon the project half way.

N.B: Substructure alone will chop a lot of the materials listed.
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n3xt:


Price per sqm? Abi an per pcs ?

For all it’s worth, the prices are not bad at all. Make I calculate my total sqm sharp sharp.

You can/will always tell/know the difference.

gbadexy:
Happy birthday @ michilin.
Discerning minds appreciate those providing different perspective to issues and enlightening people to make better informed decisions.
I pray things work out better for you here. I'm following you keenly and wish to business with you.
I understand where you're coming from and I can relate. The best we could do for a determined person trying to legitimately better there lot is to encourage them.
I'm aware many could afford to pay double for my products without flinching but they patronise and refer families, friends and acquaintances out of the need to show support.
Meanwhile here is a link to the internal painting of the screeded and painting thread of a prominent member of this thread.
He was given an outrageous quote for the screeding and I offered to do it for almost half and some Godsent members gave support.

https://www.nairaland.com/4783553/wall-screeding-ready-mix-putty

Abolarin91:
Good day sir, pls I have been having problem creating links for my thread in this nairaland. Pls how do I go about it, I have tried several times

n3xt:


Are you building a bungalow?

If NO, do the correction now before it’s too late.

It’s not important if your engineer has ascertain the integrity of the existing column or if you’re maintaining the existing design.


This is how to unload an existing column and introduce a new one if important.

temi4fash:


We are not maintaining the same design.

The exisitng design is 2 flats of 3 bedroon each,but we want to change it 4 room and parlor self contain.

And it is a storey building, said something that all the pillars are in the right places we would just introduce new pillars in some few places.

Shady92:
Thanks boss. But how much do you think will complete 1bedroom flat with two toilet from start to finish