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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by bebe2(f): 12:22pm On Nov 25, 2015
Onuokwu:


Wow... e get as e be. She overdid the chopping.. My experience in moulding at 3 different projects - It can cost an average of N124 (range from N118 - N125) to get 33 - 35 very good 9" block per bag of cement. Some people have told me it cost them N110 but i have never achieved that personally. Best for me so far is N118.

dat na usual for my sister na angry
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by mufutau55(m): 1:21pm On Nov 25, 2015
yak:
Oga Spyder, I was thinking u will include d plan of this house, as for the update on the spending, am very happy. if u can attach the plan, some of us will be happy

See second page of this thread for the floor plan... it was posted long ago.

Hajji M.

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by princeonx: 1:52pm On Nov 25, 2015
spyder880:


I build with hollow blocks all the time in the east, except for situations where I use 5" blocks.
9 inches hollow right? Partition with 6 inches or 9 throught?
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by princeonx: 2:10pm On Nov 25, 2015
rakumiii:
Hello Spyder.... I need help o... I have a plot at Ogombo Lagos in the relatively dry part and because omonile have been giving me issues lately, I want to secure it more with building the cheapest 2 units of 1bedroom miniflats..... The quote I received was ridiculous... it even cost more than the cost you have what you have spent for your duplex....

Please can anyone who have built one in the past give me a range of what it could cost? I am building the cheapest possible just to secure the land... not trying to spend too much again...
I honestly think this words (cheapest possible) should be eliminated from building project! Infact it should be consider a crime punishable by fine when used publicly like you just did grin
Having said that, what we all consider cheap from Spyder's project here no be moimoi oh! Most people will be more than ok with that standard and even sweat to cough out that amount.
What I will advise you to do was exactly what I did to mine even though mine is 4 flats (3 bedrooms each). I completely completed the first 2 flats downstaires, plaster the decking to avoid leaks, electricals, windows, doors, plumbing, borehole, etc and paint only inside. My parents moved into one flat then I rented out the other. However, if you're on a tight budget, I'll say just start your foundation and go from there. I personally won't enjoy the stress and expenses of building something that won't last just to secure a land. FYI, your land is also only secured when you have all your paperwork completed and signed by government. Building a duplex on another man's property or government reserved area does not secure the land, it's just a question of time.

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Everfrank(m): 6:38pm On Nov 25, 2015
yak:
Oga Spyder, I was thinking u will include d plan of this house, as for the update on the spending, am very happy. if u can attach the plan, some of us will be happy
He has posted the plan. Check the beginning of the thread.
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by shehu6669(m): 7:09pm On Nov 25, 2015
Everfrank:

He has posted the plan. Check the beginning of the thread.
spyder880:
Cost updates

We bought the following materials, most will be used for the upper floor, but I will like to see them commence work on the block making of the upper floors, plus other works.

1. 100 bags of cement N1,400 x 100 = N140,000
2. 60 lengths of Y16 rods N2,150 x 60 = N129,000
3. 100 lengths of Y8 rods N700 x 100 = N70,000
4. 1 bundle of binding wire N5,000
Transport/loading N31,000
Total N375,000

Add this N375,000 to the previous balance of N2,863,581.00 = N 3,238,581.00

We are planning to buy more materials today, sand, gravel and plumbing materials and electrical piping fittings for conduit works. More pictures and cost updates later today.
spyder880:
Cost updates

We bought the following materials, most will be used for the upper floor, but I will like to see them commence work on the block making of the upper floors, plus other works.

1. 100 bags of cement N1,400 x 100 = N140,000
2. 60 lengths of Y16 rods N2,150 x 60 = N129,000
3. 100 lengths of Y8 rods N700 x 100 = N70,000
4. 1 bundle of binding wire N5,000
Transport/loading N31,000
Total N375,000

Add this N375,000 to the previous balance of N2,863,581.00 = N 3,238,581.00

We are planning to buy more materials today, sand, gravel and plumbing materials and electrical piping fittings for conduit works. More pictures and cost updates later today.
spyder880:
Cost updates

We bought the following materials, most will be used for the upper floor, but I will like to see them commence work on the block making of the upper floors, plus other works.

1. 100 bags of cement N1,400 x 100 = N140,000
2. 60 lengths of Y16 rods N2,150 x 60 = N129,000
3. 100 lengths of Y8 rods N700 x 100 = N70,000
4. 1 bundle of binding wire N5,000
Transport/loading N31,000
Total N375,000

Add this N375,000 to the previous balance of N2,863,581.00 = N 3,238,581.00

We are planning to buy more materials today, sand, gravel and plumbing materials and electrical piping fittings for conduit works. More pictures and cost updates later today.
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by shehu6669(m): 7:14pm On Nov 25, 2015
Thank you Mr spider for the update pls I need more clarification on the y8 rod what is it for?
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 8:05pm On Nov 25, 2015
shehu6669:
Thank you Mr spider for the update pls I need more clarification on the y8 rod what is it for?

For making rings for the reinforcement, some will end up in the parapet.

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 9:26pm On Nov 25, 2015
Frontal view of my house, today........

Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 9:29pm On Nov 25, 2015
The sides of the house, and the back.........

Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Nobody: 9:31pm On Nov 25, 2015
spyder880:
Frontal view of my house, today........

Wait one dang minuto Emperror.

Where are the forms for the multi gigantic Roman pillars?

Hmmmmmm... grin

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Nobody: 9:34pm On Nov 25, 2015
spyder880:


Here we go.........

Boss of bosses, did you use wire mesh, dpc or hard core?
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 9:37pm On Nov 25, 2015
More of the house, and the staircase works........

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 9:39pm On Nov 25, 2015
EgunMogaji:


Wait one dang minuto Emperror.

Where are the forms for the multi gigantic Roman pillars?

Hmmmmmm... grin

I am still growing up, by the time I reach where you are, I will be using Athenian type pillars cheesy cheesy cheesy

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 10:08pm On Nov 25, 2015
Metamorphosis.......

Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 10:10pm On Nov 25, 2015
Some of the electrical materials I bought today for the conduit works

Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 10:17pm On Nov 25, 2015
This is the top of my decking..........

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 10:20pm On Nov 25, 2015
“"When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer."”

cheesy grin cry

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 10:44pm On Nov 25, 2015
Cost updates

1. 5 trips of gravel N22,000 x 5 = N110,000
2. 10 trips of sand for decking and block work N8,000 x 10 = N80,000
3. Electrical pipes,boxes,board N73,000
4. Plumbing items N24,000
5. Plumber N8,000
6. Iron bender N40,000
7. My supervisor N10,000

Total N345,000

Total for today N345,000 + previous balance of N3,238,581.00 = N3,583,581.00
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by OCTAVO: 11:52pm On Nov 25, 2015
This thread is a great inspiration. I've been following underground.

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by brabus(m): 1:46am On Nov 26, 2015
Oga Spyder880!

Me and You? Hmm, be like ... Nice work all the way.

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Nobody: 2:08am On Nov 26, 2015
spyder880:
“"When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer."”

cheesy grin cry

How many tons are those sharp sand mounds?

Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 5:35am On Nov 26, 2015
EgunMogaji:


How many tons are those sharp sand mounds?

5 tons each.
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 5:38am On Nov 26, 2015
brabus:
Oga Spyder880!

Me and You? Hmm, be like ... Nice work all the way.

Bro, let me see if I can answer my name for villa. Thank you very much.
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Nobody: 6:09am On Nov 26, 2015
spyder880:


5 tons each.

How sure are you my Oga?
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by brabus(m): 6:15am On Nov 26, 2015
EgunMogaji:


How sure are you my Oga?

grin You should have asked sir "Is that your final answer?" Or "Do you want to use any of your lifeline?"
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 6:23am On Nov 26, 2015
brabus:


grin You should have asked sir "Is that your final answer?" Or "Do you want to use any of your lifeline?"

Not sure at all, "5 ton" is more like the name of the truck, not the quantity of sand in it. I had to choose this size among three other trucks of varying prices. As long as the sand in each trip can make me 9-10 bags of cement = 270-300 blocks, am good.
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by twinskenny(m): 6:33am On Nov 26, 2015
spyder880:


Not sure at all, "5 ton" is more like the name of the truck, not the quantity of sand in it. I had to choose this size among three other trucks of varying prices. As long as the sand in each trip can make me 9-10 bags of cement = 270-300 blocks, am good.
the truck must be bedford
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by spyder880(m): 6:37am On Nov 26, 2015
twinskenny:
the truck must be bedford

It's a Bedford, I saw it yesterday.
Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by brabus(m): 6:41am On Nov 26, 2015
spyder880:


Not sure at all, "5 ton" is more like the name of the truck, not the quantity of sand in it. I had to choose this size among three other trucks of varying prices. As long as the sand in each trip can make me 9-10 bags of cement = 270-300 blocks, am good.

Which means we fit get 5 tons down, 5 tons up, 5 tons Bambam, 5 tons orobo.

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Dieumerci(m): 8:50am On Nov 26, 2015
spyder880:


Not sure at all, "5 ton" is more like the name of the truck, not the quantity of sand in it. I had to choose this size among three other trucks of varying prices. As long as the sand in each trip can make me 9-10 bags of cement = 270-300 blocks, am good.
Sir, if it makes you 9-10 bags of cement then it should be about 5 tons.
I do make not less than 36 bags from 20 tons.

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Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Samsamjaja: 11:26am On Nov 26, 2015
pls Mr Spyder, I have derived a lot of inspirations from you by following this tread. pls kindly post the number of bags of cement,trips of sand and gravel and also irons of different sizes expended on this decking. your response will be highly appreciated. Thanks

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