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Leave the land for Rice farming and other temporal projects, that's what that kind of land is for, else vamoose from there. Remember you cannot cheat nature. Build all you can, nature will always take its course. That land looks like a water way. Run for your life while you can. I personally hate "HAD I KNOWN"

dunmotuscana:
It will cost u a lot no matter what you do. On swampy land like dis,raft and piling is most suitable. Raft is highly needed for d fence while both will be needed for the building depending on ur desgn, u'll need enuf steel too wt. Jst as som1 advice u,maybe u shud sell it and go somwia else wia u cn afford to do watea u want. NO B CHILDS PLAY O! Ask people buildin structures @ LAMGBASA.

Langbasa. Hmmnnnn

i am a professional soil scientist kindly call me on 08020304004 for the professional advice for Free.

raft foudation wil be the best for the fence and if you cant afford it i will advice you either sell the land or convert it to sumtin else

Raft foundation all the way

incogni2o:
I am about to build a Mat on a Swampy Land, please Do I have to the trench I digged for the Fence with Sand or Do a blinding directly on the Marshy ground

Some of the part can sink on to the knee.

Thanks.

Contact me.

Raft foundation and I hope you have deep pockets because it won't be cheap. Otherwise, you'll be like those who built at OPIC estate back in the day. Just use it for farming rice.

AJORE:
From my site/construction experience .....
1. Dig a trench 1m wide and 0.5 to 0.7 deep.
2. Columns interval must not exceed 2.5m and dig the columns bases to be 1.2m deep.
3. Column footing must be reinforced and construst mat ....Top and bottom bar
4. Use mat through d trench and cast 0.3-0.45m base.
My brother u will come for testimony....

You obviously have not built on such terrain before.
You cannot excavate 1.2m.
Peaty silt is a very problematic soil.
Best option is soil replacement.

AJORE:
From my site/construction experience .....
1. Dig a trench 1m wide and 0.5 to 0.7 deep.
2. Columns interval must not exceed 2.5m and dig the columns bases to be 1.2m deep.
3. Column footing must be reinforced and construst mat ....Top and bottom bar
4. Use mat through d trench and cast 0.3-0.45m base.
My brother u will come for testimony....

I beg to disagree... No offence.

AJORE:
From my site/construction experience .....
1. Dig a trench 1m wide and 0.5 to 0.7 deep.
2. Columns interval must not exceed 2.5m and dig the columns bases to be 1.2m deep.
3. Column footing must be reinforced and construst mat ....Top and bottom bar
4. Use mat through d trench and cast 0.3-0.45m base.
My brother u will come for testimony....

GBAM.THIS IS IT.ON THE DOT

I supervised a similar project last year march/april for my mum, I can share a lil experience cos I was there wit d engineers all tru, I think I av some pictures of it..tho am not a site engineer buh I can link u wit d guy dat did d work if needed, call me on 08032127348

This is pro piece in ur request:
Around d perimeter that is waterlogged u ve to think of constructing a Jetty wall base n on d swampy axis then u go for retaining wall

Pour gari and cement to form Santana

First thing first! To build safely and successfully on that land, you need to carry out a soil test. Without a soil test even a structural Engineer may not be able to adequately help you. Without the soil test, any structural design or recommendation (be it Raft Foundation or Pile foundation will be tantamount to swallowing panadol, because of high temperature without a proper clinical diagnosis) may just be a waste on the long run.

It is the soil test that will tell you the soil formation, its bearing capacity and how best to improve its bearing capacity, guide in the process of construction to be embraced as well as the foundation design to be adopted. That is the ethical route to take, if you want to have peace of mind with your construction.

I am a lover and a practitioner of DIYs but it is also wise to learn when to draw the line. Get a soil test done and take it from there. Dont just sink your hard earned money into the swamp, you should know better than to embark on such risky and potentially fatal adventure.

Happy building.

@OP
Even after you build, the government will take [b][/b]FOREVER to build roads or public infrastructure.

2. Since you have no money for a professional right now, suspend the project. The fence and or house will sink in 5 years and you'd pay professionals to demolish then.

Mehn if I were you,I'll walk away from that land,I've been there and I can tell you that it wasn't a joke.

That land will drain your pocket and still need more.

I once had a land like that,the money I spent there could build two good houses in a flat dry land in Lagos.

In conclusion:
I say walk away.

Plant rice.... Dat piece of land is suitable 4 d production of rice den u make profit afterwards d marshy area bcomes dry....afta den u use it 4 wateva
u want 2 use it 4...........itz a win-win

AJORE:
From my site/construction experience .....
1. Dig a trench 1m wide and 0.5 to 0.7 deep.
2. Columns interval must not exceed 2.5m and dig the columns bases to be 1.2m deep.
3. Column footing must be reinforced and construst mat ....Top and bottom bar
4. Use mat through d trench and cast 0.3-0.45m base.
My brother u will come for testimony....

From site experience? How many years pls?

No offence intended.

semitunde:


From site experience? How many years pls?

No offence intended.

The 0.5 and 0.7 trench might be in km and not metres

brabus:


The 0.5 and 0.7 trench might be in km and not metres

Lol. You got to be kidding me.

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incogni2o:
I am about to build a Mat on a Swampy Land, please Do I have to the trench I digged for the Fence with Sand or Do a blinding directly on the Marshy ground

Some of the part can sink on to the knee.

Thanks.

incogni2o:
I am about to build a Mat on a Swampy Land, please Do I have to the trench I digged for the Fence with Sand or Do a blinding directly on the Marshy ground

Some of the part can sink on to the knee.

Thanks.

a raft foundation is required in dis case....u will need d ffg
1. Reinforcement- 10mm n 12mm
2. Planks for raft formwork
3. Concrete mix ratio of 1:2:4

Note 1: u may not excavate cos u will likey not get a stable surface, so it's better u sandfill b4 d raft fdn

Note 2: lands of dis type needs a pro n maximum finance

Note 3: no short-cut in constructions on such sites as one might later regret it

Finally, I strongly advice dat u sell d land nd get one wia d soil is stable or if d land is in a developed area, get a developer n talk things Out. I hop dis helps d OP n evry oda person

dunmotuscana:
It will cost u a lot no matter what you do. On swampy land like dis,raft and piling is most suitable. Raft is highly needed for d fence while both will be needed for the building depending on ur desgn, u'll need enuf steel too wt. Jst as som1 advice u,maybe u shud sell it and go somwia else wia u cn afford to do watea u want. NO B CHILDS PLAY O! Ask people buildin structures @ LAMGBASA.

From your hand writing, i guess you're a structural engr. This dude needs our help, i will not encourage him to run away from his property, i'll rather join him in challenging the problem.
Now that pile foundation may not be affordable, getting an escavator to did a trench will be good. Otherwise, get some people who can use hand tools to dig the trench, get a pumping machine to dewater, u can also use sump as the condition may demand. Reinforcement may be needed as the situation of your site may demand. Preferably Use dry mix of ratio 1:2:4 and set your blockwall on the concrete bed. Good luck bro.

dunmotuscana:
It will cost u a lot no matter what you do. On swampy land like dis,raft and piling is most suitable. Raft is highly needed for d fence while both will be needed for the building depending on ur desgn, u'll need enuf steel too wt. Jst as som1 advice u,maybe u shud sell it and go somwia else wia u cn afford to do watea u want. NO B CHILDS PLAY O! Ask people buildin structures @ LAMGBASA.

Raft will be fine, but cost intensive, a moderate of 3ft6 with large column base at some interval( say 3m) will serve.
NB. depending on the soil texture and profile.

incogni2o:
I am about to build a Mat on a Swampy Land, please Do I have to the trench I digged for the Fence with Sand or Do a blinding directly on the Marshy ground

Some of the part can sink on to the knee.

Thanks.

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Thanks jare,

I think it is people that are not living in Lagos that are surprised that a Land like this is worth it.

dunmotuscana:
It will cost u a lot no matter what you do. On swampy land like dis,raft and piling is most suitable. Raft is highly needed for d fence while both will be needed for the building depending on ur desgn, u'll need enuf steel too wt. Jst as som1 advice u,maybe u shud sell it and go somwia else wia u cn afford to do watea u want. NO B CHILDS PLAY O! Ask people buildin structures @ LAMGBASA.

semitunde:


From site experience? How many years pls?

No offence intended.

10yrs +

frank043:


I beg to disagree... No offence.

Check pictures on my company prifile on facebook thanks

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Direct seller...

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Shrek don post for nairaland oo

OP this is terrible land to build on. u need survey before deciding ur build methods... maybe u need to drive piles .. if pile driver can ever get out of d marsh