Guys, I need a rough estimate for building a 8 flats of 2 bedroom in Abuja.
The estimate would be for the work from setting out to DPC.
Please give a fair quote and if possible refer to previous work done.
Also fellow nairalanders can share their personal/professional experience.

that's 51325mm x 19730mm with 4 courtyards and recesses here and there. Happy to share link to a clearer file.

it's kinda tiny on here... can you forward the plan to my email? fadelex2000@yahoo.com I'm in Abuja as well

Please forward drawing to my email. alistdevelopers@yahoo.com.

Bigger resolution Image attached. Thanks in advance.

Well, just did an estimate for a 6nos 2 bedroom block of flats, from setting out to dpc, just yesterday. Find below excerpts:

MATERIAL ESTIMATES FOR 2BEDROOM BLOCK OF 6FLATS FOUNDATION/GERMAN FLOOR.

Please note that the prices quoted are what obtains in Akure at the moment and they change almost every week, due to current state of the economy.

SETTING OUT MATERIALS
Pegs, Rope or Line, 1X2 profile wood, Nails etc. @N15,000

MASONRY
50tonnes of 3/4 inch granite @N4,200 per tonne =N210,000(tfare inclusive)

5(double)loads of sand @22,000 per load =N110,000

100bags of cement(5tonnes) @2400per bag including tfare =N240,000

2000 nos of 9inches blocks @220 per block =N440,000

IRON WORK
70lengths of 16mm iron rods @4500 per length =N315,000

36lengths of 12mm iron rods @2700 per length =N97,200

24 lengths of 8mm iron rods @1100 per length =N26,400

2 units of 50kg binding wire @6000 per unit =N12,000

WOOD WORK
60 nos of 1X12 wood @900 each =N54,000

70nos of 2X3 wood @350each =N24,500

1 bag of nail @N8,000

Damp proof membrane(DPM - waterproof nylon)@15,000

TOTAL = N1,567,100.

Laterite for filling would be estimated after the foundation footing has been done for precision. It is N22,000 per load in Akure.

Workmanship of artisans can be negotiated at appropriate time.

Please note that water is an essential commodity on site. So, it is expedient to either dig a well or sink a borehole if there is no place close by to get water. In addition to that, you will need to buy at least a 1000litres tank(geepee) for water storage.

NOTE: This is not a substitute to a professionally done B.O.Q(Bill of Quantity) by a Quantity Surveyor (Q.S)

stancydg:
Well, just did an estimate for a 6nos 2 bedroom block of flats, from setting out to dpc, just yesterday. Find below excerpts:

MATERIAL ESTIMATES FOR 2BEDROOM BLOCK OF 6FLATS FOUNDATION/GERMAN FLOOR.

Please note that the prices quoted are what obtains in Akure at the moment and they change almost every week, due to current state of the economy.

SETTING OUT MATERIALS
Pegs, Rope or Line, 1X2 profile wood, Nails etc. @N15,000

MASONRY
50tonnes of 3/4 inch granite @N4,200 per tonne =N210,000(tfare inclusive)

5(double)loads of sand @22,000 per load =N110,000

100bags of cement(5tonnes) @2400per bag including tfare =N240,000

2000 nos of 9inches blocks @220 per block =N440,000

IRON WORK
70lengths of 16mm iron rods @4500 per length =N315,000

36lengths of 12mm iron rods @2700 per length =N97,200

24 lengths of 8mm iron rods @1100 per length =N26,400

2 units of 50kg binding wire @6000 per unit =N12,000

WOOD WORK
60 nos of 1X12 wood @900 each =N54,000

70nos of 2X3 wood @350each =N24,500

1 bag of nail @N8,000

Damp proof membrane(DPM - waterproof nylon)@15,000

TOTAL = N1,567,100.

Laterite for filling would be estimated after the foundation footing has been done for precision. It is N22,000 per load in Akure.

Workmanship of artisans can be negotiated at appropriate time.

Please note that water is an essential commodity on site. So, it is expedient to either dig a well or sink a borehole if there is no place close by to get water. In addition to that, you will need to buy at least a 1000litres tank(geepee) for water storage.

NOTE: This is not a substitute to a professionally done B.O.Q(Bill of Quantity) by a Quantity Surveyor (Q.S)

Many thanks for that swift response.

What is the Area of your Foundation, I am trying to determine the total area compared to yours for the Concrete Slap.

From my estimate so far We ll be needing roughly about 6,500 blocks alone. seems to be 3 times what you have in terms of Blocks.

I ll let other contributors say their bits and we ll take it from there.

Many thanks.

dejavus:


Many thanks for that swift response.

What is the Area of your Foundation, I am trying to determine the total area compared to yours for the Concrete Slap.

From my estimate so far We ll be needing roughly about 6,500 blocks alone. seems to be 3 times what you have in terms of Blocks.

I ll let other contributors say their bits and we ll take it from there.

Many thanks.

13000mm X 30000mm(13mX30m)

The number of blocks also depends on the depth of your foundation footing. Make sure to subtract spaces in between the walls when doing your calculations. I guess you may have blocks left to continue the superstructure afterwards. Cheers.

stancydg:


13000mm X 30000mm(13mX30m)

The number of blocks also depends on the depth of your foundation footing. Make sure to subtract spaces in between the walls when doing your calculations. I guess you may have blocks left to continue the superstructure afterwards. Cheers.

Many thanks, noted.