Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,153,842 members, 7,820,934 topics. Date: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 at 03:50 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Properties / Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building (33260 Views)
These Are Stages Involved In Building A House / General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction / How Far Can 3million Naira Go In Building A 4 Bedroom Flat (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (Reply) (Go Down)
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by generaliy07(m): 9:01am On May 18, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by thefakestan: 9:03am On May 18, 2015 |
Nice thread, even the Chief of NL was reading along, because of his "new" building. -CramJones 1 Like 2 Shares
|
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by sweathold(m): 9:10am On May 18, 2015 |
Hmm |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by akpamfet: 9:10am On May 18, 2015 |
This is the kind of discussions we need here. Not "Tonto dike.unclad pictures" or "see what happened to this goat in damaturu." 5 Likes |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by money121(m): 9:23am On May 18, 2015 |
kay29000:\ buy a house that was built with inferiors quality?? 6 Likes |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by kay29000(m): 9:26am On May 18, 2015 |
money121: No. Bluehedge Realtors are really great and I have had an expert check them out. So, when I am ready to buy that bungalow I plan to buy soon, I'll just get one of theirs. Thank you. |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by Nobody: 9:29am On May 18, 2015 |
Definitely following. |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by money121(m): 9:30am On May 18, 2015 |
kay29000:well ur choice but from my own point of view as a youth wen u are ready to get build ur house is better u do it ur self, n used the best quality.. becos as an online maeketer for batlan roof, i swear have learn alot most expecially from does called site engrs 1 Like |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by kay29000(m): 9:32am On May 18, 2015 |
money121: Hmm! Okay. Thanks. |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by muskham(f): 9:34am On May 18, 2015 |
fost4real: Hi, I will like to do a property of my own as well in Ghana, I will like to you help me with these questions. I met a mason who gave me a workmanship of 5000ghs to lay blocks for a five bedroom to lintel level, do you think it is a ripped off? how much do they normally charge. thanks. the foundation is already done. the land is in amashiama in accra |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by latola05(m): 9:37am On May 18, 2015 |
I like this thread because its very educative and eye opening, but I have an issue with Nigerian building materials sellers. Even if you go to site with your tape and discover that the 9" inches block you are paying for is just 8" , I am not sure if there is a court to drag them to for compensation. Lawyers in the house, where can one get justice against those building materials sellers that cheat? How can we make them comply with implied terms of agreement? I guess its not all about just detecting the fraud, it should also extend to making them know that justice can be found. I am always furious anytime I discover this menace and they continue doing it. 4 Likes |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by since1914(m): 9:43am On May 18, 2015 |
The biggest rip-off is that which building owners bring upon themselves by failing to hire the right people to manage their projects. In a supposed bid to save money, they end up hiring quacks, probably a moderately experienced Mason, whose nickname is 'Engineer'. These guys have no formal technical knowledge and worst of all, they have no conscience. Homeowners who hire the right professionals, hardly get cheated, because most experienced building professionals only work with subcontractors and suppliers whom they have known and worked with for quite a long while, hence most of the aforementioned issues rarely occur, because no one wants to jeopardise a long - standing beneficial relationship. The bottomline is, hire a building professional you trust and he will bring on board suppliers & subcontractors he trust. I run a Design & Build Consultancy in Abuja, and one of the things I often notice is that most clients don't do any preliminary work on their own before rushing to the site, they are in a haste to start buying blocks and cement, even before they have taken out time to fully understand the requirements of their project. That is why, before I commence any project, I ensure that a proper Bill of Quantity is prepared. This way, the owner can view item by item how much he will be spending on materials and labour. He can even decide to take the bill to several other professionals for vetting to be sure the quotes are correct. Finally, there should always be a building contract or some sort of agreement signed by the homeowner and his building contractor. This way everyone is clear on what their obligations are. Hiring professionals might look expensive initially, but it will always be cheaper in the long run, considering the damage quacks could do to your building project. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by eledacedar(f): 9:52am On May 18, 2015 |
segzy14: The correct word is checkered but our artisans call it chaka. Them no dey speak oyinbo for world of artisans. 5 Likes |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by adanny01(m): 9:55am On May 18, 2015 |
When i ordered for 0.55mm aluminum long span step roofing sheets, the supplier brought 0.55mm quite alright but all other accessories where 0.45mm. 1 Like |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by rossi49ja(m): 10:06am On May 18, 2015 |
segzy14:Humble student learning the rope also. Spyder880 is right, word is checkered. chaka is commonly used by artisans who are not in the know. |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by eromspete(m): 10:08am On May 18, 2015 |
You're wrong bro. Its Checkered plate as @spyder880 rightly spelt. What is "Chaka" plate segzy14: 1 Like |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by eromspete(m): 10:17am On May 18, 2015 |
Finally, someone who insists pre-construction processes/procedures be done properly. Many propective homeowners/clients are always in a rush to buy materials and listening to all sorts of inaccurate/misleading information. Proper estimation and documentation is key to avoid future disappointments and issues since1914: 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by Kingsasian(m): 10:32am On May 18, 2015 |
[quote author=kay29000 post=33847237]Hmm! This is the reason I plan to buy a house, out-rightly when I have the money, and not go through all these wahala. You jst said my mind. 1 Like |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by Boo3nity(m): 10:53am On May 18, 2015 |
Nice of you to educate us on these sharp building practices. Say, how far can/will #1.2m go in a quest to erect a three bedroom bungalow? P.S: Given the current building materials price list. |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by Goziemartins: 11:01am On May 18, 2015 |
dgitrader:Brother, they have a special method of "arranging" the sand in a a tipper bucket called "Ashawo bed"....where the centre is almost empty but the sides are filled to the brim so that one will see it as if its the proper quantity. .... 4 Likes |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by smsdigito: 11:12am On May 18, 2015 |
Quite educative post. I need it now morethan ever before because i will soon begin my personal project IJN. Amen
|
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by nacotic(m): 11:15am On May 18, 2015 |
vry educative thread |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by Graceovereffort(f): 11:21am On May 18, 2015 |
eledacedar:YEA very right,its checkered plate. Dats what we deal on,Everything u need in steel industry,we supply galvanized plates,angle iron,channels,mild steel pipes and steel fittings at Royal Martins global ltd |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by Mishydoo(m): 11:52am On May 18, 2015 |
What if u get a trustworthy contractor to oversee the project?....sm1 with experience in building to be there 24 hrs monitoring what and what is done...that way u might not need to concern urself with all dis. |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by bosunjohns(m): 12:03pm On May 18, 2015 |
spyder880: Following |
Re: Different Ways You Could Be Ripped Off In Building by Dominionng(m): 12:33pm On May 18, 2015 |
Tiling.... If you bought tiles to cover 1200sqm and you paid your Tiler labour charge for the said coverage area. If you are left with almost 30bags of broken tiles, how do you explain that? i.e A tiler tends to do excess tiles measurement making room for "off-cuts" and broken tiles. Hence, since the said measurement is more than the real coverage area, the same measurement shouldn't be used for the labour charge. Dominion Decor. 1 Like |
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (Reply)
Can You Buy A House With A Grave? / Desmond Flats At Ogombo By Nexthome / Collapsed Building In Lagos: List Of Survivors
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 45 |