abouzaid:
even government enforced standards are meant to cover the barest acceptable quality but it's left to the owner to build to his own standard, for example, the smallest sized bedroom by building code is 7'x10 but we know the average Nigerian home have bigger bedrooms. what about quality and cost of tiles,ceiling types, paint type etc.it's wrong for a man that built with 12 million to dismiss the home of three million as substandard. what pushes up the cost of homes is luxurious finishings and cut throat contractors/ relatives.

Mrmarley:
I am sorry I have not been here for a while, It has been a busy week for me. The parapet is done and the woodwork for roofing has begun. I had to sack the parapet Guy and hand the work to another because he was delaying my work on purpose, just so he can squeeze out more money from me.

Estimated for wood fell at 622k for the wood ( wood + spraying + transport ) and the workmanship was agreed at 200k.
It was the least I could get.

I am undecided on which kind of metro tiles to use for the roofing. I am sure the total square meter will help me decide because I have a budget I do not plan to exceed.

Mrmarley:
The roof was measured and the total square meter was 496sm. I am told the roof will cost me 1.35 million for classic metro tiles and 1.6 million shingle metro tiles.

Please, can anybody give me a better offer?

Mrmarley:
Updates: The parapet work is halfway done & we are working on making sure the roof is done by next week.

suretx:
Ps can I get your contact for the parapet(the good guy) , I need one done @my place asap...

Thanks

martinz1414:
please how much did u spend on the parapet work...thank

Mrmarley:
I am sorry I have not been here for a while, It has been a busy week for me. The parapet is done and the woodwork for roofing has begun. I had to sack the parapet Guy and hand the work to another because he was delaying my work on purpose, just so he can squeeze out more money from me.

Estimated for wood fell at 622k for the wood ( wood + spraying + transport ) and the workmanship was agreed at 200k.
It was the least I could get.

I am undecided on which kind of metro tiles to use for the roofing. I am sure the total square meter will help me decide because I have a budget I do not plan to exceed.

Rubbiish:

Don't tell me not to argue!
I completed a five bedroom bungalow with parapet recently, so i know what i am talking abt.
What is left is roofing & finishes, are u saying he is gonna spend 10million on it?
Oga can u break down the cost sir & tell us how u spent 12m naira?
Op land is not even waterlogged

Mrmarley:
roofing has been completed, I settled for classic metro tiles, it was quite expensive but I am happy it came out fine

galaxi:

I guess you are still following this post to see the progress and also learn how the above money is been spent as the house is been build to a good standard.

Mrmarley:
CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME THE CONTACT OF A GOOD ART MAN? PLEASE?

2cicily:
You guys are making me scared. I just concluded d foundation for my 4 bedroom bungalow in phc. With this 14million, million million you guys are quoting, how can one build from his salary?

2cicily:
You guys are making me scared. I just concluded d foundation for my 4 bedroom bungalow in phc. With this 14million, million million you guys are quoting, how can one build from his salary?

galaxi:


Taste is the major factors that make a building project cost go high.

To cut cost use:
1. Long span (metro tiles is expensive)
2. Use sliding widow (casement window is expensive)
3. Use pvc ceiling (pop is expensive)
4. Use the normal cheap tiles that is popularly used for commercial houses.
5. Use locally made doors
6. Avoid parapet
7. Surface wiring

The above will save over 4m for you.

@Mrmarley: at the end of the project with fence and interlocking he would have spent close to 18m to 19m.
The fact is that taste determine the total cost of a project.

Babs612000:

Can you post some pictures of work done on surface wiring please.

timesup234:
I have the best art man contact for you and he will do a very good job for you with moderate price.

Mrmarley:
Can I have his number please

timesup234:
send me your email. If he charges you let me know i will have him do it for you cheap

Mrmarley:
mistur_marley@icloud.com

timesup234:
Sent

Follysho777:
@Mrmarley. Do you use/put iron-rods inside or when hanging your parapet?

Mrmarley:
Yes!
they used 10mm to chain is round and binding wires. the iron used on the parapet was way more than that used for the lintel

Mrmarley:
UPDATE: Plastering started yesterday and that are already done with the inside of the house, I will go and buy the doors tomorrow and the windows will be delivered on Friday. We decided to dig another soakaway at the front of the house for the security post and the visitor's toilet alone.

Mrmarley:
I bought the doors today and it’s they are been installed. The window will be installed tomorrow.
Spent roughly 500k for all the doors.