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johnson232:
i dont always support the idea of converting bungalow to a duplex...

was the bungalow design to accommodate this floor structurally?

EgunMogaji:
What ever do you mean Sir?

The capillary conducive properties of the sub strata must certainly be judiciously evaluated and adequate research that is proportional to both the foreseen and unforeseen usage of any liquid master that eminates from as such must be considered.

One just doesn't drill without proper technical training that cumulates in an engineering accumen from a suitable institution of pedigree

mufutau55:
I hope so o. I just make their budget with the usual costs. Recently I paid N350,00 for decking, and they still collected money from iron man, carpenter who did the form work, plumber, and the electrician. Then after about a month from paying for decking I had to pay N200,000 for roofing. Hopefully after the roofing I should not have problem with any of them again, but I heard usually after the roofing they will still come begging... but this time is begging if you can give them something.
It's better to just pay and move on... at least it's thousands in Lagos but in Warri they ask for millions... There is no Omo-Onile in my village though.

Hajji M.

spyder880:
Do you mean supervision and labor for the whole house till finish for 4.4m?

The engineer is very fair, go for it as you say he is highly recommended.

n3xt:
If I go by your comment above, his scope of work includes (but not limited to) the following:

1. Setting Out
2. Excavation and blinding
3. Foundation (block work)
4. Sandfilling and surface treatment
5. DPC Reinforcement (if required), Carpentrary work and Casting
6. Ground floor block work
7. Lintels and columns (Reinforcement work, carpentary work and casting)
8. First floor slab work (Reinforcement, formwork, Electrical, Mechanical and Casting)
9. Upper floor block work
10. Lintels and columns (upper floor) as stated in 7 above.
11. Roofing woodwork and noggins
12. Roof covering
13. Final fix pipe work (Mechanical and Electrical)
14. Scaffold installation (pre-plastering)
15. Plastering (installation of doors and windows)

Let me pause here. That you mentioned supplying toiletries will either mean you want him to handle the finishes and that installation (i.e. Installation of toiletries) can only happen when he has done the following:

1. Ceiling finishes
2. Installation of wall and floor tiles
3. Installation of water tanks
4. External works (septic tank, water tank and soakaway)

Now, with all the above listed job, do you still believe the quote is overpriced considering his profit/supervision fee is built into the amount.
If all I listed above is included in his scope of work, I think you have a good deal (especially if he's someone who knows his onions).

Wishing you all the best.

n3xt:
I'm sure you already know what my response to this challenge will be. My answer to this remain the same as stated in the link attached. https://www.nairaland.com/2910860/construction-process-3-bedroom-block/1#43228501

If you can spell out what the contractor is handling and what you're, then I can tell if the quote is overpriced or not.
Meanwhile, if I have to go by his supervision fees per stage, I think it's a fair quote which should be moderately negotiated for a WIN-WIN.

mavverick:
Some of those costs seems high to me. He should be willing to negotiate.

also since he has given you a figure for all of the labour inclusive. He might not want to do supervision again, if you want to do supervision only who will provide the workers ?

I don't know much about the warri terrain, but if I were to be using your figures as a template for my costs and finishing, i might as well build Aso rock.

Also try to get involved with the project and not just give him 100% control, you also need to supervise and monitor yourself.

You don't also want to hear story about workers not being paid !! Just like what I heard when I engaged engineer at one stage.

agarawu23:
I will advice u to go with a Nlder as a Nlder. Professionals are here to follow up your project and things will be happening right here and critics will flow in which I blv will encourage any engineer that will take the project to buckle up his shoes .

I am not discouraging you not to give an outsider tho.

agarawu23:
I have sensed he is not a Nlder.

agarawu23:
sir!!! It's your money and he can't give you conditions.

Is he the only engineer? Here on Nl, we have honest engineers that can give u affordable service

EgunMogaji:
For the master, I'm not seeing good airflow. If it were me I would put the walk-in closet next to the bathroom and move the master bedroom forward.

In fact, that is what I did on my project. Just all suggestions. Good luck on your project.

agarawu23:
he is killing you with the supervision cost. Tell him to break it down or if you have the whole cash to finish the build at once, negotiate the supervision fee together to cut cost. That's all I can say. .

Let's wait for our oga's

EgunMogaji:
Pardon me for going off track but please reconsider the placement of the master bedroom and the laundry.

mufutau55:
NO. I will not lock the thread...

1. I will appeal to people personally thru personal emails...
2. I will sanction people if the problems still persist
3. If the above does not solve the issue... I will put longer Ban on the people concerned.
4. Then the highest authority from SuperMod to Seun will take over...


Hajji M.

ican2020:
the op is 100% right

Richy4:
I just took some time to make a little research on the university i graduated from, Possibly for something bad on the internet this holiday....It was just clean...No bad record....I am kind of happy... I guess the school Authority is doing something great....and most of the undergraduates are homely....

As at 1999-2005 the institution was known to be very dangerous....we were not popular in terms of Academics then...But the name was the most popular for the wrong reasons.... even as i checked on this thread, the name hasn't been mentioned for what it was known for before......
Anyone that was in Nigerian university from 1998-2006 will definitely know the institution.. I just hope no one will tell me it was still bad... That i was praising them for nothing

pTomz:
No mind em
they want a Dark, tall, cute, intelligent, sixpacks, rich and God fearing man to marry.. after breaking countless male hearts...




THEIR REAL FAAADAAA

feldido:
Would you choose the path of Esau?
Does the account not have a significant lesson for all Christians?
Then why would you want to play with such moral lesson all in name of joke n gest?

Onion16:
My Ogas in the house. Please im still waiting for an answer. Thanks in advance.

feldido:
Do you know Esau lost the privilege of being an ancestor of Jesus cos of that act? Now playing with Bible accounts like that shows we don't appreciate sacred things because Esau knew very well what lies ahead being the first son of Isaac, Abrahams Son who through him the world will bless themselves, but he instead threw it away for a mere pot of Stew.

lastpage:
...On a different note, l think l have suggested to you sometimes in the past, on the need to focus on wireless Cameras...as against these wired ones which are more cumbersome to fix (breaking walls, laying cables, safety of those cables in case of violation by thieves, e.t.c).
The wireless ones are also easy to deploy and move around.


Lastpage!

back2sender:
How long can i keep cement in a store without it getting spoilt or caked assuming it does not come in contact with water or moisture.
My reason for asking is that am looking at buying 200bags for storage before the commencement of rains in fullness because the roads to my site will be marshy (potopoto) when the rains kick off and the truck might have challenges passing through.
Comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks all in advance

Onuokwu:
I think its safer to buy when you are ready. Maybe in smaller quantities if your road will be really bad.