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Congrats.....

ugochukwu360: Brös u rili try, no be small self discipline u tk embark on this project, in this time of brazilian hair, all kinds of shows nd events filled wit fake fwends nd fake women who are roaming abt lyk hungry lions løoking 4 young men to render broke.

;Dvery funny but true . The journey of a thousand miles begin with a step, most of your spendings {from foundation to roof} coincide with mine. Congrats bro, ile atura

FunnyPikin.com:
SURAJU OMO OFFAAAAAAA.....

This is PLATO, We served together in SOKOTO...
I remember when We used to battle with Mosquitoes at MCAN LODGED In 2007 @ Shehu Gumi Area

OMO...Owere ti de ooooOO, Im soooo Happy For You

Anyway, I still get Landlord Sha

MAKE GOD ANSWER ME TOO QUICK FAAAA

. Ore, booni. Thanks. The race is not necessarily for the swifter. E goi better for us insha Allaah.

Holy shit man, this is truly inspirational. But did I see clearly when you said 200k per year afta nysc? Or per month
Ah!!!
Some peeps get more than that in a month and can't still boast of even having it in mind to get a land. Maybe its the area where I live sha or the kind of human beings that I mingle with, maybe its the beer or the women, but one thing is clear, from this day foward, I refuse to be part of the useless population that spend all the money they make on things that do not add value to life.

Men, I so wish I could have this, but it would require a lot of sacrifice. Question is , am I ready ? I guess only me can answer that question!

[[ 200k per month actually, my error f

mrkels: Holy shit man, this is truly inspirational. But did I see clearly when you said 200k per year afta nysc? Or per month
Ah!!!
Some peeps get more than that in a month and can't still boast of even having it in mind to get a land. Maybe its the area where I live sha or the kind of human beings that I mingle with, maybe its the beer or the women, but one thing is clear, from this day foward, I refuse to be part of the useless population that spend all the money they make on things that do not add value to life.

Men, I so wish I could have this, but it would require a lot of sacrifice. Question is , am I ready ? I guess only me can answer that question!

True.

Jarus:

Sanitary materials (WC, cubicle, kitchen, toilet stuff etc) - bought in Lagos 250k, transported via train to Kwara 15k

The above is worth highlighting for those who might have missed this little testimony of the ongoing revival & transformation of the railways and the increased possibilities therefrom.

anonimi:

The above is worth highlighting for those who might have missed this little testimony of the ongoing revival & transformation of the railways and the increased possibilities therefrom.

. Agreed. Road transporters told me to bring 70k to transport the materials, the economist in me opted for railway at 15k , although some of the items got damaged before reaching destination. . some of they brokke m

Jarus: . Agreed. Road transporters told me to bring 70k to transport the materials, the economist in me opted for railway at 15k , although some of the items got damaged before reaching destination. . some of they brokke m

I bin think sey na only me dey do that kind continuous analysis of almost everything from a rational, economic perspective
Good to know I am not alone

Jarus: Dining area....before lighting (that's the latest pic I have on my phone).

@jarus first of all congrats. However that your dinner area is a replica of what I have in my own house in offa. I suspect the same architect designed for you and I. From the arc to the window and the POP design. Incredible!
My house project was completed 2010.

shuddyy:

@jarus first of all congrats. However that your dinner area is a replica of what I have in my own house in offa. I suspect the same architect designed for you and I. From the arc to the window and the POP design. Incredible!
My house project was completed 2010.

Not impossible.....is he Architect D.B?

Jarus:

I can't isolate those, but I know I have spent 10m plus, (cost of land inclusive).

The BQ isn't completed. I only rushed teh main building to be able to do sallah there.

But let me try:

Land - 200k for 2.5 plots bought in 2009(now going for 350k per plot today )
Foundation - 1m (the architect said it's German floor, and very high)
BQ (2 twin self-contains, with big sitting room) - now up to lintel level, but uncompleted - 2m
Main building (blocks, plastering, labour etc) - 2m
Roofing of main building - 1m (350k for woodwork, 620k for aluminium)
Fencing (plus shop and gatehouse) - not yet plastered - 700k
Sanitary materials (WC, cubicle, kitchen, toilet stuff etc) - bought in Lagos 250k, transported via train to Kwara 15k
Plumbering - 100k
Tiles - 500k
POP - 250k
Electrical works and materials, wiring materials plus work etc - about 450k
Gate - 100k
Painting - 200k
Plus other costs I can't remember (I didn't keep records).

I didn't keep records, but I know I have sent more than 10m to the supervisor since inception.

Gud records.
from your estimated records. I will put the cost of the main house only at 9m.
given the picture you have shown using my trained police eyes I can say that the floor area is coral 100m2.
then the cost of your house is about 90k per square meter.
this is commendebly assuming that all things are equal

a big koudos to your efforts, may the pride and joy you have given your mother be given you by your kids.

and that boy that want to change his x5 to x6, may your eyes regain sight to see what the lord can do,as to be a living testimony to gods goodness.

Jarus:

I can't isolate those, but I know I have spent 10m plus, (cost of land inclusive).

The BQ isn't completed. I only rushed teh main building to be able to do sallah there.

But let me try:

Land - 200k for 2.5 plots bought in 2009(now going for 350k per plot today )
Foundation - 1m (the architect said it's German floor, and very high)
BQ (2 twin self-contains, with big sitting room) - now up to lintel level, but uncompleted - 2m
Main building (blocks, plastering, labour etc) - 2m
Roofing of main building - 1m (350k for woodwork, 620k for aluminium)
Fencing (plus shop and gatehouse) - not yet plastered - 700k
Sanitary materials (WC, cubicle, kitchen, toilet stuff etc) - bought in Lagos 250k, transported via train to Kwara 15k
Plumbering - 100k
Tiles - 500k
POP - 250k
Electrical works and materials, wiring materials plus work etc - about 450k
Gate - 100k
Painting - 200k
Plus other costs I can't remember (I didn't keep records).

I didn't keep records, but I know I have sent more than 10m to the supervisor since inception.

Gud records.
from your estimated records. I will put the cost of the main house only at 9m.
given the picture you have shown using my trained police eyes I can say that the floor area is coral 100m2.
then the cost of your house is about 90k per square meter.
this is commendebly assuming that all things are equal

a big koudos to your efforts, may the pride and joy you have given your mother be given you by your kids.

and that boy that want to change his x5 to x6, may your eyes regain sight to see what the lord can do,as to be a living testimony to gods goodness.

Congrats Jarus. This is so inspiring!
I am laughing at the price of land at your villa @200k.
Wish i can buy 10 plots and transfer to mine.
Cheapest plot in my villa now is around 2m, and that is even if you can find.

Congrats mehn. Even though I'm still a student, this is so inspiring, and just makes one realize that most all the "social-lagos craze" is foolishness.

How many plots of land is this,@Jarus?

Don1Dee: How many plots of land is this,@Jarus?

A little more than 2.

@Jarus, Pls can u estimate the labour cost and the architects cost too

Jarus:

I can't isolate those, but I know I have spent 10m plus, (cost of land inclusive).

The BQ isn't completed. I only rushed teh main building to be able to do sallah there.

But let me try:

Land - 200k for 2.5 plots bought in 2009(now going for 350k per plot today )
Foundation - 1m (the architect said it's German floor, and very high)
BQ (2 twin self-contains, with big sitting room) - now up to lintel level, but uncompleted - 2m
Main building (blocks, plastering, labour etc) - 2m
Roofing of main building - 1m (350k for woodwork, 620k for aluminium)
Fencing (plus shop and gatehouse) - not yet plastered - 700k
Sanitary materials (WC, cubicle, kitchen, toilet stuff etc) - bought in Lagos 250k, transported via train to Kwara 15k
Plumbering - 100k
Tiles - 500k
POP - 250k
Electrical works and materials, wiring materials plus work etc - about 450k
Gate - 100k
Painting - 200k
Plus other costs I can't remember (I didn't keep records).

I didn't keep records, but I know I have sent more than 10m to the supervisor since inception.

@Jarus,
please which part/area of Ilorin is this? Can I still get a plot for 350k?

Congratulations Jarus your house is beautiful, this shows that discipline truly pays.

Beautiful..

ffg

Jarus:

A little more than 2.

Hi Jarus, I would love to see a recent picture of your house, it shud be complete by now.
Like I stated sometimes ago on this thread, the house I designed for my mom when I was still in OAU is like 60% complete now, we bless God, the aluminum guy has come for his measurements and costing + transportation.
total cost is 400k, he initially charged 570k buh after several negotiations, price was beat down.
Woodwork + workmanship is around 250k
the ceiling nogging is being done right now as seen in the picture cos the aluminum guy is on his way to come install the roofing.

jimmy4x:

Hi Jarus, I would love to see a recent picture of your house, it shud be complete by now.
Like I stated sometimes ago on this thread, the house I designed for my mom when I was still in OAU is like 60% complete now, we bless God, the aluminum guy has come for his measurements and costing + transportation.
total cost is 400k, he initially charged 570k buh after several negotiations, price was beat down.
Woodwork + workmanship is around 250k
the ceiling nogging is being done right now as seen in the picture cos the aluminum guy is on his way to come install the roofing.

Congrats.

For the main building (which I did in 2012), woodwork plus workmanship was 350k, and aluminium plus workmanship 620k, making the total cost of roofing to be 970k

For the BQ plus gatehouse plus shop which I did few weeks ago, woodwork plus workmanship was 230k, and aluminium plus workmanship 470k, making the total cost of roofing to be 700k.

Jarus:
Building A House - My Experience

I have decided to open this thread to share my experience on my current project in Kwara, perhaps all of us, both home owners and prospective landlords, can learn one or two things and exchange ideas.

Project: A 3-bedroom flat, plus 2 room+parlour BQs. Later, by God's grace, to build mosque in the compound and shops adjoining the fence.
Location & Purpose: Kwara state; to serve as my countryhome, and follow family tradition of building first house in our village.
Size: 2 1/4 plots.
Initial plan: To do a modest 3 bedroom flat with no more than 2.5 -3m! But I find myself, most times on advice of parent and supervisor(an architect), tinkering with the initial plan many times, including BQs, reshaping  the plan and costs flying up!

In subsequent posts, I will share pictures of the different stages, costs and share key lessons I realized.

Shops: Most excellent idea. If you construct the shops to your taste, have a rental agreement that clearly specifies the allowed tenants performance and what merchandise can be sold, hours of operation,etc then I foresee n issues. I plan on doing similar.

Plans: I am intricately aware that changing plans during construction trickles down to other things and construction costs go out of control. I am being deliberate and taking time to perfect my drawing and will have a plan that will not change during construction to save cost.

Congratulations on finishing this and then moving onto another one.

I followed this link from your current project. This is a lovely home. This one seems larger than your Lagos project, or is that just because it is not finished? Thanks for sharing. I find construction journals interesting. I would have liked to have seen a journal on the decorating of the inside, or is that too personal? If not, maybe you can do it with the current one? This whole process is fascinating to me, from beginning to end.

Also, I'm curious about the BBQ. Can you show a pic of this one or perhaps the one from your current project when finished? I'm wondering if it is the same as BBQs here in the US. Outdoor kitchens are very popular here.

aishaquest:
I followed this link from your current project. This is a lovely home. This one seems larger than your Lagos project, or is that just because it is not finished? Thanks for sharing. I find construction journals interesting. I would have liked to have seen a journal on the decorating of the inside, or is that too personal? If not, maybe you can do it with the current one? This whole process is fascinating to me, from beginning to end.

Also, I'm curious about the BBQ. Can you show a pic of this one or perhaps the one from your current project when finished? I'm wondering if it is the same as BBQs here in the US. Outdoor kitchens are very popular here.

This one very large.This was done on two and a quarter plots. The Lagos one is on half plot,although the cost of buying the half plot in Lagos (in 2014) was ten-times the cost of buying the 2 1/4 plots in Kwara (which I bought in 2009)

I can afford to do mansion in my village,not Lagos

Lagos is just temporary home.

CityNG:


Shops: Most excellent idea. If you construct the shops to your taste, have a rental agreement that clearly specifies the allowed tenants performance and what merchandise can be sold, hours of operation,etc then I foresee n issues. I plan on doing similar.

Plans: I am intricately aware that changing plans during construction trickles down to other things and construction costs go out of control. I am being deliberate and taking time to perfect my drawing and will have a plan that will not change during construction to save cost.

Congratulations on finishing this and then moving onto another one.

The shop is not for rent. It's for my Mum just to have something to keep her busy in the neighbourhood.Just to sell soft drink/groceries on small scale.

aishaquest:
I followed this link from your current project. This is a lovely home. This one seems larger than your Lagos project, or is that just because it is not finished? Thanks for sharing. I find construction journals interesting. I would have liked to have seen a journal on the decorating of the inside, or is that too personal? If not, maybe you can do it with the current one? This whole process is fascinating to me, from beginning to end.

Also, I'm curious about the BBQ. Can you show a pic of this one or perhaps the one from your current project when finished? I'm wondering if it is the same as BBQs here in the US. Outdoor kitchens are very popular here.

BBQ: Barbecue = US
BQ: Boys Quarters = Nigeria

Outdoor kitchen were popular in Nigeria but somehow the architects designed this out for some reason. My building plan for the house I'm designing for Nigeria includes an outdoor kitchen in the indoor courtyard.

Jarus:


The shop is not for rent. It's for my Mum just to have something to keep her busy in the neighbourhood.Just to sell soft drink/groceries on small scale.

Still an excellent idea.