mixratio:
OGA SPYDER...I REALLY NEED YOUR ADVICE. I hv been working in the construction industry(highway/road) for some years now. My problem is that highway companies are mainly dependent on govnt and u know how things run in that circle if your connection is not 4g. I want to diversify into building and thats where i need your help. With all humility,i think am not a novice,technical-wise. Where i need the bulk of your help is the business aspect of building. How do u negotiate with ur artisans? do they charge u daily? things like that. ..thanks in anticipation..keep up d good work.UP SPYDER

Some on daily pay, some on contract while others are on salary, depending on what they do and how good their skills and temperaments are.

Good day guys, I will like to know the estimate to budget to complete 4 bedroom bungalow all ensuitte in a plot of land in ibeju
Lekki from foundation to finishing. Please your prompt response will be appreciated.

Hi spyder880, I greet U graciously. I'm an ardent reader of your posts and following U all these years. Have U done any work in Makurdi,Benue State? Or can U be available to be engaged on this prototype reality 4bedroom structure? I badly need one and constrained by limited funds. Kindly send your phone contacts and email in your reply. I appreciate your love expressed.

Jonwesley:
Hi spyder880, I greet U graciously. I'm an ardent reader of your posts and following U all these years. Have U done any work in Makurdi,Benue State? Or can U be available to be engaged on this prototype reality 4bedroom structure? I badly need one and constrained by limited funds. Kindly send your phone contacts and email in your reply. I appreciate your love expressed.

You can reach me on ckenneths@yahoo.co.uk or call 08033350750 or 07081821271. But the chances of my coming to work in Makurdi are slim. I am very occupied with projects in Enugu and Port Harcourt. Thanks.

spyder880:


You can reach me on ckenneths@yahoo.co.uk or call 08033350750 or 07081821271. But the chances of my coming to work in Makurdi are slim. I am very occupied with projects in Enugu and Port Harcourt. Thanks.

God bless you for the reply. Do U have any links with anyone in Makurdi or nearby that can do what you do? If I send you an email to send me this particular building project as you just made it, can you oblige with all the information right from foundation to this finishing. My funds are limited and with your approach I could succeed. The plans of the building to every thing so that I can situate same on the land to be acquired. Another thing sir, pls translate that land measurement to 100 by 100 or 100 by 50 for me. Many thanks.

@Spyder
I need your help in knowing roughly estimate to complete a modern 4 bedroom bungalow with all room ensuitte. From foundation till finishing on A plot of land in ibeju lekki 120 by 60. The plan should ready soon. I want to have the idea of amount to prepare for it. Please your help will be appreciated. Thanks

Menh dis site is really interesting. I want to formally introduce myself as Chinonso Japhet. Spider I hail uas I hv gone through the trend and observed that you are the engine that propells the trend. Kudos bro. Am a fellow engineer basically Civil Engineer as my second degree after my 1st degree in Architecture. Am juz enjoying the trend guys. Its luvly seing that an average Nigerian wants to get a home of their own. Kudos everyone on this forum. One Luv.

ChinoJeff:
Menh dis site is really interesting. I want to formally introduce myself as Chinonso Japhet. Spider I hail uas I hv gone through the trend and observed that you are the engine that propells the trend. Kudos bro. Am a fellow engineer basically Civil Engineer as my second degree after my 1st degree in Architecture. Am juz enjoying the trend guys. Its luvly seing that an average Nigerian wants to get a home of their own. Kudos everyone on this forum. One Luv.

Welcome ChinoJeff.

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Good project there Mr Spider.



































We r tested and trusted . A trial may convince. We have our own trucks and we use our own trucks for delivery and dats y r prices are far different from others. We deliver a complete tonnage requested. If u r not satisfied with d tonnage at delivery, don't pay us.

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My Oga Spyder880 please how thick is this German floor Sir?

My builder is suggesting 3" and I want to make sure that it is acceptable for a small bungalow.

EgunMogaji:
My Oga Spyder880 please how thick is this German floor Sir?

My builder is suggesting 3" and I want to make sure that it is acceptable for a small bungalow.

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This cast was made to be 3" if I remember correctly, thicker German floors are better for a lot of reasons, but when working on a low budget, a thinner concrete cast is better than no oversite concrete at all.

spyder880:

This cast was made to be 3" if I remember correctly, thicker German floors are better for a lot of reasons, but when working on a low budget, a thinner concrete cast is better than no oversite concrete at all.

And if EgunMogaji come here and tell us he is working on such a low budget, then it's time for me to pack and leave Nairaland o.

@EgunMogaji

Hajji M.

spyder880:

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This cast was made to be 3" if I remember correctly, thicker German floors are better for a lot of reasons, but when working on a low budget, a thinner concrete cast is better than no oversite concrete at all.

Thanks my Oga, I read una loud and clear.

mufutau55:

And if EgunMogaji come here and tell us he is working on such a low budget, then it's time for me to pack and leave Nairaland o.
@EgunMogaji
Hajji M.

Baba o

My Wife now calls me Baba Budget and thinks someone needs to do a Nollywood movie on my Ijebu character

I instructed the carpenter to frame 4" all around.

Thanks Sirs.

EgunMogaji:

Thanks my Oga, I read una loud and clear.

Baba o

My Wife now calls me Baba Budget and thinks someone needs to do a Nollywood movie on my Ijebu character
I instructed the carpenter to frame 4" all around.
Thanks Sirs.

There you go... Peace of mind... But Yes, we have to watch our budget all the time... making money here is not easy anymore since Sept. 11th.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


There you go... Peace of mind... But Yes, we have to watch our budget all the time... making money here is not easy anymore since Sept. 11th.

Hajji M.

Thanks Hajj.

This is why I respect you Sir.

EgunMogaji:

Thanks Hajj.
This is why I respect you Sir.

Thank you sir. Likewise Boss.
Respect is reciprocal... (spelling )

Hajji M.

@Spyder880

Thank you very much for this post. I just wanted to start constructing a 4 Bedroom bungalow on. Plot of land at Abeokuta. And luckily for me I read your post from 0-21 pages.

Big ups to know I have some questions but I'll contact you privately. Just want to show my appreciation here.

Thank you.

spyder880:


It is not a bad idea. I have done this in the past. In one site I was making blocks, I noticed that their river sand is too sharp (has too many teeth) that it will be breaking as you remove the metal mold.
We bought more trips of soft plastering sand and added to the sharp sand, it solved the problem and we had very good block products.

Oga spyder, i started moulding my blocks for a 5 bedroom duplex 3MONTHS ago due to ur inspirations and to the glory of God i have over 6000pcs moulded and stacked, and will be up to 10,000pcs by november, i've also made arrangements for iron rods and stones.
my question is, my dad is in charge of my work in the village and the initial sands i bought b4 coming to Lagos was the whitish sharp sand. I sent my kid brother home last week to get pictures of the ongoing work and i discovered the recent sand they used wasn't the whitish sharp sand but the usual local sharp sand. Pls is there any difference in the strength and stability of blocks moulded with these two types of sand because the size they are moulding now is the 6" solid i intend to use for foundation.
meanwhile my dad said there is no difference in the two.
pls what's your opinion about this.

ACHILLES45:


Oga spyder, i started moulding my blocks for a 5 bedroom duplex 3MONTHS ago due to ur inspirations and to the glory of God i have over 6000pcs moulded and stacked, and will be up to 10,000pcs by november, i've also made arrangements for iron rods and stones.
my question is, my dad is in charge of my work in the village and the initial sands i bought b4 coming to Lagos was the whitish sharp sand. I sent my kid brother home last week to get pictures of the ongoing work and i discovered the recent sand they used wasn't the whitish sharp sand but the usual local sharp sand. Pls is there any difference in the strength and stability of blocks moulded with these two types of sand because the size they are moulding now is the 6" solid i intend to use for foundation.
meanwhile my dad said there is no difference in the two.
pls what's your opinion about this.

There may not be any difference.

spyder880:


There may not be any difference.

i really appreciate your prompt response sir, i wonder how you manage to give attention to each of the questions thrown to you despite your tight schedule.
pls sir, my last question is about iron rod storage. As a low income earner, it is alot easier for some of us to buy iron rods installmentally while getting ready to start a building project, but the challenge there is the rust. Does rust have any significant effect on the stability of a building. Like i explained earlier. It is almost impossible to stack the entire money for iron rods as the price may rise in response to the exchange rate. And i don't plan to build in batches, i intend to have all important materials but the roof down before starting the project.
i hope you understand me sir.

ACHILLES45:


i really appreciate your prompt response sir, i wonder how you manage to give attention to each of the questions thrown to you despite your tight schedule.
pls sir, my last question is about iron rod storage. As a low income earner, it is alot easier for some of us to buy iron rods installmentally while getting ready to start a building project, but the challenge there is the rust. Does rust have any significant effect on the stability of a building. Like i explained earlier. It is almost impossible to stack the entire money for iron rods as the price may rise in response to the exchange rate. And i don't plan to build in batches, i intend to have all important materials but the roof down before starting the project.
i hope you understand me sir.

Rust is not good for iron rods. If you must store rods, keep them in a dry place where rain and dampness cannot speed up the corrosion process. You can store rods for upwards of 6 months, 1 year.

Hello Spyder

I was hoping to see the budget..

Maybe I didn't Check well..

Pls can you sum it up or just redirect me incase I missed it..

kuntash:
Hello Spyder

I was hoping to see the budget..

Maybe I didn't Check well..

Pls can you sum it up or just redirect me incase I missed it..

This is so old

I think we spent about N2.5m to build the whole house then.

Oga Spyder, well-done.

spyder880:


This is so old

I think we spent about N2.5m to build the whole house then.

How much would a similar house cost today in Aba?

I already have a Land.

Do you accept projects in Aba?

chemicool:
Oga Spyder, well-done.

Well done bro.

Alexandre7:


How much would a similar house cost today in Aba?

I already have a Land.

Do you accept projects in Aba?

N8.5m average.