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Properties › Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Alwaysareward: 7:22pm On Apr 29, 2016*

sonnie10:
I disagree with your premise. Isn't it the more, the merrier? The thread has been put on hold for a while now, so we need people like @whyteboyz03 to keep it alive. On the contrary, his action will bring more traffic to the thread. People prefer a thread that is interactive and engaging with vast ideas to threads with few ideas. Again, discourse in blog is dynamic, it could go to areas that were never expected from onset.

In as much as I understand your points; I believe it will be more appropriate to only comment, ask questions and learn from Spyder but not to "attach" our personal ongoing project to this thread. whyteboyzo3 can reference and inform people about his own thread citing ideas he got from spyder, share picture and progress of his ongoing project there. Yes Spyder is a humble, easy going, intelligent man,who shares ideas and knowledge with everyone, but we should apply wisdom, respect and not "take advantage" of all of these, loosing sight of due process. He only took a break and will commence activities on his personal project; it could confuse, mislead or even make him uncomfortable seeing pictures or responses etc attached to his ongoing project which might have been intended for whyteboyz03's project. Whyteboyz03 can paste a link of his project and we will gladly visit and follow his progress.I don't comment much but feel I should point this out.
I apologize if my comment offends anyone.

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Properties › Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Alwaysareward: 7:02pm On Dec 06, 2015

spyder880:
I will be going to see the extent of work in this house later today. Cost updates later today.

Ride on bro, Reward of Sincerity and hardwork.
God is with you.

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Properties › Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Alwaysareward: 5:40pm On Dec 05, 2015

spyder880:
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Good job oga spyder;
I have a question. Looking at your structure and Responce;We are about moulding 9 inch blocks that will be used from dpc to lintel level/ of our duplex; thereafter use it from decking to roofing. We have decided to mould 30 blocks per bag of cement as you did, as against 40 blocks per bag that was done and used in completing the foundation to German floor. Will there be any negative impact on the building due to the variation of the blocks. ( I understand we shouldn't have gone up to 40 blocks per bag; it's been done and regretted anyway). My concern is if it will affect the buding ( foundation) using the more stronger and I believe could be heavier blocks we will make now to use from dpc level,as against the one moulded 40 per bag already used.
Thanks

Properties › Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Alwaysareward: 11:19am On Dec 05, 2015

imoci:
That was a very quick response my oga.My God bless you and give you the enabling grace to finish this project IJN.
pls Sir one more question what is the maximum you will expect me to mould for 6'' block.

[quote author=spyder880 post=40701397]Good job oga spyder;
I have a question. Looking at your structure and Responce;We are about moulding 9 inch blocks that will be used from dpc to lintel level/ of our duplex; thereafter use it from decking to roofing. We have decided to mould 30 blocks per bag of cement as you did, as against 40 blocks per bag that was done and used in completing the foundation to German floor. Will there be any negative impact on the building due to the variation of the blocks. ( I understand we shouldn't have gone up to 40 blocks per bag; it's been done and regretted anyway). My concern is if it will affect the buding ( foundation) using the more stronger and I believe could be heavier blocks we will make now to use from dpc level,as against the one moulded 40 per bag already used.
Thanks

Properties › Re: Current Prices Of Building Materials In Nigeria by Alwaysareward: 9:50pm On Nov 30, 2015

[quote author=Xzevian post=40349805][/quote]Anyone know the prize of iron stones at owerri, Aba or Port Harcourt. 1 tipper.

Properties › Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Alwaysareward: 5:46am On Nov 30, 2015

spyder880:
If you can afford granite chippings, they are better, and they are more expensive. I do not have their cost details, especially in Aba.

Thanks for your response.

Properties › Re: The Making Of A Low Budget 5 Bedroom Duplex (with Costs) by Alwaysareward: 9:44pm On Nov 29, 2015*

spyder880:
Our stones

Oga Spyder,
You have been a great inspiration to us.
I am having similar duplex (4 bedroom) built for me. My question is, If iron stones (Like These ones you posted on the thread) are used for dpc, casting of pillars, Decking etc instead of granite, wont i have a solid house ?. I am not trying to economize selfishly; but wondered if it wont have same effects on a building like granite do, even as it saves cost overall. in addition, how much can i get a tipper of the iron stones in Aba/PH. Any contacts?.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 4:35am On Nov 22, 2015*

eghosajohnny:
Sir,you can contact me for any quote as I will give a reasonable quote for your project

07014709098

Will call you today's morning (8am)if it's ok by you. Though I will still appreciate info from spyder the blog owner.

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Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 11:13pm On Nov 21, 2015

spyder880:
Lovely

Good job oga Spyder. The lord is your strength.
I was going through your blogs and saw this....http://spydercraft..com/2014/05/the-steel-parapet-fascia.html?m=1
Pls could you shade more light on it; it will benefit those of us who desire pretty homes with good finishings but " mindful of how much we can afford" ( cutting our coat accordingly.... As you adviced.
1. How affordable is it
2. Durability and where to buy it.
3. Pros and Cons (photos where it was used)
We know how busy you and other professionals on Nairaland are; but The knowledge we gain from you and others are immeasurable.
Thanks you.

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Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 6:02am On Nov 13, 2015

mufutau55:
Some of our Architects on Nairaland (not in any order)

Ihebrooke
https://www.nairaland.com/266315/architectural-designs-nairalanders-want-build

KKonsults
https://www.nairaland.com/457338/affordable-architectural-designs-nairalanders

Darenyx
https://www.nairaland.com/2196267/contemporary-nigeria-building-designs-hafux

Fippycbk
https://www.nairaland.com/2080359/architectural-masterpieces-black-lake-house

VicMoore
https://www.nairaland.com/1972824/building-plans-taste

KCSystems
https://www.nairaland.com/657499/architect-builderbest-services-affordable-priceview

Abdulwastecx / Podosci
https://www.nairaland.com/2563268/3d-building-designs-own-abdulwastecx

Reajen
https://www.nairaland.com/754673/future-architectural-designs-check-it

SmartHomes
https://www.nairaland.com/1927768/smart-homes-designs-planning-construction
https://www.nairaland.com/1932095/architectural-design-it-best-smart

Tushbobo
https://www.nairaland.com/925782/building-designs-advice-projects

Segzy14
https://www.nairaland.com/1811288/build-standard-3bedroom-half-plot

Hajji M.
Thanks Hajj,

Thanks Hajj,
I understand they are architects; can they equally serve as Quantity surveyors?, if not please I need contact of a quantity surveyor.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 12:23am On Nov 13, 2015

janykute:
Very good idea.

Spyder, Hajj, Ihebrooks and all our able professionals; I need the services of a quantity surveyor/ architect for a 4 bedroom duplex and the architect t to draw plan of an attached one bedroom self con. Pls give me your email or number and I will contact you for details.

Properties › Re: Architectural Designs For Nairalanders Who Want To Build by Alwaysareward: 10:58pm On Jul 10, 2015

ihebrooke:
I will get back to you on this.

Thanks Ihebrooks.
I appreciate.

Properties › Re: Architectural Designs For Nairalanders Who Want To Build by Alwaysareward: 1:10am On Jul 09, 2015*

Hello Everyone,
Thanks for the insight/knowledge we gain reading your posts.
Please I need an urgent responce to this question. How much does it cost to register a (Vigin/new) plot of land bought around osisioma in Abia state.
Except for sell agreement (Power of Attorney) Are there other things (Like Building plan etc) i need to present at Umuahia before the land is registered in my name.
Anyone can respond please, it's urgent.
Thank you.

Properties › Re: Construction Of 5 Bedroom Duplex And a 4 Bedroom Bungalow in Imo State. by Alwaysareward: 7:03am On Jun 07, 2015

mufutau55:
You have not committed any sin.. Those people are extremely busy. It's easy.. you can do it yourself... just read the thread below... it works.. because that is how I calculated it too..

https://www.nairaland.com/2095730/simplest-way-calculate-numbers-blocks

Hajji M.

lol Thanks my brother,
I know they are very busy and o appreciate all the knowledge they pass on to us; I was just frustrated. Thanks again.

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Hungary (2 - 0) U20 World Cup On June 7th 2015 by Alwaysareward: 5:54am On Jun 07, 2015

sewa36447:
Get StarTimes and watch all the world cup matches Live.

Olami. I cant access startimes here in US and someone just suggested foxsports, i cant even see where to subscribe. Can someone help please.

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Hungary (2 - 0) U20 World Cup On June 7th 2015 by Alwaysareward: 5:36am On Jun 07, 2015

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Hungary (2 - 0) U20 World Cup On June 7th 2015 by Alwaysareward: 5:24am On Jun 07, 2015

sewa36447:
Get StarTimes and watch all the world cup matches Live.

Olami... thanks for info on Startimes, it sounds exciting and i am wondering how to access it here in US. I don go through their website but nothing show how i fit subscribe to access on my phone. what do you suggest.

Properties › Re: Construction Of 5 Bedroom Duplex And a 4 Bedroom Bungalow in Imo State. by Alwaysareward: 11:55pm On Jun 06, 2015

mufutau55:
My Oga into construction now too... This will be very interesting.. I love this.. Go on my Boss jare.

Hajji M.

Oga Hajj, I have asked this question to ihebrook s and oga spyder nobody want answer me. I don't know what sin I have committed.
Abeg, from your experience and estimate, approximately how many 6 inches block do I need to fence a plot of land 90ft by 70. ( Regular fence height of a storey building). Is it better to buy blocks or to engage molders.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 11:48pm On Jun 06, 2015

spyder880:
Decking ready in the duplex side, lintel ready in the flats side.

Oga Spyder,
From your experience and estimate, approximately how many 6 inches block do I need to fence a plot of land 90ft by 70. ( Regular fence height of a storey building). Is it better to buy blocks or to engage molders.

Properties › Re: Construction Of 5 Bedroom Duplex And a 4 Bedroom Bungalow in Imo State. by Alwaysareward: 3:02pm On Jun 04, 2015

ihebrooke:
What's the size of the land? 50ft by 100ft? 60ft by 120? How many courses?

It is 90ft by 70. The courses will be "normal", meaning it won't be above regular height of fence for one storey residential building. ( 3 bedroom down and 4 bedroom up). I underst the word "normal" is relative, I am counting on everyone's idea from experience.

Properties › Re: Construction Of 5 Bedroom Duplex And a 4 Bedroom Bungalow in Imo State. by Alwaysareward: 8:26pm On May 31, 2015

ihebrooke:
Building taking shape

Oga, more grease to your elbow.
How many blocks do I need to fence a full plot of land (regular height, all round and a gate.)

Properties › Re: Current Prices Of Building Materials In Nigeria by Alwaysareward: 10:33pm On May 22, 2015

[quote author=Alwaysareward post=34008803][/quote]Hi,
Where you able to verify this quotations from any of our experts in the thread? if so, could you please enlighten me based on what you learned on this.1. I understand that this will depend on the house measurements, however (Aproximately) How many blocks do i need from foundation to DPC/German floor of a 5 bedroom duplex (3 rooms up/two rooms down). 2 How many blocks can take it from DPC to lintel level before Decking. Remeber many of us are learning from you, and will pass on this knowledge to others.

Properties › Re: Current Prices Of Building Materials In Nigeria by Alwaysareward: 10:32pm On May 22, 2015

ThankU:
Good day people,..

Your contributions on this forum has been helpful and really beneficial ... I have a project and about to engage with a contractor (Twin 3BR flats-GR. FLR & 1st FLR), Location is PH. Please can you help check if these prices are legit , please make changes where necessary.. Do you know credible contractors in PH? pls let me know, Thank U.

[center]FOUNDATION TO DPC

MATERIALS --------- QUANTITY --------- UNIT COST
Cement (50kg bag) ------- 250 ---------- 1,900
Trip of chippens ---------- 5 --------- 70,000
Trip of sharp sand ------------ 8 ------- -- 15,000
Lenghts of 12mm----------- 30 ------------ 1,300
Lenghts of 16mm -------- 50 ---------- 2,400
Bundles of 1/4 Rod -------- 2 ------------ 12,000
Roll of Binding wire ------- 1 ----------------- 5,000
Pieces of wooden board ------ 100 ----------- 1,000
Pieces of 2x2 --------------- 30 ----------------- 250
Bag of 3 inch nail ------------ 1 ----------- 5,000
Trip of Laterite ------------- 20 ----------- 8,000
GP Tank ---------------- 1 ------------------- 40,000
Transportation --------- 1 ------------- 20,000
Labour --------------------- 800,000 [/center]

Hi,
Where you able to verify this quotations from any of our experts in the thread? if so, could you please enlighten me based on what you learned on this.1. I understand that this will depend on the house measurements, however (Aproximately) How many blocks do i need from foundation to DPC/German floor of a 5 bedroom duplex (3 rooms up/two rooms down). 2 How many blocks can take it from DPC to lintel level before Decking. Remeber many of us are learning from you, and will pass on this knowledge to others.

Properties › Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by Alwaysareward: 5:42pm On May 22, 2015

bugmenot:
Oga Spyder,

How many mm is the armoured cable you used? Do you remember how much you paid for each meter?

oga spyder, bugmenot,Invertedhammer,sophy17, mank1234 and all ogas who have been our source of inspiration in this thread, THANK YOU.
Can you please enlighten me on this based on your knowledge/estimates. 1. I understand that this will depend on the house measurements, however (Aproximately) How many blocks do i need from foundation to DPC/German floor of a 5 bedroom duplex (3 rooms up/two rooms down). 2 How many blocks can take it from DPC to lintel level before Decking. Remeber many of us are learning from you, and will pass on this knowledge to others.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 12:17am On May 22, 2015

spyder880:
Thank you Sir. May God bless you too.

Hello, My next step is to order trips of red muds. from your experience, what is the average cost of a trip of red mud and how many do i need to fill up the entire foundation of a duplex of 5 rooms in total (both up and down). (I am enjoying your thread)

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 6:50pm On May 20, 2015

InvertedHammer:
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With a "very" special arrangement, you can get a full 30T load for N200k.

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Thanks my brother. they have started digging the foundation and my workers are making full progress. the next thing is to order for trips of red muds and people are giving crazy quotations......from your experience, what is the average cost of a trip of red mud and how many do i need to fill up the entire foundation of a duplex of 5 rooms in total (both up and down). (I am enjoying your thread)

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 11:30pm On May 19, 2015

spyder880:
Let's do the borehole. .......

Oga Spyder, My understandnig is that it cost you 100k for the borehole. Can those guys go outside PH to do a borehole...(Coming from PH, Before Osisioma Junction in Abia state). i'm impressed looking at different soil texture showing various stages they passed before getting clean water.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 5:00pm On May 18, 2015

spyder880:
A complete 30 ton truck sells for N230-N250,000. You can find suppliers everywhere.

Thanks chief spyder... More blessings to your endeavors.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 4:06pm On May 18, 2015

[quote author=Alwaysareward post=33860015][/quote

Spyder and others who can assist with this....I need info on chippings. How much can I buy 30 tons of chipping for my project starting in port harcourt, And where can I buy it?. And various prizes.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 4:04pm On May 18, 2015

spyder880:
We completed the casting of this DPC yesterday and will continue with the ground floor forming of rooms on Monday. Getting ready with materials.

Properties › Re: The Making Of The Port Harcourt "Duplex + 4 Flats" by Alwaysareward: 4:02pm On May 18, 2015

twinskenny:
sharp and accurate.. amazing speed here... never knew that this thread exist.

weldone sir

Spyder and others who can assist with this....I need info on chippings. How much can I buy 30 tons of chipping for my project starting in port harcourt. And where can I buy it?.

Properties › Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by Alwaysareward: 6:26pm On Mar 26, 2015

spyder880:
My brother, I got your mail but just like I always told others, I am not good at giving estimates based on description of the structures alone. I want to see a building plan and even the site to determine what the costs could be. There are things in a building that could only be read from the building plans. The size is important as well as the structural details like the foundation design and other architectural items like parapet and window positions and shapes.
Giving you an estimate based on your brief description will be like guesswork, it might be wide off the mark and will not help any of us. I plan to open a thread one day to explain all these.
I advice that you bring in an architect into the picture, let him design the building to your taste. As soon as the drawings are ready then you can send them to me and I will look at them carefully. I might demand a physical inspection of the site to see things for myself before concluding the estimates. I might ask for transportation fees. However if its in areas I know very well like most parts of Enugu and northern PH, I might not need to see the site. Welcome.

Brilliant...Thanks a lot spyder, will work on all the ideas you gave and contact you again. Once again, thank you.

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