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Rayd502:
How much did you do each window casing?

Did each window for 53,000 naira

Good morning y'all, we're on site this morning to commence with work as foundation excavation continues today

bfn1:
Good job. Following.

Size of land?

Thanks bro..

Size of land is 50ft×100ft

Oxfordgrade:
you are a genius sir. Please can I form one of your team member for landscaping and gardening🤗

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Lordofalmajiri:
What about survey and other legal documents that is needed to get the plan approved?

Survey plan must be done for the land on which a surveyor is the right proffesional to contact on this

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Excavation of foundation trenches for the building ongoing.... It's a bit sunny today but we thankGod in all for the fair weather..

feelme3:
Front row seat. I get reason

You're welcome onboard sir

It's quite sad with what our girls are turning themselves into... Getting a high moral valued girl today is like looking for a needle in an ocean.
We just concluded our 3bedroom construction project in oron Akwa ibom, see link in signature for project updates from start to finishing.

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Setting out of the building begins

Okay guys, we're on site this morning to kick start with the construction project as we'll be commencing with setting out of the building

Here's the picture of the site where the building will sit on

We're thankful to God almighty for his enablement, grace and might for his mercies as we're embacking on a new construction project here in Uromi, Edo state Nigeria.

We've agreed on terms to construct a 4bedroom bungalow residential accommodation for a nairalander... Details of the project are as follows:

Client: Nairalander
Location: Uromi ,Edo State
Duration: 90 days
Contractor: AsomArchitectNG

We also appreciate all nairaland family for your continued support and encouragment. Cos we wouldn't have gone this far without you'll.

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feelme3:
This is amount is included in the 800k stated above?

No it's not

tivta:
Can I suggest you type the cost of cement as at the time this estimate was made? Plus other materials

It's a recent cost estimate if you're looking at building a 4bedroom bungalow and cost of cement currently is ₦4600 here in Edo State

feelme3:
Is estimate based on the assumption we're building on a full or half plot?

No it's not...

Conclusion

From the information given above, we can say that a total estimate of ₦15.2million will go a long way in erecting a decent 4 bedroom bungalow if well managed. This is exclusive of furniture and exquisite finishing.

Does this mean you must have ₦15.2 million before building your house?

Absolutely not.

Building a house doesn’t have to be a sprint. The most important thing is starting and gradually building up. We've had cases whereby some clients started building with just a million naira or a little above and at about a year or two they're done. Start that project today and you could be a proud house owner before you know it.


Kindly, note that these figures are not cast in stone but are to serve as a guide of what to expect. With careful planning, it is possible to spend a 7th of the total given.

I hope you found this piece of information useful. And don't forget to ask your questions using the comment box below.

Mynd44, lawyer, nlfpmod, mukina2, dominique, Seun.

Cost Saving Tips

Sadly, it is near impossible to 100% avoid being fleeced when building a house. Some site engineers might be dishonest in their price quotes and actions. A few have gone as far as selling building materials meant for the project. There is also the danger of buying sub-standard materials at standard price.
However, I must add that there are honest site engineers and workers in Nigeria too. Not all are bad eggs.

From research and personal experience, here are some cost saving tips;

Get 2 or 3 quotes before spending money on any part of the project. You’ll be amazed how much can be saved.

As much as possible, have a trusted family member on site ALWAYS or at least most of the time. (For those abroad)

Visit the market to have an idea of how much materials are sold.
If you can, be present when materials are bought

Do proper stock-taking

Plastering, Wiring, Plumbing, Ceiling, Door And Window Fixing Stages

This is the finishing stage of building a 4bedroom residential accommodation

This stage requires you to plaster, wire, install windows and doors, plumbing, and tiling.

The estimated cost here varies based on the quality of materials to be used. For a modest finishing of the house, you’ll need a total amount of ₦7,150,510

It’s important you note that the above estimation includes windows (Aluminum windows) burglary proofs, doors (wooden and steel) and POP ceiling.

And also, the cost of plumbing work, digging of soak away pits, buying of storage tanks, painting, and other finishing touches.

Apart from the major stages outlined above, there are stages that are equally important. Among these are fencing, clearing/leveling of land, erecting of gates, omonile/drink-for-community-chief, water supply, development levies etc.

Roofing

This is one of the core stages that chunk a large part of the whole budget. While the overall estimate you'll spend here depends on the type of roofing you're going for, the material to be used and the strength of the workforce, it's still essential to note that there pros and cons with the type of roofing sheets you are going for.

Nevertheless, the total estimated cost for the roofing stage on average is calculated to cost ₦2,949,820

Lintel Casting

A standard lintel for a 4 bedroom bungalow is usually casted in the ratio of 1: 2: 4. And putting all the needed materials into consideration, the Estimated cost for this stage is ₦359,359

Block Work Above Dpc

The estimated cost of block work to be placed above the DPC is estimated aty ₦689,850. This amount includes buying of cements, sands with other necessary materials and labour cost needed for the work.

Ground Floor Slab

For a standard ground floor slab, the expected ratio is 1:2:4 and putting all the materials needed into consideration, it’ll also cost ₦1,015,225.

Note that we arrived at that amount after putting both the cost of materials and labour for the floor slab together.

Block Work In Foundation

The estimated cost of laying foundation blocks for the building of 4 bedroom bungalow in Nigeria is estimated to worth ₦167,250.

Spirit04:
I'm in Edo. I will like to reach you

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Foundation blinding

For blinding, there is need for cements and tonnes of stone, which is estimated to cost ₦126,700 including workmanship.

Materials For Earthwork Support

In the course of doing the earthworks, there are some important materials that are needed to carry out the operation successfully.

Among these materials for earthworks support are 1″ x 12” x 3.60m long plank, 4″ x 4” x 3.60m plank for strutting, 2″ x 2” x 3.60m for bracing plank, nails, anti-termite, damp proof membrane, etc.

These materials are, however, estimated to worth ₦393,800 with workmanship and labour fees included.

Earthwork And Excavation

After you must have gotten the land, there’s need for you to clear the site by removing the topsoil, set out, trench excavation, back filling, laterite Filling, etc.

Doing all these work on the purchased land is going to cost you an estimated amount of ₦800,000.

Drafting Your Building Plan

Work closely with good professionals to get this done relaying your designs for implementation. For a standard 3-bedroom house plan, design cost can range from ₦80,000 to ₦250,000.
What you need at this stage is an architect.

Buying A Land

For Lagos residents, Omonilelawyer specifies some things to watch out for when buying a land. These are;
Certificate of Occupancy
Gazette
Deed of conveyance
Survey plan of land
The above list is so you don’t fall into the hands of land scammers. These same requirements apply all through Nigeria and it is advisable to include a lawyer in the buying process.
Land price is dependent on location. It is not out of place to see various plots of land within the same state having steep price differences. Locations on the outskirts of the city are cheaper than those in central city areas. High-brow residential areas have jaw-dropping prices while waterlogged and conflict prone areas could be cheaper. A half plot of land is enough to accommodate a 4 bedroom flat.
One plot can go for as low as ₦1.5 million to as high as ₦10 million or even higher depending on the area.

feelme3:
Let's go on this ride then 🤓

You're sited boss