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@larimo

Again, a little calculation for the german floor.

Area = 27 X 12 = 324sqm
Not sure how thick your oversite bed will be but lets assume 200mm(8", though I have a feeling it may not be this thick. Just insert the thickness you're told here. (200mm = 0.2m)

Volume = 324 X 0.2m = 64.8cum (this is actual volume to be casted)
Add about 40% for wastage, shrinkage etc,
Volume = 64.8 X 1.4 = 91cum (this volume is useful for good estimation of materials)

Now, to your mixing ratio. I will use a 1:2:4 mix ratio here though I'm not sure what your structural engineer requested. I am also sure that if you're using the 3/4 inch granite, the sand quantity gets tweaked a bit upwards so might end up as 1:3:4 and this will mean less cement and granite. Also, unless the labourers are very wasteful, you rarely have up to 40% overages. Please ensure proper supervision during your casting to make sure the quoted mix is used. For thisc alculation though, I have also ignored all these variables and will assume a straight 1:2:4 mix.

Usiing a 1:2:4 ratio (cement:sand:granite)

Cement = 1/7 X91 = 13cum of cement
1 bag cement = 0.035cum. Bags needed = 371bags = 18.5tons of cement

Sand = 2/7 X 91 = 26cum
I tipper = 3.81cum. No of trips required = 7 trips of 5 ton sharp sand

Granite = 4/7 X 91 = 52cum
No of trips required = 14 trips of 5 tons granite

Cost :
Cement: 18.5 tons X 32000/ton = 592000
Sand: 7 trips X 10000/trip = 70000
Granite: 14 trips X 23000= 322000
Labour : I'm sure you should find a caster that will collect abt 150k or less(including mixer, vibrator) but lets use 200k.
Total = 592 + 70 + 322 +200 = 1,184,000

Please note that I have used the prorated rates for buying bigger tippers of materials. So instead of buying 7 individual trips of 5 ton sand, why not buy 20 ton trailers instead?

You decide if your contractor is cheating you. If you have figures, just play around and see what you come up with.

@larimo
Just taking a cursory look at the prices given, I think you may be getting hit by your contractor.

Note that most times, prices of materials are usually not exaggerated or increased by contractors as they know you can quickly verify these prices +/-10%. The quantities are the figures which are manipulated as they know most people do not know the basis for the calculations.

Taking a look at the amount of laterite needed. Area of house is 27 X 12 = 324sqm
You stated the ground beams made use of 5 boards. Each board should be 12 inches = 0.3048m though a lot of softwood in the market used for formwork is hardly 12". I imagine some excavation must have been done also, so the 5 boards does not cover the entire volume needed to be filled. I will however discount all these and use the 0.3048m height for each board.
: Height = 0.3048 X 5 = 1.524m
Volume = 324 X 1.524 = 494 cubic meter
Add 10 or even 20% markup for wastage, shrinkage and the fact that most tippers are hardly the stated quantities. Also, some quantity will go towards filling the access route that the labourers will take to fill your building.
Required laterite volume = 494 X 1.2 = 593 cum

Each 5 ton tipper should have a volume of 3.81 cum.
20 ton = 15.24 cum

Total trips required = 593/15.24 = 39 trips as against 65 quoted.
While there might be changes based on soil conditions, I doubt if it will be almost a70% increase. Remeber also that we already added in a 20% markup.

Also, while I may be wrong, I dont see why they need the compacting machine for 4 days for the space you've described. And I've seen much cheaper renting prices ,  less than 10k.

You can do slight calculations for concrete volumes etc and you can know if you're getting hit big time by your contractor. Note that the figures may not be exact but they give you a rough idea.

Lagos - Ikotun.

I need a caster to come with his crew and machines (concrete mixer, vibrator etc) to do a decking job. Kindly respond if you're game and I'll give details. Thanks.

@poster
so, can you tell us anything about pricing of these materials?

@adexcarz
Could you help with this VIN? Thanks.
2HKYF18583H545555

@olumide
Good work you're doing here.
Please could you help with this VIN? Thanks.
2HKYF18583H545555

whats the cost to Ejigbo - Lagos for a 30 ton drop?

@woodpecker
The trailer load is still being sold at unit price of -N-1.700? No discount for bulk purchase?

For example, a poster once wrote that it might cost around -N-250/sqm for plastering.
I would like information on how much other artisans charge e.g. How much do tilers collect to lay tiles/sqm? How much would the guys laying interlocking/paving stones charge per sqm? etc.
Please help with whatever info you have. Thanks.

Could somebody who knows please help with my enquiry?
Thanks.

Hi,
Could anybody please help with information on typical labour rates for building artisans on a building project? For example, how much should I pay:

- Bricklayers for blocklaying and plastering? Is it per square meter?
- For concrete works e.g foundations, columns, slabs ie decking. Are rates negotiated per cubic meter of concrete?
- Painters
- Plumbers
- Electricians

I know these prices will vary based on quantity of work to be done but I would like to know basic rates that are used in arriving at fair prices for building projects.
Thanks.

Also, please does anybody know how much equipment like concrete mixers, compactors, pokers, theodolite etc are rented for?

I made that comment with respect to your saying you had replied by mail to the guy asking about delivery prices to Ago Palace. That information could be useful for others wanting to order to that same location.

Also, I personally think it will be a good idea if you can state typical delivery cost to certain areas in Lagos, just add a note that the prices may vary based on actual locations.

@jungle007
Why not respond here so the general public can see your prices for other locations too?

@poster

How much would 30 ton of each of the following cost to be delivered to Isolo-Lagos?

a) 20mm aggregate (or 3/4 size aggregate)
b) 300mm size granite rock boulders (for hardcore filling)
c) Stone Dust used for making Paving stones.

Please respond as soon as you can. Do you offer any discount for bulk purchase??
Thanks.

@Grace4me
Could you give a list of products you supply and prices? Items like sockets, switches, chandeliers, cables, DB's, change over switches etc and what brand of products you stock? That might make it easier for people to decide to get in touch with you.

@Inspired
I had asked earlier on Page 21 but you somehow missed my question. How much would it cost to pre-order a 2004 Toyota Highlander? How many days would it take for it to arrive?
Thanks.

emeshot,
Whats the last price on this? I'm interested.

@Inspired
How much would a 2004 Toyota Highlander cost me through your Pre-order deal? How many days will this take?

@payless
Please respond to the other parts of my question. I'ld really like to order.
Thanks.

Hi,
Can I get the price for a 2003 Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Toyota 4runner and a Nissan Xterra? Are the prices quoted inclusive of shipping, clearing and import duty?
What are the modalities for ordering through you? Thanks.

Hi,
The key remote for my Camry is performing erratically,it doesnt come on at certain times. I have been told the board in the remote is what needs to be changed and re-programmed.
How much would it cost for you to do this?
Thanks.

How much is it? I'm not calling or mailing. JUst tell me here.
Thanks.

How much do you charge to lay per square meter?

@wolex
30 ton trailer of what

Please, can any supplier in the house give me the current prices of these materials per tipper?

Sharp Sand
Plastering Sand
Laterite/Filling Sand
Gravel
Granite

Supply will be to Lagos Mainland. Please state tonnage of tipper whose price is quoted and your contact number/e-mail.
Thanks.

P.S.: Please you can also help with this information if you bought recently.

@lawyer
Please, how do I get my purchase receipt stamped? I didn't buy the land directly from Omo-onile. Is this -N-5,000 quoted an offical price? Is this stamping different from the stamp duty which is 2% of assessment? I'm a bit confused, please help me out.
Thanks.

Zone C

Can you give us an idea of your charges/cost?

6m each or for all 4 plots? Whats the location of the land? How far with the 3bedroom?