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gbadexy:
Yes sir. The airline at Toronto were of much help. They weren't on ground when my folks got there but once there the agent was able to determine she boarded the flight an hour before arrival.
I wanted to get confirmation from my folks before giving update.
Thank you very much for your concern.

That's great.
Thank God.

What's the update? Have you been able to locate her?

gbadexy:
We have all been calling them without any response.
They sent me a message on Facebook to contact all the numbers on their website that we have already been calling and I informed the handler without any response.

gbadexy:
The airline aren't picking calls. I think it's human error from her side that she couldn't locate the proper terminal somewhat.
Thanks sir

Why not try the airline's social media page if they have one.

He mentioned A&B brand of DB ... something like that, will discuss the issue of the qty/installation type with him.
Thanks a million, Engr Topsy.

topsy23:
I don't know the modality he wanted to use for the piping system. The quantity looks smaller and might not be enough for the standard electrical installation. Also confirm from him the type and make of DB he wanted to install. The price look so low.

Thanks

Hello Mr Topsy23,
This is a quote for a 4 bedroom flat ensuite, please help me check its adequacy.
Thanks for all you do.

Thank God it was discovered early and disaster averted. I noticed a similar situation with a water heater in one of the bathrooms in my current apartment, I just disconnected the heater and sealed off the socket completely... I no fit shout abeg.

Good morning ROAA,
Can you determine what kind of Aluminium profile this is?

Weldone.

twinskenny:
Still on this project


Solar upgrade done

40kva stabilizer installed.

#not cheap m

Awka project

Weldone. I pray for more open doors for you.

Pls share a pic of the ceiling slate, if you don't mind. Want to see what it looks like.
Thanks.

Born2conquer:
I went to the market today to buy the materials needed for the roofing..

Price I got..
2) WOOD
1×12=3100
. 2×2=480.
2.×3=580.
2×4=700•

Nail: 4 & 3 inches: 11k per bag on each
Nail: 2.5 inches: 12k per bag
Nail: 1 inches: 1700
Nail: 1.5inches: 1700
Ojagba: 1 bundle: 3000

Ceiling slate: 4 by 4: 3400 per one
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Roofing corrugated black pan: 26,300naira per bundle

That's all

Search the attached profile on FB.

toluxa1:
Any good furniture person that makes chairs in Abuja that anyone can recommend

RockOfAgesAlumi:
Stage of burglary and glass

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Great job you are doing here.

You've just sown a seed, your harvest is coming in abundance. Weldone.

Person2person:
Yes, it's our usual practice to design first and I have done it for every person that contact me for jobs here and off here. At my busiest time, I may just send a free hand sketch of the intended arrangements.

Where then is the ideal position for DBs?

walexProjects:
Thanks boss.
Its actually ignorance.there are so many things that can go wrong in the kitchen.
And I also see some people placing DBs in escape stairwell (bad engineering practice)

RockOfAgesAlumi:
Am sorry for not responding on time
Casement without net----4 x 4--37k
Thanks

Thanks

From your posted convo, the client doesn't seem to be like one that's not going to pay your balance. Just be a little more patient before escalating the matter further because your prospective clients on this forum are watching and how you handle matters like this will either make or mar your future opportunities. You happen to be one of the contributors I admire so well on this forum.

@ Oandy89, pls hasten your review process because with this new currency wahala, BrickDevo needs to go to the ATM early before the queue gets too long.
Peace guys!

BrickDevo:
Wether he asked others I don't care, am telling you the sacrifice I did to ensure he gets a quality work at an affordable rate, holding my money for what I don't understand is not acceptable, since January 26th....

Good morning ROAA,
What's the cost of the 4x4 casement alone if it's without the net?
Thanks.

RockOfAgesAlumi:
Window with net
1. Casement window (4 x 4)--42k
2.
3. Casement (2 x 2)--18k
4. Sliding window (2 x 2)--9k
That awning window I did not understand please if you have the sample please send it to me or explain better.
Thanks

RockOfAgesAlumi:
Men @ work..... Another Casement window with burglary and net
project on Going

@ Akure State
Thanks

Weldone.

I've been to a few houses where the V.T. is sited by the gate close to the security post. I think it's also an idea worth considering.

Thanks for sharing this.

rotecch77:
Based on my experience in water tanks installation both in theory and practical.
If you have a building of 20-24ft it’s strongly advisable to do height of 30-38ft water tank.

If your building is btw 9-12ft (bungalow) it’s ok to do btw 15-18ft water tank height.

Here is it in theory and practical
If you need 1-2bar of water pressure which is just AVERAGELY ok for domestic building your tanks should be in height of 12-18ft in a bungalow this will give you 1-2bar which means a bucket of 20lts will filled up btw
2-3min
In practical plumber will run the supply pipe through ground which means the water tank still remain 12-18ft height to supply such pressure BUT if he try to run the water through roof it mean the height is just only 3-6ft which is VERY BAD bcs water heater will not run and shower also.

In case of a story building it’s the same theory and practical.

If your tank is 25-28ft and you run your water through roof same WATER SHORTAGE will happened bcs the height you have at upper floor is just ONLY 5-8ft ( the building height will be btw 20-22ft )
And if you run it through ground then go back up water shortage will still occurred in upper kitchen, shower etc ( it’s real ) means to filled up 20lts bucket it will take like 5-6min at 0.5 BAR mostly when your water reaches half tank … Any body can try this.

Most of my project I usually do 35-38ft ( duplex)
15-18ft bungalow.

Congrats!
Following...

spyder880:
To God be all the glory forever and ever!

We have got another contract to build another captivating new building in Enugu, the details of the project is as follows;

Project: New construction of a 5 bedroom duplex
Location: Enugu state, Nigeria
Client: A Nairalander
Contractors: Spyder880 builders
Architects: Phildecasa projects 08061116988
Budget: Not specified
Duration: 150 days (for the carcass only)

Please come with us as we go on this ride once more, we plan to give this house a masterly touch, and make it a project to remember. God bless you all.

Happy new year my brother!

Just a quick question - the RONGTAI brand aluminium you used here, is it imported material or thick imported material? I just need your clarification.

Thanks.

RockOfAgesAlumi:
Another project On Going
Sliding window with permanent net
@ Ifo Ogun State
Thanks

Wow! Beautiful!

spyder880:
Good morning bro, unfortunately, the architect hasn't sent me a 3d drawing of the building, but I will request it from him today. Thanks.

Modified: The 3d drawings are here.

Pillars/columns are very important no matter the blocks size especially when the building will be carrying parapet. Also consider that blocks nowadays are of poor quality.

Wisedove:
Advise needed please.

An insight is needed in making a cost effective choice please.

9 inches blocks all through without pillars/columns

Or

6 inches blocks with pillars/columns

Note:
* it is a Three bedroom bungalow
* It is on a dry and firm Land
* It's going to Carry parapet

Happy new year to you spyder880.
Can we see a 3D model of the building so we know the features to look out for as "we" make progress?
Thanks.

spyder880:
The look of the building

This owner really mean business o, not taking anything for granted.. see barbed wire, see electric fence.

michlins:
Some people fence will build a modest three bedroom apartment

I came across this overhead water tank online, the stand is made of pipe. What's our take on this?

Talking about doors...I came across this online. You can make further enquiries.

Coiner:
Hmmm. What should one go for then? Pls suggest.

Ok, thanks.

RockOfAgesAlumi:
.Imported Material

. we call it projected window,
The way we direct the opening is different from casement own.
.But it is the same material.
Thanks

I appreciate your promptness.

What material type is for this quotation?

See the awning window in the attached image.

RockOfAgesAlumi:
Window with net
1. Casement window (4 x 4)--42k
2.
3. Casement (2 x 2)--18k
4. Sliding window (2 x 2)--9k
That awning window I did not understand please if you have the sample please send it to me or explain better.
Thanks

Compliments of the season.
You're doing a great job here.
Please assist with the following window estimates with nets but without burglary using durable materials:
1. casement (4x4)
2. awning (2x2)
3. casement (2x2)
4. sliding (2x2)
I intend using the awning window type for toilets but noticed that it is not commonly used, any disadvantage?

This is quite sad, I feel your pains my brother. I once had a similar experience such that I had to instruct that a soak-away be broken almost completely after I re-assigned it to another artisan. Since then, I vowed to always be around during any stage of my project. Some of these artisans are heartless and without conscience, they always wish you would just pay them without them offering any service ...as if money easy to get.
You have stalled for too long at this stage for no fault of yours, you are only trying to help someone who obviously is not ready to be helped.
I'm of same opinion as previous commenters, get another artisan to correct and complete your job while you pursue a refund.
All the best.

Successbay:
Good morning Nairalanders,

I made a report about Adedward , an aluminium guy whom I contracted some jobs too since the 6th of August, 2022, based on reaching out to me for assistance and previous work relationship. I remembered quite a number of people on this forum were demanding for his identity and even sent reminders on the status of the job, following a grace period of 1 week after he had delayed for so long to see if he will keep to his promise of completing the job... I was however shocked only two people from the pool of Nairalanders calling for his identity commented on my report/post, quite funny though.. This report was made on this forum on 7th of November, 2022.

Today makes it exactly 127 days after I contracted this job to Adedward and 34 days after I reported him on this platform, with no significant progress made on the job till date.

I remembered him responding to my post, even though some of his allegations were false, I decided not to trade words with him, all I wanted is a completion of the jobs I gave to him in the shortest possible time. He reached out and promised to complete my work within a week of my post.

He came with his apprentice boy afterwards, while I was away in my station outside Lagos, to work on the window nets, he left the boy to do the job. I returned to meet the boy 5 days later, doing nothing after he was partly done with the frame nets which were poorly fixed and uncompleted. The boy was doing nothing, just sleeping and waking up, with my wife taking care of his feeding day and night. He was staying in my BQ. All the while, Adedward refused to show up. Three days after my arrival, I told the boy to leave and return to his boss, since he was literally not doing anything. It was then he told me his oga has instructed him to go get the net materials and that he will be coming with the remaining frames for the window nets. This didn't happen that day and I had to return to my station the next day.

I remembered discussing with him over the phone for the side elbow for the downspout part of the rain water collector, after he told me he was bringing in some boys to complete the rain collector. I even had to send him money for additional 14 Pcs, when he claimed it was not in original calculation, but to my greatest surprise he came around with just 4 Pcs. The boys came and could only do about 10% of the job, cos obviously the rain collector parts he had bought were not complete, as some important parts for joining the gutters were grossly insufficient, in fact the boys complained that the materials were not enough. It was then it dawned on me that he only bought some of the needed materials and dumped them onsite as a pretense that what was left is workmanship.

He, Adedward even came at some time to work on the Toilet doors and did a very bad job of fixing the aluminium doors for the bathrooms, after convincing me to remove 5 ready made doors already installed for the bathrooms, with the promise of giving me better durable aluminium toilet doors. With the exception of the door to the master bedroom which is not completed though, all other doors are with faults, in fact he told me two of the doors can never close except he breaks the already tiled walls for the frames, heaping blames on the tilers and bricklayers, for frames he erected by HIMSELF.

All these were happening, while I was away.. It was very obvious he was avoiding me.. So, last weekend when I was home, I requested to see him unfailingly and he came on Sunday, the 4th of November 2022. I showed him all around the house and expressed my dissatisfaction on the jobs he did for me and why he would leave his boy alone to do the job. Mosquitoes are coming into the house in droves from the side of the net frames, poor quality of window nets used and poor fixation too, the toilet doors are either not completely/badly fixed, the rain collectors is still less than 15% completion, and some joint areas are leaking etc... And of course, still owing me #80,000 refund from the money given to him for the cubicle.. He begged me to give him a week, but I gave him 3 days...

The following day, I didn't travel to my station as expected and waited to see if he will keep to his promise of coming to start the job as promised... Adedward didn't show up till I called him at night, it was then he told me he had a fall from the bike while on his way home and promised to do something about the work the following day...The following day, I called at night again, he said his back was paining him.. asked if he is on admission, he said No, but was taken to an hospital, he doesn't know the name of the hospital and that he did an X-RAY in a Lab , he also doesn't know the name either.. On Thursday, he sent a message that his boy will be coming with the guys to fix the water collector and that he will fix the bathroom doors by himself...

It's a week after his promises, and he has still not shown up..neither his boy nor the water collector guys..


I am sure there are people on this platform that are his friends or close associates, how would you feel if you contracted a job that shouldn't take more than 1 week and it is yet to be completed 127 days (4 months plus and counting) later... long after complete payment and still expecting a refund of #80,000 from the person you gave the job to..

I have exercised more than enough patience and gentleness, and will go through any legal means to retrieve my money from Adedward...

He can hide or run for as long as he wants.. but the law and the works of his hands will catch up with him!

I told him to his face that he, Adedward is not reliable, has no integrity and grossly unprofessional, and it remains so, until proven otherwise!