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erico2k2:
Abi ohhhh, who nor hear word make dem nor come here and cry.My very good friend sank over N15m on the foundation on water logged land and quit cos he saw no light in the tunnel yet.6 years now baba leff the land .

Did he not really do a preliminary investigation/survey about the site nature before embarking on such...........

EgunMogaji2:
We’ve done our parts and moved on. I chop ban on top the matter sef.

Shebi even the once sinking house is being lived in now.

On another note, it’s Brabus that is in the limelight on past issues, if you read some of the emails I get where customers are complaining about some of the big builders on here occurring today you’ll fear God .

Anyone can drop the ball. I’ve dropped balls on my builds too with no one to blame but me.

Las las gbogbo wa la maje breakfast

Boss man......
It should not come as a surprise.
...most field sports are done with a ball though with different strategies and techniques.

cluvin:
Please I need help, I Got a Quote from the engineer working on my land in Ogun state, I am trying to create a 3 bedroom with a kitchen and 2 toilets and it will have large storage attach to it just for staff working on the poultry in the farm...I got these quote from my engineer, Just for the foundation can you help me on how many blocks I should need for the foundation only for now, or a full quote on what is need to erect the building thanks, I Have attached a rough sketch diagram I got from him..

Sand 100,000
Granite 120,000
Cement. 370,000
Block. 460,000
Iron. 200,000
Binding wire. 12,000
Nail. 12,000
Plank. 50,000
Water. 30,000
Service charge 50,000
Workmanship. 250,000
Total. 1,704,000

A rough quote for foundation only,

Kindly put dimensions to your sketch so it can be cross checked appropriately.

somehow:
Brabus

My question is straight. I don't want to derail this thread.
Before now, I have asked those dragging you up and down what exactly did you do to be called a fraud.

One has posted something that looks precise, so my question is simple.

What he posted, were you the one that executed it?

I'm not on any side here but the side of Truth.

Answering the questions here will put those coming to derail out of business once and for all. They are not derailing/posting on the old thread you are directing me to, it's here they are derailing/posting on.

You really don't understand NL and her users....

It'll be nice if you can find that thread about that project and go through it and make out points about it all.
Good luck as you do it.

BrabusNG:
They’re busy clicking likes and shares. Who cares?

My ongoing build was won in a bid with one of the chairman of Builders here. I knew all he had to say about me during the bid process.

God still win

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I cannot count the number of builder/engineers/contractors I’ve helped in silence here. I’m still working on one at the moment .

That’s playing the bigger boy role. We don’t need credits for that.

Even my friend megastar knew that we don’t give a hoot.

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If people aren’t building, we will build our own house with our own money and we won’t throw tantrums or burn down a public forum because we are building a house.

As regards the bolded....... I'll appreciate if you can add me to that list......

obembet:
What can u do with the big one ?

Sizes don't matter. All that matters is that it have a good taste.

obembet:
Financially : Husband


Spiritually : Wife

Physically : Husband

Sexually Wife

Husband and Wife should be in all. What a man can do a woman can also do and probably better in some instances.
Even the Scripture says the wife is a help meet.

BrabusNG:
NextHome Design+Build

>> Upcoming

Well done on the job.
I can see the tank section....

Hope you put into consideration a stress free maintenance work when the time arises.......

FlappaNozzle:
I thought as much too. Most probably change the doors. I wish there was something easier than changing doors. I have to breakout the door frames and all.
Kai

I'm guessing the door was mounted wrongly into position.

You need someone with patience to observe the below.......
1)Kindly try closing the door and check for either upward or downward shift of the door leaf.
2)Also check if the door when pressed on will fit well on the down frame.
3)Also check when the door is closed and when locked with a key if it locks perfectly or something restrains it.

I don't want to settle for one. But if any two of the above is so then you need to remove the door and re-mount properly and dress with mortar.

Otherwise getting a new door will be the next best option.

FlappaNozzle:
Firstly thanks so much Bixton, and for everyone of you helping me to find a solution. I will answer all your questions one after the other...

From what I was told and video that was sent to me, cos I have not been there to see the extent of what happened. Water actually come through through the base of the door It has nothing to do with the walls. You could literally see the water enter through the base of the door. I also noticed the door wasn't properly closed , all this China doors for exterior doors can be a nightmare.

So Bixton, it is not a case of water coming from the ground underneath the tiles, it is actually heavy rain, with immense wind forcing rain water into that region and causing water to enter that apartment through the base of the door frame.

Something important to note is that the base, floor is almost same level as the door, just the base of the door frame that helps elevates the door by few inches.

If you see from the picture, the base of that door frame is suppose to help but it's not. And that doors looks like it's just completely an open spree!

My surprise is even with the balcony(the shade), water still finds its way into the area...I am more than shocked.

Bold 1&2.
If the base of the door does not fit in completely when closed one has to know if the door is bad which means it has to be changed completely or maybe due to wrong installation by the person who hanged and dressed the door.

mosefin19:
Someone should reply me pls

You'll need to upload your design plan of building to enable anyone render appropriate advice. Also be specific on type of build, nature of land, if possible ground level of site for building structure to existing road....

FlappaNozzle:
My able and trusted professionals,

The recent rain that fell delt me a big blow. Water was entering into the main sitting room and the kitchen through the door of the ground floor apartment. Please how do I tackle this?. I have attached the picture of the house for you to have an idea of what I am saying.

Someone suggested a danpalon, please are there other ways I can prevent water ingress. I know the rain was very heavy but with all the shootouts I still can't understand how the water found its way into the house.

Please I need your help urgently. Abeg una

Apologies for the issue at hand....

Just a couple of questions.......asked/mentioned by others.....

Point A
1) Is it possible that the water seepage is going through the base of the door?
2) What's the base level of the door if it has a frame to the corresponding level of the other floor that's has been tiled?

Point B
1)Is the water passing through the window probably because it's open during high rainfall?


Generally......

1) Is the water seepage most likely through the outer wall gaining entrance into the building. If that's the case is there a water settlement on the interior wall of same side?
2) Is there any signs of water on the floor(s) internally due to rising water beneath your already installed floor tiles?

rotecch77:
I can tell you this is where “baba Lati” regular bricklayer / non building constructor/professionals guys usually get it wrong.

- from the pics the foundation is too low.
- tiling non technics allow the water to flow in
- Rising dampness ..... capillary action ( failure of dpm, or dpc or non of these done at the beginning)

I have solutions to any of these issue ( if you care)
It’s not something you can do through google or explanation here.

Site investigation is needed before someone can conclude the right solution to the problems

Maybe you should have asked him more questions if his explanation was not clearly understood how the water got into the areas mentioned.....

Questions like......

1)If the water was coming from under the floor as a result of capillary action(rise in water beneath the floor)..........

2) If it was most likely caused as a result of the non slopped nature of the tiling job done not allowing water to flow outwards from the house rather than rather inwards to the house......



If I'm not mistaken the water in the areas mentioned is caused by rain water due to wind action.

Jasobry:
Ebonyi state is closer

Are you sure.....
Using Google says
Akamkpa -Calabar.....1hr ++
Ebonyi-Calabar.......3hrs+++

Except if he is going to some neighbouring towns within Cross River sharing boundary with Ebonyi

uncleteeh:
There should be drainage (gutter) at the front of the house, the side that has the road. Therefore, the construction of the compound's floor should hav been done in a way that it will slope towards the drainage.
Note:
There are so many ways to drain water.


Na for portharcourt this kind thing dey happen, no gutter for road, them no get drainages at all.

You do not need to generalize about no drainage in Port Harcourt. You can mention the areas where such is if they are within urban areas or villages uplifted to be towns. ;


It's most likely the OPs issue is most likely as a result of wind action during rainfall.
If it goes through his window then the windows needs to be closed whenever it rains or when no one will be around in the house.
If the rain comes through the door beneath then he needs to put a wooden frame or do some sort of coverage in front of the door to prevent rain water seepage through that section.

sconp:
@chekitaut

Do you have any idea how possible it is to get 30ton trucks to make deliveries from Ogun to Calabar and the logistics involved?

Are you for real....
Do you not know that there's a granite quarry in Cross-River State at where is called Akamkpa and it's not that far from Calabar.......

Chioma1989:
Hmmm. This is deep. We actually want to use Nigerian tiles in the living areas and Spanish for the bathrooms because of water. I don't trust Nigerian tiles to hold against water.

There are good Nigerian wall tiles you can use in your bathroom that will take away your fears. Except probably the desired designs/colours you seek is not available for use.
I did some renovations in my family house and bought TIME CERAMICS wall tiles to be used for both toilets and kitchen and they are still in good condition for 3 years now.



Is there anyone here who has used same longer than the duration mine is who is having issues!!!!

n3xt:
Few days ago, it was professional vs baba lati war. Only the smart ones will know that’s there are undertones.

Haterz everywhere.

Ki lo de! E maa pa brabus na.

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Eyin lo ku ke mura,
Brabus ti goke odo kafara to ja.
Eyin lo ku ke mura.

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For all the yoruba speaking people here, I say Ko ri fun mi, bi ero mi si gbogbo yin.

At the same time, ko ri fun gbogbo yin bi ero plan yin si mi.

E s’amin adura!

@MMotimo, I just prayed for you from the bottom of my heart and so shall it be.

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Don't mind that fellow who is looking for an iron bender that is COREN/NSE certified....
Imagine a contractor who does not know his onions. I look forward to see what qualifications/certification he has himself.

This other distraction that thinks he's pulling up old stories is yet to tell us how much of the fictitious money he got through his police and court .........

We move strong daily.....

RuudVanNisteroy:
https://punchng.com/experts-carpet-fg-over-n568-5bn-vote-to-repair-loss-making-ph-refinery/

The times we are presently is not to be wasted. Let that money be utilized to build new fully automated refineries for the refined and allied petroleum products.

Make we try receive sense.

Jeezuzpick:
Old buildings are also bought, demolished and replaced.

Replaced with something that brings a higher value to the environment.

Jeezuzpick:
Hmmm......

If a country really prospers, a very good indicator is the skylines of its cities.

Old buildings will, as a matter of course, be brought down and replaced by newer, taller, stronger ones.

Government wouldn't need to lift so.much as a finger. A prosperous people change their environment to match their status.

In Nigeria, buildings are demolished to avoid collapse, not because an enterprising soul with resources has seen the potential of that location and bought it for better development.

There are 2 reasons why old buildings are demolished....

1) When it is unsafe for human occupation.
2) When a new master plan is made within that area and the area where the building is when demolished and rebuilt will add value to the economy of that area or government.

That's how it's been done in climes where people who know the true value of money.

Dotherightthing:
If only we had allowed GEJ's attempt at full subsidy removal in 2012 to stand!

Today, we would have completely forgotten about subsidy, government would have had more money, the Naira would have remained at 168 or less against the dollar, modular refineries would have sprung up all over the place, pump price may have dropped to less than NGN100, massive job creation would have happened etc etc

Unfortunately, some irredeemably dummb Nigerians forced GEJ to change his policy.

And the spineless GEJ too gave in!!

Now, deregulation would have to happen under Buhari and it's going to be more painful.

When GEJ removed subsidy, the pump price became N141. Crude oil price in the world market was around USD100. It could not get worse.

If Buhari removes subsidy, the pump price will become N216. Crude oil price in world market is around USD70. It may get worse.

So you see, Nigerians have been pennywise pound foolish...

The Nigerian Government does not have any legitimate claim to deregulate the price or the petroleum sector when they can't create an enabling environment or even put in check market forces of such.
All they try to do is put up some shady half concocted statement to bamboozle people.
Since 1999 till date the nation's refinery cannot refine her crude oil to meet demands.
Since 1999 till date the nation cannot build new refineries.
Since the Nigerian government has failed why can't they allow those boys who are into illegal bunkering in the bushes to put up modular refineries within acceptable conditions and policies guiding them to meet demands in their regions!!!!!

China buys crude oil and refines it to meet her demands for economic growth. What have we learnt from them all these years!!!!

What's the land mass of the UAE compared to the that of Nigeria and her fictitious population statistics. What have we also learnt from such the UAE system.

Before the fall of Libya, how was the petroleum sector there.....what have we learnt also from there.....

Why can't we do what is typical to our environment that will solve the peculiar issues we have rather than doing what bring more hardship on the masses.

megacontrol:
Wait, who is this loose cannon?
Where did you fall from?

Oh I see... You are one of the quacks parading as professional. That explains why you sound so pained.

Pls drop your contact number, let me check something.
Abi you don’t like to collect jobs as an untrained and unlicensed QS?

No wonder you’re equating yourself to artisans and unskilled labor. No difference actually.

Na them!

P.S: Drop your digits let’s help your career offline.

I'd really like to know who exactly you are and what is your profession and certification. If you can't respond to this then certainly you're also a quack

I am maybe a quack with a B.Tech, PGD, MSc and MBA degrees all in engineering/construction related fields.

In my early years in this thread one of your likes have put up such childish attitudes. Try not to make me play that game again.

If you're looking for people to toy with find someone else. I don't tolerate careless words.NL is not an authority over my kind of person.

You want to help me with a job.....please how much did you pay the last person you gave a job..............let me use that as a yardstick to see how well you could assist me!!!!!

RealGboy welcome back.

sonnie10:
Oga, laws are meant for the people and not the people for the law. Sometimes, in making laws we balance the harm vs benefit. In the the case of housing in Nigeria as a whole, we have a problem that outweighs any draconian law and this is in most communities. That problem is the shortage of livable (not even affordale ) housing. Common sense and discretion should be applied, so that we don't throw the baby away with the bath water. Wisdom means we cannot pull down a one bedroom apartment of a widow because she did not follow building codes and could not use the service of professionals. The argument might be in favour of safety and standard but my grandmother has been living in her house which was built before the war till date.

We will get to that point you envisaged when government start providing free or affordable housing for the citizens who cannot afford a standard house of their own. In contries where we copy these law, at least that is the first thing they have in place, that way nobody would have any excuse to build an undesirable house.
Secondly, where is the data that shows that there is an urget problem. That poorly contrusted houses are killing or causing saftey issues for Nigerian?
What is the average household income of most Nigerians and compare that to the cost of building a standard family house (2-3 bedroom)?

Well let's start with the advocator(s) regarding the bolded if anything there's to go by.....since he's(they are) now the self appointed investigator(s) of geninue/ up to date certification/registration numbers for practicing professionals.......

kopell:
Sir, both of you are right. If we have functional systems that work from top to bottom all these things is not what we be discussing online, though the rules are completely different when it comes government contracts.

Sir,.......
It's quite disheartening that we do not have functional systems but we have good operational systems that enables jobs/projects to be executed. Many of these is because we as individuals in one way or the other are either complacent or negligent.

The construction industry has alot of professional bodies/institutions under it directly/indirectly........even people doing logistics/supply are not exempted.

Let the proposed bill be re-written properly and penalities be spelt out for defaulters from both clients to professionals of all cadres............

kopell:
Sir there is no need to be this aggressive, he is just suggesting an idea that is being practiced around the world. We understand our system and government don’t have visions, not ready for national planning for development. Why do I say this, everything in our country is politic, tribalism. People are loyal to their tribe them country. How can we develop with these kinds of mentality.

Sir...

Do you also agree to this.........

He should have also requested for certifications/trade test from baba lati, iron fitter, window fabricator, pop installer etc,etc, etc, and make verifications at the relevant bodies.


If one wants to work professional he/she should go down the whole mile.

This is the way it's practiced around the world that Nigeria seems not to be part of..........

diordaves:
The thing no reach so na. As you just hear verification, your blood just dey hot.

I am not hot blooded.

He should have also requested for certifications/trade test from baba lati, iron fitter, window fabricator, pop installer etc,etc, etc, and make verifications at the relevant bodies.


If one wants to work professional he/she should go down the whole mile. I'm certain that's what is obtainable in where you resident..........

megacontrol:
I like the fact that you've been an advocate for hiring professionals.

Can you and all the practicing builders here confirm they are dully registered with NIB/NSE/COREN or other bodies as the case may be?

Can all the dully registered professionals on this forum signify, provide their registration nos for verification and state the licensing body?

This might be a good place to start from.

It appears you're not a Nigerian..........

What gives you the right to ask for such?

Maybe you should open a thread for such and put up your certification for scrutiny as the first candidate..........Or better still change the topic of this thread to suit your cravings?


Assuming everyone does according to your ridiculous statement are you going to give all of them building projects to do and you pay them according to the age of their certification and number of years of experience?


Nothing person no go see for NL..............

Stainlesssteel:
Hi please forgive the grammatical errors.

I have a girlfriend and I do everything within my powers to support her even though I am going through difficulties in my finances. I stay on the island and she stays on the mainland. She came to my house late January and I suggested she gets a job and she sounded excited because she lost her previous job due to covid-19. I had travelled when she was called to resume.

Due to the distance, she moved to my house though I traveled, I left my keys for her and had been sending her Tfare and upkeeps. Now I am back and still doing it.

Just this morning, I was wondering if she's worked up to a month so I asked and she said yes then I asked if they owe salaries and she said she had been paid long ago. I have been doing everything including giving her transport and feeding and all that for her. I was so angry because the least she could have done was to tell me about it.

Now, I am confused and angry. I don't know what to do. Please I need sincere and matured advise.

Why do you think she did that and what should I do?

Take it gradually...........
There's nothing to discuss with her over the table

For a start.....
Don't give her Tfare for the coming weeks till month end and observe her reaction and probably her responses to you......

If it gets to the point of she insulting you whatsoever.......do not respond back at her. Just be cautious of yourself and smile.

One step at a time. One day at a time.

See you by months end.

authority2006:
Tinubu pulled Jonathan down? How exactly did he achieve that?
If I remember correctly, Tinubu supported Jonathan in 2011 until Jonathan's kinsmen and party members turned Jonathan against Tinubu. Jonathan even put Tinubu in the box. And you still expected Tinubu to stand with him?

Don't mind them. Fellowship of people who don't understand politics.That's why they are trying so hard putting up the same strategy now again thinking Tinubu does not understand the game.

The one who they think is put inside the box is actually the one free.

@ OP, real or fiction....you did good. I laughed till my anger left and I was shedding tears.
Look forward to reading more lines.
God bless you.