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Be extra careful when taking pics here in Nigeria as well b4 police go take you as Boko Haram suspect.

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NEXTHOME GOES TO AGEGE: REMODELLING PROJECT

To start with, I will be visiting the project site to be remodeled to conduct a preliminary study of the work involved for remodeling/redesign/finishing. So, expect lot of pictures from the site - who knows somebody may be blessed through it.

After the site visit, I will give a report on what exactly can be done on the existing structure to meet our client's expectations/needs - of course, I'll not forget to share with you, the expectations of our client.

Based on this initial evaluation of work, using measurements collected from the site and the old drawings/footprint of the house, I will prepare what we call a Basic Plan for the modified house which will show positions and dimensions of rooms, doors and windows of the remodeled plan only. This Basic Plan will be on this thread for your view and critique

After this, we will go systematically in a professional manner by providing complete estimate and work schedule for the remodelling project.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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OGOMBO LUXURY APARTMENT

I'll be visiting again today (don't ask me how I'll manage to do it) to see if Mr. HolyGhost has returned to site; and my guys have completed the assignment given to them.


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AREPO LUXURY APARTMENT

No activity on site. If time permits later today, I'll visit the site to inspect the fdn.


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LAND NEEDED IN AGBARA

We need a plot of land in a very good location in Agbara to fill an urgent request by our client.

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NEXTHOME - Different Approach. Different Result.

Where's everybody now? I think I warned us b4 posting the pic o.

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Snake Allowance!!! $2000

[b]Anaconda Ogombo [/b]by Brabus

Thanks, my man. The house dey miss you too much.

Though, we walk through the valley of shadow of death, we fear no evil.

Bros, may God help us o.

Strange and Dangerous events dey happen for site o - Na God dey help us o.
Imagine, the snake was found in the VIP side wey I dey clear for my client.

Snake hunters have beseiged the site looking for more reptile.

Length: 11.1ft or 3.4m (almost full length of the plank we laid it)

Residents claim its the biggest they've ever seen in years. One man claimed he's seen bigger one around but it escaped. Na only him sabi dat one!

While my boys are battling with Anaconda Ogombo, I was busy trying to reach RRS (Rapid Response Squad) to report the incident.

Me sef try nah!

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Oga Fhemmmy, your pics dey come o. I just dey prepare our mind for the big thing but really pic no be like real life. Mr. HolyGhost (the man wey dey clear the site) sef pick race. Till time of this reporting, I've not heard or seen him resume back to work. Mr HolyGhost, the most populous site worker in Ogombo sef pick raise - na wah o!

The pictures you are about to watch on this thread is rated "16", viewers discretion advised. ANACONDA OGOMBO: Behind the scene.

This the 2nd biggest snake I've ever seen in my life. The 1st was seen at the Zoological Garden, UI, Ibadan.

Bros, you should know by now that I update pics in the evening when I'm home using my laptop.

I can only post from my phone and cannot attach pics.
Bear with me, abeg!

if you fit come down sef, we fit go hunting together for the area. We go see Anacondas, Alligators, and other big reptiles.

You mean the snake? We used it to settle the area boys - at least they've been very cooperative. No disturbance yet from them.

Fhemmmy, that tire was attached to the tow for the rig.

UPDATE: OGOMBO

Yesterday, we picked up about 6 snails as part of the samples.
Today, we found something more bigger than drew attention of the people in the neighbourhood. A very BIG snake!

What's worth doing at all, is worth doing well! It was yesterday that I asked some guys to come and do justice to the site - I don't like working in bushy sites. Neither do I like endangering the lives of my workmen - I won't be here without them.

Pic updates later today.

PRICE: N200k (Non-negotiable)

I'm pressed for cash this days - this equipment must go! They are unused, although not in carton and the price is very attractive.

6 months guarantee on the equipment.

If you game, pls send me an email on bosun.davies@live.co.uk or call 08023429122.

Thanks.

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Thanks Gobi, I'll definitely contact him.

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LAND NEEDED FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

We need a plot of Land in a fenced and secured community in Lekki/Epe axis and or Mainland. We prefer a quiet setting where people are living already.

NextHome is looking for a good land for residential development. Our client needs a plot of land (60 x 120) on which to build their home. If you have any land you would be willing to donate or sell at reasonable cost, or any leads on any good land in any gated community within Lekki/Epe or Mainland, Lagos …please let us know!

Note: Land must be free from encumbrances, and be in a ready-to-build environment (not flood-zone).

Fhemmmy:
Could you please tell us why the soil is such a steal like you said, and when we looking for land, what do we look for?

@Fhemmmy, you asked for it!

Ranking of Soil for foundations: (from best to unsuitable):

Sand & Gravel - Best
Medium & Hard Clays - Good
Silts & Soft Clays - Poor
Organic Silt and Clays - Undesirable
Peat - Unsuitable

More

Soil Samples

Ogombo Soil Test in Pics

On any Engineering job, I believe no professional can reply for any query without proper data. For a job like this, I or anybody else will be able to give a costing only after visiting the site and studying details properly.

Raft foundation is not that simple for which cost can be simply guessed.

OGOMBO GEO-TECHNICAL SOIL INVESTIGATION - UPDATE

A total number of 31 soil samples were collected from the site after boring up to 22.5m deep into the ground.
Each samples were collected at 0.75m - I'll upload the pictures later.

"Not all GOLD, glitters".

If I were to put the location for sale on NL, I'm sure a lot of us would run and see me as a 419.
Plots such as this come up once in a blue moon - a good news for land owners within the area.

I'm so happy for my client for the beautiful choice.

Soil Samples Collected

1. Sandy Soil (0.0m)
2. Dark Brownish fine sand (0.75m)
3. Ditto (1.5m)
4. Grey fine sand (2.25m)
5 - 7. Ditto (4.5m)
8. Brown sharp sand (5.25m)
9 - 11 Ditto (7.5m)
12. Grey fine sand (8.25m)
13 - 15 Ditto (10.5m)
16. Yellow fine sand (11.25m)
17 - 19 Ditto (13.5m)
20. Dark Grey Silty Sandy Clay (14.25m)
21 - 23 Ditto (16.5m)
24. Dark Grey Stiff Clay Sandy (17.25m)
25 - 31 Ditto (22.5m)

The samples have been sent to Lab for analysis and final report. Picture updates later.

Hello, pls kindly drop your contact on my thread "Building a Luxury Block of Flat", no.1 topic on Properties section.

Let's see what we can do together.

Good job here! Thumbs up!!!

Too bad tonight, PHCN failed to live up to expectation, my 2 generators refused to heed my calls and my inverter indicates low battery.
In a nutshell, there won't be pic updates tonight as I've drained the battery of my laptop. Pls bear with me.

Hey, am missing something? I cannot view pictures here.

Soil test nearing 90% completion at moment - interesting pic update later today.

I found another interesting thing on Lekki/Epe expressway - check back later this evening (my time) to find out what it is.

OGOMBO GEO-TECHNICAL SOIL INVESTIGATION

A friend here on NL mailed me to ask the Importance of Soil Test. "Why soil test?", Is this not a mere waste of your clients fund?
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This is a great question. After all, there are existing buildings in the area where we are building. So the thinking goes – if those existing homes didn’t have any problems with the soil, why should we have?

Soil test is work that is conducted by a geotechnical engineer/soil scientist to determine the soil type, strength and quality on a particular site.

Since most foundations contact the soil and not the bedrock (especially in Lagos), a soil test let us know whether the soil can support the planned home. This test is carried out using variety of tools, but most often by taking and examining core samples. In our case, samples are taken every 1.5m by equipment (Rig) that goes down 30m into the ground.
Once they’ve collected and analyzed the various types of soils at each level, a report will be provided feedback to assist with the home design and obtaining planning permission.

Let's digress back to the initial question – Why do we need a soil test?
Well, the simple answer is that the planned structure is large, heavy and it is been built in a flood zone.

As a matter of fact, our foundation will be raised 4' higher than existing buildings in the area because the area we are building is flood zone. These factors will contribute additional weight on the property’s soil.
So, a soil test is needed to know if the soil can withstand the load.

In addition, the risk and costs of cracked foundations or other structural problems in flood zone are so enormous that the extra cost to conduct a soil test, just makes sense. Not compulsory though!

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@kunlekunle, thanks for asking that question. I promise to work on this and feed you back when I gain information. Just stay glued to the thread and remember to check out our facebook page.