Teebawse:
Did mine for 5.9m everything inclusive although it was for a twin 3 bedroom duplex,site was in ajah about 4 months ago

I’m glad for the feedback I’m getting. Teebawse, thank you too.
Well, the fact that yours is a twin 3 bedroom duplex will make it even more expensive in my own opinion.
It’s cool you are done with that stage. Congrats.

Focusmind:
Mine was about 2.9m. Same size with yours in lagos. You said you bought cement for 2400 this year? I bought 2700 when I did decking

It’s almost N3m. I won’t be surprised considering the current cost of materials.
It’s well. Congrats bro.

temmy6996:

Ok, will revert back to you.

Cool

Gabrokpara001:
The rough estimate based on the plans supplied should no be more than 2m.. This covers concreting, reinforcements and formwork to be used.... I am a Quantity surveyor for more detailed stage by stage estimate and material scheduling contact me 09037396586

Hi Gab, thank you for your useful feedback.
I’ll like to get a detailed or comprehensive breakdown. Are you on WhatsApp?

temmy6996:

let me do it for you free of charge. send me the structural details of the first floor slab and beams if you don't mind. woodbrace83@gmail.com

I have forwarded it to your email bro,
Many thanks indeed.

Focusmind:
Mine was about 2.9m. Same size with yours in lagos. You said you bought cement for 2400 this year? I bought 2700 when I did decking

Indeed, I bought cement at N2,400 last month - October to be precise - including cost of delivering it to my site because I bought a lot from the dealer and the brand I bought is BUA.
Prior to this huge supply, I had bought 30 bags of the same product at a local market at the rate of N2,500 with extra N50 per bag for transportation (N2,550 ), which was used for blinding and setting up the pillars with basket as they call it.
I understand that the cost of building materials is unstable and fluctuate a lot dictated by season and the forces of demand and supply.
So, I do not doubt you.
Again, don’t you think that the geographical location of your project has an effect as to labor and cost of materials ?
I read something about it here

koning:
Note: I hade a very big void in the middle of the sitting room though. I think it's important you know that with regards to the total cost.

Exactly, having void enhances aesthetics of a house depending on the design while it saves cost on the other hand with regard to materials.

Thank you for that swift reply Koning. I actually came to Nigeria last month to commence the project and I bought all the materials myself including paying for the labor.
In relation to thieving workers it might be possible but I wasn’t thinking about that actually.
Moreover, thanks for the advice.
The materials were delivered in my father’s compound which is just a stones throw from my site because I don’t have much space in the site.
In fact, as I write to you, I have huge piles of 16mm, 12mm, 8mm and 1/4 rod remaining after the pillars and chaining both down and the lintel have been completed.
The rod estimate was meant to be in excess of what I need at this stage instead of having shortage as the work progressed.
Having said that, I’m happy for you to have done your own at that price. However, the year 2016 is exactly two years ago, right. And I’m sure the prices of building materials then have changed and is profoundly diffferent from the price it is sold now. For example, I moulded the 9” blocks( hollow ) for this house in 2016 when the price of cement was at N1,400 as opposed to N2,400 I bought last month.
You were extremely lucky as a stitch in time they say saves nine,lol.
Thanks for your contribution bro.

Hello everyone,
I’m sorry to bother you - the building professionals in the house with some questions.
I am currently building a 5 bedroom duplex in Anambra State. The building has now reached the decking level and I’m wondering how much it will cost to do the decking given the current market prices of building materials.
I live in Europe and being my first building project I was excited to come home to witness the digging of the foundation uptil lintel and the 3 blocks coaches to ready it for decking.
I’m now back to Europe, and preparing for the decking of the house which by God’s grace I will complete and go to the next level.
I would like you to help me out with an estimated cost of decking this “small” house.
Attached is the plan of the building to enable you make an informed estimate for me.
Pls note that the last attachment is UPPER FLOOR PLAN as opposed to GROUND FLOOR PLAN as erroneously and unfortunately indicated/stated.
Thank you for your time as I welcome any suggestions and possible criticisms.
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Jollyjoy:
Half a million,bt seriously,why nt ask her? U guys are suppose to plan it 2geda bt just incase u are looking 4 a cheap bride price,dn"t 4get to go to d east.

Hej Jollyjoy,
Well, your feedback did not specifically address my question as there is no breakdown of what constitutes the things to buy and so forth. At the same time, you were very generic, referring to the 'east' as a place to marry cheaply thereby ignoring the customary, traditional and cultural specificity of individual town or community when it comes to marriage issues.
Having said that, my fiancée told me that it's expensive to marry in their town especially given the fact that I live abroad. She lives in the UK while I live in Denmark. As far as the traditional wedding is concerned, we want to do it moderately, that is, - not to big and not too small. We would do our church wedding here in Europe afterwards and therefore place more premium in it over the traditional one.
The problem is that in this community, it is the elders (sort of the town union) that produce or provide the list for the marriage and not the woman's own family.
Bizarre as it sounds, I really don't want to be exploited or be 'father Christmas' to feed and clothe the entire community just because I live abroad, and as a consequence, I want to have an idea of what it looks like before I take a leap into the process!
Meanwhile, many thanks indeed for 'chipping' in your thoughts.

Hej all,
My girlfriend and I are about to get married and we want an independent estimate as to what it would cost to buy the items listed below, for our traditional marriage. We both live in Europe and do not know the present cost of things.
Please help us out as your feedbacks would be graciously appreciated.
What will cost to buy these items in monetary terms? Here it is:

Traditional Marriage List
Bride Price:
1. N3,000 bride price
2. 1 carton of Gulder
3. 1 carton of star
4. 2 crates of mineral
5. 1 life female goat
6. N200 for Ewu Amumbe
7. N600 for 3 goats
8. N200 for mother’s goat
9. 2 kolanuts with N100 for breaking
10. 1 bottle of St Remy
11. 5 kola nuts with N100 for breaking

Ipi Atu:
1. One big long traditional chewing stick and 2 kola nuts.

Itu Ari:
1. 5 big yams
2. N1000 for big fish.

Ipa Mmanya:
1. 9 kola nuts with N100 for breaking it.
2. 2 jars of Ngwo palm wine
3. 1 jar of Nkwu Enu palm wine.
4. 1 bottle of St Remy
5. 4 cartons of Star Beer
6. 2 cartons of Gulder Beer
7. 1 carton of Small Stout
8. 1 crate of Malta Guinness
9. 1 crate of mineral
10. N2000 for Big meat and fish
11. N2000 for Tobacco head, Akanwu, Snuff, Cigarette.

Ewu Nna:
1. 9 big yams
2. 9 kola nuts and N500 for breaking it
3. 1 big goat
4. 1 bottle of St Remy
5. 1 Jar of Ngwo palm wine
6. 1 carton of Star Beer
7. 2 cartons of Gulder beer
8. 1 carton of small stout
9. 1 crate of mineral

Okuko Agwu:
1. 1 Hen
2. 1 carton of Star Beer
3. 1 crate of mineral
4. 5 kola nuts with N100
Women:
1. 10 cartons of Malta Guinness
2. N1000 for jet anwuru
3. N1000 for isi anwuru
4. N1000 for akanwu
5. N1000 for bar soap
6. 8 kola nuts
7. Anara 1 full tray and 1 jet of ose oji
8. Dowry N5000
9. 1 bottle of wine
10. N500 for kola royal support
11. 6 bottles of malt for the traditional counters.

Thank you