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Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 1:42pm On Jun 30, 2011
blank:

Am alone, what is the tower structure u av there?

You just took that out of my finger tips.
Meanwhile the tower seems to continuing.
Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 1:34pm On Jun 30, 2011
I quess from the programme, the worl resumes tomorrow.
Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 1:33pm On Jun 30, 2011
Foundation work during rainy season can be horrifying.
With the fear of the rain droping before the blinding is done.
Its frustrating paying for removal of water from the excavation before blinding.

Good luck bro.
Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 1:21pm On Jun 30, 2011
Demain_man:

@Brabus. Thank u so much. Just wondering, Is it an easy job removing already set blocks if I want to make alterations to the floor e.g changing the door positions? as in do the bricklayers use concrete saw to cut and remove the blocks or is it hammer and chiesel they use?

I am just worried about cracks in the structure. Please this question is for all gurus in the house as well (Spyder, Casey, Am Alone).

My second question is, Does a house need a main bathroom if all the rooms are ensuite?

Rgds.

Its less time consuming to destroy than to build.

To establish an opening where there is already block wall so as to locate a door, better use chiesel and hammer.
Not sledge cos that will destroy the remaining block wall.
Mason hammer and chiesel can give you what you want.
Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 11:35am On Jun 30, 2011
How many blocks are you expecting to use for the foundation up to DPC level?
And when are you envisaging can start the excavation?
Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 11:30am On Jun 30, 2011
Well done bro.
I am still salivating to see the earth opened.
ride on.
Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 11:22am On Jun 30, 2011
@ An alone, fantastic structure you've got there.
the facade is exquisite.
nice taste.
Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 11:12am On Jun 30, 2011
I love your concept bro.
Keep it up.
Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 6:46pm On Jun 29, 2011
liujenny:

the work is very nice, but maybe a little slow! come on! grin

Na condition make crayfish bend
Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 6:43pm On Jun 29, 2011
Am Alone:

@ All make orna no vex for me o!!!
I got too busy!!!
Honestly I'm not through with what I'm doing
But I will keep in touch!!! grin grin grin

Again, Guys I will be traveling to China to buy all
the things I will need for the finishing of my house!!!!
100% Everything. I want to go there to buy these things
so as to save cost and again so that I can get rear things I guess?

If it work out, I will let us know! If I change my mind I will still say so. But I'm 100% sure I'm Going Sha!!!
Lastly, Yesterday, 30tons of plasterings sand was delivered to my site @ 12k each = 36k
and the plumber was at the site to start with the testing of the pipes(the onces that was installed inside the house.
I think he needs to check for any leakage because it was conduit. After the testing, the plastering will follow!!!)
Peace!!!!! Too You ALL O!!!!

hu che shin meaning welcome
Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 5:26pm On Jun 29, 2011
blank:

Signing in.


Spyder880 no forget me o.


Welcome jare
Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 2:32pm On Jun 29, 2011
jagbajanti:

WARNING: DO NOT hire any builder based on internet postings.  It is just like internet dating: the picture you see might be different from the person you will meet.  Expenses here have been seriously understated and experience overstated to entice the gullible. Look in your extended family first, then ask for recommendations from your friends (who built successfully), your church or mosque, etc. You have been WARNED.

WELCOME TO NAIRALAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for coming to the property section and in building thread.
This particular thread has been relaoded after over 100 pages covered.
And so, anybody that has been following this thread will or can freely express his or her opinion on any contributor on this thread.
Spyder for example is building a 5 bedrom executive duplex for a client he met on this thread.
The structure is equally on another thread on this section which we are equally monitoring with pictures and cost clearly uploaded.
This makes it possible for the owner to monitor easily from anywhere he can be.
So feel free and enjoy the thread.

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Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 2:14pm On Jun 29, 2011
chainy:

I keep asking this question, what is the best way to utilise a standard plot of 120 by 60 in a residential area of low rise buildings?


If I am in your shoe I will be cultivating vegetables on that land.
Not for commercial purpose anyway.

But if I possess such asset, as one in the construction industry,
I will purchase a block moulding machine and start block moulding for commercial purpose.

Again, if the location is safe for me, I can start a poultery farm business.
Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 2:09pm On Jun 29, 2011
@euromillion, are you still having problem sorting your way out?
You need not to.
Do the right thing by engaging a pro to do what you need.
Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 2:04pm On Jun 29, 2011
chainy:

I keep asking this question, what is the best way to utilise a standard plot of 120 by 60 in a residential area of low rise buildings?


IF I FLOG Uuuuu!!!!!!!!!!
Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 1:54pm On Jun 29, 2011
chainy:

@ Fidelo726, many thanx. but is this what you would sincerely do if you were in my shoes?

If I am in your shoe I will be cultivating vegetables on that land.
Not for commercial purpose anyway.

But if I possess such asset, as one in the construction industry,
I will purchase a block moulding machine and start block moulding for commercial purpose.

Again, if the location is safe for me, I can start a poultery farm business.
Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 1:41pm On Jun 29, 2011
@spyder,how many buildings do you have on that plot.
Properties / Re: Pictures Of Beautiful Houses From Google Images by Fidelo726: 1:36pm On Jun 29, 2011
You may be right but naija is moving on quite fine.
the kind of houses you see abroad with glasses cannot be appropriate in Nigeria for security reason.
But those interiors seem more like simulation than real.
Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 1:16pm On Jun 29, 2011
Waiting for you.
Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 1:14pm On Jun 29, 2011
chainy:

everywhere I go I like to ask this question untill I get the right answers, what is the best way to utilise a 60 by 120 plot of land in a low rise residential area?


The answer to this your question can only be answered by you.
You own the land and know what you need it for.

But if you insist, I will say start cultivating vegetables there.

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Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 6:15pm On Jun 28, 2011
I see it as blinding and out of normal to estimate for a structure one cannot see its drawing, so as to know the total square meter involved.
As a builder, I think the best spyder can do now is give you the estimate of similar structure he must have handled else where.
This will definitely not be of the same dimensions as yours. Thus cannot be a parameter for your building.
Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 6:03pm On Jun 28, 2011
spyder880:

Already done, just the figures only as I cannot send pictures from this phone.

At all, at all, na im be witch

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Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 5:10pm On Jun 28, 2011
Fhemmmy:

Lol . . . . I learn with the figures, Pictures and as well as the lovely discussions.
But today has been kinda quiet, and that is what i meant

I feel you now bro.
spyder will be uploading those pix and figure soonest.
Properties / Re: Trust In The Building Industry, Is It Justified? by Fidelo726: 4:54pm On Jun 28, 2011
I think because of several disappointments many people do not want to use the word trust.
Maybe we can use the word BENEFIT OF DOUBT to replace.

This helps to combine both the Benefit part of trust and the (doubt) disappointing end if not fulfilled.
Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 4:47pm On Jun 28, 2011
@ Fhemmy, everyday in the property section is a knowledge aquisition day.
If you tell me you have not learnt anything today, I no go believe.

the first time i came into property section  and saw threads on building, i told myself "welcome home".
its all fun galore from foundation to finishes.
So, enjoy yourself my brother.
There is no ethnic or religious bigotery here.
Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 3:49pm On Jun 28, 2011
Estimated cost is not the same as actual cost,
by this i mean your final estimated quantity might be different from what is needed.
But this is mostly due to variations arising from changes and modification on the structure.
But as a contractor, one need to be careful and if error is to be made it should be on the safer side.

Your client counts on your professionalism to give him the amount required to deliver the project.
In most cases, if you underestimate you have definitely blown your profit and can only make up from other aspect of the job.
Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 3:28pm On Jun 28, 2011
its good to learn that the price of cement is dropping.
Properties / Re: Trust In The Building Industry, Is It Justified? by Fidelo726: 3:26pm On Jun 28, 2011
Someone ones said that the anticipation of death is worse than death itself.
Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 1:50pm On Jun 28, 2011
Well done spyder
keep the job going.
Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 1:43pm On Jun 28, 2011
kingboy:

dear brabus ,im on this stage in my foundation laying and im advise to make a beam on top of the foundation(reason giving was that there is always a crack from the foundation of the houses in that area and i believe in doing it once). my question is that i cant find a beam on your foundation, pls advise

Are you building without a structural drawing?
Know that what happens in Mr A's building mostn't be the same with yours that is why you need it.
Every struction is unique and should be handled so.

To your question, introducing a chain beam in a structure is dependent upon the soil condition.
So, comfirm your soil condition and act accordingly.
But that has its cost implication.
Politics / Re: Boko Haram At It Again - Another Bomb Blast In Barely 24hrs Rocks Maiduguri by Fidelo726: 1:25pm On Jun 28, 2011
ola olabiy:

Where dem dey? I mean Beaf, Odunnu, Rasputinn, Semid4life, M. J. Blige, etc? cheesy

What will happen when you see them.
Has beaf not proven his maturity to you enough.
the general election is over and a winner has emerged, so beaf has rested his case.
Please leave him out of your preposterous arguement.
Education / Re: The Nigerian Standard Of Education Is High by Fidelo726: 1:15pm On Jun 28, 2011
the standard of education in nigeria is not really as bad as most of you who have the opportunity to further your education abroad presume.
there is a curriculum that is run. a successful completion of which attest your knowledge in a specied course of study.

As one who has been through the system, the problem we have is technological and lack of update in the use of modern applications in delivering the lecture.
This makes the students go the extra mile to achieve success.

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