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Thanks very much, I will apply this method.

saydfact:
My house is a DUPLEX (1 Storey building) I didn't plaster it with 80 bags of cement - and yours is a bungalow...

BUY 50 BAGS (in and out) and monitor its usage - it would surprise you how much plastering it would cover........ The problem however is when you cant monitor.

YOU WOULD ASK IF I MONITOR MY WORKERS - The answer is NO!!! - I've got a team I trust, if I have 1 nail left on site - they give me a call.

I just noticed were you said you're not around to monitor usage of materials - what you shd do is ask him HOW MANY BAGS HE USES PER ROOM, AND BEFORE HE ANSWERS TELL HIM YOUR FRIEND WITH SIMILAR DESIGN USED ONLY 50 BAGS..... ARGUE IT A BIT AND ASK HIM TO GO RECALCULATE INCASE HE MADE A MISTAKE. DONT ACCUSE HIM OF TRYING TO CHEAT YOU (remember, you need him)

HE WLD COME BACK WITH A REDUCED QUOTE - PAY HIM (He also is in business and shd make profit)

goodluck

For the calculation of the cements, I came up with 31 bags of cement, I also figured he might be adding his supervision fees to the quote somehow even tho he doesn't state it there, he wasn't the same engineer that started the project from the beginning, I started working with him from the roofing stage and we never discussed fees for his supervision even up to this stage, I will discuss that with him asap, Thanks a lot for your response.

saydfact:
hmmm.... I wont want to comment on your Engineer and what he's charging - however let me give you a hint on how much is OK to pay.

What you shd do is get a safe range and price in that range.

FOR CEMENT: Calculate 3 bags per room and dining + 3 bags for 2 toilets or 1.5 bags per toilet + book 5 bags for living room and 3 bags for kitchen as well - ADD THEM ALL UP and add 5 bags for waste. pls let me know what you get so I can advice further.


FOR PRICE: Plastering cost about N650 per m2 (the more space plastered, the less the rate grows)
a room of 3.3 by 3.6 (11 by 12) is about 12m2 x N650 = 7.8K. (Terms and condition apply)

lets use this rate for 3 bedrooms, dining and kitchen since they're usually same size = 7.8k x 5 = 39k
generate price for living room and toilet also = I expect those to be less than 39k.

NOW - A fair price for plastering therefore in and out for the 3 bedroom shouldn't exceed 130k (OR LESS NOT MORE)

What I have explained is how to know the BARGAIN RANGE - meaning price within that range....


IN ALL OF THESE, I'VE NOT CONSIDERED SUPERVISION WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR.... thats between you and your Engr. I'm sure he has his rates on that..

goodluck

Thanks for this thread sir, I was hoping i would see a calculation for window hoods, wall skirting, what's is a fair amount to pay for labor for plastering a 3 bedroom flat in & out, all room ensuite, My engineer is charging 580K including materials, transport, etc, cost of labor alone is 200k, initially he said I would need to buy 93 bags of cement but then later settled for 80 bags of cement which i thought was still way too much, I am currently not around to supervise the usage of materials.

Great, I will get in touch when am ready, Cheers

gbadexy:
Some call it gravitex and I sometimes use it also. A drum is N7500 and it covers 6 sqm per drum.

I actually meant to say Graffitex lol, not sure why i kept calling it Galvanize paint but thanks for making it clear, How much do you sell a drum of the graffitex?

gbadexy:
This is graffitex and you don't need to screed before applying it.

What kind of coat or paint is this?, I thought it was galvanize paint.

gbadexy:
I assume you meant the silver metallic kind of paint with sheen, if so it's advisable to screed the wall if any kind of sheen coat would be used.

Good day Gbadexy, Would like to know if it's still necessary to screed my walls if i will be using Galvanized paint.

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Thanks, I will settle for a Boerboel

McMayor:
I think you are making the right decision. I have a daughter that turned 5 today. She handles my 10month BB although I always train my dogs so yeah if properly trained i don't think your daughter and dog shouldnt get along.

As for GSD I have a slant gsd that is very very playful and it kills me inside watching her play with total strangers. She has just whelp and immediately I sell off the pups I am letting her go... so yeah I think BB is fine. Rott might be good if you are alone but not too good especially with kids. They [Rott] can be too jealous if not properly trained and socialisedo which could backfire.

True, I have seen the same too, I don't want that kinda dog, that's why i am going for a Boerboel or Rott.

mhd5757:
Which kind vicious? They only turnout vicious by luck. I have seen many inactive gsds that plays with everybody it sees, even if they don't know you.

Looks like Boerboel is winning, I hope they are good around kids, I have a 4 year old daughter.

For companionship and more importantly for security.

Drchristian:
What do u need in Dog first?

Just for companionship and for security too

McMayor:
You didnt state reason why you are getting either...., FYI
They both eat alot.
They both need lots of love and care.
They both are medium breed dogs although some would say large breed.
They are both loyal when well socialized and trained.

Lol abeg shift make better people answer me.

OneCorner:
Buy snake. Dey guard better

It's going to be my first time owning either, so please help a brother come to a decision.

How much?

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acunon:
Q2

Are these pure breeds?

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This is one beautiful dog

EgunMogaji:
Police Dogs were the Alsatians.

Give me Albino Doberman Pinchers or give me no Canines

PS: Remove the voice box too. No need to give the robbers an unfair advantage.

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Pictures please and what are the tittles for for this property?

I am interested in this

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You should take this question to this thread below, I am sure they will happy to answer and give you a solution..

https://www.nairaland.com/2550211/general-topic-thread-to-discuss-anything

Alright thank you sir

gbadexy:
You can leave it for a week so that it dries properly. It could be left earlier but drying time at various humidity is not constant, so it should be given sufficient time just in case to prevent water being trapped within by paint.

Hello house, How long can one leave screeded walls before painting?

For how much and what color?

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What colour and does it come with all the accessories?

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csiworksnig:
Now your house is finished and its time for painting. As simple as it may seems, you cant afford to get it wrong

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Any good deal on Iphone X?

Okay, I will reach out soon.

csiworksnig:
It's charged per sqm materials and labor charges.. you can WhatsApp 08093577005