n3xt: Based on the peculiarity of your site as seen on pics though, I'll suggest you speak to a reputable drilling company to carry out pre-drilling geophysical survey to establish groundwater level and depth to aquifer point. This will help determine the type of drilling and your final cost.
The cost I received some years ago from a Pro-Driller is N11,500/m for drilling using percussion equipment, piping and other installation as required.
_________ Pre-drilling geophysical survey result
Yeeeeaaaaa!! 11.5k per meter?? Chaii. Lord give me strength and deeper pockets.
Now I know what to expect, unless the cost has increased.
lumidii: @msogunro Congrats on the acquisition of your land. I'd been watching silently from the time you were deliberating whether to buy it or not. I was looking at buying already completed houses but the stuff i'm seeing on here in the property section is making me have a rethink. There's an indescribable joy in seeing those builds go up - even though they aren't mine. Just seeing the transformation from 3D to actual physical building is enough. If you don't mind me asking, how close is this to Green Springs Hotel? Are you able to share with me the details of the agent selling the next plot? Many thanks in advance.
My brother, thank you very much. It's very exciting. I'm looking forward to starting my own thread with my build.
The site is about a 15-20 min drive to Green Springs according to Google Maps.
I'll send you an email through the forum with the agents contact details.
platinumtt: Valid C. of O. duly confers statutory right of occupancy on the possessor and this entitles the owner right to use the land for a period of 99 years after which the C. of O. can be renewed or the land revert back to the government.
Procedures: 1. Obtain application form from Lands Department of the State. The following documents are to be provided along with the application form;
a. Deed of Conveyance b. One Recent Passport photograph c. Three years tax clearance d. Survey Plan e. Evidence of payment for Application Form f. Evidence of payment for Publication (Advert) g. Evidence of payment for Charting of the survey plan
Next step; i. Physical Inspection by the Lands Department. 11. If all listed above satisfies the requirement of the lands department, the Lands Department prepares the Certificate of Occupancy in the name of the applicant and the purpose for which the application is made. iii. The prepared Certificate of Occupancy is then forwarded to the Governor or the designated officer for signing. iv Once signed, the land is then entered into the intelligence sheet to be charted to prevent re-issuing of C of O to another applicant within the stipulated period of 99 years. v. Proceed to final Stamp Duties payment vi. Finally, Collect your valid C of O.
If I was doing a build with a fixed timeline and I can accommodate their Supervision fees then I'll go with one of these.
No one is perfect but I have found these list to be above reproach.
Why am I not using them?
My build has no immediate timeline (there are two houses, one of which is totally empty that I can stay in) and is go as I feel is necessary. Most of them would not want that.
I don't know. Their names alone sound suspect.
AbdulWastecx - will he waste my funds? Aventures - will he go on an adventure with my money? Skimanski - sounds like one chance to me the ski mask way. Bitswork - will he steal my money bit by bit? Spyder880 - I see a web of lies before my money is exhausted without a single block laid for the foundation.
I"M JUST JOKING! I've spent many hours looking in awe at their builds. They're professionals of the highest caliber.
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When I saw the first picture, my reaction was exactly what your selling. Wow!
Larwin: @msogunro, thank you for the compliments. I am so sorry for responding ds late, been busy with projects.
The cost for geophysical investigations varies from place to place and projects, however, our range as a company falls within 20k - 50k. Sometimes we go as far as integrating various geophysical methods in prospecting for our desired interest in the Subsurface. You can inbox me privately for more clarifications or deals.
What is your email address?
What determines the 20k-50k charge? I would like to know the price for this in Ibadan.
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Is the house below covered throughout with this "wall cladding"?
Any suppliers in Oyo or those that can deliver to Oyo, specifically Ibadan, care to share their prices? I know their are Nairalanders in this section that will appreciate it.
FASTLINK1: the landlord did not steal anything, if he wanted to steal, he would have done that without passing through the roof. who goes stealing through the roof? tenant simply did not pay and equally refused to move out, hence the removal of the roof of which did not pan out well.
The landlord would have done it intelligently, or better-still, lock her out of the house.
n3xt: The installation of the conduits will be carried out in a week time. I promise to share it here. The lintels are precasted.
I believe it won't be a long wait.
I was googling precasted lintels yesterday after another Nairalander showed pictures of his lintels that were under par. Please share images of that too. How will they be lifted to first level window and doors? I believe they are extremely heavy.
Also, can you share the dimensions and price of the bricks? Do you know if dye can be used to change the color?
Will a masonry wall chaser be used to insert the plumbing and electricals?
DONSMITH123: A 50-year-old landlord, Solomon Kudu, allegedly removed the roof of his tenants’ apartment and stole one of the tenant’s N45,000, offences for which he was arraigned, yesterday, by the Police in a Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja.
Kudu, a resident of Suka village, Airport Road, Abuja, is facing a two-count charge of mischief and theft, preferred against him by police.
The Prosecuting Counsel, Ukoha Ndidi, told the court that Benjamin Nyor and Abubakar Zainab, of the same address, reported the incident at Iddo Police Station on July 15. Ndidi said the defendant had intentionally climbed up and removed the rooftop of their apartment, while they were not at home.
She further told the court that the defendant broke into Zainab’s apartment and stole her N45,000. The prosecutor said the offence contravened Sections 287 and 95 of the Penal Code. However, Kudu pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The presiding officer, Mr. Garba Ogbede, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties each in like sum. Ogbede said that the sureties must not be less than grade level eight officers in the federal civil service and must reside within the jurisdiction of the court.
I'm sure the tenant didn't have #45K and provided no evidence that she did and that it was stolen. You can make up anything in Naija and the defedant will be guilty.
tushbobo: It depends on what spaces you have in the two storey building... I do not have another view of the one posted.The most important issue is the functionality of your building. Aesthetics come after. You may send me a plan for review,then focus on workmanship and use of materials to make you building come out decent. I believe it's not too late. Have a good day.
The functionality is perfect, but the exterior could use some work. I'll discuss further with you via email.
I need to stop looking at 3D's. Nice ones like this one make me want to start from scratch on my design. How does this look as a detached 2 story? Do you have other views?
EgunMogaji: I'll pass on the advice that I was given by Madam GabbyTabby back then.
Try not to install your final wow gate now, delay until the end of construction and in the meantime just put a cheapie in there.
Those behemoth Mack trucks have a way of nudging the gates here and there.
Now if you have a straight shot into your lot then the issue is lessened.
As for locks, delay that for sure. You don't want copies of your key in the hands of potentially everyone that comes into your lot now.
I of course didn't follow any if these suggestions and I have my book of lessons learnt
Good luck. I haven't even finished this build but reading you and others that are just starting is giving me an itch to start another project. I think I like this planning stages.
n3xt: I've only done this setup before (openable from one side only). The gate only open from inside using the deadbolt lock or mechanically using the Automatic Gate Operator remote.
If the gate is opened, someone with a key must have opened it. I really don't have to worry about lock picking or padlock breaking cos it's really a hardnut to crack.
Thank you for sharing. Your gate at the Chateau looks great!
This makes me feel a bit better about the idea. I would like the lock mechanism to be welded inside the panels of the gates so that only the key hole is visible. I wish I would have taken a picture of an entry door that I saw with this set-up. I hope it can be done with gates.