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michlins:
this is the ground roller I use.

You give people a quotation and they tell you how your prices is higher than that of the other person. I will only advise you give it to him. Eventually, you will see the difference.


The major reason I insist on working with very good materials for people especially from here is because most times, the person that will receive and confirm the job isn't the person you discussed with. So it's good to ensure that I do something that they won't have a reason to condemn. If I do a job and your person says it's of lower quality, trust me, s/he has an ulterior motive. Either he wants a cut by inflating the cost and wants someone he can influence

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

I made a 27 foot galvanized tank tower for a client several years ago (2013 to be specific). All efforts to move the tank tower to my clients site proved abortive so we had to make another tank onsite for him.

I left the tank tower on ground for 4 years and decided to install it in one my personal build in 2018.

Guess what?

The tank tower is still standing strong till date.

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You can’t try this with all those cheap galvanized pipes that are currently in the market.

I wish most people building today would pay more attention to the quality of materials used on their projects instead of price.

Jasobry:
I'm close to this stage. But choice of gate is giving me sleepless nights.

I need help

Keep it simple. Good gates aren’t needlessly expensive, they’re just functional.

Nice one.

RobbStark:
I am still trying to wrap my head around that your cantilever spaning out enough without any corresponding slab inside the building oga n3xt

Wanted to follow you to the last page and see again your great works before asking

This cantilevered slab you mean?

sonnie10:
See something I was begging someone to do for 850k around Orlu. He still said I have to provide the cable and the tank. I did but I am wondering if that is the normal practice, after all that money.

Borehole get level though.

I paid 550k in Ibadan around 2018 but the depth get as e be.

Ongoing: Atrium Formwork Removal

Grills, Fins, Pergola Shades we love.

Steel Trusses

XL6 Trillion | Atrium House

[quote author=Dijita post=103414437][/quote]Yes. Just 2 mins from Ibeju Lekki Local Government office.

I’ll be in your dm

Dijita:
Hello everyone. Anyone with the idea for borehole cost in Ibeju Lekki axis

I paid N130k with pump in May.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzrQ2woeBdk

I just completed negotiations for another one to be done this weekend for N140k

Greenarrow01:
.next
We need pictures
We need pictures
We need pictures


I am patiently following this house

It is an inspiration and I love the lovely work you are doing to it

Wow! Thanks.

You inspire us to do more.

jabolo:
@n3xt, seems to me an opportunity was missed to enhance the utility of this 'crawlspace' before topping the foundation slab.

I just responded to the concerns you raised above. Check my reply here: https://www.nairaland.com/6576114/construction-journal-nonuplets-nexthome/2#103379945

Dooooooo:
Same is applicable here too.
The one bed apartment doesn't need a v. toilet.
Note
Ventilation is important in buildings, it is one of the elements that doesn't make the indoor get boring.
Talk to Ur architect, he should guide you more in providing such for the building.
Great design you av there. It's fantastic.

Uncleteeh (OAKGroup)

Thanks for the excellent review @uncleteeh

Nothing more to add.

Experience the ups and downs of what it means to take on a major project as we follow real self-builders from kobocity on their journey to bespoke homes.

Self-build construction diary of a young homeowner: https://www.kobocity.com/d/222-diary-of-a-young-first-time-home-owner-under-30

Sir Tomaths’ Crib: https://www.kobocity.com/d/80-first-time-owner-builder

Experience the ups and downs of what it means to take on a major project as we follow real self-builders from kobocity on their journey to bespoke homes.

Self-build construction diary of a young homeowner: https://www.kobocity.com/d/222-diary-of-a-young-first-time-home-owner-under-30

Sir Tomaths’ Crib: https://www.kobocity.com/d/80-first-time-owner-builder

Experience the ups and downs of what it means to take on a major project as we follow real self-builders from kobocity on their journey to bespoke homes.

Self-build construction diary of a young homeowner: https://www.kobocity.com/d/222-diary-of-a-young-first-time-home-owner-under-30

Sir Thomaths’ Crib: https://www.kobocity.com/d/80-first-time-owner-builder

New Toy from DEWALT | Chalk Line Reel


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaKLY-q68DY

There are several tools in construction sites, but there’s no tool quite as crucial and yet under-appreciated as a chalk line.

I decided to pick this tool because our new and upcoming project call for a perfectly straight line over several meters.

New Toy from DEWALT | Chalk Line Reel


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaKLY-q68DY

There are several tools in construction sites, but there’s no tool quite as crucial and yet under-appreciated as a chalk line.

I decided to pick this tool because our new and upcoming project call for a perfectly straight line over several meters.

@DUNKA baba.

I see you. Should I send my account?

I have something to run with you. Can you hit me up on my mobile when you’re free sir?

PAPAFEELERS:
Good morning ALL,

Please who know the going rate ( price) of the following items

1. HDF board
2.MDF board
3. AGGER board

I know price flunctuates rapdily in Nigeri this days but will appreciate people experiences on this of recent

Cc. NEXT
HAJJI
EGUNMOGAJI
TWINNSKENNY
SPYDER 880
ROTECH
ABDULWASTECX
ETC ETC

Thanks all for the headsup in advance

I can only tell you that marine board is now N13,200/board.
I got it 8,200 in March, 9,500 in April, 10,300 in May. Now, it’s over N13k

I can’t give a definite price for other boards due to unstable market price.

SouthSouth1914:
If this work was to be done in Nigeria!

You’ll see heavy cranes and forklifts high to the sky!! No notice will be given to anyone! They will even destroy it with people inside.

Nigeria has total disregard for order and human life! This is the sad reality. As Nigerians, we should not be afraid to say the truth the way it is until things start to improve!!

Says who?

I can share the video of controlled implosion of the partially collapsed BOI building, Marina under Fashola regime in Lagos.

It was professionally handled on a Sunday morning.

Greenarrow01:
We dey wait ooooo

Personally I want to see how the house will come out like

16m spent so far right ?
Good job.

Yes. 16m

Though we’ve worked on fence, started security house and sandfill the compound after my last update.

I’d be happy to share the beautiful installation of the steel trusses for the roof and every other things in-between.

Urgent!!!

I need a sure plug for demolition permit in Oshodi area.

Pls dm me +234 80 234... 29122 if you have one.

Thanks.

Tomorrow, I’d bring you some interesting updates on this build.

A lot has happened in the background but I couldn’t share cos I’ve been away for over a month on the project.

See you later tomorrow!


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@money121 pls kindly chat me up when you get this.

+234. 80... 234 29122

kkonsults:
Nice job n3xt

Baba, I hail!

Longest time bro.

Urgent!!!

I need a sure plug for demolition permit in Oshodi area.

Pls dm me +234 80 234... 29122 if you have one.

Thanks.

jabolo:
@n3xt, seems to me an opportunity was missed to enhance the utility of this 'crawlspace' before topping the foundation slab. Y'know - Leveling the ground, some blinding or even basic interlocking?

My response: There’s limit to what a builder/contractor can do on a project (no matter how good the intentions are) especially when there are no documents or drawings guiding the proposal and the contract sum is fixed.

I made a proposal to convert the crawlspace into utility space for other use but the idea didn’t fly.

I did something similar on the project Seascape Villa, 2015 - a beach house designed and built by NextHome. The crawlspace was used to build a septic tank (Installation pics below)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jKLuyZ6UpA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg8olmxUjK0

Left as it was, it could end up being overgrown with weeds or plants, more likely a 'snakespace' lol.

My response: Smiles. I agree with you completely on this but I believe the space can still be used for other ancillary building functions and fumigation/pest/weed control is also an option.

Thanks for sharing and good luck with the rest of the build. If you can kindly share details when these are being marketed, if not already, some folks on here will keep an eye out.

My response: This is a private project. I have an almost similar design brief for Lagos, Abuja and Ibadan by another client.

I’d let you know once things get off ground.

Thanks.

Urgent!!!

I need a sure plug for demolition permit in Oshodi area.

Pls dm me +234 80 234... 29122 if you have one.

Thanks.

The Nonuplets by NextHome | 32 Days of Construction


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWGsZ8d-XIo

A chronology of events in the last 39 days, project schedule, cost-to-date and deliverables will be shared on kobocity and nairaland construction Journal.

dongc:
Where is n3xt ??been missing here for few days now....hope he is okay

Super ok. Swamped with work.

Tidying Up The Reinforcement