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Focusmind:
In the long run, I don't think so. I invested in inverter and batteries and for the past 8 years, I have been enjoying uninterrupted power supply. In my current area, we usually have up to 18hours of power supply in a day. In those hours without power, my inverter takes over. Sometimes, when fully charged, I disconnect from public supply, making my monthly power purchase to fall drastically. I cant even remember buying fuel for my generator.

Now, I want to take it further by adding solar. Initial cost outlay is high as I intend to get two of that 535w Canadian mono instead of having four parallel solar panels. I will completely disengaged from public power and switch back during cloudy weather. Make no mistake about it, cost of power from public supply will keep going high. I have applied for prepaid meter for my new build but yet to get response from EKEDC, after more than 11 months.

They have been bringing outrageous bills to people living in that estate. Imagine getting a bill of 30k every month for non existing power. This has propelled me to get this solar even though is being financed via loans. Solar and clean energy is the future. It takes out inconvenience and stress from you.

The state of our mental health is important to some of us.

Picture updates from the construction site

Jasobry:
Lol...I be proper ijebu. If only you have seen the door. The glass is complete 10mm smoked screen tempered glass. If you can get same for me at 55k I will gladly buy 5 units.

@michlins

He’s right! It’s not the cheap type.

This is one of the reasons I don’t do finishes for people. Only few people know the difference.

I gave a quote for light fittings for a project and the client complained it’s too expensive. I just smile...

The total amount to be spent on light fittings in the duplex won’t buy 4 gate pillar lights on my fence.

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I’ve not had to change some of my bulb in the last 8 years but definitely it’s not AKT

[quote author=michlins post=102318804ill go]this is the prevailing choice of bathroom doors around here.

I advise my customers to choose it over any other option. Less than 20k last time I checked[/quote]It’s a very good door for bathroom but still many people will go for the useless foreign doors.

UC92:
Your workmen must be big guys.
I think 600-700k can comfortably do the job.

That’ll be a very good bargain. If you have guys who charge so low, please feel free to share their contact here.

You never know who might be interested.

Thenext:
Ogas in the house, please like how much is considered a fair price for the bricklayer charge for plastering of 4bedroom duplex(all en-suite) with 2 units of semi detached 3 bedroom flat(all en-suite)here in Lagos.

I really can’t say as this depends largely on many factors but I’d set aside 800k - N1m as labour charge for it.

I pay my guys something within that range.

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Edit:

Sorry I’m just seeing the 4 bedroom duplex part. I think you should be prepared to pay more but not more than 1.5m though.

Progress Pictures

pussiboner:
I never asked you for all you are posting. But since you are persistent

Lemme take this opportunity to ask.

In the past 10 years, how many houses have you built from foundation to handing keys over to the owners?

Good question.

I deliver only what my contract specifies. If it specifies finishing, we get it delivered so far you have what it takes to get it done.

Does that answer your question?

pussiboner:
So what has your internet picture got to do with quoting me?

That’s a concept that we are turning into reality in the next few weeks.

A project sponsored by one of our patrons on kobocity.

Thenext:
@n3xt please leave all this people alone, we are your follower both on nairaland and kobocity. Me personally I have benefited alots from your posts. Thanks

Thanks for the positive feedback. You inspire us to do more.

pussiboner:
You can ignore me Boss, I won't ignore you sir.

If your intention is to win the guy over to kobocity, then think again. The unrepentant uncouth dude would ruin the small reputation you have.

This is laughable though!

We ain’t struggling to win over mega-deals within our first 6 month of existence and you think this would.

It might be a good time to roll out some of the amazing projects happening lately on that platform - kobocity.


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My name is Brabus.

I build systems, link people and guide execution. I hate dramas.

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Pic - The Nonuplets by NextHome

We broke ground and we are officially working on 6 different foundation.

Foundation Information

Building A2 and B2
1. The width of the isolated pad footing were 1200 x 1200mm

Building A3 and A4

Foundation Type: Pier and Beam

1. There were 16 isolated pad base footings of 1300 x 1500mm and 1 combined base footing.

Abi which N5m are we talking about sef? Nigerian Naira?

somehow:
Then what they built is not in tandem with the standard of living of their people.

Main reason why majority of Nigerians can't buy brand new cars. Standard of living. So build what your people can afford. A true low cost housing estates.

You can't be selling a 2 bedroom for 5 million (total cost) in Ogun state or even Osun, then claim they are "low cost". How much is an average earning power of your target market?

I've lay low on this though.

Even the FG with all concessions and everything cannot build a low cost 2 bedroom house in Nigeria with N5m. A lot of things are easier said than done.

Ogun gov is paying over N2.5m for the foundation of 2 units of 2 flats (direct labour). When you factor in the cost of the land, the shell, the finishing (no matter how cheap you decide to go), the external works (septic tank, tank tower, borehole, fencing. gate etc). You'd understand N5m is nothing when you're considering habitable house in Nigeria.

The elites always underestimate the earning power of the half-educated folks.. so we often assume they're not making anything. Even my bricklayers have more than N5m house.


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Let me just give you ideas of what it costs to build an average house in Nigeria

Do you think anyone can spend anything less than the amount below to achieve a livable house in this age? If yes, kindly remove items you think are unnecessarily expensive from the list.

Land - 500k
Foundation - 700k
Shell - 750k
Roof - 550k
Ceiling - 200k
Windows - 350k
Doors - 200k
Plastering - 400k
Bathroom/Plumbing - 250k
Kitchen - 100k
Flooring - 200k
Electrical - 200k
Septic tank - 200k
Water - 100k
Fence - 200k
Gate - 50k

somehow:
They built what is not in demand.

No low cost housing can stay vacant for long.

In business, you produce to fill a gap.
Those who need houses badly can't afford all these expensive buildings littering everywhere!

Ogun and Oyo state (for example) has a lot of vacant housing scheme.

somehow:
I want yam porridge
You sent me pounded yam

Have you supplied what I want?

The houses you said are vacant were not built for those who need them, they were and are being built for returnees, deep pocket guys and politicians.

These group of people can afford to build their own houses.

So you can't use such houses to solve the housing deficit that has remained.

Smiles. Let me keep kwayet.

A lot of us here do know there are housing schemes that are far cheaper than our current builds yet we won’t explore that option because it’s either not built to our taste or we want more.

I can see we are truly trying to solve housing deficit in Nigeria dramatically.

Even someone with 500k want to build his own house instead of exploring alternative options.

somehow:
They built what is not in demand.

No low cost housing can stay vacant for long.

In business, you produce to fill a gap.
Those who need houses badly can't afford all these expensive buildings littering everywhere!

In order words, we have houses that no one is interested in living in.

So it’s not really housing deficitt but misplaced priorities.

In the 80s before the likes of sir diordavies came into real estate market, our elders built multi-dwelling units and multi-tenant units to address the housing needs of a growing population.

I’m still at loss when we keep asking why the prices of building materials keep skyrocketing. It’s simply because we are overbuilding.

somehow:
Over building?

Do you know the percentage of housing deficit in Nigeria?

Just look it up.

Maybe the real estate guys are building too many "out of reach" houses and not targeting those with lean purses.

We need at least 1 million houses per year to meet up with the deficit in 10 years.

I don’t know the percentage of housing deficit in Nigeria but I know the number of vacant properties in most residential estates (government or private-owned) in the country.

I can take you to several estates on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway without occupants.

Jumyg:
20k for both arch and Structural designs ke!

It’s a professional job!

rmx:
Nice .will yours have a community pool

I think most of the 12 units strucuturasa built is not sold last time I checked

There’s provision for a pool per unit. It’s one of the nice-to-have features of the build.

The issue of high vacancy rate has been discussed here many times and I still maintain my position that people should not invest heavily in areas where the cost of owning a house is relatively cheap.

The major reason most builds are unoccupied is because we have an over-saturated real estate market.

We are currently overbuilding in Nigeria and this can be extremely detrimental to the viability of a real estate market which is a major cause of the decrease in demand.

We are live.

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A view of Crimson Court by Structuracasa from The Nonuplets

micgray100:
STILL YET .. NO PROOF... I REST MY CASE O YOU TOO..

NOW I SEE WHY PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM JUST ATTACK PEOPLE WITHOUT PROOF.. THE SAME WAY SOME ATTACKED N3XT AS A SCAMMER WITHOUT A SINGLE PROOF... BAD BELE PLENTY HERE NO BE SMALL.. THAT IS WHY MANY PROFFESSIONALS I KNOW HERE DONT COMMENT ANYMORE.THEY JUST READ.. PLEASE LETS GROW UP SO THESE ELITES HERE CAN COME BACK...

My goal is not to look rich but to be rich.

Below is my biggest competition and where I’m channeling all my energies now. I’m doing something nicer than what strucutracasa delivered near me.

Na here we go dey wey I go finish this and jump on something bigger.

I’ve left the dead to bury their dead

Happy Weekend NL!

stanley000:
its like u are commenting from a phyciatric ward. he got his job or are u insane? if he got the architectural he paid for then wheres the fraud, even he himself is a yahooboy or havent u gone to look up his profile. all architectural designs have been sent to him. i have the mechanical and structural drawings completed but since he has no manners or respect for elders then he must pay for it. period!

Wow!

You have succeeded in putting your name in nairaland’s hall of shame and blacklist just because of 20k.

Here’s the thing I know “You don’t preach your values. Values are promoted by what you do and not what you say or talk about!”

That’s why people pushing certificates, their age, status or titles actually mean nothing to me.

I see a lot of elders here that needs mentoring. I’m sorry I come this way. No pun intended.

Kentucky404:
Hypocrisy of the highest order.
`Changed your mind my foot '

If Architecture hasn't been thrown to a dog like you - as used in the phrase above - You should have backed down when the guy clearly stated he doesn't have enough money for the job , he further explained that it's his first build and doesn't have enough at hand to start the project, but you persuaded him by giving him price reduction even as the reduction isn't ok by u.
Your Desperation shows you wanted the job by all means.

Now you're saying rubbish yen yen yen. -You changed your mind-



You should have shown your worth by rejecting the job


You would have earned even more respect by assisting the guy & just take a pass.

20k job

I'd do that as a complimentary service or a giveaway.

rmx:
Interesting

Is the project in that particular estate with that gate ?

It's at the other side - the old Jericho side. It's just directly on the other side of Crimson Court by Structuracasa.

Beframia:
@oga next, in case no settlement is reached, can you please advise on his earlier drawing if it means moving him to kobocity? I am a keen follower of Thomath's build and I must confess that I am impressed how you all carried his matter for head like gala.

I saw the plan and I knew Aforzy already gave the best piece of advice which the smart architect has effected.

In addition, I’d only add the modification below.

#TheNonuplets

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