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We have encountered individuals with different economic statuses building different but related types of houses in Nigeria. This is why it is very important for an individual planning to embark on a building project to assess his worth and income and make an appropriate budget for the house he wants to build.

There are a lot of factors that can be considered when planning to build a house on a budget, which includes: the architectural design, the contracting company, building materials, location, cost estimation, and bill of quantities. We discussed this factors individually and shed light on how each can contribute or affect your plan to build on a budget in Nigeria. This article is a must read for potential house owners or an individual that is planning to build a house in Nigeria.

Read further by clicking the link below:

https://www.otanley.com/building-a-house-in-nigeria-on-a-budget/

Otanley Nigeria Limited is the best design-build company in Nigeria. We are changing the narrative in Nigeria building industry. We are not just about designing and building conventional houses. We believe that every building should be for different individuals. For example, the features Mr. A wants in his building may not the features Mr.B wants in his building. We take all these into consideration.

Therefore, our modus operandi requires us to have a sit-down or a detailed discussion with a prospective house owner to understand his needs and the best way to incorporate his needs in our designs and construction. This will help us to devise a well-detailed plan that will satisfy his unique needs and lifestyle. The plan will be converted to a detailed architectural designs and drawings followed by exact implementation of our drawing on the ground.

We have developed a proven three phase design-build process, ensuring that your project will be built to the highest standards, with continuous attention to detail and outstanding client service from the start to the finish.

At Otanley Nigeria Limited, we seek to add values to lives and time through building a house that suit the owner's taste. We don't compete on price, we only compete on quality.

The question you should ask yourself as a prospective owner " the flexibility of your building, will it satisfy your personal unique needs? For example, do you want an office space in your house next to your room? Do you want a library if you are book lover? or do you want a gym space in your house? It's high time we started building a house that we meet our needs. Now we are in Covid-19 era, including an office space in your house is not such a bad idea, because most people are working from home. It will be very nice to have the same feel of being in the office when you are working form home. Thinks about it!


Currently, Otanley Nigeria Limited has lots of completed and on-going projects especially in Owerri, Imo state. We have an ongoing multipurpose hall project at Irete-Onitsha road, Owerri (Picture below). We also about three ongoing duplex projects in different parts of Owerri. All projects are at the finishing stage. W e have completed others projects such as renovation of old house, soak away construction, commercial house in Owerri. We have a proposed projects in Anambra and Abia. You can follow up on our ongoing projects by following our instagram page (@otanley_nigeria_limited). You will find all the information about us from our Instagram page or you can visit our website at https://otanley.com

This article is for potential house owners or building contractors that want to embark on a duplex project in Nigeria. Duplex is one of the most commonly built houses in Nigeria. It comes with different concepts and designs depending on the taste of the property owner. In most cases, the property owners rarely visit the site to know what is going on, but this is okay if the contracting company is reputable and competent.

The step described in this article https://www.otanley.com/how-to-build-a-duplex-in-nigeria-step-by-step/ will help a novice in construction to understand the processes involved in building a duplex in Nigeria. If you are planning to build a duplex in the future, then this article s for you. You will find the information n this article very valuable.

The process we are about to describe in this article includes the processes that are involved in building residential houses (privately-owned), commercial buildings (hotel, factory, church, plaza), and other types of building in Nigeria. The process of building a house in Nigeria is the same irrespective of the state you want to build in. Building in major cities like Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Onitsha will be more costly compared to other cities in terms of land, material, and labor costs.

It is very important you study the process of building a house in Nigeria. This will help prepare you from unforeseen circumstances. Are you planning to build a house in Nigeria, Read this>>>https://www.otanley.com/the-process-of-building-a-residential-house-in-nigeria/

Stories have been going around the internet how prospective house owners fall victim to contracting unqualified contractors or companies for their contracting project in Nigeria.

The problem that prospective house owners face in Nigeria is finding a reputable construction company or an experienced contractor for their building projects. Hiring an inexperienced contractor for your building project will cost you your time and your money because you will not get the quality (value) of what you paid for. It is very advisable to hire a reputable construction company with a known address and experienced professionals for your building project than an ordinary contractor. The reason is that the construction company has more to lose when they do not deliver in terms of having a bad reputation. They will deliver a good project because they have experienced professionals in their ranks. The mistake most prospective house owners in Nigeria make is that in trying to reduce the cost they fall into the hands of inexperienced contractors. But come to think of it, it is penny-wise, pound-foolish in the sense that the cost of repairs and improvements that might result from mistakes would have canceled or exceeded the amount a construction company would have charged for the same project.

Ensure that the company you are hiring for your building project is licensed and insured. Investigate their project timeline, experience, and expertise.
Take your time to visit their office and check out how they fair online. Research about them online and confirm if they are reputable.

Click on this link >>>https://www.otanley.com/tips-for-selecting-a-construction-company-for-your-building-project-in-nigeria/ to read further on the things to consider before selecting a construction company for your project in Nigeria.

Concrete Swimming pool is the most common type of swimming pool found in Nigeria. Concrete swimming pool is made from reinforced concrete and can take different shapes or sizes. Most of the materials for its construction are locally sourced. It is strong and can withstand extreme weather conditions.
We analyzed the work method involved in the construction of a swimming pool out of concrete blocks in Nigeria.
Click the link to read the steps involved in building a swimming pool out of concrete blocks in Nigeria: https://www.otanley.com/8-beautiful-cathedrals-explored/

Concrete Swimming pool is the most common type of swimming pool found in Nigeria. Concrete swimming pool is made from reinforced concrete and can take different shapes or sizes. Most of the materials for its construction are locally sourced. It is strong and can withstand extreme weather conditions.
We analyzed the work method involved in the construction of a swimming pool out of concrete blocks in Nigeria.
Click the link to read the steps involved in building a swimming pool out of concrete blocks in Nigeria: https://www.otanley.com/8-beautiful-cathedrals-explored/