Horlardorjah:



Sorry to ask Sir, what level of security is the main gate which will be opened by either a security personnel or youself in person when your guest has to call to notify you of their presence at your gate or do you mean next door neighbor coming to ask for salt in some movie scenerio.
Floor to ceiling Burglary itself if done to address security like you said won't allow anything aeration into the flat cos the bars will be so close.
Cheers boss
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Whether na gate man o, or gardener, or neighbour, whoever, I no like make you get direct contact to my main door. Knock for protector first, then dem go open door and open protector for you. If necessary, your query will be taken without opening the protector sef.

Gate na first layer of protection. Home security get different layers - from gate to CCTV to dogs to Sango to sweeping broom to burglary proof protector. All join.

Na so I see am.

I no understand what you mean say protector dey prevent breeze. Which kind protector be that?

michlins:
As usual, I delivered premium service

Nice one. Well done �

yemi2plus:


I think I remember a previous post from saying you're building in Benin. If this is correct, the standard fee as at the time I did my fencing is 4,500 per 100 block for brick layer and 2,500 for service.

Yes, my site is in Benin... Prices of things and labour are on the high side here with what I have noticed and the funny thing is, they don't beg for work like Port Harcourt. Once they give you price, no negotiation, if you don't agree on their price, they'd leave. Smh

olukaygold:

The Quotations is more than enough.but Okay.don't forget to add glue, Pvc glue preferable (Plumber Gum).

Topsy23 said 3*3 and 3*6 should be reduced, the only thing that should be added to the first list are more pipes but this other electrician increased all materials more than the previous list. Which should I go for cos I am not there with them?

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olukaygold:

Direct dressing or Precast?The labour charges is 4k-5k,You provide materials for them.

I just asked about the price on this thread yesterday cos I felt I was being overcharged when I will still be the one to buy materials... 4000 was the price given to me for this window art but pillars price is 11000 each

What will it cost to use upvc material to make
(1) casement windows
(2) casement windows with burglary
(3) casement windows with net:
0.8m x 1.6m = 12 (opens one side)
1.2m x 1.6m = 1
0.9m x 1.05m = 1
0.6m x 0.7m = 4 (opens one side)

redgem:


Topsy23 said 3*3 and 3*6 should be reduced, the only thing that should be added to the first list are more pipes but this other electrician increased all materials more than the previous list. Which should I go for cos I am not there with them?

Compare,Add and subtract from both quotations.

Goodmorning all. Please any kind Samaritan that can help me with the square meter of this plan. The square meter of the sitting room, kitchen, dinning area and entrance. I have called 2 different pop guys and dey giving me different higher measurements than my bricklayer

Stellarinfrast:
What will it cost to use upvc material to make
(1) casement windows
(2) casement windows with burglary
(3) casement windows with net:
0.8m x 1.6m = 12 (opens one side)
1.2m x 1.6m = 1
0.9m x 1.05m = 1
0.6m x 0.7m = 4 (opens one side)

Casement window with embedded burglary and net
0.8 x 1.6=37
1.2 x 1.6=55k
0.9 x 1.05=40k
0.6 x 0.7=25k
Thanks

lahizak:
Goodmorning all. Please any kind Samaritan that can help me with the square meter of this plan. The square meter of the sitting room, kitchen, dinning area and entrance. I have called 2 different pop guys and dey giving me different higher measurements than my bricklayer

It's always better to do a physical measurement.. measuring on the drawing will give you higher figure.. remember the house has been plastered and all

olukaygold:

Compare,Add and subtract from both quotations.

Okay Boss....thanks for your response, I appreciate it a lot. God bless you

bolu1986:



It's always better to do a physical measurement.. measuring on the drawing will give you higher figure.. remember the house has been plastered and all

Thanks..I appreciate d response

diordaves:


Nice one. Well done �

thank you

lahizak:
Goodmorning all. Please any kind Samaritan that can help me with the square meter of this plan. The square meter of the sitting room, kitchen, dinning area and entrance. I have called 2 different pop guys and dey giving me different higher measurements than my bricklayer

Rough Estimate (To the nearest whole number):

Sitting Room = (5.5 x 5.5) - (1.5 x 1.51) = 28sqm
Kitchen = 4.9 x 2.8 = 14sqm
Dinning = (3.3 x 3.81) - (1.5 x 1.51) = 10sqm
Entrance = 2.47 × 2.3 = 6sqm

NB: just an estimate...could have been even more accurate if the size of blocks used in the construction was factored in, but this wasn't given in the design.

RockOfAgesAlumi:

Casement window with embedded burglary and net
0.8 x 1.6=37
1.2 x 1.6=55k
0.9 x 1.05=40k
0.6 x 0.7=25k
Thanks

Thank you very much for your timely response.
What will be the cost, without embedded burglary.

Stellarinfrast:

Thank you very much for your timely response.
What will be the cost, without embedded burglary.

With burglary
0.8 x 1.6=32k
1.2 x 1.6=47k
0.9 x 1.05=35k
0.6 x 0.7=22k

lahizak:
Goodmorning all. Please any kind Samaritan that can help me with the square meter of this plan. The square meter of the sitting room, kitchen, dinning area and entrance. I have called 2 different pop guys and dey giving me different higher measurements than my bricklayer

From your drawing the total square area is 59.96 sq.m. approximately 60 sq.m
Sitting room = 29.12 sq.m
Dinning area = 11.44 sq.m
Kitchen = 13.72 sq.m
Entrance = 5.68 sq.m

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redgem:


Yes, my site is in Benin...that means it's a standard price here. Prices of things and labour are on the high side here with what I have noticed and the funny thing is, they don't beg for work like Port Harcourt. Once they give you price, no negotiation, if you don't agree on their price, they'd leave. Smh

While prices of goods may have increased, labour fee hasn't increased so much. And paying 15K to lay 100 pieces of blocks in Benin City is damn too expensive.

olukaygold:

For A standard Mini flat (a Sitting room,a Bedroom,Dining room,kitchen and two bathrooms)budget 3m_3.5m depends on your taste
For just a room and parlour Self contain(A sitting room,its bedroom,kitchen and one bathroom),budget 2.5m.

Thanks

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quote author=olukaygold post=115265898]
For A standard Mini flat (a Sitting room,a Bedroom,Dining room,kitchen and two bathrooms)budget 3m_3.5m depends on your taste
For just a room and parlour Self contain(A sitting room,its bedroom,kitchen and one bathroom),budget 2.5m.[/quote]

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Since Yesterday,infact it's 7200,Filas 2400 here in Mowe,the kind of stress I did before I got it 7k sef no be play play

bolu1986:
We work and clean..

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Are you referring to POP cemen?

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Why is it increasing every week?

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7500 for abs

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Rany4all:
Rough Estimate (To the nearest whole number):

Sitting Room = (5.5 x 5.5) - (1.5 x 1.51) = 28sqm
Kitchen = 4.9 x 2.8 = 14sqm
Dinning = (3.3 x 3.81) - (1.5 x 1.51) = 10sqm
Entrance = 2.47 × 2.3 = 6sqm

NB: just an estimate...could have been even more accurate if the size of blocks used in the construction was factored in, but this wasn't given in the design.

Thank you very much. This is a huge help

Stellarinfrast:

From your drawing the total square area is 59.96 sq.m. approximately 60 sq.m
Sitting room = 29.12 sq.m
Dinning area = 11.44 sq.m
Kitchen = 13.72 sq.m
Entrance = 5.68 sq.m

Thank you very much. I really really appreciate