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Sassenach:
Hello. I am looking to renovate a building I just bought, located in Ajah and I am looking for a builder/engineer. The building is very dilapidated and old fashioned. I will like to upgrade it to a modern look. Also there's an issue of water logging in the living room when it rains. I willneed to do some kind of elevation and build a working drainage/gutters.

This property is a 5 bedroom duplex with another three bedroom bungalow behind the main building.

Please suggest a professional with good reputation and fair pricing. It would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to move quickly on this project.

Thank you.

rotecch77:
Pent house decking area need good hand to handle such Job, it’s not a DIY way.

I don’t buy idea of total covering of such area bcs you will definitely need some repair on the tank or total removal of the tank if it got damaged

sonnie10:
But he could do like columns/ pillars to hold the roof without actual walls.

Sassenach:
Hello. I am looking to renovate a building I just bought, located in Ajah and I am looking for a builder/engineer. The building is very dilapidated and old fashioned. I will like to upgrade it to a modern look. Also there's an issue of water logging in the living room when it rains. I willneed to do some kind of elevation and build a working drainage/gutters.

This property is a 5 bedroom duplex with another three bedroom bungalow behind the main building.

Dilapidated building ? Hmm you need to 1st check form Lasbca if they will approve renovation work on that structure… I know what I’m saying bcs this is not the 1or 2nd time that I have handled such.
After that you will need to do a some test to know the stability of the structure and a lot more before you can bring back the building to better abode.
But don’t be scared it’s do able I have done some as this and so many people have done same also without break bank, you just need to give it to the right handler to handle

Please suggest a professional with good reputation and fair pricing. It would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to move quickly on this project.

Thank you.

Sassenach:
Hello. I am looking to renovate a building I just bought, located in Ajah and I am looking for a builder/engineer. The building is very dilapidated and old fashioned. I will like to upgrade it to a modern look. Also there's an issue of water logging in the living room when it rains. I willneed to do some kind of elevation and build a working drainage/gutters.

This property is a 5 bedroom duplex with another three bedroom bungalow behind the main building.

Please suggest a professional with good reputation and fair pricing. It would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to move quickly on this project.

Thank you.

Charisdesigns:
This is quite common with older buildings around Ajah. Before raising the floor level, it’s important to check the natural site slope and where the water currently travels—so you don’t elevate the building only to redirect the water into the bungalow behind.

A proper drainage redesign usually works hand-in-hand with the renovation.

I handle upgrades/renovations within this axis, so if you want, I can take a look and give you a clear idea of the safest approach

08027314344

Sassenach:
Hello. Are you on WhatsApp? I tird to add you but it states you are not on WhatsApp.

maklelemakukula:
Update your price

debeey87:
About 2 months ago, I was informed the septic tank in my rental property was full, one of the tenants was unable to flush their toilet and we evacuated the septic pit (on opening the chambers, water level was elevated). This is the first time in 3years or so we are opening the pit since we started to rent it out.

For context, the septic pit was dug about 10 x 12 ft while the waste water collect about 6ft wide not sure about the depth now.

Last week, I was told the septic tank was full again but this time it was noticed that the waste water pit was empting itself into the septic pit. At the time the septic pit was last evacuated,no report of water from the waste water empting into the septic pit was given so I am surprised how this has become the case. After the septic pit was evacuated, the water from the waste water pit still continued to flow into the septic tank ( initial plumber linked both pits together).

I have asked all the tenants to check their flat if anyone left their water running to warrant the waste water pit becoming full all of a sudden in under 3months.

Plumber is suggesting the current water pit isn't absorbing again and should dig another waste water pit.

My question are the following

1. Are there remedies to improve the absorbing rate of the water pits.

2. How far away from the old pit and septic pit should a new water collection pit be dug.

3. Can concrete rings like those used in konga be used in the waste water pit in place of blocks considering the cost to deck the surface.

Any other advice on how to progress will be appreciated.

Thank you.

Alliswell73:
Hi, bro. He said he has been calling you, and you're not picking up. I have been messaging you as well, but you're not responding.

greenermodels:
please is this quote okay for a house measuring 40'x50' for a monoslope roof, please,I honestly need your opinion.

debeey87:
About 2 months ago, I was informed the septic tank in my rental property was full, one of the tenants was unable to flush their toilet and we evacuated the septic pit (on opening the chambers, water level was elevated). This is the first time in 3years or so we are opening the pit since we started to rent it out.

For context, the septic pit was dug about 10 x 12 ft while the waste water collect about 6ft wide not sure about the depth now.

Last week, I was told the septic tank was full again but this time it was noticed that the waste water pit was empting itself into the septic pit. At the time the septic pit was last evacuated,no report of water from the waste water empting into the septic pit was given so I am surprised how this has become the case. After the septic pit was evacuated, the water from the waste water pit still continued to flow into the septic tank ( initial plumber linked both pits together).

I have asked all the tenants to check their flat if anyone left their water running to warrant the waste water pit becoming full all of a sudden in under 3months.

Plumber is suggesting the current water pit isn't absorbing again and should dig another waste water pit.

My question are the following

1. Are there remedies to improve the absorbing rate of the water pits.

2. How far away from the old pit and septic pit should a new water collection pit be dug.

3. Can concrete rings like those used in konga be used in the waste water pit in place of blocks considering the cost to deck the surface.

Any other advice on how to progress will be appreciated.

Thank you.

diordaves:
From your post you may have done the same mistake 90% of homeowners do. You have built a TWO chambers septic tank. Not actually an effective SOAKAWAY pit. A Soakaway pit by effectiveness should have THREE Chambers (see attached photos).

The soakaway lasted for three years. That demonstrates that your water table level is ideal. So the soakaway filling up so quickly after evacuation has nothing to do with the water table but all to do with the TWO Chamber. This is the reason:

In a typical septic system, wastewater from the residents flow into the system where it undergo a separation process. Heavy solids settles at the bottom forming a SLUDGE. Lighter materials such as grease, oil float to the top creating a SCUM layer. The liquid between the SLUDGE and SCUM is the EFFLUENT which is relatively clear water. So, over time at the bottom of the septic system, the sludge will build up considerably preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

What may have happened in your situation, when the soakaway was new, there was not a meaningful build up of sludge, so the system was soaking away water and this lasted for three years. But after three years the sludge has built up considerably and when you evacuated, you probably only evacuated the effluent and the scum leaving the sludge at the bottom and as a result the soakaway was quickly filled up again because the sludge is preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

SOLUTION
Option 1: Evacuate again but this time get people to manually shovel and pack out the sludge. The tankers don't soak the sludge.

Option 2: If you've got the land, add a third chamber. How a Three Chamber system works is this: The toilet waste go into Chamber One. The bathroom and kitchen waste go into Chamber Two. There is a pipe link from Chamber One to Two that direct the Effluent ONLY into Chamber Two and a pipe link from Chamber Two into Chamber Three to direct the Effluent ONLY. So in Chamber Three is only the clear Effluent without the problematic sludge. Chamber Three will soakaway effectively for many many years.

diordaves:
From your post you may have done the same mistake 90% of homeowners do. You have built a TWO chambers septic tank. Not actually an effective SOAKAWAY pit. A Soakaway pit by effectiveness should have THREE Chambers (see attached photos).

The soakaway lasted for three years. That demonstrates that your water table level is ideal. So the soakaway filling up so quickly after evacuation has nothing to do with the water table but all to do with the TWO Chamber. This is the reason:

In a typical septic system, wastewater from the residents flow into the system where it undergo a separation process. Heavy solids settles at the bottom forming a SLUDGE. Lighter materials such as grease, oil float to the top creating a SCUM layer. The liquid between the SLUDGE and SCUM is the EFFLUENT which is relatively clear water. So, over time at the bottom of the septic system, the sludge will build up considerably preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

What may have happened in your situation, when the soakaway was new, there was not a meaningful build up of sludge, so the system was soaking away water and this lasted for three years. But after three years the sludge has built up considerably and when you evacuated, you probably only evacuated the effluent and the scum leaving the sludge at the bottom and as a result the soakaway was quickly filled up again because the sludge is preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

SOLUTION
Option 1: Evacuate again but this time get people to manually shovel and pack out the sludge. The tankers don't soak the sludge.

Option 2: If you've got the land, add a third chamber. How a Three Chamber system works is this: The toilet waste go into Chamber One. The bathroom and kitchen waste go into Chamber Two. There is a pipe link from Chamber One to Two that direct the Effluent ONLY into Chamber Two and a pipe link from Chamber Two into Chamber Three to direct the Effluent ONLY. So in Chamber Three is only the clear Effluent without the problematic sludge. Chamber Three will soakaway effectively for many many years.

diordaves:
From your post you may have done the same mistake 90% of homeowners do. You have built a TWO chambers septic tank. Not actually an effective SOAKAWAY pit. A Soakaway pit by effectiveness should have THREE Chambers (see attached photos).

The soakaway lasted for three years. That demonstrates that your water table level is ideal. So the soakaway filling up so quickly after evacuation has nothing to do with the water table but all to do with the TWO Chamber. This is the reason:

In a typical septic system, wastewater from the residents flow into the system where it undergo a separation process. Heavy solids settles at the bottom forming a SLUDGE. Lighter materials such as grease, oil float to the top creating a SCUM layer. The liquid between the SLUDGE and SCUM is the EFFLUENT which is relatively clear water. So, over time at the bottom of the septic system, the sludge will build up considerably preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

What may have happened in your situation, when the soakaway was new, there was not a meaningful build up of sludge, so the system was soaking away water and this lasted for three years. But after three years the sludge has built up considerably and when you evacuated, you probably only evacuated the effluent and the scum leaving the sludge at the bottom and as a result the soakaway was quickly filled up again because the sludge is preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

SOLUTION
Option 1: Evacuate again but this time get people to manually shovel and pack out the sludge. The tankers don't soak the sludge.

Option 2: If you've got the land, add a third chamber. How a Three Chamber system works is this: The toilet waste go into Chamber One. The bathroom and kitchen waste go into Chamber Two. There is a pipe link from Chamber One to Two that direct the Effluent ONLY into Chamber Two and a pipe link from Chamber Two into Chamber Three to direct the Effluent ONLY. So in Chamber Three is only the clear Effluent without the problematic sludge. Chamber Three will soakaway effectively for many many years.

diordaves:
From your post you may have done the same mistake 90% of homeowners do. You have built a TWO chambers septic tank. Not actually an effective SOAKAWAY pit. A Soakaway pit by effectiveness should have THREE Chambers (see attached photos).

The soakaway lasted for three years. That demonstrates that your water table level is ideal. So the soakaway filling up so quickly after evacuation has nothing to do with the water table but all to do with the TWO Chamber. This is the reason:

In a typical septic system, wastewater from the residents flow into the system where it undergo a separation process. Heavy solids settles at the bottom forming a SLUDGE. Lighter materials such as grease, oil float to the top creating a SCUM layer. The liquid between the SLUDGE and SCUM is the EFFLUENT which is relatively clear water. So, over time at the bottom of the septic system, the sludge will build up considerably preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

What may have happened in your situation, when the soakaway was new, there was not a meaningful build up of sludge, so the system was soaking away water and this lasted for three years. But after three years the sludge has built up considerably and when you evacuated, you probably only evacuated the effluent and the scum leaving the sludge at the bottom and as a result the soakaway was quickly filled up again because the sludge is preventing the soakaway from soaking away waste water.

SOLUTION
Option 1: Evacuate again but this time get people to manually shovel and pack out the sludge. The tankers don't soak the sludge.

Option 2: If you've got the land, add a third chamber. How a Three Chamber system works is this: The toilet waste go into Chamber One. The bathroom and kitchen waste go into Chamber Two. There is a pipe link from Chamber One to Two that direct the Effluent ONLY into Chamber Two and a pipe link from Chamber Two into Chamber Three to direct the Effluent ONLY. So in Chamber Three is only the clear Effluent without the problematic sludge. Chamber Three will soakaway effectively for many many years.

gabbytabby:
Nigerians will run you street. I would always ask to see a video of the last chamber before it goes to the septic tank before I will entertain any evacuation as I have paid for evacuation which was not done. they sent me a video of it too. It was full pass the pipe level in the first instance

There is no way an evacuation is the problem if this area is clear and if this is not clear, I will ask if this and a couple of or all the chambers be cleared first. the chamber was cleaned after the first evacuation 2 months ago. They have even opened all the chambers now and everything is clear but this was after the pit was evacuated again

I also started to do a chamber clear out every 2 years.

Now this is less of an issue after connecting the roof gutter to the waste water as the rain will wash the pipes/chambers What if the pit gets over flooded from he rain gutter[/b]and they know what I will do whenever I am told they think evacuation is necessary. Clean out the chambers first.

Oftentimes blockages are caused by baby wipes etc down the toilet or a poorly constructed chamber which does not flow properly. Think twice before you let a plumber construct a chamber for you as this is the work of the bricklayer.

Ayohbk:
Hello all, please what is the best price for silver color aluminum hand railing per meter. Thanks

Aqib09:
Good day everyone.

Please I need some professional advice.

Is beam casting a necessity before installing polystyrene parapet?

Is there any risk in installing the polystyrene parapet without the beam casting?

Thank you in anticipation of your professional input.