Hi Nairanders!
I have this quest of building a 2 bedroom 2 storey of flats with a ground floor of 3 Bedrooms in my land at Mbanagu Otolo Nnewi at Anambra State from abroad through the help of my mother .I called it a residential-commercial kind of building because I will in the future be using the ground floor with my family while I rent out the flats in the first and second floors for the maintenance of the house.
Currently, I am still at the stage of commencing with the fencing job but it is my mother's wish to not buy blocks but to get a block-moulder to start moulding for us meaning that all the blocks to be used in the building will be moulded at the building site so as to reduce the cost of buy blocks.
1.? How do guys feel about the idea?
Secondly, I have not gotten a building plan for the above explained type of building so I humble ask for help with Building plans for a house of that nature and the estimated cost/budget so as to help me in my decision whether to continue or choose something else!
2.? How much do you guys think it would cost me from the foundation to the roofing level?
? Does anyone have a better suggestions of what I should go for instead based of my explanation?
Lastly, I have attached a building plan of a 3 storey of a double flats with a ground floor and the first flat by the right hand side in the first floor designed for residential purpose only (for my family and I ).
3? How much do you think I should budget for a 2 storey of the same building plan?
Do you have you have an estimatedo cost for it or a better option with an estimated cost?

Please, folks feel free in contributing and suggesting something because it will go a long way helping me in this confused state of mind.
Thanks in anticipation my people and hope to hear from y'all as soon y'all can manage!

end tym design...
no proper cross ventilation...
n DAT lounge is gonna b a living hell in summer...
give ur design to proffesionals..
not some road side draftsman....

My brother.....pls always consult design professionals in your designs ....the designer who is probably not an Architect wants the money and doesn't care about the implication of his drawing...he should do consultations and be sure the building can be carried by the land and the Architectural drawing must come along with structural drawings.......w are not talking of one store building here.....the drawing is full of doors even at unnecessary locations.....rooms are small and poorly ventilated....I don't see a clear definition of what he want to achieve as shown on the ground and first floor of the right hand side......kitchen size is too small for the size of family you are planning for...especially as there is no store......when there is fire outbreak only those on the ground floor will survive.....I reserve further comments....what I'm saying is that:

"........BUILDINGS LIKE THIS NEED PROFESSIONAL TOUCH AT TH DESIGN STAGE ....ELSE....."

biazarre:
end tym design...
no proper cross ventilation...
n DAT lounge is gonna b a living hell in summer...
give ur design to proffesionals..
not some road side draftsman....

@Biazarre, the building plan attached above was provided by a so called Engineer so that's his plan by the way. That was the reason why I had to put it up here to see my people's view on it and as well see if I would get a better plan based on my explanation of what I am looking forward to build.
I need an estimated cost of a building plan leading to a 2/3 bedroom 2 storey of a single or a double flats.
Thanks for contributing!

what you're asking for is too complicated... let me try and difusse the situation, what is the size of the land. what is the load-bearing capacity of the soil? i will advise you to go for 6 units of 2-bedroom flat i.e 2 storey building of 2flats on each floor... let it be spacious and make it a home. Since it's a big project, its better you mould block yourself. get a design first before you can talk of cost. even if you dont have the whole cash now, having the bill will help you to set target. I would also advice that you build your personal building separately, maybe a 4-bedroom bungalow. since you're not coming to stay there now, you can do that after the commercial project. best of luck

BRAINCRASH:
My brother.....pls always consult design professionals in your designs ....the designer who is probably not an Architect wants the money and doesn't care about the implication of his drawing...he should do consultations and be sure the building can be carried by the land and the Architectural drawing must come along with structural drawings.......w are not talking of one store building here.....the drawing is full of doors even at unnecessary locations.....rooms are small and poorly ventilated....I don't see a clear definition of what he want to achieve as shown on the ground and first floor of the right hand side......kitchen size is too small for the size of family you are planning for...especially as there is no store......when there is fire outbreak only those on the ground floor will survive.....I reserve further comments....what I'm saying is that:

"........BUILDINGS LIKE THIS NEED PROFESSIONAL TOUCH AT TH DESIGN STAGE ....ELSE....."

Well stated and very constructive!
@Braincrash,What do you suggest? Do you have a better plan following my explanation?

Fadelex:
what you're asking for is too complicated... let me try and difusse the situation, what is the size of the land. what is the load-bearing capacity of the soil? i will advise you to go for 6 units of 2-bedroom flat i.e 2 storey building of 2flats on each floor... let it be spacious and make it a home. Since it's a big project, its better you mould block yourself. get a design first before you can talk of cost. even if you dont have the whole cash now, having the bill will help you to set target. I would also advice that you build your personal building separately, maybe a 4-bedroom bungalow. since you're not coming to stay there now, you can do that after the commercial project. best of luck

@Fadelex, Thanks for your suggestions! Do you have any example of what the plan of that type of 6 units 2 bedroom flats should look like in structure?

elonilintl:

@Biazarre, the building plan attached above was provided by a so called Engineer so that's his plan by the way. That was the reason why I had to put it up here to see my people's view on it and as well see if I would get a better plan based on my explanation of what I am looking forward to build.
I need an estimated cost of a building plan leading to a 2/3 bedroom 2 storey of a single or a double flats.
Thanks for contributing!

yemfem0015@gmail.com. or call 07052154080...

elonilintl:

@Fadelex, Thanks for your suggestions! Do you have any example of what the plan of that type of 6 units 2 bedroom flats should look like in structure?

I have for 4 units... guess you'll just to add a storey to it.

elonilintl:

@Biazarre, the building plan attached above was provided by a so called Engineer so that's his plan by the way. That was the reason why I had to put it up here to see my people's view on it and as well see if I would get a better plan based on my explanation of what I am looking forward to build.
I need an estimated cost of a building plan leading to a 2/3 bedroom 2 storey of a single or a double flats.
Thanks for contributing!

call me 07052154080 or yemfem0015@gmail.com.. I'm gonna nid more details..

Fadelex:

I have for 4 units... guess you'll just to add a storey to it.

Can you drop the pictures of the 4 units 2 bedroom flats so that I have a look at it?

Wow

I'm here to read comments

Am not surprised
Such design fits "the location"where they erect all sorts of "things" in the name of storey building

#Greedyfolks

Please consult a quantity surveyor.... Thats the best way to get the exact cost range.

Price of building materials are now on the high side. Thus, you should consult one before embarking on this project.


My thought

the land area size, access o ventilation and soil turgidity does matter a lot, make sure u consult an experince architect posting on nairaland wont give u a beneficial result,try consulting a qs to ascertain d amount to be spent on materials. And do vie for the services of an experienced structural engineer.

marY70:
I'm here to read comments

Seconded. See as bad belle people many here.

Why are nigerians daft,
Stop coming here to advertise your business, if it doesn't move now,youd start blaming ppl.
Be mature.

Nawa o.

No p,advertise it,by the time dem throw you bad luck arrow na dia you go hail

elonilintl:

@Fadelex, Thanks for your suggestions! Do you have any example of what the plan of that type of 6 units 2 bedroom flats should look like in structure?

The last 6 flats I am building in Owerri. I have built about 6 different units of 2 Bedroom blocks of flats in Owerri, Enugu and Port Harcourt . Budget N18m for the house to get to this stage in the picture, foundation till roofing is completed (all materials, labor and supervision).

If your mum is not very knowledgeable about building houses, better wait till you come back before building .

https://www.nairaland.com/2719326/making-owerri-block-6-flats/8

0803 335 0750 (voice and watsapp)

Na wa for ppl o.

Some just condem without constructive advice or suggestions.

@op: I wish you the best in this project.

observing!! morning NAIRALANDERS

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Those Drawings don't look professional. Except thats a presentation drawing which I doubt cos I could see Dimension Line Within the spaces, I could tell you cause im an Architect

Like someone advised, the Lounge would be an Oven during Summer, no proper Lighting and Cross Ventilation..

Engaging a Professional would save you a lot more than you think..
*Get involved a Professional Architect, he'll coordinate every other professional required to erect such building.. Ranging from A Structural Engineer to a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer and down to a Quantity Surveyor - its for your own good to avoid Loosing Lives and property at the Long run.

Op the mistake has been made but please next time it doesn't cost much to hire a professional to do the Job, saves you money and stress tho..

Below are examples of what a Detailed Construction Drawing Looks Like, Although They are for Presentation (Designed By Me)

spyder880:


The last 6 flats I am building in Owerri. I have built about 6 different units of 2 Bedroom blocks of flats in Owerri, Enugu and Port Harcourt . Budget N18m for the house to get to this stage in the picture, foundation till roofing is completed (all materials, labor and supervision).

If your mum is not very knowledgeable about building houses, better wait till you come back before building .

https://www.nairaland.com/2719326/making-owerri-block-6-flats/8

0803 335 0750 (voice and watsapp)

Recommend this man...

Get the advice of a professional.
I know there are so many of them on Nairaland. Let them show you samples and you can continue from there.

Let Me wait and see hw't goes #Oshaaamo

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agarawu23:
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we're on the same ship bro

Good morning...
First of all I must commend ur what I called igbotic foresight. U guys are bomb. U never forget ur root.

Now ur question.

The size of ur land will dictate the type and extend to structure buildabable..if that is not a problem u need to get a certified and approved building plan to avoid future issue. U know Nigeria will not remain like this. A time is coming when the rule will have to be applied wen it had fully adopted true federalism or breakup as indices in showing...

Then the cost will be determine by the type of drawing and height of structure u want..

For the issue of moulding blocks will give u quality blocks if properly managed.

Finally u need a professional if the type of structure u attached is what u want to build.

I am Moses, a builder by acedemic training and a construction project manager inview(few months from now). I can b of help on the estimate, the drawing type and others as u may needs. U can reach me on mosesehinlaro@gmail.com.