Bossman:

I have not posted much here. Just followed the thread diligently. I am sure that will change once I start to build. Question for Haji - I am sure we have tried to contact this person through several means. Have we been able to verify that he is still active, using his number, whatsapp, etc.? Could it be that the person is actually really incapacitated, something happened to him may be? Just saying...

erico2k2:

Yes and you was lucky you are building in a city where your Mum lives.Imagine if your Mum was in Lagos and you where building in Abuja.
Me,I go there do the bit I can, and Madam does the bit she can we lock up until next time.I nor fit shout, no room for stories that touch.
PS, You can build the whole of your house %70 in one month if cash is available.

3strikes:

Seeing those flags always make my day.......

mavverick:


Remember that Kitchen you said was not possible ?
The one you said should only be done with wood ? Well I didnt use wood o and i was happy with the results.

erico2k2:

POS ke??U r still learning
U give me your account I transfer to your account, U get alert there and then goods released, everyone is happy, most of these Building material sellers thats what the even prefer, they dont want cash.
Even my workers I pay like that in some case, direct transfer to their bank from my Tab or mobile phone.

EgunMogaji:


That's just to frame 2 gate pillars. Can you imagine the saving on the roof for my main house?

twinskenny:



There is nothing like secrecy... prices are everywhere, you dont discuss security matter in the open forum...

by the way i dont sell cameras i installed and make recommendations
thank you

twinskenny:


depend on number of cameras..i have a client with just 4 cams and subscribed for only 10gb per month which is around 8k, the numbers of cameras determine bandwidth usage.. and also how often do you view remotely over there

diordaves:


In Nigeria for security reasons I'm very careful to exebit in public my ability to pay on the go with mobile banking. Before them go hold one for random/kidnap and demand one empty ones account there and then.

mufutau55:


Luckily Sova has contacted me this afternoon... and I have communicated info to Fash and I am expecting to hear from Fash soon.
Both his Whatsapp and Voice phone numbers have changed... so I have obtained the new contact numbers. Thanks people.

Hajji M.

44chux:


The problem with anything wireless is that they are highly vulnerable to spyware hacking. Cellphones and PCs etc have counter-measures, but not home gadgets.
So like everything else, ur trading this for that.
One rule of thumb is, the more affluent u get, the less wireless you should go.

By the way, pls take note that DSS censor high end monitoring devices (like CCTV) entering Nigeria.
It is also an offence if you have CCTV , electric fence, guard dogs, etc without a visible warning sign.

Ironically, most of the people (safe a few) installing CCTV in Nigeria right now are just "Cable installers" who branched into CCTV installation...... afterall, "all na wires and cameras"

Thus, if and when they venture into wireless CCTV installs, "security", beyond the basic, routine ones that come with the Camera software (which can be cracked by someone with the "knowledge and right tools" becomes a challenge for them.

Just ask your CCTV installer "what Cisco certifications or equivalent, he has in WIRELESS SECURITY specifically"... let him show you his "Cert Card", a small Credit Card-size of your Certification that we carry around in the purse in-case you need to "show-off".

That is when you would see and know the difference between a "cable Installer who dabbled into installing CCTV Cameras"... and a Security Expert who is qualified to install "safe" wireless Cameras.

kopell:
Stop if its a joke, in Naija when do they make these law?

lastpage:


This is the greatest advice anyone can give, for first time builders!
being one's first house, there is always that tendency for the "heart" to rule, instead of the "brain" with the result that we OVERBUILD!

Even if you can afford it, such sprawling "mansionic bungalow" becomes so unattractive to you in a few years time.
Its even worse if you are a diasporean!

My first build in life was a "massive" 7-bed Bungalow with a decking (where l hope to relax and watch the stars at night! )
I so much hate that building that l have abandoned it and refused to complete it while l built more modern houses elsewhere.
I hated it because l built it to impress/show-off,..... not for my needs and functionality.

First time builder should build "small and functional", you can even build for rent and then when you got more experience and are fully aware of your needs and taste, build something else.
You wont regret that method.

Dont be like me, take that advice.
But it is still your decision. Nice layout though.



Lastpage!

doyen1:
Can someone post the current prices of building materials or point me to where I can get them?

Bossman:
Well said. Very important to build for one's needs. I'm not competing with anyone.

There you go.............Thats the picture!

EgunMogaji:

EgunMogaji:

Empiree:
this is your site?

Empiree:
Hajj mufu, I hope his excuse he gave was valid one?. In my humble opinion, he might be reading this thread anonymously and decided to be nice

kopell:
Hajji, may you live for ever Amin, you're always a peace resolution master. I love your style

EgunMogaji:


Yes Sir.

ice4u999:


It was here on nairaland I realized how cheap it was to hand Mould block compared to buying straight from block companies.

Just by from buying blocks to moulding onsite, also increase quantity of bags of cement and also asking my contractor builder to be more detailed in his quotations saved me 300k during fencing of a second plot.

To work under cold for this country now easy o. Every single dollar you can save matters and can go towards other things because even multi million companies will take out that one dollar for failing to work one hour.

Empiree:
Why put flags, to deter hoodlums?

dearpiriye:
sorry to intrude but what of the case of cheating from buying sand, cement etc for the moulding and ? Isn't it better to just buy an exact amount and ensure the workers use it up for that day?

EgunMogaji:
I feel very proud.

Carpenter wants N2,000 per 1x12 wood. I needed 18.

Went down to "Iso Pako" at New Garage and got it for N1,500.

Saved N9,000 (about 36 bottles of Star).

Of course this is chump change but goes to show new entrants ways you can extend your budget when you buy your materials.

mufutau55:


They have come to a billateral agreement for the work to be finished by next week when his balance will be paid and everybody will be happy. This time legal involvement is present. So far so good. Thank you all.

Special thanks to all my "Otelemuye" who dug him out.
"Small Body Big Engine" thank you very much.

Hajji M.

Qc1:


EgunMogaji, is that Ibadan pricing?

EgunMogaji:


Na so o my chief

Na oluyole dem born me na there I sabi.

mufutau55:


They have come to a billateral agreement for the work to be finished by next week when his balance will be paid and everybody will be happy. This time legal involvement is present. So far so good. Thank you all.

Special thanks to all my "Otelemuye" who dug him out.
"Small Body Big Engine" thank you very much.

Hajji M.