netoc65:

the courtyard though... no need for it.

OP budget like #8,000,000 for the job + or minus #2,000,000

NwaAmaikpe:


This was certainly drawn by a quack draughtsman


Which architect still designs on tracing paper wih point pens and stencils when we have Archicad, Revit and AutoCAD 3D.

OP get that plan redesigned by a professional.
Who still uses a void courtyard next to a kitchen in a bungalow just for lighting purposes?


The design is shabby, very shabby.

The toilets for the two rooms should be ensuite,
Same as that for the guestroom...

The situation of the guestroom is also a no-no for me. It should not be accessed on the same lobby where the master's bedroom is accessed through.
There is no privacy.

Only professionals can relate to my critique.


To your question on cost?
No need building this trash. Get it redesigned.

saydfact:
Let me give u a more detailed explanation at how I arrived at the 4-5m I gave u on my thread...

Considering the size and the standard.

Roofing = 1m plus using aluminum or almost using fibre Cement roofing sheet. Let's stick with 1m

Windows = at about 21-24k per window (casement) for 1200 by 1200 with other sizes being relative. Total Windows are about 18 nos with some bigger than 1.2by1.2 = abt 550k

Doors = let's use 25k per door, thou ur steel doors for external wld cost about 50-75k depending on choice and size, we have abt 15 doors that's about 400k

Total for doors and windows = abt 1m also (remember you'll need Cement, sand to fix all)

Tiles = just budget 500k if you want to tile all floors and toilet walls. Your choice can make it more or less.

Ceiling to rooms = asbestos cost 1.4k per sheet of 1.2by1.2. Your square area is approx = 250m2 this about 240k for materials only. Add workmanship, Trans etc I'll say 350k

Electrical and plumbing = visit an electrical shop and you'll appreciate Nigeria cable is gold... Just budget 750k for electrical and another 500k for plumbing

I HOPE WE'VE NOT EXCEEDED 5m?

Good, so far we're on 4m only... .

Think about this, Buglary, Painting, plastering (which can't be less than 300k materials inclusive),

Need I type more? - Sorry I have to stop - A client just sent me a whatsapp message.

So in summary you can't really spend less than 5m

Good luck.

Lalasticlala - What u think?

saydfact:
Let me give u a more detailed explanation at how I arrived at the 4-5m I gave u on my thread...

Considering the size and the standard.

Roofing = 1m plus using aluminum or almost using fibre Cement roofing sheet. Let's stick with 1m

Windows = at about 21-24k per window (casement) for 1200 by 1200 with other sizes being relative. Total Windows are about 18 nos with some bigger than 1.2by1.2 = abt 550k

Doors = let's use 25k per door, thou ur steel doors for external wld cost about 50-75k depending on choice and size, we have abt 15 doors that's about 400k

Total for doors and windows = abt 1m also (remember you'll need Cement, sand to fix all)

Tiles = just budget 500k if you want to tile all floors and toilet walls. Your choice can make it more or less.

Ceiling to rooms = asbestos cost 1.4k per sheet of 1.2by1.2. Your square area is approx = 250m2 this about 240k for materials only. Add workmanship, Trans etc I'll say 350k

Electrical and plumbing = visit an electrical shop and you'll appreciate Nigeria cable is gold... Just budget 750k for electrical and another 500k for plumbing

I HOPE WE'VE NOT EXCEEDED 5m?

Good, so far we're on 4m only... .

Think about this, Buglary, Painting, plastering (which can't be less than 300k materials inclusive),

Need I type more? - Sorry I have to stop - A client just sent me a whatsapp message.

So in summary you can't really spend less than 5m

Good luck.

Lalasticlala - What u think?

NwaAmaikpe:

Which architect still designs on tracing paper wih point pens and stencils when we have Archicad, Revit and AutoCAD 3D.

NwaAmaikpe:

Who still uses a void courtyard next to a kitchen in a bungalow just for lighting purposes? The design is shabby, very shabby.

NwaAmaikpe:

The toilets for the two rooms should be ensuite,
Same as that for the guestroom...

SPEEDEPITOME:
Good afternoon people, please I need your help. I need an estimate of how much it will cost to finish a 4-bedroom flat already at lintels level on a moderate budget. The building has a lobby and a living room.
I want to have an idea of how much it will cost to finish it, the money is not exactly available but if I have a rough estimate, then I can know where to start from and what to do with the little money on ground.
Your ideas are needed on the type of doors to use - affordable ones please.
Roofing sheets and ceiling materials.
Experts here should please help me list the needed materials and the cost estimate.
Thanks.

saydfact:
Let me give u a more detailed explanation at how I arrived at the 4-5m I gave u on my thread...

Considering the size and the standard.

Roofing = 1m plus using aluminum or almost using fibre Cement roofing sheet. Let's stick with 1m

Windows = at about 21-24k per window (casement) for 1200 by 1200 with other sizes being relative. Total Windows are about 18 nos with some bigger than 1.2by1.2 = abt 550k

Doors = let's use 25k per door, thou ur steel doors for external wld cost about 50-75k depending on choice and size, we have abt 15 doors that's about 400k

Total for doors and windows = abt 1m also (remember you'll need Cement, sand to fix all)

Tiles = just budget 500k if you want to tile all floors and toilet walls. Your choice can make it more or less.

Ceiling to rooms = asbestos cost 1.4k per sheet of 1.2by1.2. Your square area is approx = 250m2 this about 240k for materials only. Add workmanship, Trans etc I'll say 350k

Electrical and plumbing = visit an electrical shop and you'll appreciate Nigeria cable is gold... Just budget 750k for electrical and another 500k for plumbing

I HOPE WE'VE NOT EXCEEDED 5m?

Good, so far we're on 4m only... .

Think about this, Buglary, Painting, plastering (which can't be less than 300k materials inclusive),

Need I type more? - Sorry I have to stop - A client just sent me a whatsapp message.

So in summary you can't really spend less than 5m

Good luck.

Lalasticlala - What u think?

NwaAmaikpe:


This plan is an insult to professionals like me.
This was certainly drawn by a quack draughtsman


Which architect still designs on tracing paper wih point pens and stencils when we have Archicad, Revit and AutoCAD 3D.

OP get that plan redesigned by a professional.
Who still uses a void courtyard next to a kitchen in a bungalow just for lighting purposes?


The design is shabby, very shabby.

The toilets for the two rooms should be ensuite,
Same as that for the guestroom...

The situation of the guestroom is also a no-no for me. It should not be accessed on the same lobby where the master's bedroom is accessed through.
There is no privacy.

Only professionals can relate to my critique.


To your question on cost?
No need building this trash. Get it redesigned.

nextstep:


Obviously many still do. Eventually they will fade out, but why insult an architect for not using the latest tools, so far as the tools convey the same information?



Don't you think it's a good idea? Lighting/ventilation/aesthetics...



So you want to double the number of toilets? If you have kids, can't they share one bathroom? Or if somebody is cooking, you want them to enter the room first, and then bathroom? And what's wrong with guest (residing, and the ones visiting for the afternoon) using the same guest toilet?

I also think the location of the guestroom is fine. Close to the palour. Personally, I would rather keep my guestroom away from my kids and the rest of the household. If privacy is an issue, it's a minor inconvenience as guests stay 2-5 days max.

OP, never mind this harsh critique, it's a fine floorplan and uses money effectively. No need ensuiting everything like we see. You know how much each toilet adds to budget? If you can have some glass louvres (not casement) separating the courtyard from the hallway/lobby and from the dining room, it could bring fresh air and light into the house. Consider putting some potted plants there.

As for cost, I would be surprised if you spent less than 9m on this building. For one, the estimates on door are too low... budget 50k-70k or more if you want doors that last.

The simple truth is that you will spend 1.5x to 2x what you budget. There is also the danger that your tastes will expand to fill your budget and you'll still end up spending more money. I would advice finishing the 4 outer walls and roof as quickly as possible. Then plumbing and wiring. Then plaster and finish each room as you go. Even if it's only one toilet and two doors you can buy for now, it's OK. If you can move in before it's finished, you'll save rent where you are now, allowing you a greater chance of completing.

Otherwise you'll find yourself in a situation I got into not too long ago: not enough money to finish, and not finished enough to move in.

Yemsy2009:

[/color]must you bring all your headache to nl? or just to let us know you don ready to build your own house? .......I tired

saydfact:
Let me give u a more detailed explanation at how I arrived at the 4-5m I gave u on my thread...

Considering the size and the standard.

Roofing = 1m plus using aluminum or almost using fibre Cement roofing sheet. Let's stick with 1m

Windows = at about 21-24k per window (casement) for 1200 by 1200 with other sizes being relative. Total Windows are about 18 nos with some bigger than 1.2by1.2 = abt 550k

Doors = let's use 25k per door, thou ur steel doors for external wld cost about 50-75k depending on choice and size, we have abt 15 doors that's about 400k

Total for doors and windows = abt 1m also (remember you'll need Cement, sand to fix all)

Tiles = just budget 500k if you want to tile all floors and toilet walls. Your choice can make it more or less.

Ceiling to rooms = asbestos cost 1.4k per sheet of 1.2by1.2. Your square area is approx = 250m2 this about 240k for materials only. Add workmanship, Trans etc I'll say 350k

Electrical and plumbing = visit an electrical shop and you'll appreciate Nigeria cable is gold... Just budget 750k for electrical and another 500k for plumbing

I HOPE WE'VE NOT EXCEEDED 5m?

Good, so far we're on 4m only... .

Think about this, Buglary, Painting, plastering (which can't be less than 300k materials inclusive),

Need I type more? - Sorry I have to stop - A client just sent me a whatsapp message.

So in summary you can't really spend less than 5m

Good luck.

Lalasticlala - What u think?

CaptainFM1:
I think you are smart. You want to crosscheck the quotations those burgers handling ur project are given you. A piece of advice for you...You may need to go physically to markets and find out exact prices of every little things even up to nails. I am serious about this.

This burgers are cabals on their own. There cartel is so strong that you may not notice any meaningful cost advantage even after comparing 10 to 15 different quotations. All I'm saying in a nutshell is do not rely absolutely on their quotations, they are very smart at swindling people. Ensure you bargain for 15% cut in whatever quotation you choose.

SPEEDEPITOME:
Good afternoon people, please I need your help. I need an estimate of how much it will cost to finish a 4-bedroom flat already at lintels level on a moderate budget. The building has a lobby and a living room.
I want to have an idea of how much it will cost to finish it, the money is not exactly available but if I have a rough estimate, then I can know where to start from and what to do with the little money on ground.
Your ideas are needed on the type of doors to use - affordable ones please.
Roofing sheets and ceiling materials.
Experts here should please help me list the needed materials and the cost estimate.
Thanks.

SPEEDEPITOME:
Good afternoon people, please I need your help. I need an estimate of how much it will cost to finish a 4-bedroom flat already at lintels level on a moderate budget. The building has a lobby and a living room.
I want to have an idea of how much it will cost to finish it, the money is not exactly available but if I have a rough estimate, then I can know where to start from and what to do with the little money on ground.
Your ideas are needed on the type of doors to use - affordable ones please.
Roofing sheets and ceiling materials.
Experts here should please help me list the needed materials and the cost estimate.
Thanks.

Eluwilussit:

Which building?

GoodFaith:


@Saydfact -- Are u a contractor

"Ceiling to rooms = asbestos cost 1.4k per sheet of 1.2by1.2. Your square area is approx = 250m2 this about 240k for materials only. Add workmanship, Trans etc I'll say 350k"--- Hell NO
Four flat POP was 1.2 M so POP will be about 400k

Electrical and plumbing = visit an electrical shop and you'll appreciate Nigeria cable is gold... Just budget 750k--Hell NO

just did two flat wire and fix ,-labor for less 400k

U2ice:


Burglary painting plastering na em u put for 300k? Only painting sef don chop half or more sef of that money with matt paint withour screeding.

SPEEDEPITOME:
Good afternoon people, please I need your help. I need an estimate of how much it will cost to finish a 4-bedroom flat already at lintels level on a moderate budget. The building has a lobby and a living room.
I want to have an idea of how much it will cost to finish it, the money is not exactly available but if I have a rough estimate, then I can know where to start from and what to do with the little money on ground.
Your ideas are needed on the type of doors to use - affordable ones please.
Roofing sheets and ceiling materials.
Experts here should please help me list the needed materials and the cost estimate.
Thanks.

engrchioce:
Contact me on 08032863158 for the comprehensive quantitative analysis. I could do it free of charge if you will give me the work.

M1m2:
Contact HsLBroker he is wonderful on calculation of something like this.
plus he is a builder himself

Empiree:
you might need spyder880 too

SPEEDEPITOME:

The one in the plan