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netoc65:
Lol... It's called an Ante-room. Next time get an architect to design for you. You'll appreciate it.

Maybe he abbreviated it na,that's my thought that's y I was silent.

CHESTER48:
lol.. They sound alike nah..haha. Na architect design am ooo..

Omo... Na quack architect be that o

Timtol:
Maybe he abbreviated it na,that's my thought that's y I was silent.

Hmm... Maybe...
Looks more like an omission though.

netoc65:
Omo... Na quack architect be that o

lol....

netoc65:
Hmm... Maybe... Looks more like an omission though.

Ok

smithsydny:
oyea? OK what about the cost of transportation if added won't it buy same goods in pH.

Just trying to get information that's all.. Information is power u know.

u won't pay much.. AM just trying to cut down cost for u....

smithsydny:
oyea? OK what about the cost of transportation if added won't it buy same goods in pH.

Just trying to get information that's all.. Information is power u know.

things are also relatively affordable in Benin.. Instead of u to complete the house with let's say 3million.. It will be completed with 2.5 at most.

iamlarry99:
Good day nairalanders, I need builders in the house to help me with a rough estimate of how much It ll cost me to erect this 2bedrm simple bungalow to finishing level, with tiles in every room and pop in the living room and dining, thanks in advance.

Follow the thread on my signature to know how to calculate yourself - you dont need to know the estimate to finish, just get the estimate to start..

The post on my signature wld help you.. GOODLUCK

iamlarry99:
Good day nairalanders, I need builders in the house to help me with a rough estimate of how much It ll cost me to erect this 2bedrm simple bungalow to finishing level, with tiles in every room and pop in the living room and dining, thanks in advance.

Where are the builders in the house, over to U guys.
But when U get to painting U can contact me for am a paint producer and I have a team of professional painters to take care of the P.O.P and painting. 07035174655

jfleece:
things are also relatively affordable in Benin.. Instead of u to complete the house with let's say 3million.. It will be completed with 2.5 at most.

OK boss thanks

only a quantity surveyor can give you accurate estimate, an accurate estimate will keep you more focused than rough estimates,it will also help in your cost planning

Like seriously
Someone about to embark on a multi-million Naira project should not "waste" his time looking for estimates, planning properly finance wise before starting out
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a classic example of the thought process that has led Nigeria down the path of uselessness till date.

EgunMogaji:
OP, this is as simple as a plan that I've seen. It should be a straightforward build.

Don't waste your time looking for estimates, etc Beleive in yourself that you can complete a 2 bedroom building.

Start making blocks, etc and search for a trustworthy local builder as a partner.

Good luck.

bobosydney:
I think you should prepared for 6 million Naira or more to make it look standard. Because from own experience for my house andb just ordinary fence and gate cost me 2 million Naira.

u have been scammed....the 2 million will finish that 2 bedrooms the OP talked about. dependent on the environment he is looking at though.

litaninja:
Like seriously
Someone about to embark on a multi-million Naira project should not "waste" his time looking for estimates, planning properly finance wise before starting out
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a classic example of the thought process that has led Nigeria down the path of uselessness till date.

I stand by my assessment.

I don't live in Nigeria so your exaggerated hysteria is without merit.

Jarus:
Gbam. I was in this stage in 2009. I asked same question. I even asked in Nairaland.

I asked our family bricklayer. My salary was about 200k then. I was intially scared of the costs I was hearing.

I just started anyway, ignoring all the estimates.

Don't spend too much time on this. Just start, even if it's just 250k you have.

To Allah be the glory, starting my third bungalow in 8 years now.

Congratulations.

He'll start getting depressed when all the vultures start throwing in their nonsensical big estimates.

Any average working serious Nigerian should be able to do a 2 bedder.

iamlarry99:
Thanks EgunMogaji

You're welcome.

Mine is just one opinions that's based on an active build.

You'll consider all of them to reach the prudent one for you.

BTW, I used SketchUp for my designs.

FOR SALE 3BED ROOM FLAT PLUS ONE SHOP AT THE FRONT IN ODONLA IKORODU LAGOS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR WHATSAPP 08023917741 THANKS

I requested for the design, it's simple and low cost

netoc65:
OP, I'm sorry to say this, but whoever designed this house is a bad designer.

And again, the information you provided is not enough to give you a quote. The cost all depends on your personal taste.

What's ant room?
What's the size of that toilet door in the room by the right?

How much?

Legendbaba1:
FOR SALE 3BED ROOM FLAT PLUS ONE SHOP AT THE FRONT IN ODONLA IKORODU LAGOS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR WHATSAPP 08023917741 THANKS

Leave it at 3m. Including miscellaneous.

iamlarry99:
Good day nairalanders, I need builders in the house to help me with a rough estimate of how much It ll cost me to erect this 2bedrm simple bungalow to finishing level, with tiles in every room and pop in the living room and dining, thanks in advance.

I found nothing related to this there

saydfact:
Follow the thread on my signature to know how to calculate yourself - you dont need to know the estimate to finish, just get the estimate to start..

The post on my signature wld help you.. GOODLUCK

There would be staircase at the entrance

oluwamitomisin:
OP,
the entrance door is [i]far [/i]pushed in or else there is intended to be a staircase to the entrance. otherwise, i will prefer the door brought in line with the walls and not recessed as you have it now

Jarus:
Gbam. I was in this stage in 2009. I asked same question. I even asked in Nairaland.

I asked our family bricklayer. My salary was about 200k then. I was intially scared of the costs I was hearing.

I just started anyway, ignoring all the estimates.

Don't spend too much time on this. Just start, even if it's just 250k you have.

To Allah be the glory, starting my third bungalow in 8 years now.

Tell us how much the salary is now

iamlarry99:
I found nothing related to this there

I guess you only read the first few lines - however - GoodLuck and like i said earlier, find out how much you need to start then start - i'll still advice you read that thread to help you save money along the line.. https://www.nairaland.com/3523256/how-build-comfortable-house-earning

Jarus:
Gbam. I was in this stage in 2009. I asked same question. I even asked in Nairaland.

I asked our family bricklayer. My salary was about 200k then. I was intially scared of the costs I was hearing.

I just started anyway, ignoring all the estimates.

Don't spend too much time on this. Just start, even if it's just 250k you have.

To Allah be the glory, starting my third bungalow in 8 years now.

Kindly share pics of one of such bungalows - i love to see... Thank God for your story... more to follow

saydfact:
Kindly share pics of one of such bungalows - i love to see... Thank God for your story... more to follow

Did a Nairaland journal for the first two

First

https://www.nairaland.com/784501/jarus-countryhome-journal

Second
https://www.nairaland.com/2132347/construction-journal-2

Jarus:
Did a Nairaland journal for the first two

First

https://www.nairaland.com/784501/jarus-countryhome-journal

impressed with the quality of what i've seen - Nice Job...

Jarus:
Did a Nairaland journal for the first two

First

https://www.nairaland.com/784501/jarus-countryhome-journal

Second
https://www.nairaland.com/2132347/construction-journal-2

I also noticed you had an Architect on your project; i guess you're in the best position to advice iamlarry99 that what he attached and refered to as Affordable design on this thread wld eventually cost him more..

I can authoritatively say that if he continues with that design, he wld one day remember today...

@ iamlarry99 - The reason u shared ur post here was for advice - Please invest a few thousands getting a design you wld be proud of....

GoodLuck... and apologies if u feel i crossed the line...

saydfact:
I also noticed you had an Architect on your project; i guess you're in the best position to advice iamlarry99 that what he attached and refered to as Affordable design on this thread wld eventually cost him more..

I can authoritatively say that if he continues with that design, he wld one day remember today...

@ iamlarry99 - The reason u shared ur post here was for advice - Please invest a few thousands getting a design you wld be proud of....

GoodLuck... and apologies if u feel i crossed the line...

First one, I contracted an architect from start. He was also the supervisor.

Second one, I just used my pencil to draw what I wanted on paper, got a bricklayer and started. I got architect to regularise later. He collected my DIY paper plan and put professional touch and I paid him off. Self-supervision.

Third one. Using second approach too.

iamlarry99:
I requested for the design, it's simple and low cost

Bro... It can be simple and low-cost without necessarily being poor.
And a floor plan doesn't determine if a design is low-cost. The finishes are what will determine the cost.

Jarus:
First one, I contracted an architect from start. He was also the supervisor.

Second one, I just used my pencil to draw what I wanted on paper, got a bricklayer and started. I got architect to regularise later. He collected my DIY paper plan and put professional touch and I paid him off. Self-supervision.

Third one. Using second approach too.

summary: u had an Architect on all 3... great.
my point is - when one begins to live in an apartment, u begin to find out its not meeting ur needs, no store, excessive space planning, etc... regrets begin to set in, renovation cost is high, u want to build another and relocate - these are more expensive.


I'm sure u agree that your first is 100% more impressive than the second in all departments....

and i also understand why u decided to go into the 2nd by yourself, the experience from the first....

When i grow up, i want to be like u..... with 3 projects or more..

saydfact:
summary: u had an Architect on all 3... great.
my point is - when one begins to live in an apartment, u begin to find out its not meeting ur needs, no store, excessive space planning, etc... regrets begin to set in, renovation cost is high, u want to build another and relocate - these are more expensive.


I'm sure u agree that your first is 100% more impressive than the second in all departments....

and i also understand why u decided to go into the 2nd by yourself, the experience from the first....

When i grow up, i want to be like u..... with 3 projects or more..

Sure, first had professional touch, fully handled by a professional from beginning to end. But it took longer. I wasn't going to be living there so I wasn't in a rush.

I finished the second in 11 months. I just badly needed to gerrout of rented house in Lagos and wanted something I can rush and finish within a year.