boyestic:
turkish doors or locally fabricated ?i"m at cross road of what to pick,the turkish doors are beautiful but not strong,im just seeking general opinion here

KIDfurniture:
Useless human beings... ogun kill that checkitout guy. So you have been scamming people codely here. You will not end this year well. We are the problem. Nigerians abroad dont trust family and friends. Poverty has really finished this us . Please get him arrested immediately. He should disgraced Like his mates. What about that other thief that refused to pay one client here for granite. What's his name again.. 80k balance thief

segzy14:

He is the same person.

KIDfurniture:
Turkey doors get grade bros... i used a 260k Turkey door for my front door and a 60k worth for kitchen exit. My brother you can not break in oh....local doors are the worst . Local thieves know how to dismantle them



thank you,do you mind sharing the name or picture.

rusep:
Morning House,
I just received this quotation from my Capenter to roof my 5 bedroom bungalow house in Kaduna. Please is this quotation ok.
Thanks in advance for your review

Muyi002:


Please am I good with this prices

diordaves:


This is very sad. I think you are the second person (victim) or third with such complaints. And it is sad for ALL. This is the problem the diaspora are experiencing with homebase fellow countrymen and women - TRUST. And this lack of trust and the inability of the average Homebase Nigerian to get a simple job done without milking the job or blatantly stealing from the client is fueling poverty, joblessness and holding back business and investment in Nigeria. This is where the problem of stagnant Nigeria economy lies, not Buhari.

You can't just do business on the go in Nigeria. Impossible. You have to go about it like you are walking through the valley and shadow of death. And you MUST fear every evil. The average Nigerian can't honestly deal; no matter how simple the contract is, no matter how small the amount involved. Dishonesty in whichever form is embedded in so many Nigerians' DNA. Don't get me wrong, there are a few good men and women in Nigeria but finding a principled honest and disciplined Nigerian to engage is a very difficult prospect.

I appreciate you finally brought this to the open for which I'm a beneficiary as I was about to engage him after the Christmas celebration for a Warehouse project. Some have come here to say they have had such dishonest experience with so so and so but they don't want to mention the name. I find such approach not right as this is a forum to share experiences so as to build on a body of knowledge to smoothly execute our various projects and to build meaning alliances with the few good men and women. So anyone who has been dealt a bad card but doesn't bring it to the open is selfish and even part of the problem really. I commend you and hope you find the right solution.

What practical measures have you taken so far to resolve this or at least recover your money?

sgtponzihater1:
Hi,

I want to go into the property business as an investor. Like building flats for rent. My only concern at the moment are the outrageous rates land are being advertised in Lagos. I see some plots and you hear 5million

Are there any area in Lagos or outside Lagos where I can get Lands for an affordable price and still have a decent rental value after construction.

Useful advice will be welcomed.

Muyi002:
Actual Expenses Incurred per Stage
Labour Cost for Foundation Excavation, Blinding and Block setting to Lintel = *180000*

Blinding
Cement - 30 bags @ 2500 = 75,000
Sharp Sand - 20 tonnes = 32,000
Granite - 25 tonnes = 105,000
Total = *212,000*

Foundation Block Setting & Sock away Pit
Blocks = 1400 @ 150 = 210,000
Cement - 30 bags @ 2400 = 72,000
Sharp Sand =15 tonnes = 24,000
Labour for Soak away = 62,000
Extra Labour Expenses = 20,000
Total = *388,000*

Foundation Filling
Labour = 72,000
Laterite = 298,000
Total = *370000*

DPC - Half
DPM Nylon = 11,500
Granite= 10 tonnes = 45,000
Tara = 10 tonnes =13,000
Sharp sand = 10 tonnes = 15,500
Planks - 25 pieces & nails = 25000
Iron
16mm - 4 lengths @4400 = 17600
8mm - 3 lengths @ 1250 = 3750
Binding wire =29000m
Transport = 2500
Workmanship
Labourer = 40000
Welder and carpenter = 13000
Cement = 28 bags @ 2500= 70000
Wire Mesh = 10500
Total = *273,000*

Above Lintel Block setting
Blocks 4100 @ 150 = 615000
Water = 3000
Sharp sand = 36000
Joining sand = 18000
70bags @2500 =175000
Additional labour = 50,000
Total = *900000*

Lintel and Pillars
16mm - 8 lengths @ 3630 = 29040
8mm - 31 lengths @ 1030 = 31930
12mm - 34 lengths @ 2050 = 69700
1 binding wire = 4000
Transport & logistics = 4000
Total cost of Iron = 140000
Wood and planks ➕ TP = 51000
Granite = 25000
Sharp sand = 15000
Cement = 30 bags @ 2500 = 75000
Workmanship
Labour 40000
Carpenter 22000
Iron bender 17000
Total = *385000*

Overall Total to this stage is 2,710,000

rotecch77:


Duplex foundation method is diff from bungalow.
The recommended depth for duplex is 1m depth or more depends on the nature of the soil for columns (not block) and all the imposed load will depends on the columns not the blocks as that of bungalow.

The block that will go inside the ground at times for duplex is btw 2-3 block which is ( 450-675) that is for block , other block like 2-3 will remain outside (above the ground level).

The column will hold the foundation firmly, but I do introduce beam on any block above 5 courses in most of my work.

Look at this pics (I introduce beam here after 5 courses)

ohis12345:

What about Benin-city?

diordaves:


Nice job. Good workmanship. Really looks well built with a lot of thoughts gone into it.

One big thing though, if this was my built, I will 'close eye' and add a third coarse to the levelling. That is three coaches after lintel. Why? If the finishing include POP, you will not believe the dramatic positive impact a high ceiling will do not only to the choice of POP design but the living experience of the house as a whole. Visitors will step into the parlour and will experience the majestic feel to the house. This is due to the the brilliant white POP finish accentuated by the very high ceiling. You don't get this feeling with low ceiling houses done up with PVC ceiling. This is just me speaking for myself and wishing this is mine. If only wishes were horses, beggers would ride.

Muyi002:


Thanks man.
It's actually three courses block after lintel. All blocks after lintel from the inside is 3 course while the outside is 2 with parapet beam cast to make it 3. See photos of inside.

chimexdnice1:
Hello sir, please based on your explanations, how do you you see my foundation, it's almost completed. Thanks.

saydfact:
For Sale: https://www.nairaland.com/5577691/plot-land-uncompleted-building-sale

Sold By: HomeIntegral

saydfact:


Send me a WhatsApp message.. See my signature for link

Choosenone2020:



Good afternoon Oga MI sir ,you never attend to my case

Gshun:
please house, what size of sharp sand and plastering sand is 45,000. the person told me its the big size, can someone please help with the actual prize?

saydfact:


Did you send it to Whatsapp as requested?

diordaves:


Location? Price defer per location.

Takoro13:
Please house what could be the cause of this crack at each 4*4 windows of simple bungalow. The crack line from top four course down the foundation and did not reach foundation. No crack walls. Only on windows

See pxc

Takoro13:

Nobody saw this?

Thanks all

vboss:

Hello nairalanders, good morning.
Please something has been troubling my mind. I'm currently constructing a three bedroom bungalow with concrete fascia ( parapet). The seasoned engineer handling the project refused to include any pillars on the foundation, saying there is no need.

For the past 2 hours I have been going through different pages of several projects here on this section of nairaland and I cannot say I'm not scared my foundation is without any form of pillars. I don't know if it's because he used 9" blocks on all outside walls.

Please I don't want my house to collapse. Please kindly let me know if there is anything I can still do. Or if the pillars can at this point be included. I'm scared please.

I just filled the foundation with sand. That's the stage the project is at currently.

Bankyshinani:
Helo professionals, please i need solution to this problem....The paints on the walls of my house is getting whitish and also some other parts are getting peelled off....I guess it is water action.... please,what is the possible solution to this....
Note: it is a rented apartment

This is the picture of the house