alstacs:
Many people have discussed here about fair pricing of workmanship in building.
I got the shock of my life today when a painter was invited to come look at the ground floor of a duplex that has a sitting room, presit, dining room and a bedroom.
The man said he was going to paint the the interior of the floor for 140k.
I asked him what paint he was going to use, he aid that just his workmanship that I am to buy the paint. It is just plain paint, no special designs.
Screeding has been done oh.
I did not even know how to price, so I told him to drop his quote, I will get back to him.

I put this here so that those who are in the business will know people are actually in need when they come here to ask what we think is fair for a particular job at a specific stage of their construction.

alstacs:
Many people have discussed here about fair pricing of workmanship in building.
I got the shock of my life today when a painter was invited to come look at the ground floor of a duplex that has a sitting room, presit, dining room and a bedroom.
The man said he was going to paint the the interior of the floor for 140k.
I asked him what paint he was going to use, he aid that just his workmanship that I am to buy the paint. It is just plain paint, no special designs.
Screeding has been done oh.
I did not even know how to price, so I told him to drop his quote, I will get back to him.

I put this here so that those who are in the business will know people are actually in need when they come here to ask what we think is fair for a particular job at a specific stage of their construction.

alstacs:

Àbí oh. Or you build your own where it should be and leave your number on top.

alstacs:


Wrong advice on demolishing. I demolished a stupid thing like this once and spent 2 years in court for all sorts of criminal charges. He even reported I threatened his life.

Topmost11:
I am glad to stumble upon this thread. How many bags of cement is needed to set/lay 100 9" blocks, 6" blocks? Because the land is sloppy, the bricklayer says it will take 6 coach(blocks) in height at some parts. He says he will use double wall at such places to avoid future wall collapse. Pls, is this right, or he should put pillars at all junctions.

JWTheocracy1:
good evening gurus in the house... my Engineer just sent me a quotation of materials for my building project.

Is 30 Tons of chipping really 250,000? I need to be guided here before I get encouraged by exorbitant quotes. Location is Aba, in Abia state. Please I will appreciate a response from someone that knows the cost in Aba or it's environs.

Hum2020:
Op if your Engineer gave you a quoation on grantie 30 ton at 250k will advise you to pay him because I brought mind 25ton at220k in imo state I discovered that the price of building materials is very expensive down in the east than any other place in nigerian

JWTheocracy1:
good evening gurus in the house... my Engineer just sent me a quotation of materials for my building project.

Is 30 Tons of chipping really 250,000? I need to be guided here before I get encouraged by exorbitant quotes. Location is Aba, in Abia state. Please I will appreciate a response from someone that knows the cost in Aba or it's environs.

Hum2020:
Op if your Engineer gave you a quoation on grantie 30 ton at 250k will advise you to pay him because I brought mind 25ton at220k in imo state I discovered that the price of building materials is very expensive down in the east than any other place in nigerian

JWTheocracy1:


Ok thanks. How many tipper trips will make up 30 tons? Any idea?

Dennis3D:
.. True.

Granite costs in East is very expensive compared to Lagos. I remember working in Owerri 2018. 30 tons was for 240K then at Uratta Imo State. Note, the distance plays a role too. So if I want to put a range I would say 200 - 250K. Though they have some other things cheaper too like Blocks there are cheaper than those in Lagos and a few more materials.

Their plumbing pipes is shorter than that of PH and Lagos too. In fact east has their own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to materials and workforce

Dennis3D:


Approximately 3.5 - 4Trips

Chekitaut:
30tons in the east is scam, just go for the so called 15tons but it is actually 10tons in it, range is 70-80k depending on the distance.

The major reason i suspended the east service is fustration from co supplier...

twinskenny:


ha wetin happen??

JWTheocracy1:


Thank you for that detailed explanation. I don't base at home and this is my first project. With all these years of hardwork I won't like to pay more than the actual cost of materials.

JWTheocracy1:
This is what he sent to me this evening... are all these the actual prices of materials in the east (Aba, Abia state to be precise). I will appreciate to be guided by the wonderful people of this forum. Note this is for remodeling of a storey building. If need may be, I can still upload the existing building here, so as to be guided properly.

alstacs:

Baba, if another person had written what I wrote I would have said it is a lie. He was so unreasonable. He kept on speaking English about how he is a professional and how he worked for one of my neighbours on he street etc. Na so I leave am with my wife make dem de speak their English oh. As dem talk finish , no need to argue further. I just thanked him and told him we will get back to him.

Adequate459:
Hello professionals,
Kudos for the job you are doing on this platform
Please i need advice,i have a project of 3 bedroom flat with a mini flat.
It has reached the lintel level and for now i have 500k,what do you suggest i do next next?
Please note that we have done borehole,fence,soak away and water tank stand.
Moreover,two rooms has not been filled with sand also.

Kindly advise what do next considering this season and fund availability.

Hope to hear from you soon.

damola311:


Thanks for the response boss..... I was given 170K for the plastering as workmanship.

He mentioned something like 3inches thickness and not those plastering that the block traces will be showing later.

rotecch77:
Few pics as requested by some ogas here
You can visit our thread for more

Topmost11:
Pls criticize this basic plan for a 3 bedroom bungalow. Thanks

Focusmind:


Honestly,i don't know why some Engineers in this forum behaves like this?? They will collect money and promise to deliver in one week's time.

After one, two and four weeks no show. When you call him, he won't pick and will be avoiding you.

Stupidly, he would come to nairaland again soliciting and advertising his job again. I am currently pursuing one like that with SARS. He seems to be hiding but we will get him after collecting 300k to deliver on windows.

yinkaoke:
Hello house please help me appraise this work. I saw them tiling, so l want to engage them when am ready. Is it a good work?

Takoro13:

I don't get you SR. building my own where it should be still mean I must demolish his own and place my own at appropriate place.

I think I shld use concrete to write my number on his own?
or I call the landlord chairman to hear about it bcs the SURVIOR said the land owner could not be trace as it has been transfer hand to hand
or I report the case to my lawyer and take legal step against it

Abolarin91:
3inch thickness for plastering? This can't be true...