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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 4:31pm On Aug 20, 2020
babeline:


Why not try quality MDF doors that will last. Prices are even lower than your budget

What is the different between HDF and MDF doors cost? ( 2k)
I am doing kitchen cabinet and closets with HDF
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:36pm On Aug 20, 2020
GoodFaith:


What is the different between HDF and MDF doors cost? ( 2k)
I am doing kitchen cabinet and closets with HDF

If I understand you correctly, are you saying the difference between MDF & HDF door cost is 2k? Or you are asking?

In any case, HDF doors are more expensive than MDF by a margin (not 2k). Currently though, MDF doors are expensive in the market due to scarcity making the prices almost same as HDF . Many Importers have not been able to bring in new shipment as they normally would (due to corona virus) so they are hoarding the ones they have making the prices much higher. Some are selling theirs just slightly higher than the old prices though
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 4:37pm On Aug 20, 2020
babeline:


If I understand you correctly, are you saying the difference between MDF & HDF door cost is 2k? Or you are asking?
I paid 11k for HDF board
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Mup4life: 5:00pm On Aug 20, 2020
rotecch77:


We give quotation for the materials and the installation separate
Final cost is far cheaper as I said
do you have a mould for this?

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MrOkenwa(m): 5:10pm On Aug 20, 2020
MrOkenwa:

This review made me to contact him this evening and I was impressed by his prompt response to my enquiries.
I've placed an order for 25 windows of various sizes. I hope to share 5 star testimony, just like you, in days to come.

I promised to give my review after placing order for Aluminium windows from Adedward, for my Low budget bungalow in Abeokuta. So, today has been very eventful at my site as he's presently installing the windows and at the same time installing the Aluminium long span roof.
All I can say is that Adedward is a perfect gentleman. His charges are highly competitive and very flexible. I changed my windows’ design midway into the job and he tagged along.
I later contracted the Aluminium roofing job to him, as elders will say, one good turn deserves another.
More importantly, he didn’t fall sick nor go into COVID-19 self isolation after collecting my hard earned money. He delivered my job as promised, without setting his eyes on me ‘cos I’m not in Nigeria.
My review is 5 star.
Caveat: I’m just a satisfied customer sharing my experience about him. Due diligence is still very important, as it’s always being advised here.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 5:12pm On Aug 20, 2020
babeline:


If I understand you correctly, are you saying the difference between MDF & HDF door cost is 2k? Or you are asking?

In any case, HDF doors are more expensive than MDF by a margin (not 2k). Currently though, MDF doors are expensive in the market due to scarcity making the prices almost same as HDF . Many Importers have not been able to bring in new shipment as they normally would (due to corona virus) so they are hoarding the ones they have making the prices much higher. Some are selling theirs just slightly higher than the old prices though

You are correct
I Did ask somebody to price HDF board with the last 30 days, I was told 8k to 9,500k
I just paid 11k for each HDF board 14 board
Last year carpenters told me it was 22k other 13,500
Labor last year carpenter want 100k for four closet and two kitchen
today I am paying carpenter 50k

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 5:16pm On Aug 20, 2020
MrOkenwa:


I promised to give my review after placing order for Aluminium windows from Adedward, for my Low budget bungalow in Abeokuta. So, today has been very eventful at my site as he's presently installing the windows and at the same time installing the Aluminium long span roof.
All I can say is that Adedward is a perfect gentleman. His charges are highly competitive and very flexible. I changed my windows’ design midway into the job and he tagged along.
I later contracted the Aluminium roofing job to him, as elders will say, one good turn deserves another.
More importantly, he didn’t fall sick nor go into COVID-19 self isolation after collecting my hard earned money. He delivered my job as promised, without setting his eyes on me ‘cos I’m not in Nigeria.
My review is 5 star.
Caveat: I’m just a satisfied customer sharing my experience about him. Due diligence is still very important, as it’s always being advised here.

Good. Well done Ade.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 5:21pm On Aug 20, 2020
Mup4life:
do you have a mould for this?

No for now
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spiceeamiee(f): 5:32pm On Aug 20, 2020
No thanks. The ones in my sister's house already hss issues just from water used in mopping the floor touching it

babeline:


Why not try quality MDF doors that will last. Prices are even lower than your budget

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MrOkenwa(m): 5:33pm On Aug 20, 2020
Dennis3D:


Good. Well done Ade.
Thank you Sir. I read your positive response when someone made enquiry about him here. It was helpful.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:57pm On Aug 20, 2020
[quote author=spiceeamiee post=93034773]No thanks. The ones in my sister's house already hss issues just from water used in mopping the floor touching

Depends on what she got but okay
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Donoppy(m): 6:29pm On Aug 20, 2020
GoodFaith:

A standard four flat and standard roof of 12ft or 14ft Hight is about 375
watch out roofer will give 400 to 525 measurement that can increase your cost from 200k to 500k
If you can get a roofer and make it clear
You will pay a fee for measurement that you already have somebody to do the work
Call five roofers for measurement --Your eye will open
Thank you very much I will definitely make sure I cut all ridiculous expenses by even bringing it on here when it gets to that time.
I really appreciate your suggestion...
Are you into roofing by the way sir ?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 6:38pm On Aug 20, 2020
rotecch77:


The quotation is a bit higher but not too much.

But at rotech building concept
We have another way of making this cast -in-situ
Concrete facial VERY CHEAP now by using Already made STEEL MOULD this will eliminate the PLANK by 90pec bcs we will still use few plank for the round top BEAM.

This will reduce your quotation by HALVE, YES and at the time taking to do it is also lesser

To cap it all you don’t need to plaster the parapet again bcs the final process will comes out neat.

Pics attached are the one we did for some
Member here in diff location.

We did it for the mini flat at the back of the duplex here in the pics
We might do business soon if U cover rivers as Im on that stage
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 7:02pm On Aug 20, 2020
erico2k2:

We might do business soon if U cover rivers as Im on that stage

We cover that area too, except Sambisa forest
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 7:09pm On Aug 20, 2020
rotecch77:


We cover that area too, except Sambisa forest
ahahahah how much/square metre do you charge including installation bro
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dendrick123: 7:26pm On Aug 20, 2020
Good evening sir/ma,

Please I need your feedbacks on a Kobo Kobo project I intend on start towards the end of this year, it's a story unit of one bedroom flat on a 30/25ft land, I've also attached a copy of the intended building plan.

I'll really appreciate all your inputs, observations and will really be grateful if anyone can help me with a QS if possible, the project is in the northern part of the country, soil is hard and stable.

I must say it's really been worth the while reading through the first page to the present of this magnificent thread, the the time and selfless efforts made by the various experts here in dishing out valuable information to followers of the thread is exceedingly beyond comprehension.
I say a BIG Thank You to;

@Hajj mufutau55
@Rotecch77
@gbadexy
@segzy14
@EgunMogaj2
@Dennis3D
@saydfact
@Spyder880
@Dubemcapital1
@Hargbo
@boay
@Kolashangone
@QSFemi

And all the other experts and home owners am not able to mention, you've shaped and inspired me in almost everything about properties, and am really grateful.

Thanks as I await your concerned reviews concerning my project
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Donoppy(m): 8:05pm On Aug 20, 2020
MrOkenwa:


I promised to give my review after placing order for Aluminium windows from Adedward, for my Low budget bungalow in Abeokuta. So, today has been very eventful at my site as he's presently installing the windows and at the same time installing the Aluminium long span roof.
All I can say is that Adedward is a perfect gentleman. His charges are highly competitive and very flexible. I changed my windows’ design midway into the job and he tagged along.
I later contracted the Aluminium roofing job to him, as elders will say, one good turn deserves another.
More importantly, he didn’t fall sick nor go into COVID-19 self isolation after collecting my hard earned money. He delivered my job as promised, without setting his eyes on me ‘cos I’m not in Nigeria.
My review is 5 star.
Caveat: I’m just a satisfied customer sharing my experience about him. Due diligence is still very important, as it’s always being advised here.
Is this person on this forum ?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SurveyorGeo: 8:16pm On Aug 20, 2020
MrOkenwa:


I promised to give my review after placing order for Aluminium windows from Adedward, for my Low budget bungalow in Abeokuta. So, today has been very eventful at my site as he's presently installing the windows and at the same time installing the Aluminium long span roof.
All I can say is that Adedward is a perfect gentleman. His charges are highly competitive and very flexible. I changed my windows’ design midway into the job and he tagged along.
I later contracted the Aluminium roofing job to him, as elders will say, one good turn deserves another.
More importantly, he didn’t fall sick nor go into COVID-19 self isolation after collecting my hard earned money. He delivered my job as promised, without setting his eyes on me ‘cos I’m not in Nigeria.
My review is 5 star.
Caveat: I’m just a satisfied customer sharing my experience about him. Due diligence is still very important, as it’s always being advised here.

Good to hear this. Thank you Mr Adeward. Keep it up Sir!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 8:23pm On Aug 20, 2020
Job Done!!
Another Successful Roofing Project Completed
Site Location: Benin Edo State
Roof Design : Shingle Design
Colour: Black


To get the Cost that Roofed this Building Call/WhatsApp 08085310359

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 8:40pm On Aug 20, 2020
erico2k2:

ahahahah how much/square metre do you charge including installation bro

Western region we charge btw 3500-4000
Easter region btw 4200-4500
North central 4500-5000
Per linear meter, this cost covered below list.

* Example 3-4 bedroom bungalow *
-transport of the formwork to the site to and fro
-installation
-casting of the concrete
- finishings dressing of the joints.

Materials are as follows (separate cost)
7tns of sand
10tns of granite
30-35 bags of cement.
35 length of 12mm reinforcement
10 length of 8mm. “
Used 5ltrs of engine oil.
20 planks 1*12 ( for beam)
10 plank 2*3

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abolarin91(m): 9:01pm On Aug 20, 2020
Good day sir
saydfact:


def.. morning sir
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SanniOluwafemi(m): 9:07pm On Aug 20, 2020
n3xt:


grin
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SanniOluwafemi(m): 9:16pm On Aug 20, 2020
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abolarin91(m): 9:21pm On Aug 20, 2020
You have said it all!
I once took my friend to acompany me to meet a client, the man talk to me like I came to beg him for money, I was only smiling and responding to him like everything is OK. On our way back home my friend said I surprised him for the first time, despite all what the man said I didn't react, lol grin, i replied him "wetin concern me, I am after his money not his reaction" cool
adanny01:


If I see or hear your words, even with a good deal, e go pass you.

I had a big job for a mason, I liked the work on the next building to my house and know the mason. I couldn't bring myself to engage him for one very simple reason, he doesn't greet.

He will be working on top in the site overlooking my compound. He will not say good morning, afternoon or evening. We will meet at the gate. In fact, I have greeted him a couple of times that he answered without even a smile or remorse. My wife once talked about him,even my house girl said he doesn't answer her greetings.

He brought a carpenter to roof the building. The carpenter will greet and even gist with me in the presence of the mason.

That job I had was his, but it passed him. My friend who knew him well begged me to forgive his attitude but I couldn't see myself encouraging bad behaviour. I have the carpenter's number and will use him.

The mason doesn't know that he lost a job, but you have the opportunity to see how one could lose a job without knowing 1.

Let me bore you more. I bought plywood for a job recently, the site was inside a prison. I agreed with 2 guys for loading and offloading. When they where screened for offloading into the prison yard, on their first offload, the Chief warder saw one of the guys who had dread locks and banned him from entering the prison. How much was this guy going lose, just ₦1000. The boy ran to a barber cleared all his hair anyhow and resumed work. We didn't even recognize him when he returned but he quickly realised his appearance was robbing him. I payed the ₦200 for the barber.

Your words are robbing you.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abolarin91(m): 9:30pm On Aug 20, 2020
Hi, answer to your question;
1. The brick name is south Africa brick(different type e.g. Rose, utom,...), it is sold per square meter(a catorn has 52 pieces which serve as 1sqm). Check attaches picture.
spiceeamiee:
This is true. Our property was sealed for about 5 months last year. We finally had pay 200k for unsealing and 20k for breaking of padlock grin grin. Those LASBCA guys are deadly. Guys please I have a few questions. My husband likes to listen to the contractor too much and the guy is always angry when i make suggestions and only implements it when I insist. So these are my questions;

1. Those brick like designs usually used in front of porches, what is the name? I dont mean the ones that are tiles. I mean the ones that are like clay bricks.

2. Is it advisable to do stainless steel railings for a staircase that will be used in an apartment with tenants considering the level of traffic and people holding it? I know stainless steel railings start becoming loose after a while. What can be done about that?

3. We want to put those POP ceiling skirting in the flats downstairs. You know the ceiling is from the decking, so those POP skirting by the wall is what I mean. Is the POP person supposed to now charge us per sq like he is building new POP ceilings? I thought he will just buy the skirtings and install them then we negotiate his fee unlike the ceiling upstairs where he built everything from scratch and charged per sq?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:49pm On Aug 20, 2020
Boss, if consultation for this huge project is free, then how will the QS survive?

n3xt:


Is No. 4 service affordable? If yes, I’m working on the attached, let’s discuss.

I hope consultation is FREE

espirit de corps �

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:52pm On Aug 20, 2020
Thanks for tagging me.

I can help you with the schedule of materials and labour if you send me the working drawings.

Dendrick123:
Good evening sir/ma,

Please I need your feedbacks on a Kobo Kobo project I intend on start towards the end of this year, it's a story unit of one bedroom flat on a 30/25ft land, I've also attached a copy of the intended building plan.

I'll really appreciate all your inputs, observations and will really be grateful if anyone can help me with a QS if possible, the project is in the northern part of the country, soil is hard and stable.

I must say it's really been worth the while reading through the first page to the present of this magnificent thread, the the time and selfless efforts made by the various experts here in dishing out valuable information to followers of the thread is exceedingly beyond comprehension.
I say a BIG Thank You to;

@Hajj mufutau55
@Rotecch77
@gbadexy
@segzy14
@EgunMogaj2
@Dennis3D
@saydfact
@Spyder880
@Dubemcapital1
@Hargbo
@boay
@Kolashangone
@QSFemi

And all the other experts and home owners am not able to mention, you've shaped and inspired me in almost everything about properties, and am really grateful.

Thanks as I await your concerned reviews concerning my project


Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abolarin91(m): 10:03pm On Aug 20, 2020
Good to hear, at least he is able to convince you that not all online seller are scammer. More wins to him.

That your statement "he didn’t fall sick nor go into COVID-19 self isolation after collecting my hard earned money" got me laughing grin, there is God o
MrOkenwa:


I promised to give my review after placing order for Aluminium windows from Adedward, for my Low budget bungalow in Abeokuta. So, today has been very eventful at my site as he's presently installing the windows and at the same time installing the Aluminium long span roof.
All I can say is that Adedward is a perfect gentleman. His charges are highly competitive and very flexible. I changed my windows’ design midway into the job and he tagged along.
I later contracted the Aluminium roofing job to him, as elders will say, one good turn deserves another.
More importantly, he didn’t fall sick nor go into COVID-19 self isolation after collecting my hard earned money. He delivered my job as promised, without setting his eyes on me ‘cos I’m not in Nigeria.
My review is 5 star.
Caveat: I’m just a satisfied customer sharing my experience about him. Due diligence is still very important, as it’s always being advised here.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rockyheight: 10:09pm On Aug 20, 2020
Contact information pls.

Person2person:


we assure you of quality door.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 10:19pm On Aug 20, 2020
You're well informed and wise. Many dishonest roofers, out of desire to fleece unsuspecting clients of selfish gain, inflate the covering area of the roof without anyone raising an eyebrow.

Clients are advised to get a QUANTITY SURVEYOR to help carry out physical measurements of the roof carcass in order to get area commensurate with what's on site.

Be smart.


GoodFaith:

A standard four flat and standard roof of 12ft or 14ft Hight is about 375
watch out roofer will give 400 to 525 measurement that can increase your cost from 200k to 500k
If you can get a roofer and make it clear
You will pay a fee for measurement that you already have somebody to do the work
Call five roofers for measurement --Your eye will open
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DFAMEGUY11S(m): 10:33pm On Aug 20, 2020
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 11:51pm On Aug 20, 2020
QSFemi:
You're well informed and wise. Many dishonest roofers, out of desire to fleece unsuspecting clients of selfish gain, inflate the covering area of the roof without anyone raising an eyebrow.

Clients are advised to get a QUANTITY SURVEYOR to help carry out physical measurements of the roof carcass in order to get area commensurate with what's on site.

Be smart.



You are correct! Penny wise pound foolish

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