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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 11:15am On Aug 29, 2020
n3xt:


Hmm. I can only recommend my carpenter. You buy your wood. He’ll do the needful.

I don’t sell wood nor do I have anyone I can recommend. I just go to nearest wood market, look for good ones and buy them.

What's the best wood for roofing?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 11:30am On Aug 29, 2020
n3xt:


In my estate, a tenant cannot move in if the landlord is defaulting to the HOA. The tenant and his/her spouse will be interviewed by the estate management team before they can even pay the house rent. They’ll submit their CVs and an interview will be scheduled.

To pack out of the estate, the tenant need a clearance letter from their Landlord and to obtaining this means they’ve cleared all their outstanding dues.

Frankly, I prefer to just build and sell but I’m being pressured by investors to rent instead so there can be continuous plus residual income.

One of my mum’s tenant couldn’t pay but we were shocked to see him arrive in court with a lawyer.

God dey.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 11:30am On Aug 29, 2020
n3xt:


To be honest, I think your Nigeria is kinda different.

I’ve been using automatic gate operator for almost 8 years now, the only maintenance I ever did was to change my battery.

Guess the amount. It’s just 7k!
My gatehouse is just a complete waste.

I use motion sensors too and automatic sprinklers. These things don’t just pack up. Even when they do, just go to Ogunpa market if you’re in Ibadan or Oshodi if you’re in Lagos, those guys can fix anything.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf64ChAmSvc
wbts the cost of putting the gate up? 7k to you maybe cheap but expensive to another person.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 11:34am On Aug 29, 2020
Enyinne:
My land is waterlogged and i used upto 5m for foundation
What type of foundation?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 11:39am On Aug 29, 2020
Leezah:
How do I get a building plan?
By consulting an Architect with your survey plan. If you need one oak Group is your plug to an efficient building.
Contact us on 08108408732 : call/whatsapp.
You can check our signature too.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 11:49am On Aug 29, 2020
igboitalo:
my own is a dry land but do you think mine will be like hw much
Far less than what she spent nd depending on the type of foundation.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 11:51am On Aug 29, 2020
mufutau55:


Problem is that, some Contractor will give you a lower estimates to attract your business but when construction starts there will be many stories but it will be too late to stop your project. Due deligence is the advise.
Thank you.

Hajji M.
How do one do due diligence?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 11:58am On Aug 29, 2020
abdulwastecx:


That is why it's better to get a consultant to manage all the technical side of work.
One can still handle the negotiations but things like the archi, structural, M&E and a detail quantity have to be done by expert to give a clear cost and project time frame.

The way to go is to get a consultant that will do all the technical side of work.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 11:59am On Aug 29, 2020
boyka1:
This is the estimate a carpenter gave me for wood work excluding workmanship. I sincerely think his estimate is quite doggy. Please house make una help me.
You need to run and run fast from the person that give you these wood prices imagine 3x4 for 2,450
2x4 for 1,500, 2x3 for 1,300. Please help us asked him, is he bringing his hard wood form heaven that make it x3 average cost of other wood vendors

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by qdlvy: 12:01pm On Aug 29, 2020
Leezah:
Landscape is good, what are the advantage and considering the little space we have in places like Lagos and Owerri, is it feasible?


Thses pictures are foreign, show us Nigeria pictures

Your questions have been addressed on pages back ad nauseam.
I don't live in Naija but I have been to a few houses in Ondo that have landscaping instead of concrete all through. Besides, your questions miss the point. The point is why is landscaping not adopted more than the alternative being discussed. Pictures I posted is to show examples of what can be achieved with landscaping vs. concrete. And, it's not rocket science like some people will make you believe. It's just not common practice.
Thanks to a one-minute Instagram search, attached is an example from Lagos.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by earthrealm(m): 12:11pm On Aug 29, 2020
Leezah:
The last statement makes me think stamped concrete will not work for me o

forward planning is key.
constructing a small trench or gutter with slabs accross the open space in the compound and incorporating the stamped concrete over it, gives you flexibility to do many things in the future, without having to break the stamped concrete

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Malevonent: 12:22pm On Aug 29, 2020
Mgbadike80:
please, what size of water storage tank can last a family needs for two weeks if filled up? it's for village use and i wouldn't want it to be refilled more than once or twice during the two week period. thanks

read somewhere, that portable water should not be left for long periods as it encourages growth of algae... best option is to refill every 3 to 4 days

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Malevonent: 12:24pm On Aug 29, 2020
Chekitaut:
You need an engineer, just look for one here & engage him or her, DIY is good but pay an engineer... If you do not pay for the service of an engineer now, in future you will call one to help you fix error or faults.

tot this is a diy thread?, i hvnt said i wont use an engineer,i asked a bunch of questions so as to avoid getting fleeced or making an error. using an engineer is no guarantee that one will not get fleeced

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 12:37pm On Aug 29, 2020
Leezah:
The firi pic looks like a concrete floor being designed and I think it cheaper. Are you in Delta State? If yes, where?
nothing is cheaper there . here is the picture of what they are doing and they will wash them by December. You can use cement and stone for your own . You must not practice everything you see on the internet. I am in Belgium sir but will be in delta by December.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 12:45pm On Aug 29, 2020
alstacs:

The great Mr Azuh. Welcome back sir.
thank you sir
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 12:57pm On Aug 29, 2020
Good afternoon.

It's advisable to get an independent cost assessor, Quantity Surveyor, that will help you give an impartial, fair, value-for-money projected cost of your housing development.

With that, you can never go wrong and you would have avoided the pitfall of contractors deliberately underestimating for the construction project in order to lure you into committing yourself or overestimating in order to fleece you of your hard earned money.

After you've done necessary drawings, get a quantity surveyor to help establish the budget.

I'm sure you'll be glad you did.

Merci.


Leezah:
How do one do due diligence?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 1:00pm On Aug 29, 2020
Good afternoon.

I'm not trying to justify the 'exorbitant' prices of these woods, however, it may interest you to know that in some states, the default length of wood, either hardwood or softwood, is 5.4metres as against the common ones of 3.6metres.

E.g. Benin City, Edo State.



kopell:
You need to run and run fast from the person that give you these wood prices imagine 3x4 for 2,450
2x4 for 1,500, 2x3 for 1,300. Please help us asked him, is he bringing his hard wood form heaven that make it x3 average cost of other wood vendors
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 1:01pm On Aug 29, 2020
Well done, Architect.

uncleteeh:

By consulting an Architect with your survey plan. If you need one oak Group is your plug to an efficient building.
Contact us on 08108408732 : call/whatsapp.
You can check our signature too.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kickOffTime: 1:06pm On Aug 29, 2020
Engineers in the house, please I need an estimate for the woodwork of a building currently at roofing stage.

Below is the floor plan.

Thanks.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 1:19pm On Aug 29, 2020
I've seen lots of reactions to this already.

However, I just want to add my bit to the issue.

My observations;

The length of wood per one is mostly 3.60meteres (12 feet) in Lagos and many other states. However, in Benin city, for instance, the commonest length of wood is 5.4metres (18 feet). From the attached quotation, no mention of the length of each wood and neither did you talk about the location of the project. Apparently, a wood that's 5.40 metres long is going to be costlier than one that is 3.60metres of same size.

As of yesterday in Benin city; here's the price of hardwood;

3 x 4 = #2,500 per one
2 x 4 = #1,300 per one
2 x 3 = #900 per one
2 x 2 = #700 per one

I'm not saying the carpenter's quote is justifiable, I'm only saying there might be a different context to the quotation.

In every item in building construction, description of items is equally as important as the price.

Merci.


boyka1:
This is the estimate a carpenter gave me for wood work excluding workmanship. I sincerely think his estimate is quite doggy. Please house make una help me.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 1:33pm On Aug 29, 2020
#Quantity Surveyor#

A Quantity Surveyor, abbreviated as QS, is like a referee in a football match between two teams (Client and Contractor/Builder) who ensures fairness to both parties and see to it that no party is cheated. To the client, a QS ensures that the value of money paid must be gotten from the contractor. To the contractor, the QS ensures that the contractor gets the maximum money he deserves which commensurate with the job executed. A QS is there to see to this mutual benefits.

Hire a QS today.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 1:42pm On Aug 29, 2020
Focusmind:


My spec of tiles and design. I so much love white. Well done! You are doing well and your aesthetics taste is equally good.

No be all those builders/designers wey go say "Oga, leave am like that, na this one others dey use" even when you are trying to bring them to reality of modern day house design grin

Thumbs up
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:11pm On Aug 29, 2020
qdlvy:


Your questions have been addressed on pages back ad nauseam.
I don't live in Naija but I have been to a few houses in Ondo that have landscaping instead of concrete all through. Besides, your questions miss the point. The point is why is landscaping not adopted more than the alternative being discussed. Pictures I posted is to show examples of what can be achieved with landscaping vs. concrete. And, it's not rocket science like some people will make you believe. It's just not common practice.
Thanks to a one-minute Instagram search, attached is an example from Lagos.


Yes to Ondo.

I've never designed or built a house without secretly stalking the fabulous ideas of other houses within the locality of the proposed development. I saw this while working in Ondo state.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 2:12pm On Aug 29, 2020
It appears to be caused by settlement compounded by misplaced or no concrete pillar at that edge.

For peace of mind you might want to check the presence of pillar at that edge not just near it and if there is none then buy iron and construct pillar.

Neweko:
Morning All,


What can be done to these crack pls.
Building is over 10yrs old

cc
@Charisdesigns
@Aventure
@spyder880
@gabbytabby- Help me show your trusted people. Still grateful for all the reliable workmen

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by qdlvy: 2:18pm On Aug 29, 2020
n3xt:


Yes to Ondo.

I've never designed or built a house without secretly stalking the fabulous ideas of other houses within the locality of the proposed development. I saw this while working in Ondo state.

That looks really nice.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SurveyorGeo: 2:57pm On Aug 29, 2020
Good Afternoon everyone, contact me for all your survey need on 08069018449

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Muyi002(m): 3:13pm On Aug 29, 2020
Please i am trying to post a comment and i am been banned. why is that? although my write up is much,
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 3:22pm On Aug 29, 2020
JoeDimeji:
Own a mini flat at Ogijo Ikorodu Lagos state. Serious buyer only +234 810 005 7815.
what documents do you have for the said land?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 3:26pm On Aug 29, 2020
boyka1:
This is the estimate a carpenter gave me for wood work excluding workmanship. I sincerely think his estimate is quite doggy. Please house make una help me.

Please call/Whatsapp 08085310359 let handle the roofing part
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 3:27pm On Aug 29, 2020
n3xt:


In my estate, a tenant cannot move in if the landlord is defaulting to the HOA. The tenant and his/her spouse will be interviewed by the estate management team before they can even pay the house rent. They’ll submit their CVs and an interview will be scheduled.

To pack out of the estate, the tenant need a clearance letter from their Landlord and to obtaining this means they’ve cleared all their outstanding dues.
What's HOA? Please let talk via mail. Check dm
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Leezah(f): 3:29pm On Aug 29, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


Frankly, I prefer to just build and sell but I’m being pressured by investors to rent instead so there can be continuous plus residual income.

One of my mum’s tenant couldn’t pay but we were shocked to see him arrive in court with a lawyer.

God dey.
Tenants wahala no be here o, no to talk of damages, and verification of to avoid debts and stories from tenants. They come like angels but when they owe you, you had prefer to sell the house than even rent it.

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