amakaDD:


It wasn't just stopping production, I learnt the truck drivers stopped after they were attached during the protest and that shot up the price since demand grew and supply was scarce.

somehow:
What part of Ibeju Lekki and is it an estate?

somehow:
Hello house

please I need assistance

Need to get a property in lagos but the location is an issue to me.

I want a place i plan to move into within 1-3 years.

I dont fancy extreme ends of lagos irrepecstive of the direction.

i am a first timer

who can advice me on what to do?

one mind is saying i should go for an apartment, another wants me to build from scratch

wifey prefers ikorodu if we ever settle for extreme ends but for the fear of bad roads/insecurity while i prefer ibeju lekki but for the fear of flood. (both within an estate)

We both want mainland proper but lands/properties there are scarce and expensive with the issue of omonile and other fees if we eventually see where we can afford.

Can anyone advice me here?

Thanks

jaytime:

I'm talking about Bogije neighborhood.
You can get lands in good Estates for at least 7m. I mean Estate that you can build immediately and move in. However there are lands in futuristic (less built) estates for 5m or less depending on the location.

michlins:
I don't know where una dey buy less than #3,000 for a bag of cement. I just followed a friend to Nkwo Nnewi and it's #3,500 per bag. Most of the shops are empty and they don't have the bua cement which is in most demand here

amakaDD:


Maybe you could give it a week or two when stock will be replenished.. Except if you are in need of it urgently, buying in smaller quantities or the cost of delays outweighs waiting for the price to settle.

IMHO

michlins:
I don't know where una dey buy less than #3,000 for a bag of cement. I just followed a friend to Nkwo Nnewi and it's #3,500 per bag. Most of the shops are empty and they don't have the bua cement which is in most demand here

Jasobry:



Cement is 2850 in my location

michlins:
I'm not the person buying but from what I saw in that market, the price won't drop soon. The trucks aren't there and according to the sellers, cement sold for #3,200 on Monday

Jasobry:


Michlins,please how much is a meter of balcony wrought iron in onitsha, also the cost of your metal door..? I also want a simple window buglary proof with galvanised iron for a 3 bedroom flat

factorsp:


Good evening sir. I have a very small place around Giwa/Oke Aro that i want to roof with Aluminium longspan (0.55mm). Its a monoslope/shed roof design. From previous measurement it should be a little above 120sqm. I need something durable and one that the colour will not fade easily. Thank you sir

michlins:
the design of the balcony will determine the price of it per meter.

My door goes for 20,000 currently.

The price of window protectors varies from design and choice of material. If you have any design in mind, I can give you a quote. The wrought iron rail inclusive. Thanks

Jasobry:

Please drop your digits

seunpinky:
Hello house,
Kindly help review this roofing quote.

Building dimension according to the roofer:
The length is 26 meters and width 15.6 meters, and the king pole will be 11 feet.

Quotation for Aluminum Long Span 0.55:
Aluminum Roofing 626.4 meters x #2100 = #1,315,440
Badge Board 6 meters x #2100 = #12600
Ridge Cap 38 meters x #2100 = #79,800
Outside Gutter 31.4 meters x 2100 = #65,940
Bottom flat sheets 14.25 x 2100 = #29,925
Wall Trimming 9 meters x #2100 = #18,900
Facial cladding 22.68 meters x #2100 = #47,628
Ceiling cladding 59 meters x #2100 = #123,900
Accessories #35,000

Total #1,716,533


Transportation #20,000
Installation #150,000

Cc: @money121, kolanshang, rottech, spyder880, saydfact,QSfemi, segzy14, and all others

n3xt:


#2750

davodyguy:


I am at this stage now.

But most people said Tiles should come before doors

saydfact:


THAT C/O makes it worse for you to approve.... ie the fact it's not in your name adds about 300k or more to the approval fees....

The 2m - 3m tag on the approval should be true........ Our Government are making it practically impossible to approve buildings (with multiple taxation) ALSO check the the C/O was issued for residential permit not commercial.

aghaibiam:
at this point if you give me small change i will collect and be grateful.This house has stressed my family so much just that I am so proud of my husband and I. We are the first in Our generation in both lines to achieve this feat and I am basking in the euphoria!
Guess what ? We are both civil servants .
It's a great deal to me and I am sure my cousins and others will follow suit too very soon.

saydfact:


I'm laughing in Spanish - Pls walk to the nearest approval office...

somehow:
Hello house

please I need assistance

Need to get a property in lagos but the location is an issue to me.

I want a place i plan to move into within 1-3 years.

I dont fancy extreme ends of lagos irrepecstive of the direction.

i am a first timer

who can advice me on what to do?

one mind is saying i should go for an apartment, another wants me to build from scratch

wifey prefers ikorodu if we ever settle for extreme ends but for the fear of bad roads/insecurity while i prefer ibeju lekki but for the fear of flood. (both within an estate)

We both want mainland proper but lands/properties there are scarce and expensive with the issue of omonile and other fees if we eventually see where we can afford.

Can anyone advice me here?

Thanks

kopell:
Bosun are your serious?

One4me:
General opinion:

Please house, as the spirit leads you, when a Professional (Architect, Q.S, Installer, Builder, etc) does a brain job for you for free (I am talking about jobs that require much time and calculations, as against just an off-the-cuff answer to simple questions, it might be a good practice to send them a token, to show appreciation for their time, in the event that we are not contracting them for a job, in due course.

Why do l say this?
Caveat: They did not send me and they did not ask and l am not one of them

But l also realise that this is what they do for a living, they have families to feed (though it is not the token WE GIVE, that will feed their families and they are not hungry, anyway) but it is just to let them know that we are not taking advantage of their good heart and kindness.

I have seen (for example only) a lot of DETAILED ANSWERS from the QSfemi, to many people in the last few weeks and know that he is not the person supervising the jobs for which he is giving free 'materials and cost' help for. While we all love a quick response that potentially saves us hundreds of thousands of Naira in some cases, in my humble opinion, l think sending 'small change' to the person who helped me to save such amount, will be a kind gesture of goodwill, to motivate such Professionals into keep helping us here and not think we are just Freeloaders!

I noticed that one of us here asked him a direct question: How much do you Charge?
Another person requested for an even bigger help from the QS (and he gave it for free) and said 'Thank you'
I know a lot of people here have good hearts to help others, as much as they can, for free

From a 10K Recharge Card, #20K cash, Consultancy/Supervision engagement, Paid Site Visit engagement, etc, depending on affordability and how much you appreciate the help of such Professional[b][/b], it will goes a long way to show gratitude, in cases where you cannot afford to engage their services.


PS: I just used the QS as an example, him nor send me message o. We can all testify to his good heart here already.
So many other people offer good advice, technical support, etc, for free, from Builders, Suppliers, Archys, Engineers, Installers, experienced DIY enthusiasts, etc
That is one of the things that makes this community a great place to be. My appreciation goes to every one here who have helped others, in one way or the other, to realise their dream of owning a House, especially Kobokobo people like us who cannot afford to retain Julius Berger.

I come in Peace.

amakaDD:
Good morning Engineers and QS in the house.

Kindly help a sister with the estimate for this commercial build. Location is Lagos.

I need bulk pack figure for each stage of the contract.

Suggested breakdown could be:

1. Foundation/Substructure
2. Superstructure
3. Slab
4. Roofing
5. Mechanical/Electricals/Plumbing
6. *Finishing (Intetnal)
7. **External Finishing
8. Building Approval/community settlement

*Finishing includes _Windows, Doors, Burglar Bar, Borehole, Overhead tank, Ceiling, Balustrades etc._

**External Finishing includes _Septic tank, Interlocking tiles, Fence, Gate, Gatehouse..._

1. The build is sitting on a half plot.

2. This is expected to be a commercial project and ROI is key. So responsible cost cutting advice is welcome.

3. This is a crowdfunded project hence the need to clarify cost to non-technical members

n3xt:


That was even the most expensive price we getting it here.

It was actually #2450 until last week.

One4me:



You are right, about the C-of-O adding to the cost of the new buyer, in order to get C.of.O approval.
But you should also factor-in something very important in land purchase: Genuineness

A 'genuine' CofO proves t you, beyond all doubts, that the seller whose details appears on the document/C.of.O is the original owner of the land.
No one else, not even an Omo-Onile can wake up one day and drag the land with you. That sort of fear only happen when you buy land without C.of.O . Most Estate Lawyers will tell you that the first and best Title to a land is to get your C.of.O.
Even if you build on a Land and someone else manages to get a C.of.O on that same land, before you do, that land belongs to that person, in the long run, when the Courts get involved.
The Court recognises the Title owner on a land, to be the person who holds the genuine/Govt approved C-of-O, on that land.

NB: Other Title document like the Deed of Assignment carry very little weight, compared to the C.of.O