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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 8:12am On May 15, 2020

Tombrook0:
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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 8:09am On May 15, 2020

Enyinne:
Please is this prices what is obtainable in market . Kindly let me know 10mm~1800*50=90000
1by12~1280*80=102400 (somi OK, hardwood = 2000)
2by3 ~400*50=20000 (OK if full)
2by2 ~300*25=7500 (OK if full)
B/wire~8000*2=16000 (OK)
5" Nail =4000 (1 Bag is 7500)
2" Nail =4000 (1 Bag is 7500)
Peg~1200*5 =6000 (OK)
Square =1000 (OK)
Line~300*4 =1200
Shovel~1500*4=6000
Bucket~500*5=2500

Properties › Re: How To Build Your Comfortable House Earning Little (detailed) Pt 2 by saydfact(op): 7:58am On May 15, 2020

YOMITEWIN:
it's a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 toilets, 1 kitchen and a sitting room sir

Morning Boss, What i meant is

Carpenter work, welder work or bricklayer work or all
also, number of windows and doors involved? etc

Just saying its 2 bedroom isnt enough OR just share the plan....

Goodluck

Properties › Re: How To Build Your Comfortable House Earning Little (detailed) Pt 2 by saydfact(op): 6:21pm On May 14, 2020

YOMITEWIN:
Good morning, any builder in the house to kindly hint me on how much it would cost me to fix up a lintel on a 2 bedroom apartment

Thanks

can you give more details about what information you desire? thanks

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 1:50pm On May 13, 2020*

TIMB13:
Please what are the prices of all the long span Aluminum Roofing types currently?

Also the price of 2x4x12 wood??

Thank you

i just brought (ikorodu) for:

2x4 = 450 (solo)
2x4 = 550 (full)

Aluminium Longspan from 1600 @ 0.45 to 2050 @ 0.55

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 9:12am On May 11, 2020

jammer777:
How much will I pay this please? I need an urgent answer.

Are you paying to lay the interlocks? or planning to buy?

1. if buying, visit the nearest seller - quality and thickness, colour and texture, location too determines price

2. If you mean how much for workmanship (laying) - its between 350 /m2 to 500/m2 depending on your workers and maybe location.

Goodluck

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 9:11am On May 11, 2020

jammer777:
How much will I pay this please? I need an urgent answer.

Are you paying to lay the interlocks? or planning to buy?

1. If buying, visit the nearest seller - quality and thickness, colour and texture, location too determines price

2. If you mean how much for workmanship (laying) - its between 350 /m2 to 500/m2 depending on your workers and maybe location.

Goodluck

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 8:18pm On May 03, 2020

GreenArrow1:
I doubt if there's a structural design for that project.

Obviously none... That's a disaster with no experienced person on site.

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 5:47am On May 03, 2020

dbshaywhy:
Good morning professionals, please if workers at one site fall off bricks and got slump but recovered at medical intervention... Please who is to be responsible for the the medical bills or how should it be sorted out?

It is the contractors responsibility NOT the workers, the question you'll be asked is DID YOU PROVIDE HIM WITH PPEs and Annex Belts to prevent that from happening?

If the Site Owner is the one supervising his project, on daily work and having just someone to help supervise then IT'S THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY.

The worker has to be paid even if he spends the month in hospital...

May God continue to protect site workers but safety starts with me and you.

Goodluck

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 3:34pm On May 02, 2020*

LeftieJay:
Please I need advice, I have a project going on. It’s 24 room self contain. 12 rooms down and it will have 12 rooms up. Please I want to know the cost of decking. I’m not living in Nigeria and the estimate that was sent to me is making me doubt. I also have to floor the ground too. I will post the estimate here. Please somebody should help me out. The project is in edo state. The estimate is saying almost 3.3m

There's ONLY ONE THING wrong with this quotation and its is.

THE NUMBER OF 16MM IS TOO LITTLE, I guess your guys are planning to use 12mm for BEAMS or they have no plan to use beams...

The QUOTATION IS OKAY but ask them if the slab has a beam and what iron they plan to use.

IF THE RIGHT REBAR OF 16MM IS USED.... I expect the budget to hit or almost hit the 4m mark.

Goodluck...

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 3:28pm On May 02, 2020

LeftieJay:
Please I need advice, I have a project going on. It’s 24 room self contain. 12 rooms down and it will have 12 rooms up. Please I want to know the cost of decking. I’m not living in Nigeria and the estimate that was sent to me is making me doubt. I also have to floor the ground too. I will post the estimate here. Please somebody should help me out. The project is in edo state. The estimate is saying almost 3.3m

Hi. WITHOUT LOOKING AT THE PAPER / QUOTATION YOU ATTACHED, I'll say budget 4m to complete it.... I'll look at it and reply in a separate post.

Goodluck

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Properties › Re: Estimating Cost Of Fencing 6 Plots Of Land - A Nairalander's Question by saydfact(op): 10:33pm On Apr 27, 2020

siralos135:
A very big thumbs up to you saydfact.Thank you for this!

buddie:
Good stuff as usual from the stable of Saydfact

ak22:
That is always you boss #saydfact

Thanks all.. Glad, to have people who ALWAYS Appreciate.

Same here as I appreciate too.

Properties › Re: Estimating Cost Of Fencing 6 Plots Of Land - A Nairalander's Question by saydfact(op): 12:09pm On Apr 27, 2020

currentbrands:
@saydfact: Many thanks for coming out with this very useful breakdown. Your professional acumen has never been in doubt. I thank you very much more for being such a giver.
God bless you richly and continue to protect and preserve you always �

Amen and thanks boss..

Properties › Re: Estimating Cost Of Fencing 6 Plots Of Land - A Nairalander's Question by saydfact(op): 9:06am On Apr 27, 2020

Madisonsqua:
Yes I will, but my confusion now is that, after going through a few thread I realised I may have to do more documentation ....because the person in charge only got a family receipt from the owner of the land......now I'm wondering if it's better to get C of O and any necessary documents before Investing such amounts on fencing....I'm new to real estate....so pardon my ignorance.

Can you get the coordinate of the land...
Use Google Map.

If it's not under government acquisition, family receipt MIGHT be enough for now.

If it's under acquistio then you'll need that Cof O and Governor's concert...

With the coordinate I might help you if it's acquired by government or free... I no promise but I shd be able

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Properties › Re: Estimating Cost Of Fencing 6 Plots Of Land - A Nairalander's Question by saydfact(op): 6:42am On Apr 27, 2020

tikristinimi21:
Great job saydfacts. I am always in awe of your professional acumen but your personality is on another level.
Thank you for being giver.
The rewards will soon be here.

Thanks boss..... It's always a pleasure

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Properties › Re: Estimating Cost Of Fencing 6 Plots Of Land - A Nairalander's Question by saydfact(op): 6:38am On Apr 27, 2020

Madisonsqua:
Wow, thanks so much for this amazing job...
You've done an excellent job breaking it into pieces...I really appreciate your time and effort...will print this out and archive it.

I'm assuming this project will easily take between 3M - 3.5M from this breakdown.

Once again thanks
Best Regards

Thanks also for the opportunity.

REMEMBER... if you decide to dig the foundation using 450mm ie 0.45m wide, just replace 0.675m with 0.45m in the equation to get a reduced quantity of cement needed. (ditto if its 600mm wide = 0.60m etc)

Also, if you're using 100mm (ie 0.10m) thick foundation, then replace 0.15m with 0.10m and the actual cement needed would reduce also.

Sand and granite need not change, since its a Bulk purchase.

Keep me updated, I'm always available.

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 8:52pm On Apr 26, 2020

Adequate459:
Please can I have a rough estimate of steel to be used for lintel and 4pillars of 3bedroom flat with a mini flat.

Please note that no steel was used for foundation
The bricklayer advised me to do the steel work once and for all in order to save cost.

Please help, I'm a novice

You have to attach the floor plan.....

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Properties › Re: Estimating Cost Of Fencing 6 Plots Of Land - A Nairalander's Question by saydfact(op): 8:32pm On Apr 26, 2020

ArcToyin:
Wow. You are really doing a great job.

Thanks appreciate

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 8:01pm On Apr 26, 2020

Madisonsqua:
This is an amazing thread.....

Pls can anyone help with a rough estimate for fencing a 6 plots of land close to Abeokuta Ogun state....I'm considering 10 coaches including foundation
It's a flat and dry land. Estimation would include granite for any stone related job needed for the job if any.

Also, which is advisable between single and double gated fencing, considering the size of the land.

P.s I dont have any major plan for the land at the moment. But I want the fencing done asap after lockdown.

Thanks in advance

Thanks for the opportunity to play around with some calculation and a post...

I recommend a single gate since its temporal.

Hope you find it enough >> https://www.nairaland.com/5818635/estimating-cost-fencing-6-plots

Properties › Estimating Cost Of Fencing 6 Plots Of Land - A Nairalander's Question by saydfact(op): 7:41pm On Apr 26, 2020*

Goodday Nairalanders,

Someone asked the below question in the property section, and I thought we all can benefit from it.

He Wrote:

This is an amazing thread.....

Pls can anyone help with a rough estimate for fencing a 6 plots of land close to Abeokuta Ogun state....I'm considering 10 coaches including foundation
It's a flat and dry land. Estimation would include granite for any stone related job needed for the job if any.

Also, which is advisable between single and double gated fencing, considering the size of the land.

P.s I dont have any major plan for the land at the moment. But I want the fencing done asap after lockdown.

Thanks in advance

from: Madisonsqua

SOLUTION

The first thing is to ensure the arrangement of the plots are known as this affects how much material is used. (see pics 1 for different arraignment)
The second note is the type of foundation needed, and in this case; its a strip foundation (Abeokuta is a rocky or 'Laterite' land)
The 3rd important information is the SIZE of the plot, although it wasn't stated, he confirmed it is 18m by 36m

a. Lets find the LINEAR METERS of the proposed fence by simply adding the lengths and widths of the site
= (18 + 18 + 18 + 36 + 36 + 18 + 18 + 18 + 36 + 36) = 252m

b. Minus the space occupied by the gate from the above (since there wont be foundation or fence at that space); we assume the gate is 3.6m wide
= 252m - 3.6m = 248.4m

MATERIALS

c. Lets Calculate the numbers of blocks needed (whether you're buying or producing on site)
remember a (6'' and 9'' standard) block is 450mm (0.45m) long and he has also requested for 10 courses (meaning 10 blocks on each other)
the question we should ask is HOW MANY BLOCKS WOULD FILL ONE ROW OF FENCE
= Total Length of Fence / One length of Block
= 248.4m / 0.45m
= 552 numbers of Block.

since we know 552 blocks make 1 row and we need 10 rows, then we just multiply
= 522 blocks x 10 = 5220 blocks. (always remember that some blocks would break, so consider waste)

d. (a) Lets calculate quantity of cement needed for the foundation and block setting.
we start by calculating the volume of concrete needed for the foundation and apply a constant to give us number of cement needed, we would also apply a constant since we know the number of blocks we plan to set.
cement: the volume occupied by concrete is L x W x H
where L = Total perimeter to be fenced = 248.4m
where W = Is how wide we dig the foundation = 0.45 or 0.675 (Lets use 0.675 standard) = 0.675m
where H = How think your foundation concrete is = 150mm (standard; but some people use 100mm for cost savings) = 0.15m (note that I made sure all units are in meters, to minimise figures)

hence; volume of concrete in Foundation = 248.4m x 0.675m x 0.15m = 25.15m3 of concrete.

we would now apply the cement constants to know how many cements we need for Foundation
ratio: 1:2:4 = 6.5bags of cement per 1m3 of concrete *
ratio: 1:3:6 = 4.5bags of cement per 1m3 of concrete (we would use ratio 1:3:6 in this tutorial)

there we need 4.5 bags x 25.15 = 114 bags of cement.

d. (b) Number of cement needed to set 5220 numbers of 6'' blocks
here's a constant you can always use: 0.16bag would lay 1m2 of blocks i.e. (10 blocks)
so; IF 0.16 bags = 10 blocks, how many bags would lay 5220 blocks
= 5220 x 0.16 (divided by) 10
= 835.2 / 10 = 84 bags of cement.

Total cement needed for task = 198 bags of cement.

SUMMARY: so far we know all the blocks and cement we need for the job ahead; now we go to sand and granite. (minus plastering)

e. (a) sand needed for 25.15m3 of concrete in foundation
constant = 1:3:6 has 0.46m3 of Sand in 1m3 of concrete, we just need to multiply the formula by 25.15m3 (its a different formula for 1:2:4)
= 0.46 x 25.15 = 11.57m3 of sand in foundation

e. (b) sand needed for laying blocks
constant = 0.02m3 in 1m2 i.e 10 blocks (multiple constant by 5220 and divide by 10)
= 0.02 x 5220 / 10 = 10.44m3 of sand for blocks

Total sand needed for the task is = 22.01m3 i.e (11.57m3 + 10.44m3) of sharp sand (lets convert to tonnes by multiplying by its conversion constant of 1.6m3 / tonnes)
= 22.01 x 1.6 = 35 tonnes of Sharp Sand.

f. (a) granite in 25.15m3 of foundation (NOW WE CAN FAST FORWARD, since we know the rules)
constant = 0.92m3
hence granite needed = 25.15 x 0.92 = 23.14m3 of granite (convert to tonnes by multiplying by 2.0)
= 46 tonnes of granite.

SUMMARY: so far we know all the blocks, cement, sharp sand and granite needed for the job ahead. (minus plastering)

g. water needed (Keep buying if there's no borehole or well on site lol)

WORKMANSHIP

a. Digging of Foundation; this depends on how soft or hard the soil texture is; but its advisable to budget about N50,000 - N75,000 (there is a RATE but I do not want to apply it, since soil texture isn't known)

b. Casting of footing (foundation): charged at about N3,500 to N4,500 per m3 of concrete; we have 25.15 x 3500 to N4500= N88,000 to N115,000

c. Setting of Blocks: at a rate of N50 - N60 naira per block; we have 5220 x N50 to N60= N260,000 to N313,000

d. Add miscellaneous cost like clearing of site, area boys, water and scaffold for workers = N100,000

SUMMARY:

1. SAND = 35 tonnes (buy 40 tonnes for waste)
2.GRANITE = 46 tonnes (buy 50 tonnes for waste)
3. CEMENT = 198 bags (buy 200 bags)
4. BLOCKS = 5220 numbers (buy or produce 5500 of 6'')
5. WORKMANSHIP = N503,000 (using the most expensive option)
6. MISCELLANEOUS = N100,000

Find out the prices of Materials in your area (e.g cement is 2700 - 2750 in my area) and multiply for PROJECT ESTIMATE.

If you decide to use concrete columns at interval; then its a lot more to budget for. (more cement, reinforcement bars, 1x12 wood, 2x2 wood, nails etc)

Thanks.

remember to #StaySafe

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 9:21am On Apr 26, 2020

Madisonsqua:
thanks I have just confirmed the dimension.....its the first one in your diagram and its 18x36.

Thanks alot

Since Covid19 has put a lot of time on my hands, I might make it a full NL topic.

Your answer soon

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 7:11am On Apr 26, 2020

Madisonsqua:
Thank you for the response, thats very educational...I really dont know the dimension but I have send ur diagram to enquire about it. I really appreciate

Tag me when you get the response.
Shape and Sizes.

Regards

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 6:07am On Apr 26, 2020

Madisonsqua:
This is an amazing thread.....

Pls can anyone help with a rough estimate for fencing a 6 plots of land close to Abeokuta Ogun state....I'm considering 10 coaches including foundation
It's a flat and dry land. Estimation would include granite for any stone related job needed for the job if any.

Also, which is advisable between single and double gated fencing, considering the size of the land.

P.s I dont have any major plan for the land at the moment. But I want the fencing done asap after lockdown.

Thanks in advance

Morning.

It is always important to attach a sketch and dimensions of the plot.

See attached picture.

Plus, I assumed the plot to be 18x36. Everything changes if its 15x30.

Send a sketch and dimensions.

Note: the two arrangements gives different linear meters 252m and 288m, this means arrangement of plot affects price a lot. The difference is much.

Goodluck

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Food › Re: Long Cobra Killed At Our Backyard This Morning After Eating 6 Chicken Eggs by saydfact(m): 9:48pm On Apr 25, 2020

Chai

This cobra na my height...

What an insult... Lol cheesy

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 9:45pm On Apr 25, 2020

Nosa111:
Can 6M build a good and standard 3 bedroom flat and 2 room self contain ?? From start to finish. Working on a budget.

If i was to advice, I'll say start and you'll find out if it can.

That's the best way to go about it...

It's a matter of your choices..

6m might not even build the self contain IF....
And 6m might also finish the 3 structure IF....

There's no right or wrong answer here.

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 9:41pm On Apr 25, 2020

omanzo02:
Hello Guys,

How many tonnes are in one trailer of Granite and how much does it cost?

Granite isn't measured by trailer size.. The same trailer that transport 10 tonne could be used to transport 15 tonne or even 20 tonnes.

What you pay for is the tonnage supplied and the the transport.

Last time I brought 30 tonnes, few months back, it was about 140k (Lagos)., but your location determines how much you pay.

Goodluck

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Properties › Re: A Plot Of Land (with Uncompleted Building) For Sale At Ijoko, Ifo, Ogun State. by saydfact(op): 4:51pm On Apr 25, 2020

HomeIntegral

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 1:42pm On Apr 25, 2020

Cindino20:
Good day House,

I need advise on how to clean plaster residue on Casement windows.

The plaster guys i contracted seems to ve left a mess in the site, which i just discovered now (see pics below).

Please feel free to recommend any solvent, method or cleaning professional.

Thank you very much in advance

Pour a lot of water on it.... Give it time and come back with water and detergent solution to wash off...

Should work, but takes effort.

Use a spong with friction not just any cloth

Properties › Re: A Plot Of Land (with Uncompleted Building) For Sale At Ijoko, Ifo, Ogun State. by saydfact(op): 3:03pm On Apr 24, 2020

This property is still available at reduced price.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 3:01pm On Apr 24, 2020

Hargbo:
am very much interested in this

Some years back, on a residential project at Lekki.

We had both cladding done, the finished woods were imported from South Africa and the external was factory treated, so much so that water and sun has zero effect on them.

Offcourse it was expensive and I'm yet to see that available in Nigeria.

If I come across pics anytime soon, I'll tag you.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 2:57pm On Apr 24, 2020

Mystical888:
@saydfact
Thanks for the analysis Engineer.
Please what would reducing possibly entail? (Dimension of room space possibly?)
What minimum space do you suggest should be left?
Should i get in touch offline for likely costing of different milestones of the project e.g foundation work, Foundation to window stage, Foundation up to lintel etc.
I'll really appreciate professional insight.

You can send a WhatsApp message, see signature for link. Regards

Properties › Re: How To Build Your Comfortable House Earning Little (detailed) Pt 2 by saydfact(op): 5:47am On Apr 24, 2020

fabyom:
Please, I want to start my housing projects in Ibadan. Please can I get materials suppliers here and estimates 3 bedroom
Thank you

Congrats.....

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