hey spyder! the quotes i gave you is it fair or too expensive? i also sent you copy of the plan to your email. let me know what you think so i can make my next move.

(1) Uprooting of woods =N25,000
(2) Digging and pegs of foundation=N50,000
(3) 1 Tipper of Gravel (stone) =N23,000
(4) 1Big Tiper of sharp sand = N40,000
(5) 2Big tiper of solft sand =N40,000
(6) 25bags of cement @N2,200=N55,000
(7) 1200 nos of 6 inches block@130=N156,000
( Water and container=N7,000
(9) Workmanship for concreting and block setting=N90,000
TOTAL =N466,000
OMO ONILE=N55,000(breakdown)
Foundation=35,000
Tout boys=5,000
Job card=10,000
Allow bricklayer to work=5,000
GRAND TOTAL=466,000+55,000=521,000
521,000

(1) Uprooting of woods =N25,000
(2) Digging and pegs of foundation=N50,000
(3) 1 Tipper of Gravel (stone) =N23,000
(4) 1Big Tiper of sharp sand = N40,000
(5) 2Big tiper of solft sand =N40,000
(6) 25bags of cement @N2,200=N55,000
(7) 1200 nos of 6 inches block@130=N156,000
( Water and container=N7,000
(9) Workmanship for concreting and block setting=N90,000
TOTAL =N466,000
OMO ONILE=N55,000(breakdown)
Foundation=35,000
Tout boys=5,000
Job card=10,000
Allow bricklayer to work=5,000
GRAND TOTAL=466,000+55,000=521,000
estimate for the foundation. i already paid half of it to start wok.

spyder880:

@ sunnyjz, the type of land you are building on is a big factor when it comes to the costs you are going to encounter. How is the condition of your land? I cannot see how you can spend above N500k except the land is swampy. Some of the other quote, apart from the foundation looks good, like labour for bricklayer, carpenter and foundation @ N160k, but. 2 bedroom house is rather a small project, can you upload the floor plans to my mail box?

just sent you the floor plan. i was advised to start small on the project in order to secure the land.either that or build a fence around it but i decided building two wings of two bedroom flat. not a two bedroom house but two wings of two bedroom flat.

dry land. no sand filling required

i need help on my project also. i have been following this thread for a long time but vanished for 3 months. feels good to be back and see this thread still going strong. well i have two plot of land in Ogun state( two different areas). in order to secure the land i want to build a #2 two bedroom flat on the back and save the rest for later. both land cost me 1.2 million naira. foundation estimate is about 565000.00 a nd from the top of foundation to the lintel is 765000 naira. this is a breakdown of the cost:
digging of septic tank and soak away=50,000.00

filling of foundation with literite from soak away=15000.00

#2500 of 6"by9by18 blocks=300000

50 bags of cement=95000

1 big lorry of sharp sand=40000

2 big lorry of soft sand=40000

water and container=20000

scarfolding planks=25000

workmanship(labor,bricklayer,carpenter)=160000

transportation of cement and planks=10000

miscellaneous=10000

are these prices fair? where can i reduce cost? this is for plot of land in Ogun State. already spent 545000 for foundation alone for a #2 two bedroom flat. i am doing this to secure the plot of land. please advise me what to do next.

so how much have you spent so far. thats a nice looking house.

digging of septic tank and soak away=50,000.00

filling of foundation with literite from soak away=15000.00

#2500 of 6"by9by18 blocks=300000

50 bags of cement=95000

1 big lorry of sharp sand=40000

2 big lorry of soft sand=40000

water and container=20000

scarfolding planks=25000

workmanship(labor,bricklayer,carpenter)=160000

transportation of cement and planks=10000

miscellaneous=10000

are these prices fair? where can i reduce cost? this is for plot of land in Ogun State. already spent 565000 for foundation alone for a #2 two bedroom flat. i am doing this to secure the plot of land. please advise me what to do next.

Fhemmmy:

I just marvel at how you know your onions . . . .no one could be YOU.

hey sypder. please explain to me. is that how much it is going to cost to build everything from the ground up? i am working on my project in ogun state and so far it has been a nightmare. i will post the quote i was given for a 2(two) bedroom flat

dont know how inbox work on this site. but i will drop an email address at zay458@yahoo.com

i think its a great idea and i would be follow both thread religiously. i need all the ideas and information i can get from all of you.

nice plan. but where are the rest of the floor plan. how much did it cost you to draw up that plan?

yes it is ready. whats your email address i have two separate plans to show you.

it is a nice house and i dont know why people are complaining. matter of fact i was something similar to that. i mean some people just want a simple lifestyle. she spent a whole lot of money to complete it but that might not have changed the fact that she may have overpaid for it.

thanks bragbus but do you have a figure for me. yes action produce result but cash right now is not cooperating with me at all. so i have to do some kind of budgeting to get this thing started. right now just trying to gather some more information and by august i should start doing something to secure the land.

so that price is right for the foundation. but how much will it cost to get it to the lintel level

Jumyg:

@ all
Jumyg is a woman and not a man oh!!!
Firstly, i know i have been ripped off and i believe i have done well considering the fact that am not in the country that was why i asked spyder if the cost was reasonable, you guys are lucky to manage your project. The good thing is that am already making my money back as most of the flats have been let out.
Secondly, the land was bought years back, cost of land not included. 1.4m was used for corner piece dispute on land and omoonile title i.e settlement on building at foundation,decking and roofing level and other expenses.
N18.1M is the total cost of building
18m is the total cost of building of 4 units of 3 bedrooms all rooms ensuite and 2 units of 2 bedrooms BQ all ensuite also. Total - 6 units flats (15 bedrooms all ensuite). Cost includes  Foundation, lintel, decking, roofing, electrics, plumbling, all rooms tiled, bulgary on all the windows, bulgary entrance doors (14 doors), wooden doors about 40 or more, plastering of internal and external building, plastering of external and internal fencing, painting of building internal and external.
There is nothing wrong with the paint, i bought the paints myself. Its called sandy brown and i choose the colour because of dust and dirt.
The compound concrete flooring recently completed cost me 1.5m(filing, cement and labour), cost included in the 18m spent, the land is 1 plot and half its a corner piece land.
I think i have done well, considering the fact that am a woman without building experience and i live abroad.
My next project will be managed by myself as i have learnt a lot from this forum, thanks to all that have contributed.

great job. keep us updated about future projects. yes it is so much tougher if you are not at home to manage it yourself.thats the main reason i came here because different people give you different quotes and yo just cant tell whats real. there is a reliable guy in laagos state that has done lots of project for people back i nthe states and has been doing that for over 20 years. i can give you his contact info if you need it.

is 605k too much for just a foundation for a 4bedroom bungalow??/ and is 525k too much for a foundation for a two wings of two bedroom flat? plkease help me urgently and wish one will be more profitable.

Am Alone:

Thank you sir! -- No wahala!!!
Wetin I go do now besay I go try act dummy!!!
Oshey!!!
&
Peace!!!

you misunderstood what everybody is saying. you can make your point across without making it a personal attack. we are all here to share ideas and learn from each other mistakes. believe it or not i have followed this thread and this forum for 6-8 months before i bought my plot of land and the other one my mom bought it for me. its all about learning from you, bragbus, spyder, and the rest of the guys here. we all value your input on a daily basis so when someone has a comment for you(favorable or unfavorable) don't take it as a PERSONAL attack.

spyder880:

N1900 in Enugu, N1800 in Aba Abia state.

hey spyder please do you know how much it is going to cost to build a two no 2 bedroom flat up till the lintel level and also how much do you think it will cost for the foundation. the property is located in Ogun state. thanks

Demain_man:

Following Spyder approach my next project God's willing is going to be 2 nos of two-bedroom flat. Like Spyder I wll project manage it myself. I believe that I will bring it to roofing level with between 400k to 500k except cement price suddenly becomes N5000 per bag (I hope not!!!)

I am definitely going to cut out all the not necessary stuff.

is that how much it is going to cost for a 2 nos of two bedroom flat i was quoted 450k for just foundation only for a project similar to that and 625k for a 4bed room bungalow. is foundation alone that expensive

spyder880:

May God bless you.
I am one of the people from the school of thought that believes we 'overbuild' houses in Nigeria, are we expecting a first earthquake soon? Anyway, it's a matter for another day's discussion.

i feel the same way. i understand if you have the money to spend but we just love to over do things in Nigeria. when i start building my house i will make it simple but solid at the same time. just dont understand all these fancy names for floors.

the land is at Asore Obere Ado-Odo/ota local government, Ogun State

http://www.gifreducer.com/disp.php?t=CWF2Nr&d=0
it says the floor plan is too big to upload

brabus:

@sunnyjz, where's yr project located in Ogun state? I'm in Ogun and know that building is not that expensive. For instance, in Laderin 1 bedroom flat (kitchen, 2 toilet and space to build extra 2 rooms) was sold for N1m. Its state govt project anyway and I have one that I bought for office use at N2m (pic later). Also, Ajebo, 3 - 4 bedroom built and roofed with aluminium (not plastered, no finish) goes for N4m. All this is as a result of low cost of building materials.

Your location?

it is in Ogun state, by the same road with winners chapel. i have never been there or see the land before but i had a family friend and a family member purchased it on my behalf. and my immediate sister signed it on my behalf . well the architect that is handling the project told me to send 550000.00 naira so he can start on the foundation for a four bedroom bungalow at the back. i can still build a four flat at the front when i get soem money but i dont know if that will be profitable or can i just build two two bedroom flat at the back so i can be collecting rent.

Am Alone:

How about a 1 bedroom duplex? Just kidding!
But seriously bros, I will say no matter how hard you try to manage 6.5m
I am not very sure the kind of duplex you can build with it!
But that money can get you a "decent" 4bedroom bungalow
But you must make sure you are building on a table flat land and not a water-log


Again, I believe you will be building around Lagos or one of those places in Nigeria where we have Omo-onile!
And I am considering the fact that you will like to get an approval from your goverment before building and the other stuffs. . . .
This is why I think everything spent on our project should be included
So peeps can have an idea what it cost to build a SOLID home in Naija!
Peace!!!

yes the and is flat and good. the omonile has been taken care off. i mean everything has been paid for and it is all legit. where can i get a plan for a four bedroom bungallow? and i assumed all lthat will fit on one plot of land. the land is in ogun state, its just about me coming up with money to start a project. the reason why i am worried is that one of the land is by the main road and i was told people will start looking at it if i dont do something there.

there is no way i can afford to build a project worth 20-40 million naira. just wont have that kind of money anytime soon but can i do something decent with 6.5 million naira or less. what can i build with 6.5 million or less and call it a day. really not into anything fancy but something decent and affordable. thanks for the help you guys have been so helpful because i go through this thread everyday just to gather information. with all the information o n this section i was able to take risk and buy two land. now i will need assistance from fellow experts on how to proceed with the project. thanks

spyder880:

What I normally do to secure my lands is to erect a half fence. If I have money, I make it a complete fence and gate. Sometimes I build a two room self contain inside and rent it. Nobody tampers with a land inhabited by another person.

yes part of it has a fence already there when i bought it but you know when you are no longer in Nigeria it becomes extremely difficult to monitor any project back home. well i think two room self contained is a great idea but is it possible to build it without interfering with where the man building is going to be. am still working on drawing a plan but leaning heavily towards build a six or bedroom bungalow. but as always most people say its a waste of land if you dont build a two story building so you can let it out. thats where i am very confuse i dont mind building one for myself but whats the best way to maximize a land that is directly by the road?

so how much will it cost me to build a 6 bedroom bungalow then. i have two separate plots of land in Ogun state and i was told that i have to start building on one because it is close to the road. right now i cant afford to do anything since my finances are in bad shape. is there a small project i can do on that land just to secure it before i gather some money. need good advise since i have traveled out of the country and dont plan oncoming back any time soon.

how can you post a property without pictures or price. what kind of agent are you?