₦airaland Forum

Dennis3D:
It's good everyone shares and air their views to different topics here. However, be mindful of the fact that construction varies from place to place, location. Even two same designs can cost more to build.

The foundation of all buildings are not exactly the same because no land is indeed same. Pictorial representations at times doesn't show full details of what is done in a construction work.

And you can agree with me that skills and workmen are different in service delivery as per design. So construction is flexible and not rigid. It's mustn't be one system for all.

Building in rural area is far different with building in the cities. Be mindful of the differences.

Dennis3D:
Different factors affect Building construction.

Take note:
- Design
- Level of Workman skill
- Location
- Contractor
- Other miscellaneous factors unforseen

BOOOMNAIJA:
I used roughly 20 bags for foundation work.....65 bags for blocks to lintel and beyond(2 coaches)....

Got free sharp sand from site....3 loads of stone for foundation(10k each)....3 loads of gravel(12k each)...40k for labour on foundation....130k for building labour...60k for iron rods....10k for lintel and pillar woods( got some free woods on site)...12k for sand filling...15k for iron work by welder....got a further 10 bags of cement for later works....cost of land is 200k(half plot) plus 20k for commission....5k given to lawyer who prepared papers(he's a father figure to me, a church member)....already done with soakaway(15k)

boay:
I am happy that some people are disagreeing with some estimates being given here.

Most times I read comments and laugh.

You can't compare the opinion and experience (about construction cost) of someone working in PH, Abuja, Lagos with that of another in Ilesa, Ife, Ede, Akure, Ogbomosho, Ekiti, etc


Even if you claim you have experience, apart from location and nature of the site, the pocket of the client, speed of completion, knowledge and exposure of the client, nature of execution (direct labour or through contract), duration, etc can determine the final cost.


Consult the professionals.

Umarzy:
Okay. Perhaps, you may educate me more, we always learn everyday. Who knows, may be you are one of Frank Lloyd Wright descendants. Let's tap into the knowledge

Dennis3D:
Bros. Person no run. However, we would try to engage more than we are doing currently. You know people's schedules are different.

Like you pointed out. Some people become bias and unnecessarily agitated when some advise from those on field give.

It's a learning platform for all.

Umarzy:
I'm an architect. Having checked the plan, i like it....One of the best designs i have seen so far. Thumbs up to the architect!

Timtol:
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SmartHomes:
Three (3) bedrooms bungalow

All Room en-suit

GROUND FLOOR :

Entrance porch
Ante Room
Visitors toilet
Main Lounge
Dining
Kitchen
Store
Master bedrooms, W I C, ensuit
2 others bedrooms ensuit
Terrace


Tel: 08086139071,08069078294- whatsapp
Email: smartviewsprojects@gmail.com


Land size: 18mx36m
Building footprints : 12.7m x 11.7m
Building area : 145.0 sqm.

tevanso:
Since you are doubting us, buy your materials . let me just do the professional part for you. Lets know the scores. By the time u reach finishing, lets see how much your 20m will remain.

ugileo:
well am not advertising but just want to advise anyone out there who cares that, labour cost for construction in Ile Ife is cheap. hostel for student is in high demand. experience has shown that one can actually get a land and build 20 rooms for N25m altogether. each room can be rented out for 150k/annum. am a civil engineer based in Ile Ife and have done one for a friend. u too can do same

abdulwastecx:
If by build, you mean to completion, with the following components:
A. Carcass
1. Foundation
2. Structural frames (columns, beams, slab and concrete fascia)
3. Partitions walls
4. Roofing
5. Conduit electrical and plumbing pipes

B.finishing
1. Windows
2.doors
3. Pop
4. Burglary
5. Plumbing fittings
6.wiring and electrical fittings
7.tiling
8. Water distribution system and plumbing fittings
9. Ac and other mechanical fittings
10.painting
11 handrails
12. Telecom and tv points

C.external works
1. Fence
2. Gate
3. Front railings (optional)
4. Soakaway and septic tank
5. Inspection chambers and external reticulation works
6.overhead tank
7. Borehole (optional)
8. Wiring and lighting on fence
9. Compound landscaping (interlocks or mass concrete)

20m will not cut it, you will need a minimum of 35m to get anything reasonable, irrespective of the soil type

abdulwastecx:
No one is exaggerating anything.
In this clime, 20m can't build you a five-bedroom duplex, it is as simple as that.

The problem we have in Nigeria is people planning to do what they can't afford, a simple five-bedroom bungalow with moderate finish can even be done with 18m, but extending that to a duplex may be problematic.

opebiboy:
so 20 million cant build a five bedroom duplex?

plumbprojects:
From what is written above "we had to come in and salvage"

Timtol:
4BEDROOM DUPLEX
(+234-810-045-2977/WhatsApp)

Allocated plot: 120/60ft
FEATURES

GROUND FLOOR

Terrance
Anteroom with WC
Guest bedroom ensuit with WIC
Main lounge (7.2m by 6m)
Dining
Lobby to the 2nd exit
Stairway
Spacious kitchen with island
Laundry
Store
Balcony


FIRST FLOOR

Family Lounge
Sit-out
Madam's Bedroom ensuit
Children Bedroom ensuit
Master Bedroom ensuit with WIC
Sit-out 2
Sit-out 3

SECOND FLOOR

Lounge/Kitchenette
Home office ensuit (optional as bedroom)

plumbprojects:
The first one was not working, we had to come in and salvage the situation.

rotecch77:
Haaaa all these items cost is almost equivalent to build another house ooooo
Lol

plumbprojects:
Working on a new stairs, we had to demolish, redesign, restructure and reconstruct.