Before you Build: Know What Need To Be Done

brabus

Have a plan, research alternatives, and establish a budget 💸 and schedule 📋️ that work for you.

It surprise me when I read some comments online like “Can I put parapet on my structure? How many boards raft can I do for a duplex? Do I sink my septic tank or suspend it in the air? 😆 Do I install the tiles before the doors 🚪 or wires before the pipe work?”
This is a typical Naija man’s mentality - putting the cart before the horse 🏇

AVOID costly mistakes 🕳️ - Do your homework BEFORE you open your wallet! 👛

How do I start?

brabus

If you are sticking to a tight budget 💸 try not to over indulge in luxury items at the cost of more important features in your house.
The bigger your plan, the more expensive your building project becomes. Each square metre costs money and if it just going to be superfluous you should think twice about having it.
Go for cheaper options of certain items, for example, instead of actual granite top in your kitchen you could opt for a tile lookalike. Whilst the finish isn’t quite as deluxe, it still does the job and will save you a couple of naira.
Ask Questions? This sounds simple, but if something does not seem right at the time, it most likely isn’t – don’t be afraid to ask any questions about it, it’s better to be safe than sorry. You could even ask an outside and impartial source.
Remember your priorities - Know where to save and where not to bat an eye. If your properties foundations are dodgy, then the whole building is doomed. Your foundation is more expensive than an expensive roof.
Always remember that things will most likely go wrong during the construction and this may mean that schedules have to adapt. Plan everything and make provision for excusable delays
Imperfections are inevitable but they can more often than not be fixed; just ask. If you notice an error, don’t blow it out of proportion. Stop the project and get advice from an impartial source.
Record everything. Write down everything you agree on, if it’s just spoken words it can be interpreted differently by both you and the builder. If you write down everything and keep a detailed record of all agreements you can minimise disputes.
Keep everything; receipts, sales slips, model numbers, chat messages, phone call records. This might sound too much, but it will be required if anything were to go wrong or disputes were to arise.
Make sure you have a detailed plan of everything you require from the house build, it will allow for a much smoother construction period and a far better result.

mank1234u

brabus these points are spot on especially number 8 and 9. People forget what they promised deliberately or unintentionally. The record will help put things straight. I’m book marking this page and it’s a must read for every intending house owner.

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Thank You 🙏🏻