Landalyst

Understand where your project stands and what comes next.
Independent construction progress and cost intelligence for diaspora homeowners.

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@Dammi_Esq i’d start with the least solvable. Light can be solved using solar or other sources. Rent can probably be negotiated. Location and security are two things that are non negotiable.

Especially security.

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@imran_services Beautiful style.

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@vangeorgh Good points.

Choosing the right contractor is one part. But even after that, the stage payments still need to be checked as the work progresses.

The quote, quantities, material specs, and actual work done on site all need to stay aligned.

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I get the concern.

For fire, I’d still trust POP more than plywood because plywood is wood-based.

But plywood may win on speed, style, and ease of replacement if one section has issues.

The real question is where it’s being used, the plywood grade, and how well the roof above is protected from leaks.

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“Plank” is one of the most common timber items on a building site.

It is used for things like formwork, temporary support, bracing, and roof carpentry, depending on the size and type of timber.

That’s why “plank” is not one price.

A 2×2 hardwood plank and a 3×4 hardwood plank are very different cost items.

Current Lagos range: ₦1,200–₦4,000 per length, depending on size/type.

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@AwolowoSenator This is the point.

A BOQ is not just a list of costs, it also reflects whose interest is being protected.

Clients need their own independent cost view before money moves.

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@ifem_sinachi Good thread.

A lot of construction risk hides in the details people don’t document properly, concrete mix, block quality, quantities, and actual site stage.

Photos help, but they don’t replace an independent check before money moves.

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@TrackaNG @NG_AbiaState @thisisabiastate @AbiaStateGovt @FMWNIG @BudgITng @peters_dominion Not good. Some form of monitoring should always be put in place for projects of these nature.

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Long-span roofing is one material where the spec decides the price.

Thickness, coating, brand, unit of measurement, and accessories can all change the final cost.

So “roofing sheet” is not one price. It depends on the details.

Worth knowing exactly which one you’re actually pricing.

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@lawrencekitema lack of due diligence before commitments.

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@Ozedikus Fraud often start even before building completion and property prices are set. It’s start when builders gets inflated bills from their contractor. The obvious solution would be to build systems that prevents dishonesty.

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Building in Lagos from abroad? A 30-second check before you release the next payment.

It's fine for your contractor to give you a full bill covering every stage — foundation to finishing.

The question is what you're being asked to pay for now.

If you're at lintel level and being asked to release money for roofing and plastering — that fits. Pay against the stage you've actually reached.

Being asked to pay ahead of the work? That's your flag.

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You trust your contractor. Good.

Now check the bill anyway.

The Nigerians who get overcharged building from abroad aren’t the ones who were suspicious. They’re the ones who were sure they didn’t need to look.

Trust is good. Verifying the bill is better.