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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/23/2009 Posts: 13,672 Location: nairobi
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TiggerTiggy wrote:obiero wrote:to anyone who knows the answer. in the cost of buying a house is the stamp duty included in the asking price. e.g nyayo embakasi houses advertised at 6.1M. Does it imply that I pay NSSF 6.1M as total cost with no other charges. stamp duty is paid by buyer and is not included in the price of a property thanks tig
COOP 255,000 ABP 15.85; KQ 484,100 ABP 7.45; MTN 23,800 ABP 5.20
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 297 Location: Nairobi
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Hey guys,
I intend to construct both a septic tank and soak pit of dimensions W 2m * L 3m * D 6m for a 40 unit flat of bedsit & 1 bedroom on a site that is a back-filled quarry with mixture of murram, hardcore & clay. What is the cost of manual excavation per cubic foot if i sub-contract the locals for this.
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 5/31/2011 Posts: 89
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Foz00 wrote:Hey guys,
I intend to construct both a septic tank and soak pit of dimensions W 2m * L 3m * D 6m for a 40 unit flat of bedsit & 1 bedroom on a site that is a back-filled quarry with mixture of murram, hardcore & clay. What is the cost of manual excavation per cubic foot if i sub-contract the locals for this.
6M is too deep.! pray you never encounter rock,which will make manual impossible.
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/21/2006 Posts: 608 Location: Ruiru
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keke2 wrote:[quote=Foz00]Hey guys,
I intend to construct both a septic tank and soak pit of dimensions W 2m * L 3m * D 6m for a 40 unit flat of bedsit & 1 bedroom on a site that is a back-filled quarry with mixture of murram, hardcore & clay. What is the cost of manual excavation per cubic foot if i sub-contract the locals for this.
In terms of the volume, your dimensions are Ok assuming about 70 persons will be using it. However, as someone pointed out, 6M sounds too deep. The fellaz charge per foot depth not cubic foot. budget kitu 10k per foot. Once you hit the solid rock, that fee can even double "..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 297 Location: Nairobi
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@GGK & keke2 - thank you for the response, got a quote of KSh 15 per cubic feet as of yesterday at 8' no signs of rock yet. Site was a quarry in the 50's rock is around 40'.
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Rank: Member Joined: 8/14/2009 Posts: 57
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GGK wrote:keke2 wrote:[quote=Foz00]Hey guys,
I intend to construct both a septic tank and soak pit of dimensions W 2m * L 3m * D 6m for a 40 unit flat of bedsit & 1 bedroom on a site that is a back-filled quarry with mixture of murram, hardcore & clay. What is the cost of manual excavation per cubic foot if i sub-contract the locals for this.
In terms of the volume, your dimensions are Ok assuming about 70 persons will be using it. However, as someone pointed out, 6M sounds too deep. The fellaz charge per foot depth not cubic foot. budget kitu 10k per foot. Once you hit the solid rock, that fee can even double Bargain start with 3k even 2k as the 1st 4ft they excavate very fast then add when the hit ROCK LiVE sIMpLE thiNk BiG
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Rank: Member Joined: 8/14/2009 Posts: 57
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GGK wrote:keke2 wrote:[quote=Foz00]Hey guys,
I intend to construct both a septic tank and soak pit of dimensions W 2m * L 3m * D 6m for a 40 unit flat of bedsit & 1 bedroom on a site that is a back-filled quarry with mixture of murram, hardcore & clay. What is the cost of manual excavation per cubic foot if i sub-contract the locals for this.
In terms of the volume, your dimensions are Ok assuming about 70 persons will be using it. However, as someone pointed out, 6M sounds too deep. The fellaz charge per foot depth not cubic foot. budget kitu 10k per foot. Once you hit the solid rock, that fee can even double Bargain start with 3k even 2k as the 1st 4ft they excavate very fast then add when the hit ROCK. then ensure its a perfect square LiVE sIMpLE thiNk BiG
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/14/2011 Posts: 639
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Between a maissonnete and a bungalow which is cheaper to construct assuming same plinth area i.e 3bed room.
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Rank: Member Joined: 3/18/2008 Posts: 377
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Bungalow is cheaper, maisonette costs more due to Slab and stronger foundation. "You've never lived until you've almost died; for those who have fought for it, life has a flavour the protected will never know."
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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luttz wrote:Bungalow is cheaper, maisonette costs more due to Slab and stronger foundation. Just to add; Bungalow has it's disadvantages if you think of total ground area. You need parking space and probably 'maissionette' offers more security! once inside. The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 11/15/2011 Posts: 25
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please clarify this, if the total area (bungalow vs maisonette) is equal lest say 148 m2. Then the slabs will be equal in size. While there may be differences in slab size and the stronger foundation , what would be the marginal differences in the "stronger foundation and stronger slab" ideas anyone jerry wrote:luttz wrote:Bungalow is cheaper, maisonette costs more due to Slab and stronger foundation. Just to add; Bungalow has it's disadvantages if you think of total ground area. You need parking space and probably 'maissionette' offers more security! once inside. If you knew that candlelight is fire then the meal was cooked a long time ago.
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/14/2011 Posts: 639
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And what if the cost of land and space taken is not considered i.e land is already acquired and more than enough so it^s constant?
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 297 Location: Nairobi
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CONCRETE SLAB UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT
How long will a concrete slab withstand direct sunlight, in cases where one builds with an aim to add levels? how do you preserve it say for one year+?
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Rank: User Joined: 1/24/2012 Posts: 1,675 Location: In Da Hood
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Rank: Elder Joined: 11/7/2007 Posts: 2,182
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I think concrete can stay for eons, kuna moja ilikaa 28 yrs b4 mwenyewe aongezee LOVE WHAT YOU DO, DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/9/2011 Posts: 786 Location: Mashinani
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Looking for a structural engineer to check out my plans. Anyone? Peace in our Homeland.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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http://www.a4architect.c...tructural-engineering-2/As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 5/29/2011 Posts: 47 Location: Nairobi
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I trying to put up a slab,I came across a new method whereby one uses 'Waffles'.My question is does it really save you some costs without compromising the building quality and structure?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/9/2008 Posts: 5,389
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patcho wrote:I trying to put up a slab,I came across a new method whereby one uses 'Waffles'.My question is does it really save you some costs without compromising the building quality and structure? Have seen 3 houses with that waffle ceiling and the owners claim they are cheaper. But I hate the look of that ceiling. I was also wondering about the structural integrity of the ceiling since fewer steel bars are used.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/9/2008 Posts: 5,389
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