The Real Cost Of Building 3-Bedroom Bungalow

The most popular style of house today in Nigeria is the Bungalow. People prefer this structure because of its simple style and comfortability. Compared to a storey building, this house is relatively easier to build. Consequently, there has been a recent surge in demand for this type of house.

The price of a three-bedroom house is something that many families are curious about. The cost of building a three-bedroom house, including work and materials, will be the main topic of this article.

Let’s have a look at some of the factors that affect bungalow construction costs before we move forward!!

Factors That Influence Building Cost in Nigeria

Here are some notable factors that may influence the overall cost of building a three-bedroom bungalow in any part of Nigeria.

Design:

The design is said to be a structure or pattern of a house. So, a simple bungalow may require a moderate amount of materials. On the contrary, a complicated structure may demand heavy capital outlay.

Floor:

The floor is essential in building any structure. It is expected of an experienced builder to have observed the need for wide floor areas to require more materials. Which is why we always advocate that clients make sure they hire the right building engineer to handle their projects from inception.

Quality Of Soil:

It is no secret that a house’s strength is determined by its foundation. As you are aware, the soil holds the foundation together. This means that the soil quality plays an important role in the durability of the house. Therefore, effort needs to be concentrated on increasing the soil quality. Therefore, if the soil quality is not up to the acceptable level, additional money would be spent to improve it.

Building Costs Estimate for 3-Bedroom Bungalow

The building expenses for constructing a house with three bedrooms in Nigeria are as follows:

Stage 1: The Damp Proof Course To Foundation Level

This is done at the initial stage of construction. Inexperienced landowners may find the Damp Proof Course (DPC) puzzling. Albeit it’s only a wrapping that’s put on a building’s foundation to keep moisture or water out of the walls. Most times, people call it the German Floor. The cost of this Damp Proof Course to the foundation level is broken down below. Take a look!

Materials Required:

Here are the materials required for building the Damp Proof Course to the Foundation Level:

Sharp Sand: You would need a minimum of 4 Trips of Sharp Sand. A Trip cost N40,000. Four trips would, therefore, cost N160,000.
Cement: At least a 100 bags of cement are required. These costs around N10,000 for each bag. Thus, N1m would be the cost of 100 bags, depending on inflation at the time.
Granite: Twenty tonnes of granite would be required in total. A ton costs about N35,000. Therefore, 20 tons would cost N700,000.
Blocks: A total of N1,000 blocks would be required. A block costs about N400. 1,000 blocks would, therefore, equal N400,000.
Rods (12mm): Four (12mm) rods are going to be needed. A rod (12mm) is N9,000. Therefore, N36,000 would be the total cost.
6mm rods: Three rods in total would be required. A rod (6mm) is currently N800. Thus, N2,400 would be the total cost.
1×12 Wood: Twenty pieces of 1×12 wood are needed. A single 1×12 wood cost N2,600. Thus, N52,000 is the total cost.
Two-by-two wood: Ten pieces would be required. A single 2×2 wood cost N500. This would amount to a sum of N5,000.
Binding Wire: A binding wire costs about N18,500. You would need a piece of 10kg of binding wire.
Nails (3 Inches): You would need half a bag of nails (3incheshes). This nail cost N16,000.
Laterite For Earth Filling: You would need 10 trips of Laterites. Each Laterite for Earth filling costs N35,000.

The total material cost = N2,479,900

Estimated labour cost = N400,000

Total Cost = N2,879,900

Stage 2: Raising the Building from Floor Level to Roof Level

This stage is the complicated step of the building process. You would need to construct windows, lintel and the walls of the building.

The duration of completing this building depends on the number of labour deployed to the project. But below is a snapshot of the expenses you may likely incur in this stage:

Materials Required

Here are the materials needed at this stage:

Sharp Sand: You would need a minimum of 5 trips of sand. The cost of each trip is almost N40,000. Consequently, N200,000 would be the whole cost.
Cement: Eighty bags of cement would be needed by labourers. The cost of a bag is roughly N7,500. Thus, N592,000 would be the total expense.
Granite: Roughly 15 tonnes of granite are required. A ton costs about N35,000. Therefore, the total cost will be N525,000.
Blocks: This stage would require large volumes of blocks. A total of N2,200 blocks would be used. A block costs about N400. As a result, you would spend N880,000.
Rods(10mm): 60 pieces of wood will be needed at this stage. Each piece costs about N8,200 per piece. The total cost would be N492,000.
1×12 Wood: A total amount of 60 1×12 wood will be used. Each wood cost about N2,600. Consequently, N156,000 will be used.
2×2 Wood: Approximately thirty pieces of 2×2 wood are needed. A single 2×2 wood cost about N500. The total 2×2 wood cost about N15,000.
Binding Wire: A single piece of binding wire will be needed. A piece cost about N37,000.
Nails (2 inches): A half bag of nails costs about N36,000.
Nail (3 inch): A half bag of nails (3 inch) costs about N32,000.

The total material cost = N2,965,000

Estimated labour cost = N600,000

Total Cost =N3,565,000

Stage 3: Concrete Fascia

The Concrete Fascia is predominant in many modern homes today. It adds beauty and offers a durable interface to your building. Many have adopted this styling approach for aesthetic value only. The type of ceiling is optional. You can opt for a less expensive ceiling depending on your pocket-size. The next subheading provides a cost preview if you want to adopt the concrete fascia!

Materials Needed

Here are the materials needed at this stage:

Rods (10mm): You would need about 40 pieces of 10mm rod. Each length cost about N8,200. The price of this will be N328,000.
Rods (8mm): 40 pieces of 8mm rods will be required. A piece costs about N3,300. This will cost about N132,000 in total.
Gravel: You will need about 2 tons of gravel. It will cost roughly N150,000 per tonne. Consequently, N300,000 will be needed in total.
Cement: 40 bags of cement in total will be needed. Cement costs around N7,400 for each bag. It will cost N296,000 in total.
Sharp Sand: You will need to make two journeys with sharp sand. About N40,000 was spent on a trip. Therefore, N80,000 will be the whole cost.

The total material cost = N986,000

Estimated labour cost = N200,000

Total Cost = N1,186,000

Stage 4: Structure of the Roof

The structure of the roof is usually the final part of constructing a bungalow. Usually, a labourer tends to make at least a wooden web around the top section of the house. This wooden web is known as the roof frame. This frame marks the woodwork where the roof will stay. Let’s have a quick look at the cost of constructing the roofing architecture for the building.

Materials Needed:

Here are the materials needed to construct a bungalow:

2×14×16 Wood: You would need to possess a minimum of 200 woods (2×14×16). A single piece of this wood cost about N1,800. So, the total wood will cost N360,000.
2×3×12 Wood: You would be required to provide 160 pieces of wood. Each piece of this wood cost about N700 each. The total wood cost would be N112,000.
2×3×12 Soft Wood: A total of 180 pieces of softwood will be required. A piece cost about N500. This will bring the total cost to N90,000.
Nails (3 Inches): You will need a bag of 3 inches of nails. It will cost N32,000 in total.
Nails (4 Inch): You will need a bag of 4-inch nails. This will cost N20,000 in aggregate.

The total material cost = N614,000

Estimated labour cost = N150,000

Total Cost = N764,000

Summary of Cost

Here is a snapshot of the costs incurred:

Stage	Material Cost (N)	Labour Cost (N)	Total (N)
DPC To Foundation Level	2,479,900	400,000	2,879,900
Foundation Level To Roof Level	2,965,000	600,000	3,565,000
Concrete Fascia	986,000	200,000	1,186,000
Roof Structure	614,000	150,000	764,000
Total Cost	7,044,900	1,350,000	8,394,900

Tips For Saving Cost When Building A Bungalow

Here are tips to follow to save cost when building a bungalow:

Location

The location where you are building a bungalow matters a lot. Around Nigeria, it is observed that building materials in rural areas are a lot cheaper. This is solely because the cost of materials in urban areas would usually include transportation expenses. Most building materials are produced in the rural areas.

Less Complex Design

It is advised to opt for a less complex design pattern. A complex design would attract more cost and expenses. Do well to ensure building size and length are moderately designed.

Soil Type

Before purchasing land, ensure that you carry out a test on the soil type. Ask an architect or surveyor to help you examine the soil type. Weak soil may warrant you to spend more money when constructing the foundations.

Fascia Options

As stated in the article, there are a variety of fascia options to use. You do not need to construct a complicated structure. All you need to do is to use a less complex design for your roof. You can opt for a wooden fascia type too.

PS: Prices mentioned in this post are subject to change due to inflation and market fluctuations.

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