Godlins Constructions And Survey

11/09/2025

HOW TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF TILES & CARTONS FOR ANY ROOM SIZE OR PROJECT

Before buying tiles for your project, take a little time to calculate. It saves you money, stress, and surprises. Here’s the simple formula:

Step 1 – Find the Floor Area
Multiply your room length × width.
(Example: 12ft × 12ft = 144 sq.ft)

Step 2 – Convert to Square Meters
1 m² = 10.764 sq.ft
So, Area in m² = Area in sq.ft ÷ 10.764

Step 3 – Find Tile Area
Tile area = Tile length × Tile width (in meters).
(Example: 600mm × 600mm = 0.6 × 0.6 = 0.36 m²)

Step 4 – Calculate Number of Tiles
Number of tiles = Floor area ÷ Tile area

Step 5 – Convert to Cartons
Each carton usually tells you how many m² it covers (check the packaging).
Cartons = Floor area ÷ Coverage per carton

Step 6 – Add Wastage Allowance
Always add 5–10% for cutting, breakage, and future repairs.

👉 Example: For a 12ft × 12ft room using 600 × 600mm tiles, you’ll need about 11 cartons (including wastage).

This method works for any room size and any tile size.
Next time you want to tile, don’t guess, calculate.

constructions and estate management

08/09/2025

Smart Tips to Save Costs During Construction

Do you know that lintel chaining adds a huge cost to your building project? Chaining lintels is not always necessary, but in Nigeria it has become common because of the poor quality of blocks sold in the market. If you must chain your building but funds are limited, here are practical tips to save money without compromising safety.

• Use triangular stirrups instead of square ones. This reduces steel consumption by saving one bar per length of lintel.

• Replace 12mm rods with 10mm rods for lintel beams. The price difference is significant and lowers total cost.

• Buy only 50 to 60 percent of the wood for lintel formwork. Apply the “nack and loose” method: cast part of the lintel, remove the formwork after setting, and reuse it for the remaining sections.

• Consider 3/8 sand as an alternative to gravel and sand for lintel beams. With the right cement mix ratio, it works well. For multi-storey buildings, use 3/8 sand for lintels but stick to gravel and sand mix for columns and major load-bearing elements.

These simple adjustments reduce expenses and allow you to channel funds into other critical areas

Udubrai Godfrey Efe
Godlins constructions and estate
management

05/09/2025

Here are five important reasons why it is WRONG to hire a quack to handle your project:

1. Lack of Professional Knowledge – A quack does not have the right training, skills, or certification to execute your project properly, which leads to costly mistakes.

2. Poor Quality Work – Since they cut corners and lack expertise, the result is usually substandard, unsafe, and far below required standards.

3. Financial Loss – Hiring a quack often ends ing wasted money because you may have to redo the project or spend more to fix errors.

4. Safety Risks – In fields like construction, medicine, or engineering, quack handling can endanger lives due to structural failures, unsafe practices, or harmful outcomes.

5. Legal and Reputational Damage – Engaging quacks can violate regulations, attract penalties, and damage your credibility or business reputation.

The mentality that he or she is my brother or he or she graduated from Oxford University is the best but practical venue that published testimonies of good job

What is on your mind as regards this work as a professional in the construction industry?

04/09/2025

7 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE DURING FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION

Many buildings fail not because of the roof or walls, but because the foundation was done wrongly. If you get the foundation wrong, the whole structure is at risk. Sadly, this is where many quack builders cut corners.

To help you avoid costly mistakes, here are 7 key things you must pay attention to during your foundation construction:

1) Excavation Depth
Your foundation should be deep enough to hold at least one 225mm block below ground after casting. Minimum of 600mm (2 feet) for a bungalow and 1000mm (1 meter) for a two-floor building. The soil at that depth must also be firm enough to carry the load.

2) Foundation Concrete Casting is Not Mortar
Mortar is not concrete. Some builders skip proper casting and just lay blocks on bare soil with mortar—this is dangerous. Always cast your foundation concrete (blinding) before laying blocks.

3) Foundation Height
Your foundation should be high enough to prevent floodwater from entering. Don’t judge with road level alone; study the flood pattern in the area and check nearby properties before setting height.

4) DPM (Damp Proof Membrane)
A quality DPM nylon will stop water from penetrating your ground floor. Never skip this—it protects your finishing from dampness.

5) Durability and Stability
Your foundation should be strong enough to carry and transfer the building load without settlement. Always go for durable materials.

6) Accuracy
Whatever mistakes are made at the foundation stage will affect the whole building. Ensure proper size and squareness are achieved.

7) Engineer’s Assessment
For high-rise buildings, only a structural engineer can determine the right foundation depth after reviewing the soil report.

Final Note: Your foundation is the life of your building. Don’t compromise quality here.




Godlins constructions and estate management

28/08/2025

**Take Note Of this Important Fact Before You Build*
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One of the biggest mistakes many homeowners make is trying to cut down the height of their foundation just to “save money.”

But here’s the truth:

The higher your foundation, the more money you’ll spend on labour and materials.

On the other hand, if your foundation is lower than the natural ground level, you’ll battle flood problems till eternity.

So, when you feel your foundation is “too high” and you’re tempted to complain or tell the engineer to reduce it, here’s what you should do instead:

1. Go to the highest point of your land

Check if the block courses of your foundation are above it. Don’t just focus on how high the foundation looks, focus on why it is that high.

2. Consider future road levels

If the government later raises the road beside your house, will your home be below it? That mistake can trap floodwater into your compound.

3. Look at surrounding houses

Compare your foundation with nearby buildings. If theirs are higher, your house may become the drainage path if you reduce yours.

4. Think long term safety

A high foundation may cost more today, but it saves you from the endless expenses of flood control, damp walls, and structural damage.

5. Trust your engineer’s judgment

If your builder is competent, understand that the foundation height is based on technical reasons, not random guesswork. Cutting corners here will cost you more in the future.

Your foundation is the root of your home. Build it right, and you’ll thank yourself for life.

©️ Godfrey Efe





construction

31/07/2024

Building a house involves a variety of materials, each serving a specific purpose in the construction process. Here’s a general list of materials you might need:

Foundation and Structure
Cement: For the foundation, walls, and floors.
Sand and Gravel: Mixed with cement to create concrete.
Blocks or Bricks: For constructing walls.
Steel Rods: For reinforcing concrete structures.
Roofing
Roofing Sheets or Tiles: Depending on your preference and budget.
Wood or Metal Trusses: To support the roof.
Interior and Exterior Finishes
Plaster: For smoothing walls and ceilings.
Paint: For both interior and exterior walls.
Tiles: For flooring and sometimes walls in bathrooms and kitchens.
Windows and Doors: Including frames, glass, and hardware.
Plumbing and Electrical
Pipes and Fittings: For water supply and drainage.
Wiring and Electrical Fixtures: For lighting, outlets, and appliances.
Additional Materials
Insulation: To maintain temperature and reduce noise.
Wood or MDF: For cabinetry, wardrobes, and other built-in furniture.
Glass: For windows, doors, and possibly decorative elements.
The exact quantities and types of materials will depend on the specific design and size of your house

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