How Many Blocks Can Build 2 bedroom Flat?
Owning a house is a great thing that can happen in an individual’s life.
The cost of renting houses have increased greatly over the last decade.
In someplace, the cost of renting a 3-bedroom flat is enough to build a standard 2-bedroom. All these are not pleasant, unless for people who have no issues throwing money around. However, buying a house might seem like an option, but in truth, it is never an option.
….. The cost of buying houses are far too much above the worth of the houses.
A house may be built with 5 million Naira, and at the end, the owner may decide to sell it for 10 million Naira. In short, buying a house isn’t often the best solution to housing expenses……
The best solution to this problem is building a house from the ground up. However, not having an idea of how much building can cost, often discourages people from going for this option. To help the situation, this article was written to give the public an idea of how many blocks can build a 2-bedroom flat.
In Nigeria, the most common types of flats are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom flats. The amount of block required to build a 2-bedroom flat is not fixed. There are some 2-bedroom flats that are simplistic, while we also have those that are complex.The size of a 2-bedroom will also affect that amount of blocks that will be needed to build it.
….. In this article, our 2-bedroom flat is a medium size 2-bedroom flat.
The flat has the following: 1 small living room, 2 medium-sized bedrooms having small toilets, 1 small kitchen, 1 small toilet and 1 small bathroom.
The number of blocks that will be needed to build our model 2-bedroom flat is about 2,200 blocks. Note, by 2,200 blocks; we mean all sizes of blocks that will be needed.
…. Our model house is in-between simplistic and complex.
A simpler 2-bedroom flat will require a lesser amount of blocks, while a more complex 2-bedroom flat will require a higher amount of blocks.
However, note that the 2,200 blocks stated do not include blocks needed for soakaway and fence.
The cost of blocks varies in places, in most places, the average cost of the block is N200.
This means that a person looking forward to building a house similar to our model 2-bedroom flat should prepare N440,000 for blocks…..
Other Important Items Needed To Build A 2-bedroom Flat
Block is one of the most important items needed to build a house…..
However, it is not the only important item. Items like cement, rods, sand, and planks are also important.
….When building a house similar to our model house, about 125 bags of good cement will be needed.
Using poor quality cement can greatly increase the number of cement that will be needed. Furthermore,, simpler 2-bedroom flats will need a lesser amount of blocks, while more complex ones will need more bags of cement to complete them.
Blocks That Can Build 3-bedroom and 4-Bedroom Flats
We have discussed the number of blocks required to build a 2-bedroom flat, in the first part of this article.
Here we are in the second part. In this part, we will discuss the number of blocks required to build 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom flats.
3-bedroom flat is arguably the most popular type of flat in the country…..
The reason for this lies in the fact that 3-bedroom flats are suitable in a wide array of situations. For instance, a family may need 1 bedroom for mum and dad, 1 bedroom for the male children and 1 bedroom for the female children.
Another instance is that where the family needs 1 bedroom for mum and dad, 1 bedroom for the children, and 1 bedroom for visitors.
Building a 3-bedroom flat is a very nice thing.
…. If it was the initial intention of the reader, to go for a 2-bedroom flat, and they can afford to squeeze some extra cash, going for a 3-bedroom flat will be a good idea. While an average 2-bedroom flat will require about 2,200 blocks for construction, an average 3-bedroom flat will require about 2650 blocks.
The absolute difference in the stated amounts of blocks for 2-bedroom flat and 3-bedroom flat is just 450 blocks.
4-bedroom flats are not difficult to come by.
They are also cool if money isn’t a problem for the builder. When it comes to 4-bedroom flats, building an average one requires about 3100 blocks.
Note, we are still talking from the perspective of a house in-between simplistic and complex…
Just as it was stated above, a simple 4-bedroom flat will require a lesser amount of block, while a complex one will require more blocks, depending on its level of complexity.
Concrete Building Blocks
We have answered the main question of this article, ‘How Many Blocks Can Build 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom Flats In Nigeria’. However, it wouldn’t be so cool if we discuss this much the number of blocks, and we fail to discuss the object itself.
As a result, we’ll be looking at building blocks in subsequent texts…..
When trying to build a house, there are two major ways of going about getting blocks. They can either be bought from a company or be produced.
Buying building blocks from a company have both advantages and disadvantages. Likewise, producing blocks for oneself has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a quick look at some advantages and disadvantage of buying building blocks. Buying building blocks have a major advantage of being able to get very large quantity in a short period. Block producing companies often have large units of blocks readily available.
……All you have to do is to locate them and buy as many blocks as you need, in no time.
Another advantage is that an individual needs not have any knowledge of how to produce blocks, to lay their hands on them.
Buying building blocks have a good number of significant downsides.
In fact,
It is often discouraged to go for this option in situations where it should be avoided. When you buy blocks from companies, there is little or no guarantee that the blocks bought are of good quality. Some block procuring companies use cement to produce an excessive amount of blocks. At times the problem comes from the type of sand they use for the production of the blocks.
Another great downside of buying building blocks is that the buyer spends significantly more than what would have been spent if they produced the blocks themselves.
When construction works are to be carried out, it is often advised to produce blocks for oneself…..
Some reasons for this: producing blocks to be used for construction work can help save a lot of money. The amount of money that will be saved increases as the number of blocks needed for the construction increases. Saving money is not the only major benefit of producing blocks oneself. Another benefit of this is ensuring that blocks used for construction are of good quality.
Ordinarily, a bag of cement should be used to produce 32 – 34 blocks. However, some companies go as far as using a bag of cement to produce 40 blocks.
In worst cases, we see companies using a bag of cement to produce as much as 48 blocks. In a situation where one produces their block, they can ensure that a bag of cement is used to produce the appropriate amount of blocks. One has to be careful about who handles the production of the blocks……
There are some fraudulent masons who steal cement. It is important that you hire people who can be trusted, or you have someone monitor the production.
Furthermore, be careful when buying cement that will be used for the production of blocks. Avoid buying types of cement that have expired, or cement that have lost part of their quality. It is best to buy cement to be used, directly from trailers. Buying of low-quality types of cement should also be avoided.
Production of blocks requires either a block mold or a block machine.
The main difference between the two is that block machines can produce more blocks, compared to when using molds, in a given time.
Sharp sand should also be used for block production, not fine sand. The sand that will be used should be free of things like nylon, plastic, sticks, etc. Avoid production of blocks when rain is about to fall. However, if rain starts to fall unexpectedly, the blocks that are yet to dry should be covered with nylon, and put out of the way of erosion.
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Very useful article, but pls can you help with number of cement bags that will be required for 3 & 4 bedroom excluding the one for block production.
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Very useful article, but pls can you help with number of cement bags that will be required for 3 & 4 bedroom excluding the one for block production.
Very useful article, but pls can you help with number of cement bags that will be required for 3
Hey Yetunde,
As I might not be helpful to give the exact amount of cement that would be required, as individual’s usage ain’t same.
Useful and encouraging article because I am a salary earner thinking of where to start with the little salary left over but this article helps me to set some target on how to become a house owner. Thanks!
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Hmmm, thanks a lot, with this article I have hope of getting my own build without going through much stress, I can start with buying of cement follow by sand and the start molding. God bless you
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I have 1 million in the bank. Is it advisable to start a 3 bedroom flat with this amount? And how far can it go? I am happy to have stumbled on your blog.
Yes, Best commit than wait which brings about uncertainty. You should be getting the block level completed.
What’s block level?
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Please am sorry to ask this but I really need to. What’s the estimation of Three bedroom flat, each rooms with toilet?
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Your datas are accurate enough to be used as guide with plus or minus ..thanks for this
Thanx for the break down is your block analysis on six inches or nine inches
This is really helpful to me I am a young guy lately under 30 I am fortune to buy a plot of land and scared how to go about constructing a nice building on it….I find this hrlpful for I can start from a place
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hello the article is very useful, please i wanna ask what is the amount of block required for 3 bedroom flat and each room have bathroom and toilet, plus visitor’s toilet
Hey Paul ,
As addressed in the content above, A typical 3 bedroom flat would require 2600-2700 blocks but in this situation that has a bathroom, You would only need a few extra blocks (50-80) to make up other end.
Wow what an insight! Thanks Bro. Please help! I want to build a joints 2bedroom flat× 3 plus 4bedroom flat, how much its likely to cost. Thanks brother. paliyke456@gmail.com
Beautiful may the almighty god bless you abundantly. Right on time I grab a plot of land last week an I was thinking about how to start, hopes with these awsome articles I’m gonna start with the small cash I got. Thanks
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I found this article very helpful, thanks for the information but pls do have an idea of how many windows are there in 4bedrooms in front flat 3b3drooms in back flat in a 2flats bungalow? Thanks
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This is giving me a great insight as i am planing to start building my own house.
This is wonderful and instructive. Please can I know how many cement and rod needed to build a four bedroom bungalow after the provision of blocks
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I want to build 1 story of 2 bedroom flat double down and 3 bedroom flat double up
please how much will it cost to reach roofing level.
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Good morning sir Ade,pls I want to build 4room bungalow by next year Easter period,but I want to get a little insight of it,is in anambra state,but am living in lagos,I have built in Lagos but it cost me much because is swamp, and some omonile fees so I thought when I might have finish building that one, I will start the village own,but what I spent on Lagos own is far more than my budget, so pls can u tell me like how much it will cost me,because right now I have save 2.5m,so pls sir I want to hear from u whether to start or hustle more,thanks
Hello Nzubest,
A decent 4 Bedroom bungalow would cost more than N2,5000,000 anywhere in the country. I would suggest you look at the break down for bedroom bungalow using our guide : https://realestateko.com/4-bedroom-flat-bill-of-quantities-boq/
You can always reach out to us here :https://realestateko.com/contact/ for support or enquires.
what about 5bedroom flat sir, how many blocks will do it
Hello Jonathan,
For 5 bedroom plan and all other informations, please see this topic: https://realestateko.com/5-bedroom-house-designs/
Wonderful selfless article. Thanks for the enlightenment
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hello, thanks for the article and how much exactly can one budget for 1bedroom flat. without fencing, just total estimation for the complete 1 bedroom flat in a local level.
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I read your write ups, very educative and interesting.
Please how much will it cost me to build 5 five bedroom duplex in
my village (Imo state) .
I mean 2 down and three up.
Sorry, We can’t give an assertion on what you need without having a plan. Please send us more information on info@realestateko.com
Hey!.. Ade, thanks for the info. Concerning the 4 bedroom, how many blocks will be required for a complex one according to your own estimation?
Good job! Thanks for this explanation
Hey Law P,
+/- 500 blocks would make a perfect estimate.
Sir,
May I know if the blocks quoted above include both the foundation and the super structure. Thanks for the rich post.
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I humble want to ask how much can I budget to build a one storey Building containing 4 bedroom flat(two down and two up) in the east.
Super lovely job here, may I know exactly the sizes of the rooms and living room, toilet, kitchen inclusive. e.g 10 by 12 for the living room
Wonderful, insightful, encouraging article. I was just about to ask my architect what it would cost to build a 2bed flat x 4 on a plot of land as she has submitted the design, when I stumbled on this. Now I have an idea. Thank you very much
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I want to build 10 rooms how many block we like to take me. To complete the buildings.
Hey Udoka,
You should be looking at BOQ as that would detail the total cost from FOUNDATION to FINISHING. We can help. Please reach out to us on: info@realestateko.com
Wao, great to have an idea, thank you
Thank you.
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Thanks for this ideal is really helpful. But I have a plan of a house and I don’t no hw many blocks can build it sir
Hey Andrew,
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We can help.
Fantastic! This is really helpful. Infact, I personally found this very important. Especially, in the area of the number of blocks and cements needed for each house designs. Thanks for this article. I appreciate.
Thanks Sunny !
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Good one indeed. I appreciate the effort. Tanx.
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Found the article so interesting. How many blocks of 9″ can start a foundation for a 3 bedroom with a store? Make I just start something.
Ade thank you so much for this wonderful very interesting & educative article I am happy that I took out time to search for house plans & in the course of that I found your article on the number of blocks one could use to build any particular size of house
I’m really impressed Thank you once again for being of immense assistance
This is insightful and very helpful!!!
Thanks
This is so amazing thank for sharing I m about to build my bedroom apartment
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Brilliant one my brother. You have just enlightened me more about blocks production. I believe that fellow Nigerians who care to learn will find your article to be beneficial and good source of empowerment especially for those venturing into masonry tasks. I will not hesitate to contact you again should there be the need for it. Thank you
Good afternoon Mr Tolu Ade,
Kindly assist me with estimates to build one bedroom bungalow en-suite with a big living room, sizeable kitchen and dining, one store and a garage of 22’ x 22 ‘ . Thank you
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Ade… Thanks alot it really help in my building plan
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Hi brother, please can you help me to estimate the total cost for 2 bedrooms flat x 2 down and up. Total of 4 flats. My eamil is jesuslove4real48 @yahoo.com.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you
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Am very glad to here from you. You give us a wonderful guide, that lead to me, to have a hope of making a house of mine than to rent.
Thank you very much for your advices.
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Thank you Monday.
Much appreciated. We’re looking at updating the price to make up the current inflation in the market.
Thanks for your effort. But my simple observation is that the date of your writing is very important. thanks.
All the best Aliyu.
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Thank you very much sir. God bless you, more wisdom
Thank you very much Sir, but what about the number of cement for the plastering
Quite helpful. Thanks and God bless you
Pleasure. Thanks
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