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6 Self Contains - Documented



Our team recently completed a 6 room self contain at Ilese - Ogun State and the process and construction method used has been well documented on 'Nairaland' (Nigerian's leading forum).



follow the link and read our post on Nairaland >> HERE.


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  1. AnonymousWed Jul 03, 04:01:00 PM

    Hello.

    Please what the land size in terms of Length X breadth? also what the gross floor area of the building?

    Thanks

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  2. SaydFactWed Aug 14, 03:49:00 PM

    land is a plot, 60 by 120 - thanks - 130.32m2

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