One major problem associated with real estate in Lagos is collapsing of buildings. We have seen different cases in Lagos where we heard of buildings collapsing.
I will be sharing with you what exactly caused the building to collapse in Lagos and the possible solution to it. To every cause, there is a solution to know.
You need to pay attention to details when building not necessarily in Lagos but anywhere in Nigeria. Be it in your village or hometown, please avoid anything that can make your building to collapse.
CAUSES OF BUILDING COLLAPSE IN LAGOS
- Greediness of the Developer or Builder:
Most of the building collapse you see around you could be caused by the greediness of the developer or builder. Some developers buy substantial materials to build. Due to the greediness of the developers, some of them don’t want to buy quality materials for building.
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If developers don’t use quality materials in buildings, it is just a matter of time before such buildings are likely to collapse in the future.
- Building more than the Foundation Can Carry:
Yes, this is another cause of building collapse in Lagos. Building 4 floors on a foundation that can carry only 3 floors will not last longer than expected.
This is mostly common in Lagos where we see some landlords trying to build more than what the foundation can carry. If anyone does that, it is a matter of time, before such a building will collapse.
- Building outside the Original Design of the Project:
This is mostly common among real estate developers. When a developer tries to build outside the original design of the project, such a project is likely to collapse as soon as possible.
This is the reason why you need to buy property from a trusted company with a track record. When you build outside the initial layout design of your building, you are most likely to experience a collapse of your building.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO AVOID COLLAPSE BUILDING IN LAGOS
- Such Building Should Be Removed:
Any building that has a tendency to collapse needs to be removed. If the owner didn’t remove it, the Government has the right to remove it for the safety of the citizens and residents.
One solution to collapse buildings is for the building to be removed before the collapse takes place.
- Developers should work according to the permit and layout they have:
While building, the developer needs to work with the permit given by the Government. The layout of the estate should not be compromised at all.
Working and observing diligently the permit and layout will provide a solution to building collapse.
- Builders or Buyers Should Be Aware that there are limits on height or high rise buildings in different locations:
In Lagos, there are locations in Lagos most especially in Lekki Phase 1 where certain heights of high-rise buildings should be built.
Building 5 floors in a location where 5 floors are needed will help to avoid building collapse. Know the height of a building in your location before embarking on the project and the ministry of land can be of help in this regards.
WHAT NEXT?
Now that you have to know the causes and how to avoid building collapse. Go ahead and build right in Lagos. Don’t place money above building quality and standard.
In Conclusion, build right always and avoid anything that can cause your building to be collapse.
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