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jambo
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 Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 11:47:28
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hi there, I am going to build a house!!, i understand about buying the land and have lots of advice. What should I look for when contracting a builder, anyone with names of companies. Is amoco good all advice welcome.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 11:51:45
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I have been recommended to go to the ecolodge near gunjur to get ideas so I am kind to the village environment.
For examle they have composting toilets, not flushing ones. Apparently flushing toilets can alter the level of the water table for the whole village.
When I eventually build a house (GUNJUR OR BRUFUT?) I want it to have the minimum imact on the ecology of the village whilst still providing a comfortable home. ANy advice? |
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Jack
Belgium
384 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 12:02:06
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Waw Bev, I'm realy impressed by that.  |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 12:11:20
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| Thanks...if you have any practical advice email me directly please. |
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bamba
Sweden
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 12:27:46
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thank you all help greatly appreciated, had thought about making eco friendly i am with bev on that one. definately want to look into solar panels, hadn't consider the toilet situation.
bev have you got your land |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 12:31:38
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| Not yet. My guide is looking for me at the moment. i have a couple of friends in Brufut. I like it near the sea...... |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 12:54:49
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| brufut is great, i like that area, stayed at brusabi loved so relaxing I have a family I support in tranquil. happy days |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 19:55:42
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| still looking to build my dream home, can someone break things down for me, if I build it myself or hire people, how much is a bag of cement!! |
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LEMON TIME
Afghanistan
1295 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 20:21:43
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| The price of cement keep on rising every time so cant tell the exact price |
There is no god but Allah |
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2bob
United Kingdom
19 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 21:10:54
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| Hi Iv just walled my compound at GUNJUR Kunkujang and im running a local Gambian building team there so if we can help .... |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 22:12:38
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Hi I am very interested..why did you decide on Gunjur....I have an offer of land there, but htought it was too far from airport etc.....
But it is close to developments on senegalese side......
I have been quoted at brufut 10,000 for land and 10,000 for building 3 bed house..... Half price of taf...but still seems expensive.
Do you have firm in Gambia or do you use gambians?
I am very interested to learn more from you.
Email dearnleyfamily@hotmail.com
How many weeks a year are you in Gambia?
Many thanks, Bev |
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2bob
United Kingdom
19 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 23:09:59
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| im out there 4/5 times a year were buildin 4 houses in a walled compound the 1st of wich should be finished november 06... |
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sharon
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Apr 2006 : 09:14:08
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| Anyone out their considering building do not use SPMSS,or Momodou Sameteh,they have been very active or should that be inactive in Sanyang,if anyone wants further information contact me sharonlouise120@yahoo.co.uk |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 22 Apr 2006 : 15:14:47
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| 2bot defiantely interested, sharon will email you directly thank you for the hint. Bev I agree sometimes the price of land seems silly, I was asked for 15,000, for a plot deep inside bilijalo. Can anyone advise have the prices settled down. On my last trip there in Feb I felt is was a bit of land grab/rush everyone panicing that the land would run out. |
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LEMON TIME
Afghanistan
1295 Posts |
Posted - 22 Apr 2006 : 16:09:43
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| Jambo land around Bijilo is should be less than £15000.do you mean $ or dalasis |
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