From site preparation to the roofing level and finishing; with his 30 years of experience in construction, Mr.Watson walks us through every stage of the home building process, cost estimates and insightful construction tips to improve the quality of your build.

00:00 Intro
00:44 Mr.Watson and Lencon Ltd.
02:29 Land acquisition, professionals, concept, design
04:06 Site preparation & Foundation
07:38 Ground level
07:58 Earthquake resistance
08:39 How to avoid flooding
09:34 Filling and compaction
10:24 Dampproof membrane, Damp proof course
11:18 How to treat rising damp
11:38 Foundation Cost
12:55 Why you need an architect
14:56 Columns, Blockwork
18:42 Blockwork, Screeding, Plastering and Costs
23:10 Roofing and Roofing cost
25:35 Firstfloor and Internal work
26:13 How to prevent cracks after cutting
27:23 Ceiling & Ceiling cost
28:18 Skimming & Painting
30:45 Tiling
31:32 Planning and Budgeting
34:30 MEP works
38:23 How much it costs to build, cost per sqm
40:16 Building in Ghana from the diaspora
41:25 Challenges building in Ghana
43:23 Why you should consider building with a professional and how to save on the cost
46:26 How to work with Mr.Watson

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Attribution
Pictures of site preparation by Kingsley from Asher & Gad

Hip roof By Adityamadhav83 Own work, CC BYSA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

Chicken mesh by plastermesh.com
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