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Fencing a one acre plot with chain link and barbed wire
I recently acquired a one acre piece of land in Kiambu that I have a lot of big plans for. But before I could get started on those plans, I wanted to first fence it. I decided on a 7 foot chain link and barbed wire fence as it was fast, fairly cheap and looks good. This video goes into the process, costs and results of my experience.
Step 1: Measure your perimeter
I got a surveyor to do a topo survey of the property clearly identifying and in some cases renovating the property beacons. This was not only useful in giving me exact dimensions of each side of the plot, but would also be useful in my future projects.
Interestingly, I did find that my neighbour had actually encroached about 1 metre into my property.
Step 2: Get your quotes and buy materials
I called multiple suppliers requesting quotes for chain link, treated wooden poles, barbed wire and basic metal gates as well as labour. When I had at least 3 quotes of each from fairly reputable firms that I found on the internet, I compared and selected the material and labour suppliers.
Be careful of poles that look treated but only have chemical on the surface. So called ‘Tumbukiza’. To ensure poles are properly treated, cut into one pole to ensure the chemical has penetrated at least 2 inches on all sides.
Step 3: Dig the holes for your poles 2 feet deep and 4 metres apart.
Step 4: Stand your poles and concrete the base
Step 5: Brace corner poles and every fourth pole
There’s a nice little stream that runs along the boundary of the property
Step 6: String your barbed wire strands
Step 7: Roll out your chain link fence over the barbed wire and reinforce with binding wire.
The total cost for all materials and labour for this project was 291,946.34
Get detailed costs, timelines and suppliers used through our Mjengo Tracker App launching available on google play through the link below
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ke.co.buildahome.mjengotracker
or directly through drive.google.com/file/d/1VQAiz_4_CFY1XApI-CHOsoFqPHdfahRw/view?usp=sharing_eip_se_dm&ts=63b524fe if you have any trouble with playstore
Step 1: Measure your perimeter
I got a surveyor to do a topo survey of the property clearly identifying and in some cases renovating the property beacons. This was not only useful in giving me exact dimensions of each side of the plot, but would also be useful in my future projects.
Interestingly, I did find that my neighbour had actually encroached about 1 metre into my property.
Step 2: Get your quotes and buy materials
I called multiple suppliers requesting quotes for chain link, treated wooden poles, barbed wire and basic metal gates as well as labour. When I had at least 3 quotes of each from fairly reputable firms that I found on the internet, I compared and selected the material and labour suppliers.
Be careful of poles that look treated but only have chemical on the surface. So called ‘Tumbukiza’. To ensure poles are properly treated, cut into one pole to ensure the chemical has penetrated at least 2 inches on all sides.
Step 3: Dig the holes for your poles 2 feet deep and 4 metres apart.
Step 4: Stand your poles and concrete the base
Step 5: Brace corner poles and every fourth pole
There’s a nice little stream that runs along the boundary of the property
Step 6: String your barbed wire strands
Step 7: Roll out your chain link fence over the barbed wire and reinforce with binding wire.
The total cost for all materials and labour for this project was 291,946.34
Get detailed costs, timelines and suppliers used through our Mjengo Tracker App launching available on google play through the link below
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ke.co.buildahome.mjengotracker
or directly through drive.google.com/file/d/1VQAiz_4_CFY1XApI-CHOsoFqPHdfahRw/view?usp=sharing_eip_se_dm&ts=63b524fe if you have any trouble with playstore
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I know I have seen this late , but if possible may I know how many rolls of chain link did use to cover an acre of land ,
Where can one buy the gate? Thank you, very helpful content
Any recommendations on builders to use? Looking for reliable construction company
How long did the plaster cure
Wow this is so nice 🎉🎉
Very good information
So many people and 1 year? What did you gius do there? Mastrubate?
Why did framing take so so long?
What's the names of the 3 companies you selected? How did you find the companies?
What's the spacing between the posts and the spacing between the barbed wire on the post?
Hi. 4 metres between posts and 30cm between barbed wire strands. You can access all the details about this project from our Mjengo Tracker app. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ke.co.buildahome.mjengotracker
THATS NOT A NIC STREAM AROUND YOUR PROPERTY BRO, THATS SEWAGE.
Very good job, well done. I am very pleased that I came across your video. You are inspired me to do the same, building rather than buying from a property investor. It will be nice to have the dimensions. Well done
Congratulations! Everything is possible with right mindsets. Europe was built by Europeans themselves through prudent use of financial resources and mobilization.
Will pay you
Congratulations 🎉
I like the intro. Which app do you use for the typing part? Can you coach someone?. Am inspired to start my channel
wow, i cant believe that this house finish in 12 minutes
Excellent project and execution sir. Did someone refer you to the piece of land or you asked around ? And roughly how much was it, please.
Out of nothing,you have this??
Which currency did you quote the figure in please ?
Kenya shillings
Apple?
Not yet. We're working on it
Please can I have contact details for the surveyor that did your plot surveying
Sure. His name is Wallace 0723768514
This awesome....Please send me the floor plan
Love your videos.
😎Me and my dudes in creative mode be like:
Hello, I downloaded the Mjengo Tracker App but it’s taking me to other projects to buy the trackers for them. I only need the Mjengo Tracker Template, to edit and Truck for my own project. How do I get that?
Hi. There's a section called 'My Projects' in the app where you can create and track all your projects for free.
@@buildahome_ke Hi, found it. Thanks a lot. I also want to try sampling out buy buying one of the Truckers for your completed projects e.g., your Kirinyaga House build. Since clicking on this build and scrolling down I get to see what is like the general cost or summary of the build and it’s break down, what extra I’m I going to see when I buy the Trucker because it says “Purchase this trucker to have full access to all features” Also, if I have all the technical drawings for my build, do you offer quotation services or do you have someone you can refer?
Love the structure. But is it just me or are the interiors of Kenyan homes not painted as carefully and as professionally as they should be?
Just subscribed. I am married to a beautiful Kenyan woman here in the US, Have traveled to Kenya and in love with your country. I will be allowed to become a citizen and have a Kenyan passport in two more years. Definitely want to build our retirement home in Nairobi. Have visited other areas but Nairobi seems more accepting to mzungu, plus lots of family there. Where should I start to find a plot?
This is very helpful content. Glad I found your channel.
Good job 👍🏼
Not a bad house for $40k
Do you mind sharing how much they charged you for the topo survey?
Hi. The topo survey cost 40k. Please download the Mjengo Tracker app from Google play store to see all associated costs play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ke.co.buildahome.mjengotracker
Bro what about 50 by 100 piece of land?
I paid and receive the google sheet, BUT I CANNOT EDIT as per use. How to use it if I Can NOT edit my transaction.?
Hi Kevin. You purchased the Baraka Bungalow reference tracker which shows the costs incurred for that particular project. To track your own project, you can purchase the Mjengo Tracker template or better yet, track your project for free using the Mjengo Tracker app.
Hey everyone! Mjengo Tracker is now an App. Get it today on the Google Play Store! shorturl.at/kwAKX and let us know what you think! Tracking your expenses is free and you can also follow other people's projects and see their expenses.
Hey everyone! This is now available as an app! Get 'Mjengo Tracker' now available on the Google Play Store! Download it here: shorturl.at/kwAKX Let us know what you think! Tracking your expenses is free and you can also follow other people's projects and see their expenses.
Hey everyone! If you're looking for an easy way to track your real estate expenses, check out our app 'Mjengo Tracker' now available on the Google Play Store! Download it here: shorturl.at/kwAKX Let us know what you think! Tracking your expenses is free and you can also follow other people's projects and see their expenses.
Hey everyone! If you're looking for an easy way to track your real estate expenses, check out our app 'Mjengo Tracker' now available on the Google Play Store! Download it here: shorturl.at/kwAKX Let us know what you think! Tracking your expenses is free and you can also follow other people's projects and see their expenses.
Hey everyone! If you're looking for an easy way to track your real estate expenses, check out our app 'Mjengo Tracker' now available on the Google Play Store! Download it here: shorturl.at/kwAKX Let us know what you think! Tracking your expenses is free and you can also follow other people's projects and see their expenses.
Hey everyone! If you're looking for an easy way to track your real estate expenses, check out our app 'Mjengo Tracker' now available on the Google Play Store! Download it here: shorturl.at/kwAKX Let us know what you think! Tracking your expenses is free and you can also follow other people's projects and see their expenses.
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Sir I plan to fence 3 acres of farmland with chain link fence (at the bottom) and two layers of barbed wire at the top. I have estimated the perimeter of the land to be 2504 feet. How far apart should I dig the hole for EACH post AND what is the diameter of the post that I see you use in the video. From which establishment did you purchase the posts.
If the Perimeter of a square acre of land is 834.84 ft with EACH side being about 208 ft long. Assuming that I place the wood poles 10 ft apart. I calculate the number of poles to be used to be 834.84/10 = 83 poles to cover the 1 acre of land. Is this correct???
Amazing video.
Am unable to access the tracker using the link.Please check and advice.
Hi Harry. You can access the app through this direct link drive.google.com/file/d/1VQAiz_4_CFY1XApI-CHOsoFqPHdfahRw/view?usp=sharing_eip_se_dm&ts=63b524fe
Tha link haifanyi
Bro I love your content and like the house u build for your mom an an aspiring contractor
That's nice
How much did all of it cost?
Perfect 💜 I pray one day I'll be able to do this too
You will!
Do your have for selling apartment
They're all currently occupied and not for sale at this moment
Loving the journey, so how many floors and how many apartments is expected in total once finished please?
It's already done! Watch the other videos in the series 💪🏾👍🏾
What do you use to make your videos. Tell me the app please