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building a house

When building a custom home in Costa Rica, security and quality are the main factors to take in consideration. The difference between building a home in your home country compared to building real estate in Costa Rica is: the building regulations and property owner rights are probably much different. The bottom line is: you will need a home builder to assist you.

There are many benefits you can reap by hiring a custom builder from a Costa Rica construction company. You will have someone who can communicate to the builders and other employees, who knows about permits and regulations and comparable material costs. Structures in our country are mainly built from concrete due to its durability and low cost, and wood, which is more common in the northern hemisphere but not as easy to come by here, and can get very expensive.

You may also notice a difference in space distribution. Most residences here open right into the living room. Homes typically have one dining room and if the kitchen is large enough, it may have bar stools at a counter or a breakfast table. Residences generally lack attics and basements. Most of the simpler homes boast tin roofs and no ceiling, whereas a quality custom builder will let you know that although common, it is not recommended for the inside sections of your dwelling since it provides no insulation and on rainy days it could seem like you live inside a tin drum.

Instead of basements, some homes have a crawl space between the floor and the ground, but most are built on concrete foundations and have polished concrete floors. Concrete is a common material used in custom building here. Kitchen counters, seats and benches are usually made out of concrete when the residence is built; the same applies for some closets.

Concrete helps insulate and isolate noise and weather conditions. You can get your builder to recommend artisans and woodworkers who can make custom cabinets, doors, furniture and windows at reasonable prices, sometimes even cheaper than store-bought.