@danimcdg34
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 23 October 2021
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Sosua Beach closing for renovations - the vendors have to go now by windeguy
Danny owns Malibu Beach Bar, or I should say owned since all the vendors now have to leave for the renovations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPElF3zgyLA
@windeguy thank you for sharing. Read More
Overstay penalty by olgaglenn
Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you
@planner I am Canadian and have been told by the DR embassy in Canada that the process for residence in DR has to be started in Canada. In my sister's case (in summer of 2021 - though the embassy told us it would take about 6 weeks it ... Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore). Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
@lennoxnev I'm so excited! All the re-bar is "installed" and the footing is being poured today. There are about 7 or 8 guys working, working the cement mixer, shuttling back and forth with wheelbarrows, an occasional shout that the ... Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore). Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
@lennoxnev I doubt very much he even knows that a code exists never mind knows what the code says and follows it. When he was building the other house down the street I know there was a lot of rebar placed vertically and I also saw ... Read More
Buying new windows for a home by jperryjr1
My wife and I are in the process of building a small casita on our property in Cabarete. We hired a builder to start the house to gray wall and we got an estimate from his window guy for the sliding glass door ($500) but he wants $800 ea for a 2ft ...
@brodies2013 please! Read More
Buying new windows for a home by jperryjr1
My wife and I are in the process of building a small casita on our property in Cabarete. We hired a builder to start the house to gray wall and we got an estimate from his window guy for the sliding glass door ($500) but he wants $800 ea for a 2ft ...
@Tippj Double hung windows allow for more flexibility in controlling the air flow so definitely a plus...please let us know if you find a supplier! Read More
Wiring in a new-build... by danimcdg34
Hi again.There is a concrete block house being built down the street. All the walls are up but I don't see any allowances made for wiring or plumbing. I watched some you- tube videos ( produced in USA) and homeowner was installing runs ...
@lennoxnev Will get my "electrician/ plumber" onboard right away! Thanks! Read More
Wiring in a new-build... by danimcdg34
Hi again.There is a concrete block house being built down the street. All the walls are up but I don't see any allowances made for wiring or plumbing. I watched some you- tube videos ( produced in USA) and homeowner was installing runs ...
@Tippj Yikes!!! So when you want to put a painting up and need a concrete anchor you could easily be drilling into a live Unprotected wire???? Read More
Wiring in a new-build... by danimcdg34
Hi again.There is a concrete block house being built down the street. All the walls are up but I don't see any allowances made for wiring or plumbing. I watched some you- tube videos ( produced in USA) and homeowner was installing runs ...
@lennoxnev I had another look at the house under construction..no piping anywhere for future wiring. I can't believe all these houses have only surface wiring?? Read More
Wiring in a new-build... by danimcdg34
Hi again.There is a concrete block house being built down the street. All the walls are up but I don't see any allowances made for wiring or plumbing. I watched some you- tube videos ( produced in USA) and homeowner was installing runs ...
I'll go have a closer look at the house that's being built down the street...funny the maestro did not ask for an electrical plan....? Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore). Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
Thanks for your encouragement and input...we start Monday. He is planning to build interior partition walls with the blocks as well...I see that a lot here so assume it is best for cost control. My understanding is that wood ... Read More
Wiring in a new-build...
Hi again.There is a concrete block house being built down the street. All the walls are up but I don't see any allowances made for wiring or plumbing. I watched some you- tube videos ( produced in USA) and homeowner was installing runs ... Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore). Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
@alvareztraveling Per your request, I found a maestro who will be building the shell of the house for me as well as the septic tank. I believe this might be a better than usual price since he is doing both jobs and is also a ... Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore). Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
@alvareztraveling sure!! Will post when I have a quote. Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore). Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
@lennoxnev thank you so much for all this!!! Spoke to a contractor earlier today and he suggested a concrete tank as the best option. I'll go over this drawing with him and make some decisions!! Thank you for your help!! Read More