Building Homes in PR

Live2sparkle · 2017-01-11T03:30:07+01:00

I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am wondering how challenging that would be if you are not a Spanish speaker? I would assume that you would have to rent somewhere there during the building process, rather than being away during the building process. Otherwise you never know what you might end up with! I assume that it would be much less expensive to buy a house that is already built, since houses are so much much less expensive now, due to the economic downturn. But maybe property itself would also be less expensive, so you could get a good deal on a lot too. But how much does it cost to build there? I am guessing that it costs more to build there than on mainland? With the economic downturn, do you think it could also affect the cost of the building process? Either they need to make more on each house so they charge more, or they need the work so would do for less? For those that built, what is the average cost per square foot to build a house. I am just wondering it it is even feasible to consider that option? I would love to have a mid-century modern one story house. How hard would it be to find a good and honest builder, that could build a proper and safe house, that does not skyrocket in costs as the building process goes on? I know that happens everywhere, but am thinking that it could be much more likely to happen to a white, "gringo" woman that doesn't speak Spanish?

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lauriabarca Member

Member since 20 October 2021

lauriabarcaMember14 February 2023 10:39:50

#241

I'm in the process of building in Aguadilla. Little that we knew, the builder told us that we are responsible for the preparation of the land which includes the cleanup and leveling of ground before we can begin construction.

Does anybody know of any contractors that cleanup and level the ground to get land ready for construction?

Please advise.

Thanks.

mattckinney Member

Member since 19 December 2023

mattckinneyMember19 December 2023 18:41:39

#242

hello everyone, My partner and I are looking to build a home in the central mountain area (ciales/orocovis). If anyone has any contacts in that area it would be greatly appreciated.

Pedro Marrero71 New member

Member since 05 November 2023

Pedro Marrero71New member19 December 2023 18:55:48

#243

@mattckinney please message I can help

thanks

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