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northvanman Member

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northvanmanMember17 April 2019 22:31:19

Hi everyone, any idea about the cost of building a house in Puerto Plata? and is local builder cheaper? thank you.

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Guest2022Guest18 April 2019 01:29:38

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I've posted this link in other threads giving you the build costs for various types of housing from 2016 and imo they are a good guide.

https://victorleger.blogspot.com/2016/0 … a-una.html

Typically here Dominicans build using a 'maestro' ( a certified MOPC master builder) or more than one maestro. And often the Client will buy all the materials which are often quantified by the maestro if requested.

You can of course go with a main contractor but he will employ those same maestros and so the cost escalates. But you may not wish to get involved in the material purchase or other coordination issues such as design.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert18 April 2019 10:37:05

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You will want to be very very hands on. What is quoted is often not delivered. Materials are stretched and so quality can suffer. Materials magically disappear as well.

Building here is not what you are used to!

northvanman Member

Member since 04 February 2019

northvanmanMember19 April 2019 07:23:56

Thank you

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