Custom Home Building

Post new topic

tiradofam New member

Member since 28 April 2022

tiradofamNew member15 May 2022 14:16:29

We are contemplating buying several lots on the island. Can anyone advise on costs associated with home building?

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member15 May 2022 14:47:06

@tiradofam Im currently in the process of building in Aguadilla. Cost associated will be El Fundo which is a insurance policy for your construction site. The cost of that policy will depend on the cost of your home. You also have OGPE which is your municipal taxes and permit cost. You're looking at anywhere between 3k to 8k in fees. Again it depends on the cost of your build. Also buy land with water and electricity already in place it can get very expensive in remote sites if you have to run hundreds of feet of plumbing and wire.

tiradofam New member

Member since 28 April 2022

tiradofamNew member15 May 2022 14:57:21

Thanks, the land we are looking at has all utilities on site. We know about the permits and all those fees. We are actually wanting to know, ball park figure, cost of square footage to build.

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member15 May 2022 15:09:09

The builder im using 120 -125 prsft

mkvergaras Active member

Member since 08 August 2020

mkvergarasActive member15 May 2022 16:26:02

@G1977 can you please share the builder you're using. I'm also looking to build in Aguadilla. Would greatly appreciate your feedback. Kind regards

MAG

10YRStoRincon Active member

Member since 27 April 2017

10YRStoRinconActive member15 May 2022 19:50:41

@G1977 also interested in getting your builder information. TIA!!

jillmedina Active member

Member since 27 July 2021

jillmedinaActive member15 May 2022 21:15:02

@G1977 Where are you building and would you please share your builder contact details?

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member16 May 2022 03:59:42

@mkvergaras will do im seeing him Tuesday. Do you speak Spanish cuz he doesn't speak English.

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member16 May 2022 12:24:01

@10YRStoRincon yeah whats your name? I'll let him know your going to call him.

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member16 May 2022 12:55:31

#10

@jillmedina I'm building in Aguadilla, Alex Alfonzo is my builder. 17876141004 Tell him George gave you his number.

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member16 May 2022 12:56:41

#11

@mkvergaras Alex Alfonzo 7876141004 Tell him George gave you his number

10YRStoRincon Active member

Member since 27 April 2017

10YRStoRinconActive member16 May 2022 15:26:07

#12

@G1977 Thank you. My name is Leslie Castillo

mkvergaras Active member

Member since 08 August 2020

mkvergarasActive member17 May 2022 15:48:32

#13

@G1977, thank you so much. Yes, I speak Spanish fluently. I'd greatly appreciate it.

Kind regards

Maggie

mkvergaras Active member

Member since 08 August 2020

mkvergarasActive member17 May 2022 15:50:21

#14

@G1977 . Thank you soooo much for the share. Awesome, I too am building In Aguadilla. Looking forward to speaking with him. Grateful.

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member17 May 2022 15:57:09

#15

@mkvergaras Alex is great with responding to your calls but he is very busy. I just left a house he is working on in Aguadilla. I think its going to by about another before he starts working on mine. The problem he is having is finding good workers. Alex is all inclusive turn key ready to move in. He has a engineer that will design your home as well.

mkvergaras Active member

Member since 08 August 2020

mkvergarasActive member17 May 2022 16:31:12

#16

Thank you kindly for the feedback. Yes, my father mentioned that builders are finding it difficult to get available workers to work on new construction which is causing several delays on them starting on new builds. My dad use to be a builder by trade many years ago, but I do not want him involved as he's much older now and I find a great deal of the old school builders were accustomed to cookie cutter homes, of which I'm not interested in. I have my own design plan and interior spatial planning that I'd like incorporated into the 2nd level structure I'd like to begin construction on. I'd also be interested in seeing any current structures he's working on so I can see his workmanship as well. I travel several times a year to my family home to check on my dad. I'd like to be able to meet with him during my next trip to the island and speak further as well as show him my concept of the interior design. I had an attorney in Isabela I was referred to, to go over the paperwork needed prior to construction but he has yet to call me back. A close friends brother is an attorney on the island with his own practice but he is all the way in Humacao. I'd rather have one closer to West side of island. Thank you so much for sharing your builder name and contact this would be most helpful. So many builders are currently overwhelmed with projects or not local. I'd most certainly will let your builder know you have referred me. Please keep us posted on how your project is going along and if you have seen any of his most recent dwellings and feel confident using him. Would greatly appreciate it. 🙏🏻 thank you again. Blessings

Kind regards Maggie V.

G1977 Active member

Member since 20 April 2021

G1977Active member18 May 2022 23:50:26

#17

@10YRStoRincon i even sent the guy from BOLD drawings of what i wanted. It wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't share them with you as his own.. lol

mkvergaras Active member

Member since 08 August 2020

mkvergarasActive member19 May 2022 01:48:14

#18

As an Interior Designer I do not send anyone my drawings as they are my custom designs and yes, you run the risk at someone claiming the design as their own which I will not do, until I establish a work contract with a contractor as well as have my drawings registered and submitted to the county. I do add a watermark on all my custom designs, but that doesn't stop people from finding ways to remove a watermark and claim as there's. I did have someone here ask me to send them my plans and can speak further on project if they are able to take on another client. I kindly stated I don't share or send my own designs to anyone. I can show it to you upon meeting but until it's registered as my own, I do not send anyone anything. That's a general rule we were taught in school, prior to branching out on our own under our own brand.

arielrodriguez843 Member

Member since 09 December 2021

arielrodriguez843Member24 July 2022 15:40:45

#19

@G1977

Hello,

Just curious if you don't mind sharing your builder business phone number with me. I'm going to build in isabela soon. Gracias, ariel

GuestPoster09271 Guest

GuestPoster09271Guest18 August 2022 23:21:39

#20

214245

@G1977 i can assure you we are not passing off any plans as designs as our own! Haha we do not have an architecture/engineer in house but we do work with some great teams on the island that we recommend!

Idachamorro367 Chamorro New member

Member since 20 August 2022

Idachamorro367 ChamorroNew member20 August 2022 21:52:43

#21

@G1977 hello, can you share what the name of his company is please and thank you?

Articles to help you in your expat project in Puerto Rico

5 misconceptions about Puerto Rico
Playa del Condado, Puerto Rico
A land of opportunity and freedom.
The day we decided to move we were a little worry about how expensive it would be. Now we know how affordable it ...
Paying Taxes in Puerto Rico
Paying Taxes in Puerto Rico
About Work VISA
I am writing this guide to assist people understand how a work VISA is done.
Social Security Number for Expats
Ok, have a social security number is your first step to receive your salary and start you financial live on the ...