Desmond Coastal Developers has an in-house construction consulting, management and inspection subsidiary company. The company provides home owners, investors and developers the professional expertise and oversight required on construction projects to ensure that U.S. quality standards are met. We ensure that professional practices and workmanship are completed according to our stringent standards of quality.
Desmond Construction Consulting Services will save you time, money and provide you with peace of mind that your project or home is being built to your expectations. If you are not a builder, do not speak fluent Spanish or do not spend a significant time in Costa Rica to oversee everything, then our Consulting Services Company is the best partner you can have. It is important to have an unbiased third party consultant on your team to protect your investment.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Building in a foreign country can be scary for someone unfamiliar to the process. Luckily, Desmond Construction Consulting Services is very familiar with the different government departments and regulations involved with construction in Costa Rica. Our help will give you the security and peace of mind that you are building your home in accordance with government code. Here is a brief tutorial of the process we will help you through:
- Recording your Property – Foreigners enjoy the same rights as Costa Ricans. Land is recorded in the National Public Property Registry located in San Jose.
- Surveying the Land – A survey map of the land is required for registering property which indicates its exact location and boundaries.
- Zoning Issues – Maritime Zoning Law regulates 200 meters inland of all pacific and Atlantic coastlines. Land concessions can be granted for the “Restricted Zone” 150 meters after the first 50 meters of “Public Zone”
- Water Concerns – Water access is a vital factor to consider with properties. All water usage is controlled by government permits granted from two principal agencies, MINAE and AyA (see below)
- Environmental Approval – All development must be reviewed by SETENA (see below) to ensure sustainability. This can be a time consuming process depending on the size and usage of the property and requires case specific attention.
Below is a list of the main government departments required for construction in Costa Rica. We are well familiar with the function of each agency and will help you go through the permit approval process.
- SETENA (National Technical Secretariat of the Environment Ministry)
- MINAE (Ministry of Energy and Environment)
- AyA (Water and Sewage Authority)
- INVU (National Institute of Housing and Development)
- MIVAH (Ministry of Housing and Human Resources)
- Ministry of Public Health – agency in charge of reviewing waste treatment
RESIDENTIAL PACKAGES
Residential Preferred
The Preferred Plan includes 14 separate site visits encompassing every phase of development. From site preparation to completion, we monitor and report activity keeping you current and updated on the progress of your home construction. On both pre-scheduled and on-call visits our experts are there watching your best interest and protecting your investment. We will provide you with bi-monthly progress reports and digital photos for you to review.
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Residential Standard
The Standard Package includes 6 site visits that address the most critical stages of construction. These visits can be pre-planned or custom scheduled. The ideal compliment for active owners that plan to visit Costa Rica frequently during the construction of their home. We will provide you with six progress reports and digital photos for you to review.
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COMMERCIAL PACKAGES
Commercial Services
The perfect service for builders and developers to address pre-sale construction concerns and validate quality. It is a must for U.S. based builders and developers who will not be residing in Costa Rica full time and instead will oversee the construction based mainly from the United States. Attempting to manage a development and construction process remotely from the United States can be a frustrating, costly and time consuming mistake. We can also provide you with references and recommendations for local trades when bidding for your project.
The Commercial consulting and inspection services is also a great tool for investor communications and draw requests. Desmond Construction Services can confirm your craftsmanship and professional standards, providing your end customers added confidence in the quality of their new home, villa or condominium.
On Call Services
If you need a single project inspection, a specific task completed or just a quick answer to a problem, Desmond Construction Consultants can support you and your company. On Call Services give you access to our professional, trained staff as needed at an hourly or task rate. With a few details we can provide a quote within a day to meet your needs.
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VALUE PROPOSITION
Armed with years of training where our consultants average 10+ years of U.S. residential building experience, our experts are your eyes for on site inspecting quality and documenting progress for you. We have completed numerous construction consultations and inspection for satisfied homeowners and developers in Costa Rica.
Attempting to manage the Costa Rican construction process remotely from the U.S. is a frustrating, costly and time consuming proposition. Our U.S. trained project consultants are bilingual and have years of construction management and supervision experience. We will serve as your trained eyes and ears on the job site. We deliver unbiased detailed reports and photographs to you on preplanned intervals giving you confidence your job is being done right, within budget and on schedule.
Our proven stringent supervision processes will give you piece of mind in knowing that your home or development will stand the test of time. Desmond Construction Consulting Services can help guaranty you get the quality results you are expecting, paying for and deserve.
For more information Contact us at:
ppvinfo@desmondcoastalproperties.com
