Koh Samui Building

When choosing a builder in Thailand, it's essential to ask for references. It may also be worth asking the contractor to take you on a tour of their previous projects so that you can check the quality of the finish first hand. The larger contracting firms such as Palm Construction are foreign run or employ foreign experts to oversee the building process. Using such companies not only saves time and limits confusion caused by lack of a mutual language, but also ensure that standards are understood and met. However, it is also important to meet with the Thai partners and onsite staff, as their help and local knowledge also contributes to the final results.

In general, a guarantee will be issued by the contractor’s bank in the form of a bond to secure advance payments you maybe asked to make. It is standard practice when building on Koh Samui to pay an initial deposit of a quarter to one third of the total cost, which goes towards the cost of materials the recruitment of a building team. Generally you will then have to pay an agreed series of instalments, which is usually linked to certain stages in your house or villa's level of completion. Note that the deposit cannot be secured without issuance of the performance bond. With regard to further guarantees, it's important to insist on at least twelve months coverage from the completion date. This will cover you for any major building defects that may become apparent, which are the responsibility of the construction company.

Koh Samui now also boasts a number of independent contractors for specific facilities such as swimming pools and landscaping. It may be a good idea to enlist the services of such companies where your requirements exceed or differ from the standard services provided by the principal builder. This also applies to interiors and furniture, unless of course the project comes with a built in furnishings package. Specialist firm on Koh Samui now offer everything from bespoke lighting and security systems to soft furnishings. As is the case in whatever country you build, patience and attention to detail always guarantees the best outcome.