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Construction consultancy for your Phuket villa build
Construction advice that sits on your side of the build, so the villa you paid for is the villa that gets built.
Advice from the owner's side
Thai construction teams are skilled, and Thai building practice is different. Damp, poor waterproofing and ventilation that cannot cope with a tropical climate are among the most common problems in Phuket homes, and they are hard to fix once the walls are finished.
Inspections, construction advice and repairs are arranged and overseen by a project manager with over 20 years' experience in property maintenance. All work is carried out by independent, trusted local tradespeople.
The consultancy represents you, the client. Every stage of your build is checked against the standard you are paying for.
What is covered
Construction consultancy services
- Site visits and construction advice
- Design and material consultation
- Project oversight, for any job, large or small
- Advice on damp proofing and moisture control
- Advice on insulation, waterproofing and ventilation
- Coordination of the building work and quality oversight
- Renovation and structural advice
Why owners use it
Why owners ask for it
Working for you, not the construction firm.
The only interest is the quality of your build.
Overseen by a project manager.
With over 20 years' experience in property maintenance.
Damp and waterproofing.
The problems tropical builds get wrong most often are the ones looked at hardest.
Reports you can read from abroad.
Site visits are written up in English with photographs.
When to get advice
The earlier, the better
Before you sign.
Review the construction firm, the drawings and the specification.
During the build.
Regular site visits at the stages that matter: foundations, structure, roofing, waterproofing, services and finishes.
Renovations.
Advice on what is worth fixing, what is worth replacing and what it should cost.
Handover.
A full snagging inspection before the final payment.
The aim
A villa built to the standard you are paying for, and built to last in the tropics.
Discuss your project
Questions
Do you build villas yourselves?
No. The consultancy acts for the owner, and the building itself is done by your construction firm. That independence is the point: there is no reason to overlook a problem.
Can you vet a construction firm or architect before I sign?
Yes. The firm, its completed work, the drawings and the specification can all be reviewed before you commit.
I live overseas. How will I know how the build is going?
Site visits are made at agreed stages. After each one you receive a written report with photographs, followed by a call to talk it through.
Can you help with damp or leaks in an existing villa?
Yes. Damp proofing, waterproofing and moisture control are core to the advice. The cause is investigated first, then you are advised on the fix. Repairs are arranged and overseen by a project manager and carried out by independent, trusted local tradespeople.
Do you work outside Phuket?
Tell Khun Mark about your build
Where is the plot, what stage are you at and what is worrying you? Khun Mark will tell you what help is available and what it would involve. Fees are tailored to your property.
Ask Khun Mark for a quote