The Importance of an Anti Termite System Under Your House in Thailand

Termites are a tiny insect that used to be called in English,  ‘wood ants’ or ‘white ants’. Do not underestimate them. They can be a severe problem in many parts of the world and Thailand is no exception. They can cause terrible damage to your house and cause you costly repairs.

They are capable of causing serious problems to the strength and safety of an infested structure. Damage by termites can in some circumstances, render structures uninhabitable without costly repairs being carried out. They also cause terrible damage and destroy all sorts of wooden made furniture and installations.

Houses constructed mainly of wood are not the only structures threatened by termite activity. Homes constructed from other types of materials can also host termite infestations, because they are capable of getting over plaster, metal sides and more. Termites will feed on wardrobes, cabinets, floors, tables, chairs, ceilings, doors, windows, kitchen units,  and wooden furniture within  your home. You can be shocked at how quickly they can destroy things.

So it is very important to have a ‘under house’ termite system installed, at the very early stages of construction. The system is fairly simple and a series of pipes that run under your home. The piping system in conjunction with the chemicals put through them, will provide a termite barrier around the foundations of the house. They are not 100% guaranteed full proof, as there are a variety of types of termites, but anyone building a house in Thailand, should have one. They are one of the best forms of protection against termites. There are plenty of pest control companies in Thailand who can provide the service. Using careful control of the chemical application, the pipe system helps to protect against invasion by termites. The pest control company will then advise how often they need to come and release the chemicals. Often it can be only every 3 to 6 months, but do seek the advice of the company.They may also advise spraying around the home too, but do seek the professional advice of the pest control company.

Bangkok Builder always recommends it and if our architect is doing the architectural drawings, advise you to have one. If you are working with an architect of your own, we recommend you instruct them to have one in the drawings. Don’t be a victim of termites.

Bangkok Builder is a Construction Contractor in Thailand

Bangkok Builder – Construction Contractor

We are a construction contractor in Bangkok, offering house construction, factory construction and condominium construction in various locations in Thailand. We are based in Bangkok and cover many of the neighboring provinces.

We are able to carry out construction in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Cha-Am, Petchaburi, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Prachin Buri.

If you have completed architectural drawings and signed off by the licenced Thai architect and licenced Thai engineer, we are happy to hear from you. We can look over all your drawings.  If is within the areas we can build and within our scope of works, then we will provide you a price to do the construction works. Construction quotations normally take 2-4 weeks to complete.

Once you have the price to build, you have confirmed you wish to go ahead, we can then provide a standard construction contract for you and us to sign. It includes a guarantee and all our projects are covered by our standard insurance policy.

House Construction in Thailand

As a construction contractor in Thailand, we have our foreman and project manager on site to supervise all the works. We have Thai and English speaking staff. A standard size home can take anywhere from 8-12 months to build. Larger, more luxurious houses can take 12-18 months depending on when the project starts, complexity and size. However all of this is discussed and agreed before starting the construction project. Payments are in stages during the course of construction and written into the construction contract.

Our English Speaking Thai architects

If you do not have architectural drawings and require a Thai architect, then we can assist you. We have our own Thai, English speaking architect with many years of experience. Architectural drawings have to be done professionally by the licenced Thai architect and licenced Thai engineer, to then enable you to apply for permission to build. Once they are completed, we can then if you like us to, also provide a construction quotation to build your house. It is a good idea to start architectural drawings within plenty of time, as they can take 3-4 months, after you have confirmed all the preliminary design, master plans, floor plans, elevations and perspectives. At the end you will have full sets of professional drawings, that cover all architectural, engineering, structural, mechanical, electrical and sanitary/plumbing drawings. Everything that you require to then apply for permissions at the local government offices. Please contact us if you require architectural drawings.