Construction Contractor in Thailand – Bangkok Builder and The Benefits of Working with Us

Bangkok Builder is a construction contractor and we provide a professional construction service in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces.  This is one of our web sites offering information on us and what we can do for you. So what are the benefits of working with us and why would you choose us ? Latest News:  As of today’s date, a 600sq.m house we are building for our client in Prachinburi,  is 4 weeks ahead of schedule !

  1. We are a registered Thai company and have been in business for 15 years.
  2. Our construction team has many years of experience in building houses in Thailand.
  3. We have successfully completed  projects over many years.
  4. We can provide testimonials from customers who contracted us to build their home.
  5. We take out our standard insurance policy on every project we build.
  6. We provide a professional comprehensive construction contract.
  7. Our team have both Thai and English speakers.
  8. We have an experienced project manager on every project we are involved in. He checks quality of works and progress, on a continual basis.
  9. We provide a schedule of works showing what works are completed and when.
  10. Payments are made in many stages throughout the construction.
  11. You can contact us any time throughout the construction by email or telephone.
  12. If required, we have our own licenced Thai architect who speaks English. He has over 10 years experience and designed many projects in Thailand.

In addition, our goal is always to continue to build our good reputation, provide the best possible service to our clients and complete all projects successfully. If you would like to talk to us, please contact us and we are happy to help you.

 

Bangkok Builder Gives Bonus Surprise to Our Client- House Construction in Prachinburi

Bangkok Builder were so pleased to offer a special bonus to our client, whose house we are building in Prachinburi. As a construction contractor in Thailand, we are always looking at ways to improve and help the customer. The house construction is not only many weeks ahead of schedule, but we also saw that if we changed the door frames to a hardwood, we could save the client money. At one of our regular construction meetings, we noticed in the drawings the details and how we could help the customer improve his house at no additional cost. With this saving, we saw a way to do a deal with the supplier and now we are providing him solid hardwood doors at no extra cost ! So instead of having as per the architect drawings, stained veneer doors, all his doors will now be the superior quality of solid hardwood. All at no extra cost to the client !

In addition we assisted the client with changing his electrical power to 3 phase and talked to the local electrical authority for him. It is always our goal to do the best possible job we can and help as much as is possible. If you want to build a house in Thailand, or are looking for the Bangkok construction contractor, please contact Bangkok Builder. We have over 15 years of experience in construction in Thailand and helped lots of people build a house.

Thailand Construction Contractor Question Answered by Bangkok Builder: What are the key points to success when building a house or any construction project ?

As a construction contractor in Thailand, we often get asked questions, or advice on a particular subject.

One we often get asked is: What are the key points to success, when building a house or any construction project ?

There are many aspects to consider in construction. But the main ones:

  1. An experienced professional, licenced Thai architect.
  2. An experienced, professional construction contractor.

If you have these two main points covered, then it reduces a lot of the potential issues one can face in building a project. The 3rd, could be an experienced, professional project manager. As this too is very important and can take a lot of the issues away, that can occur. Bangkok Builder has one on all our projects and if we take on a new project, we have our construction project manager and consultant do regular inspections.

Of course there are many other points, but these above can certainly help pave the way for a successful project. If you are looking for a construction contractor in Thailand, feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.

 

Bangkok Builder: The Construction Contractor Nearing Completion of Factory in Rayong

Here are some updated photographs of the factory construction in Rayong, Thailand. If you require a construction contractor in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, Bangkok Builder welcomes your enquiry. We have our professional construction teams available to build individual houses, factory construction and the building of residential developments.

Factory Construction in Rayong, Thailand

Some up to date photographs of the factory construction in Rayong, Thailand. It is a 20,000 sq.m project. Factory, warehouse and adjoining office building. If you are looking for a construction contractor in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, please do not hesitate to contact Bangkok Builder.  We have our professional construction teams available to build houses, factories and developments.

Build a House in Thailand: Planning- The Best time to Start by Bangkok Builder

Bangkok builder often gets asked when the best time to start building a house in Thailand and how best to plan in regards time and seasons.

The best way to consider the planning is to consider the timing and how long each stage takes to complete.

The best time to start a construction project is when the weather is dry and there is little rain. So in Thailand from November to January is probably the best time. However you can start at other times during the year but naturally heavy rain delays works. But all of this should be considered.

The Architectural Stage

The architectural stage takes a minimum of 3-4 months for the architect to complete the detailed construction drawings, after the preliminary design stage has been confirmed by you. So you need to include this in your planning.

It is never a good idea to rush the architect or architectural stage. So with the stages involved, our advice would be to give you a minimum of 6 months for architectural stage. It can be quicker, but to be on the safe side allow a minimum of 6 months.

Application for Permissions to build

Every building project requires the permissions to build from the local government authority. The time this takes depends on the type of project and the specific area. House permission can take 2 weeks or several months. But from our experience, for a single house, it normally is quite quick, as long as everything you supply is correct – So a few weeks is normal. You must check with your local authority.

Construction Stage

The construction schedule and time it takes to complete a construction project, depends on the individual project, so it varies. For a standard size house it can take approximately 10-12 months. For larger more luxurious home it can take 12 to 18 months. If you build with Bangkok Builder we provide the time it takes in our contracts and a schedule of works. The construction contractor should provide the projected time to build and a schedule of works. So you must discuss this with the construction contractor before starting the project, as each project is different. Bangkok builder talks to you about this at the time before starting and gives you clear time frames of how long we think it will take. Weather and suppliers do affect how long it takes, but from our experience the above time frames are a good guide. Trying to rush a construction project is never a good idea, so give yourself sensible time scales.

We hope this helps give you some idea of the time scales and best times to consider starting your project. Please contact us for further information.

Thailand Construction Contractor – Bangkok Builder offers a professional Construction Service in Thailand

Bangkok Builder has over 15 years experience in construction in Thailand and have helped lots of people build a house in Thailand.  If you need the assistance of a construction contractor in Thailand, then why not contact Bangkokbuilder.com

We can help with the architectural stages of your project too, but alternatively if you have architectural drawings completed already and signed off, our construction team can provide a quotation to build your project. We work mainly in Bangkok and within a 3-4 hour drive area of Bangkok. It is best to ask us and we can then see if we can facilitate your requirements. As the construction contractor, we can build houses 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.We are only an email way, so let us know what project you have and your details. We will get back to you.

Bangkok Builder: Bangkok Construction Contractor Providing Construction of Houses, Factories and Low Rise Condominiums

What is a construction contractor ?

A general construction contractor is normally responsible for providing all of the material, labor, management, equipment (such as engineering vehicles and tools) and services necessary for the construction of a building project. The general construction contractor builds your house or project. You sign a contract with them after they have provided you the price to do the building works.

Why Do People Like Bangkok Builder and Their Construction Services ?

Bangkok builder provides a full professional construction service in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces. You deal direct with us and we take the full responsibility to build your project; from start to completion.

We are a registered Thai company and been doing this for 15 years in Thailand.

We take out insurance on each project.

We provide a one year guarantee.

We provide a schedule of works, that will be completed with time schedules.

We speak English and Thai

We have a project manager and a project supervisor who checks works at every stage of construction.

Bangkok Builder take care of the construction of the project.

To contact a Bangkok Construction Team, you can contact us here. We look forward to hearing from you.

Factory Construction in Rayong, Thailand by Bangkok Builder

In addition to building houses in Thailand, our construction team is also able to take on the construction of factories and low rise condominium buildings.  These are the latest photos of a factory construction we are doing of an 8,000 sq.m factory, with office, retaining wall, fence, roads, parking and warehousing for Parawood (Rubber tree wood), in Rayong, Thailand. The overall project size is 20,000 sq.m.  The photos show installation of trusses and also inside the factory offices. As a professional construction contractor, Bangkok Builder welcomes any inquiries for factory construction, construction of low rise condominiums and the building of individual homes, or multiple houses.  Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Construction and Building a House in Thailand: Important Tips and Useful Information by Bangkok Builder.

 

Written By Bangkokbuilder.com  published in expatsinbangkok

Building a house in Thailand can be an exciting, fulfilling and rewarding experience. But it can also be most challenging. So it is very important to consider all aspects and take the right approach. The construction of any form of property is not easy and can have its fair share of pitfalls, especially if you have not done it before, or do not have construction experience. If you follow the rights steps and process, it can be made a lot easier. In addition you can help reduce the potential problems and costly mistakes that can and do occur, by doing it correctly.

Two of the most important parts in house construction in Thailand, are to have a professional Thai licenced architect and a professional construction contractor, with plenty of experience. Another is proper scheduling and project management, which the construction contractor should supply. There are of course others too, but these are some the main ones.

We have built homes for customers in various locations in Thailand and as a house builder ourselves; we have tried to give you some of the basic information and advice to help you on the right path. It is only basic and if you require more information it is best to contact us directly. We are happy to help.

For the article’s sake, we have assumed you have a piece of land to build on already, have done all the correct due diligence on it, had the boundary survey done and want to move forward to build a house. There are many aspects to consider and these are some of the main ones. If you have any questions relating to land, you should seek the advice of a professional licenced Thai lawyer. This article is regarding the building process only.

Boundary Survey

We always advise our customers to have a land boundary check survey done by the local government authority. It is not a full topographic survey, but a low cost way to have your land boundaries checked against your title deed. The officials will come out and check land posts and the boundary line against the title deed. This is a very good idea to have done, as it is inexpensive to do and gives you peace of mind. It can also help avoid any potential disputes with neighbors over construction on the boundary line. This can happen, so it is best to make sure you have your land boundary and markers checked. The last thing you need is to find out later, that the neighbor thinks you have built it on their land. So we strongly advise you have one carried out. Please discuss with your local authority for more details and information.

Architectural Stage

The most important stage other than the construction of the house is the architectural stage. The builder and construction contractor build from a set of professional architectural drawings. They are sometimes referred to as the construction drawings, or architects drawings.

The architects drawings are a detailed set of technical drawings completed by the professional architect, and engineers which among other aspects, include: master plans, floor plans, elevations, perspectives, architectural, structural (engineering), mechanical, electrical, sanitary (plumbing) and any technical construction drawings relating to the property.

In Thailand, they must be completed by the licenced Thai architect and licenced Thai engineer. It must be in the measurement system of Thailand and have Thai language. It can have some English of course, but it must have the Thai language. The drawings must follow and adhere to all the regulations and laws of Thailand, as well as the local management or juristic authority. If you are building on a development, golf resort, or a property within a community, there may be specific regulations that the drawings also have to adhere to, so all of this must be checked by the architect and the drawings must be correct in accordance with them.

In addition, when the owner of the land goes to apply for permissions to build the property, they must have the license details of both the Thai architect and Thai engineer. All drawings must be signed by both of them.

Architects drawings can take anywhere from 4- 6 months to complete, depending on the size and complexity of the project. If it is a large luxury home it could be 6 months plus. Much depends also on how quickly the client responds to drafts and what changes they make during the design development stages. So do give yourself plenty of time when considering time frames.

The first stage is often referred to as the preliminary design stage which includes the master plan, floor plans, elevations and perspectives. This also includes design development where you and the architect develop the layout and design. Once the preliminary design stage is completed and you as the client have confirmed it, then the architect, engineer and any other professionals involved, complete all the detailed construction drawings.

From years of experience, our architects have found it takes normally 8-14 weeks from confirmation of the preliminary design stage by the client. Preliminary design can take a few months.  Of course, every home is different and clients vary on how much they want to develop a design and how quickly they respond. So please take this information, as a basic guide to time frames only.

Once the drawings are fully completed and all signed by the licenced Thai architect and licenced Thai engineer, then the land owner can put in the application for permissions to build at the local government office. How long that takes varies, so ask when you apply. If you are looking for a Thai Architect to design your house in Thailand, why not contact us. Our architects speaks good English and helped many people design their property in many locations all over the country. We provide a comprehensive professional service at reasonable prices.

Soil Survey (Soil Tests)

When carrying out construction in Thailand, it is very important, as it is anywhere in the world, to know what is below the ground that you are going to build on; to know ground conditions and soil content. Soil content varies depending on location and also the specific piece of land. So when the engineer calculates all the structural detail and considers the foundations, he/she needs to know what is below the surface of the ground and the consistency of the soil.

It is from the soil survey, they calculate what type of pile and foundation your house or property requires. The civil engineer will advise the bearing capacity, which is is the ability of a soil to support a load from the foundation. They need to calculate, how far the piles need to go down, to safely and securely hold up the weight of your home. When they calculate the loads of the property they use all of this information. It is a vital part of the construction process.

The structure is a major part of the construction and you do not want any mistakes or miscalculations. The result of not doing it all correctly can be terrible, with unsafe structures, cracks, foundation issues, pile issues and subsidence. Our advice is always; make sure you have the soil survey completed. It must be done by the professional company.

It takes about 1-2 days on site for the team to go there with the machinery and take samples and do bore holes. Then maybe another 2-3 weeks in the laboratory for the tests result and report to be completed. You should have the soil survey done before the engineer requires them. Normally from our experience, the customer asks us to facilitate them, once they have land and are ready to go ahead with architectural drawings. So it’s one of the first things they do. If you need a soil test survey we can help facilitate this. Contact us and we can provide the quotation.

Topographic Survey

A topographic survey is a drawing of the land and are used to identify and map the contours of the ground and existing features on the surface of the earth or slightly above or below the earth’s surface. This could include trees, buildings, streets, walkways, manholes, utility poles, retaining walls, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams etc. The topographic survey is carried out by a professional surveyor.

If your land is not flat, has hills, contours, existing building, slopes, electrical installations, large rocks and trees you wish to keep, or streams, rivers, lakes, or any form of object or aspect to the land that effects the architectural and engineering drawings etc, then you may well require a topographic survey. If your land is flat, at road level and basically ready to build on, then you may not need the topographic survey. But you must ask the architect, who will advise on this.

The topographic survey may also required by the architect and engineer to enable them to design and do all the drawings correctly, based on your land. If the land is sloped they need to know and must use the topographic survey plan to help create their drawings correctly.

If your land is flat, at road level, has electricity and water close by and you have no existing buildings or contours, then you may not need one. But if not, then you must have one done.  Some of our customers do and some do not. Much depends on the specific land and the architect can tell you if you require it or not. Bangkok Builder has helped other clients with topographic surveys. Please contact us for further assistance. Please contact us and we can provide the quotation.

The Construction Contractor and Building the House

Once you have completed all the above stages and any pre build aspects you are required to do according to the regulations and laws of Thailand, then you can consider moving ahead on the build. A construction contractor builds what the architectural drawings guide him to do. So before starting the build, do make sure you have considered all of the above and have it all completed, professionally by the correct people. You do not want problems in the pre build stages, to then come to cause you problems in the build stage; because that is when a mistake can be very costly.  Do it once and do it correctly is our advice. Going down a path of trying to cut corners, or taking inexperienced advice, can potentially cause you terrible problems and enormous additional costs. The best way to avoid that is to do it correctly.

The first step towards the actual build is to have a quotation completed by a professional house builder and construction contractor. Bangkok Builder can help with this and are very happy to provide a quotation. For us, it normally takes 2-4 weeks depending on the size of construction project. It is very important to choose the right contractor. Get the wrong one and your house build can turn into a nightmare. So choose carefully and make sure they have experience.

Once you know the cost, then if you wish to go ahead, you sign contracts; a deposit payment is made to the contractor; and the builder starts building your house. Payments are in stages and according to the schedule of works.

What we do, when we build a house for a customer, is provide a comprehensive legal contract for us both to sign, which includes all that is agreed, the schedule of works, the stage payments, guarantee and both the customer and our responsibilities. We also take out a standard insurance policy on every construction project we do. You must verify with your chosen contractor what they do and what they provide, as it does vary.

A standard size home can take 8-12 months to build and larger, more luxurious homes can take 12-18 months. Much depends on the architectural drawings, size and complexity. But these are approximate guides. Give yourself plenty of time, as designing and building a home takes time. If you would like us to provide you a construction cost quotation for your house build, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will start to help you.

Construction Costs in Thailand

This is a question we get asked a lot and it is not an easy answer, any experienced construction person can easily give. The only way you can know the accurate cost to build your house, is to provide the construction contractor, or quantity surveyor with all the finished architectural drawings. Costs vary so much from the specific house that is being built, or what type of house, what is included in the costs, the materials used, the complexity, specifications and of course what is in the architectural drawings.

If you do not have finished professional architectural drawings, there is no accurate, exact answer. Any experienced construction person would only give you an approximate projected guide; as it is impossible to know without them. It is merely guess work to try and give accurate cost for building a home, before all architectural drawings are completed, all specifications and materials are known. Also what does it include within the cost ? Does it include project management, insurance, all the materials, air conditioning systems etc. So it is always best to wait to have final architect’s drawings to get an accurate cost.

However, the architect and contractor can give you an idea of construction costs based on industry standards and their experience. But it is important to be aware it is only an approximate guide. It is best discussed with the architect before working on the drawings, so they understand from your information you provide them, what sort of home it is, the sorts of standards you expect and the types of materials. They can then determine an approximate projected, guide cost for you.

We hope this helps you but do please treat it as a basic guide only for information purposes. Every project should be discussed on an individual basis with the specific architect, builder and in accordance with all laws and regulations of Thailand and the specific location. For all legal matters and questions regards the laws of ownership, you must seek the advice of a professional, licenced Thai lawyer and act in accordance within the laws of Thailand. Good luck with your project and if you have any questions relating to building a house in Thailand, you may contact us, via our web site.