For many of us, owning a house on a tropical island is the pinnacle of a dream. These days, it’s relatively easy and simply requires following a practical set of steps. And, of course, the major step needed is to look around and find somewhere that you like. And there’s a lot on offer. But what most people don’t realize is that it’s very easy to take that same dream to a much higher peak and instead of buying an existing house, to build your own.
The good news is that you don’t need to know anything about architecture, planning or building. On Koh Samui, there are many reputable builders who will follow island architects’ designs to the letter, and no matter how complicated, construct the house of your dreams.
Far from being a giddy venture that will ensure a nail-biting ride, the entire process from start to finish is handled in a seamless fashion, with all waystages being accompanied by peace of mind. Hundreds of homes have been built entirely from scratch and placed in the hands of their new owners.
At Palm construction, we are used to dealing with clients’ requests – and they come in a very large spectrum. We are able to provide satisfaction and finish the work in a timely fashion, making sure that along the way, all specifications have been met. On Koh Samui and further afield Palm Construction has a cachet for excellence and we are one of the go-to builders when it comes to all kinds of building work. Our portfolio encompasses homes as well as commercial properties, and we build everything from single, small villas right up to large developments featuring luxury homes.
You might think that such a service is inordinately expensive and is only for those for whom price is not a consideration. Nothing could be further from the truth; we offer everything we do at competitive prices and in addition we keep within your budget.
To make a start with your project, we will need to listen to what you have in mind, whether it’s just a vague idea or a solid concept of the house you would like. Since we have been operating on Samui for many years, we can give you sound advice, and help you avoid many pitfalls that you may not be aware of. Building a house in the tropics requires a different approach, and all construction has to be able to withstand the rigors of the climate – think days of hot sunshine combined with sheer humidity, and of course, occasional downpours as well as the trials of the rainy season.
We can also give advice about topography. This may require looking at gradients – Koh Samui has some extraordinary steep slopes and we need to consider such points as water run-off and whether or not an access road needs to be built. We also need to check whether a plot of land will become flooded during monsoonal downpours and whether access could be temporarily cut off. We may also need to take into account if it is necessary to dig a well or to install power lines so that your house on Koh Samui is connected to the national grid.
All of these factors lie well within our scope of expertise. We are used to dealing with all kinds of queries and considerations about the suitability of sites. And, naturally, when it comes to looking for plots of land, we will again be able to provide dependable help and provide a professional approach.
We can help you not just with the purchase of land. We also cover all the legal side to building here on Koh Samui, and are completely familiar with checking the land and making sure that everything has been done according to regulations. And later on, we will ensure that every aspect of the property adheres to the appropriate laws and regulations. In short, we have everything covered.
When building we use top quality materials that are ideal for tropical needs. Your property deserves to have durable materials so that it will look good in years to come. Naturally, we can provide a full range of after-sales services that include maintenance all the way through to security. All fittings are also guaranteed to be top quality, and we ensure that the interior of your home will look beautiful.
If you are interested in building a home here on Koh Samui, then please feel free to reach out to us. We will be very happy to schedule an informal session where we can look at how your plans can be realized. You will probably be pleasantly surprised at how practical it is to build a dream home on the island and enjoy all the benefits and blessings of a life in Thailand.