An in-depth briefing session to capture your lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, programme, sustainability goals, and budget. Simultaneously, our team undertakes a formal site analysis: solar orientation, prevailing winds, view corridors, topography, soil type, access, and drainage patterns.

• Detailed design brief document
• Site analysis report with annotated aerial map
• Programme schedule (room-by-room area targets)
• Project fee proposal & design timeline

We explore 2–3 distinct design directions as sketches and digital diagrams, then present them in a review session. 3-D massing renders help you visualise scale and feel before detailed drawings are produced.

• 2 – 3 concept floor plan options (to scale)
• Exterior elevation sketches for each concept
• 3-D massing render or SketchUp model
• Indicative area schedule (m²)

Refined floor plans and sections, exterior elevations with material annotations, interior layout studies, structural system selection, and MEP coordination. A preliminary construction cost estimate is issued at this stage.

• Fully developed floor plans, sections, and elevations
• Materials & finishes mood board
• Structural system description
• Preliminary construction cost estimate (±20%)

Full technical drawing set for submission to the CFIA and the relevant municipality, with coordinated structural, electrical, and plumbing engineering drawings. We manage the permit process on your behalf.

• Permit-ready architectural drawing set (all sheets stamped)
• Structural calculation report & drawings
• MEP schematics
• Bill of quantities (BOQ) for tendering
• Permit tracking confirmation

Our architect conducts scheduled site visits, reviews shop drawings, responds to contractor RFIs, manages change orders, and confirms the build matches the approved design intent. Final as-built drawings produced on completion.

• Bi-weekly site visit reports with photos
• Approved RFI & submittal log
• Change order register
• As-built drawing set at project completion

Review of approved permits and drawings, appointment of the site superintendent, detailed work breakdown structure, master Gantt schedule, procurement plan, and subcontractor tendering. Construction contract executed and site security established.

• Signed construction contract (lump-sum or cost-plus)
• Master project schedule (Gantt chart)
• Material procurement plan
• Site safety & logistics plan

Vegetation clearing, topographic staking, access track improvement, cut-and-fill grading, drainage channels, and retaining walls where required. All clearing waste processed or composted on-site per environmental guidelines.

• Cleared, graded, and staked site
• Drainage & erosion control works
• Phase 1 photo progress report

Excavation, reinforcing steel placement, concrete pours for strip footings, pads, or slab-on-grade as specified. CFIA inspections at each concrete pour milestone. Waterproofing and sub-slab drainage installed before backfilling.

• Poured and cured foundations
• CFIA foundation inspection certificate
• Concrete batch test reports

Columns, beams, floor slabs, walls, roof structure, roofing membrane or metal sheet, windows, and exterior doors. The building is made fully weathertight before any interior works commence, protecting the fit-out from the tropical rainfall season.

• Structural frame complete
• Weathertight roof and envelope
• CFIA structural frame inspection certificate
• Weekly drone video progress update

Concealed electrical conduit, plumbing rough-in, AC installation, followed by plastering, tiling, floor finishes, cabinetry, joinery, and sanitary ware. Solar panels, battery banks, water treatment, and rainwater capture systems installed in parallel where specified.

• MEP systems rough-in complete & tested
• Interior finishes installed (tile, plaster, paint)
• Cabinetry and joinery installed
• Solar & water systems commissioned (if applicable)

Final painting, hardware, light fixtures, appliances, exterior hardscape, and a formal punch-list walk-through with the client. All defects rectified before the occupancy permit is filed. Keys, operation manuals, and warranty certificates handed over.

• Completed punch-list sign-off document
• Municipal occupancy permit
• As-built drawing set
• Subcontractor warranty certificates
• Keys, access credentials & utility account numbers

A thorough walk-through and condition survey of every system: roof and gutters, electrical panel, plumbing, water tank, AC units, solar panels, appliances, pool, fences, gates, and pest/termite status. We document everything and build a complete maintenance baseline.

• Property condition survey report with photos
• Priority defect list with indicative repair costs
• Custom annual maintenance schedule
• Signed facility services agreement

Scheduled preventive visits cover: roof and gutter cleaning, water tank chlorination, AC filter change, electrical panel check, solar inverter review, pool chemistry, pest-control treatment, exterior pressure washing, and general building checks. All work is photographed and logged.

• Monthly inspection report with time-stamped photos
• Running maintenance log (digital, accessible to owner)
• Expense summary with receipts attached

Storm damage, roof leak, electrical fault, broken water line, or any urgent matter — our team responds within 24–48 hours. We send a WhatsApp or video update within the first hour of arriving, obtain your approval for any repair over an agreed threshold, and provide a written completion report.

• Initial incident notification (photo + voice note) within 2 hrs
• Written incident report within 24 hrs
• Completed repair certificate with photos
• Insurance claim support documentation (if applicable)

At year-end we compile a full annual property report, review total maintenance spend, and plan the following year's schedule. We present upgrade recommendations to improve efficiency, comfort, or resale value.

• Annual property condition and expense report
• Next-year maintenance calendar and cost budget
• Upgrade options memo with ROI estimates

On-site evaluation of existing vegetation, soil type and pH, drainage patterns, sun exposure, and water source availability. A client questionnaire establishes your desired aesthetic, functional zones, maintenance appetite, and budget.

• Existing vegetation inventory map
• Soil and drainage assessment notes
• Garden brief document
• Preliminary budget range

An illustrated planting plan drawn to scale, specifying native and climate-compatible tropical species. Designed zones may include shaded terraces, food-producing beds, ornamental borders, water features, pathways, and outdoor living areas. Drip irrigation and drainage schematics included.

• Illustrated planting plan (to scale)
• Full plant species list with care notes
• Irrigation and drainage layout schematic
• Final installation quote

Selective vegetation clearance, soil amendment and composting, drip irrigation installation, hardscape construction, planting of all specified species, and a full establishment-phase watering programme. All green waste composted on-site.

• Cleared, prepared, and planted garden
• Drip irrigation system operational
• 30-day establishment care programme in place
• Owner care guide for each planted species

Regular maintenance visits covering mowing, edging, pruning, fertilising, pest and disease monitoring, weed control, irrigation checks, and seasonal planting refreshes. Absent owners receive a monthly photo report.

• Scheduled maintenance visits
• Monthly garden photo report for remote owners
• Annual planting refresh and seasonal plan
• Irrigation system annual service report

An initial consultation with a bilingual attorney to discuss the best ownership structure: individual name, S.A., S.R.L., or foreign trust. Tax residency, inheritance planning, and annual corporation tax obligations are all reviewed upfront.

• Ownership structure recommendation memo
• Comparison of SA vs SRL vs personal ownership
• Annual tax obligation summary
• Engagement letter & fee schedule

If a corporate vehicle is recommended, we form a Costa Rican S.A. or S.R.L., drafting and registering the articles of incorporation, appointing officers, opening a corporate bank account, and registering with the BCCR Beneficial Ownership Registry.

• Registered corporation (cédula jurídica number)
• Articles of incorporation (Escritura Constitutiva)
• Beneficial ownership registry filing confirmation
• Corporate books (Libro de Actas)

Comprehensive National Registry search for title chain, liens, easements, and property tax status. Cadastral survey reviewed for boundary accuracy. Zoning, SETENA permits, and maritime zone restrictions checked where relevant.

• Title clearance opinion letter
• Registry extract (certificación literal)
• Cadastral survey review memo
• Zoning and environmental restrictions certificate

Our attorneys draft and review purchase-sale agreements, construction contracts, lease agreements, or service contracts as needed. All documents provided in bilingual format. Escrow instructions coordinated with a licensed escrow company.

• Bilingual contract drafts for client review
• Executed purchase-sale agreement
• Escrow account instructions
• Translated summary of key terms

Transfer deed executed before a notary-public, transfer taxes and stamps paid, and new title inscribed in the National Registry. Following closing, we manage annual corporate tax filings and beneficial ownership updates to keep your structure fully compliant.

• Executed and registered transfer deed
• New folio real confirmation
• Transfer tax and stamp payment receipts
• Annual compliance calendar and reminders

An on-site walkthrough mapping all access points, blind spots, perimeter boundaries, and high-risk zones. We assess existing infrastructure — power availability, internet connectivity, and Wi-Fi or LTE signal strength across the property.

• Site security assessment report with annotated map
• Coverage zone diagram (camera fields of view)
• Connectivity audit (power, internet, signal)
• System options brief with indicative pricing

We design a complete system specifying camera count, type, resolution (2 MP to 4K), night-vision range, weatherproofing rating (IP66/67 for jungle environments), NVR or cloud storage, and remote access app. All hardware selected for tropical humidity, insects, and voltage fluctuation tolerance.

• System architecture diagram with camera positions
• Hardware specification sheet
• NVR / cloud storage capacity plan
• Final installation quote

Camera mounting, conduit and cable routing, NVR or cloud gateway installation, UPS for power-cut resilience, and weatherproof junction box fitting. All outdoor cabling is UV-resistant and rodent-protected. Solar-powered camera options for remote zones without mains power.

• All cameras mounted, cabled, and powered
• NVR / cloud gateway operational
• UPS installed and tested
• Installation completion photos

Camera angles fine-tuned, motion detection zones configured, recording schedules set, alert notifications activated, and remote viewing app installed on your smartphone and computer. Live walkthrough with the client to confirm everything works before sign-off.

• All cameras live and correctly angled
• Motion zones and alert thresholds configured
• Remote viewing app installed on client devices
• Login credentials and access guide document

Annual service plan covering lens cleaning (critical in tropical environments), firmware updates, cable integrity check, and storage health verification. For remote owners, a monthly connectivity check and immediate fault notification.

• Annual system health report
• Firmware update confirmation
• Lens and housing cleaning log
• Fault response within 24 – 48 hrs (plan clients)

We discuss your vision, site constraints, budget, and intended use. Two main routes: a prefabricated carbon fibre shell (faster, lower cost) or a fully custom reinforced-concrete pool (any shape, depth, or finish). We present pricing, timelines, and material samples for both.

• Pool type recommendation memo
• Indicative budget range for each option
• Timeline comparison
• Material and finish sample board

Carbon fibre route: shell model, colour, and equipment package confirmed and ordered. Custom route: architectural drawings produced, interior finish selected (plaster, mosaic, pebble, or exposed aggregate), structural engineer designs the shell, and equipment package specified.

• Pool drawings with dimensions or shell order confirmation
• Interior finish and coping material selections
• Equipment package specification
• Final installation contract and payment schedule

Machine excavation to pool profile dimensions, soil disposal, drainage sump installed, and a compacted sub-base prepared. For custom pools, reinforcing steel is placed and structural concrete poured in phases.

• Excavated and profiled pool cavity
• Drainage sump and sub-base in place
• Excavation completion photo report

Carbon fibre: crane-lowered shell set, levelled, plumbing connected, and backfilled. Custom: concrete shell poured and cured, waterproof render applied, interior finish tiled or plastered, coping installed, decking laid. Both routes: equipment room built, pump and filter plumbed, electrical and lighting connected.

• Pool shell/structure complete and watertight
• Interior finish applied
• Coping and decking installed
• Equipment room operational

Pool filled, water chemistry balanced, circulation and heating tested, automation controller programmed, and a full client handover completed. We provide a weekly maintenance programme to keep your pool pristine year-round.

• Pool filled and water chemistry balanced
• Automation controller configured
• Client operation manual
• Weekly maintenance plan options and pricing

Full energy consumption audit — inventorying all appliances, AC units, water pumps, pool equipment, and other loads. Peak demand, daily kWh consumption, and seasonal variation calculated. The site's solar irradiance profile is factored in using local meteorological data.

• Detailed energy consumption audit report
• Peak demand and daily kWh calculation
• Solar irradiance assessment for the site
• Required system capacity recommendation
• Grid-tied vs off-grid vs hybrid comparison

Full system design specifying panel count and layout, panel technology, inverter type, battery bank capacity and chemistry (LiFePO4 recommended for tropical climates), charge controller, and monitoring system. All equipment sourced from tier-1 manufacturers with local warranty support.

• Full system design with single-line electrical diagram
• Panel layout drawing
• Equipment specification (panels, inverter, batteries)
• Detailed installation quote with ROI / payback calculation

For grid-tied or hybrid systems, we manage the interconnection application with ICE or the relevant distribution cooperative, including net-metering agreement paperwork. Electrical permit coordinated with a CFIA-registered electrical engineer.

• CFIA-stamped electrical permit drawings
• ICE / cooperative interconnection application
• Net-metering agreement
• Permit approval confirmation

Mounting structure installation, solar panel fitting and grounding, DC cable routing in UV-resistant conduit, inverter and battery bank installation, AC connection to the distribution board with surge protection, and monitoring gateway setup. All work follows IEC electrical standards.

• All panels mounted, wired, and grounded
• Inverter and battery bank installed
• AC distribution board integration complete
• Monitoring system online and accessible remotely

System live-test under load, inverter and BMS parameters set, monitoring dashboard configured, and a full client handover completed. Performance alerts set so you are notified immediately if generation drops below expected levels.

• System commissioned and live-tested
• Remote monitoring dashboard access
• Commissioning report with actual vs projected generation
• Client operation manual and warranty registration