Choosing The Right Building Company In Phuket

Management Contracting & Construction Companies In Phuket

Investing in a dream home or building development in Phuket is a big commitment. There will be many hurdles along the way that you will need to overcome, and one of the biggest of them is finding the right building company to choose. We’ve put together some key things to look for when looking for a management company or building contractor in Phuket.

Construction Experience Matters

Experience is number one when deciding which construction company you want to build your dream home. Townhouses, Villas and Condominiums come in all shapes and sizes, so a good first step is finding out how much experience a company has in managing or building your project type. The company in question might have been in business for many years, but if they’ve never taken on a project of your scope or design before, you could be at risk.

If during your initial meetings with a potential construction company, they can look at your project and say;

“Yes, we’ve worked on projects like this. These are some examples of our completed projects.”

You can safely presume that they have the experience you’re looking for. With the sheer amount of construction in Phuket across the year, any serious company will be able to show you something.

Ask About Their Working Relationship With Subcontractors

Sticking with experience, for now, your prospective building contractor or management team will already have a working relationship with various subcontractors on the island. Don’t be afraid to ask about the subcontractors, their skill sets, and how long they’ve worked together. How a Phuket construction company is viewed by the local subcontractors will help to give you a good idea of how they are regarded in the local building scene.

The longevity of a good working relationship will show the strength and character of the working relationship and give you a better idea of how reliable it will be. The construction project will only be as successful as the team that manages it and the contractors that build it.

Enquire About References

A management contracting or building company in Phuket will value their reputation as much as they do the quality of their work. Completing a project in time, within budget, and providing quality throughout is the key to repeat business and a good reference.

Get a better understanding of the quality of their work by checking out some references to see where they’ve succeeded and how the project is fairing after time. A customer reference will give you an idea of what to expect, and any Phuket construction company that is ahead of the fierce competition on the island will be able to provide good references.

Inquire About The Companies Financial Strength

A good way to get a solid indicator of how your project will run from inception to completion is the financial strength of the management contractor and building company you decide to hire. Any construction company that can maintain a healthy cash flow will also be able to ensure that suppliers and subcontractors alike are paid regularly and on time, keeping the project well on track and giving you peace of mind that the project will be completed to the highest standards.

Directly asking a potential company how much money they have in the bank will not get the results you need, but instead, take a look at their offices, completed projects, staff size and so on.

Don’t Let Price Be The Deciding Factor

You will need to have a budget in mind when deciding to go forward with your project. The best price quote does not mean the best person for the job when it comes to choosing construction companies in Phuket. A construction company that will provide you with quality work, high standards, deliver completion on time etc, will almost certainly not give you the cheapest quote out there.

When interviewing potential companies, present them with as much information about your project as you can from the offset. Then you can listen to how they plan to approach your project, and they may also be able to highlight things that may cost more or be an issue in the future that you have not considered.

A Phuket construction company that takes 5 minutes to look at a job and gives you a blanket quote with no breakdown probably hasn’t put too much thought into the project.

View The Integrity Of Past Projects

Residential and Commercial construction in Phuket is complex, technical, demanding and often met with minor speed bumps along the way. The bigger the project, the more contractors and subcontractors will need to be hired, including day labourers, specialists, management and more, ensuring that the project is complete in the time frame required and on budget.

Performing a bit of due diligence on your behalf will help you get a better idea if your construction company of choice has the correct infrastructure, management and contractors to provide you with the best service possible. Look at some of their completed projects and developments and get a look at how they are fairing after completion to give yourself a better idea of whether or not you’ve found the right company.

At ASL Builders Phuket, we provide a professional management contracting and construction service all over Phuket and have operated in Thailand for decades. We’ve taken the time to form the best construction team on the island, our portfolio speaks for itself.

Have a look through our completed projects for more information and contact us today to discuss your management contracting or construction needs.