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I would really be interested in speaking with people in the USVI that go back and forth to CR. I have never given any thought to consolidating frieght with anyone. I can be contacted using tpetronecr@gmail.com Thanks for the suggestion.
There is a very good quality local Inflatable Mfg called Apex located in Alajuela. In the past I have pesonally sold many of these inflatables in the BVI to the charter industry and private clients.
My Architect is going to be the general contractor and we are going to meet with all the major subs and go over pricing for labor and materials. He has treated us fairly with his architectural fees. We have spent alot of time on the design. He and his wife also stayed a week with us in Tortola to finalise the drawings. He is a nice guy and I do feel he has integrity and will continue to work on our behalf. Some people think that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have a lawyer review invoices have independant inspections and ok payments to the contractor. That is why I made the comment in my last posting on lawyers fees. I received a quote.
I really appreciate the responses I have received. I am taking notes of everyones comments as they are all valid concerns. I have also been told that I should expect to pay 25% to 30% more cost because we are building in Gaunacaste. They say this due to high transportation cost and the fact that good quality workers have to come from the Central Valley area (not to mention that everyone thinks if you build in that area you can afford to pay the the higher cost not true in my case) I am also very surprised that lawyers in CR charge the same hourly rate as the states. I only mention this becuse 20 minutes ago I received a quotation from a San Jose Lawyer. I guess they really try to take advantage of Gringos. I look forward to receiving more suggestions and comments
