Hi All,
I am going t o build next year.
My friend in Australia who is a builder is going to draw my plan.
I am not sure how much detail the builders in Thailand need.
I was wondering if anyone could send a plan that has been built here, so I can show him.
Thanks
Mick
Sample house plans
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Mick,
There is a site somewhere for free government plans of various designs etc.
I,ll see if I can track them down for you.
Plans for houses here are usually very well documented. Most work on a "grid" system with grids referenced to the main concrete pillars or posts. I had a set loaned to me last year and there were about 15 sheets in total. Each was specific to the service in question and rather good value for money to get drawn up.
The ones I saw were in A2 I think.(about 600mm x 400mm)
Details were for instance, main structure, roof, window and door type and placement,plumbing,electrical, drainage, sewerage......list went on and on.
There is a site somewhere for free government plans of various designs etc.
I,ll see if I can track them down for you.
Plans for houses here are usually very well documented. Most work on a "grid" system with grids referenced to the main concrete pillars or posts. I had a set loaned to me last year and there were about 15 sheets in total. Each was specific to the service in question and rather good value for money to get drawn up.
The ones I saw were in A2 I think.(about 600mm x 400mm)
Details were for instance, main structure, roof, window and door type and placement,plumbing,electrical, drainage, sewerage......list went on and on.
Sample house plans
Mike,
House plans here..... http://www.crossy.co.uk/Thai_House_Plans/index.html
Also a stack of other useful and usuable info.
House plans here..... http://www.crossy.co.uk/Thai_House_Plans/index.html
Also a stack of other useful and usuable info.
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Mick, It is my understanding you will need building permission. To get building permission your plans need to be drawn up in Thai and signed off by an approved engineer. Many will say you don't need permission to build on your own land, but if a complaint is made against you, then the authorities wont hesitate in ordering you to demolish your construction.
There is a lot of information on the internet and I believe it will pay to do plenty of research. I am also planning to build but doing plenty of research first.
Cheers
There is a lot of information on the internet and I believe it will pay to do plenty of research. I am also planning to build but doing plenty of research first.
Cheers
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Thanks bluejets for that site. I will look at it tonight.
Threestags, I am sure my GF will organise the permits etc. She is pretty swithed on for that stuff.
Where are you going to build and how often are you there as I will be making a few trips this year and agree that most research is best. Would be good to keep in touch as we are both in the same boat. I have not chosen a builder yet and not sure whether to use someone local or one of the big guys. I am only building a 1 story house.
Mick
Threestags, I am sure my GF will organise the permits etc. She is pretty swithed on for that stuff.
Where are you going to build and how often are you there as I will be making a few trips this year and agree that most research is best. Would be good to keep in touch as we are both in the same boat. I have not chosen a builder yet and not sure whether to use someone local or one of the big guys. I am only building a 1 story house.
Mick
Sample house plans
The OP's partner seems to have it sussed so should not be a problem planning-wise. I hope the OP's builder buddy is familiar with what building material and techniques are available in provincial Issan. I would recommend that the OP and his buddy look at http://www.coolthaihouse.com/forum/ and gin up on the local home builders experiences.
There's loads of info on styles, plans and problems but importantly the latest materials and costs are discussed. For example, cavity walls have been 'discovered' by a few builders in Pattaya... just waiting for the premise of double-glazing to kick in!
The key is once you have selected a plan and a builder is to CLOSELY SUPERVISE the build... every day and every aspect. Even experienced foremen cut corners and goof off when the boss is away. Worst case is the foreman is too busy with other projects and some local 'labourer' makes an executive decision.
Regarding comments of demolition of any unapproved building... this is Thailand! The UK and other civilized places are where some pencil neck from the local council comes along and says 'tear it down'. My experience, both personal and witnessed, is that you can always pay for permission after the fact. Our Udon build was about 30% done when the local council guy happened to spot it on a drive-by. No worries, we were using government-sanctioned plans and MiL popped down the office next week and filed the permission which was granted. There's a new 5-star hotel somewhere down Langsuan in Bangkok that was found to encroach about 1.2m into the roadway... all 30-odd storeys of it! Sure enough, a local politician made some loud noises in the press about demolition but I reckon he got some of the money that the planning people got as the 'problem' went away. The hotel is still trading and the noisome chap was duly elected.
There's loads of info on styles, plans and problems but importantly the latest materials and costs are discussed. For example, cavity walls have been 'discovered' by a few builders in Pattaya... just waiting for the premise of double-glazing to kick in!
The key is once you have selected a plan and a builder is to CLOSELY SUPERVISE the build... every day and every aspect. Even experienced foremen cut corners and goof off when the boss is away. Worst case is the foreman is too busy with other projects and some local 'labourer' makes an executive decision.
Regarding comments of demolition of any unapproved building... this is Thailand! The UK and other civilized places are where some pencil neck from the local council comes along and says 'tear it down'. My experience, both personal and witnessed, is that you can always pay for permission after the fact. Our Udon build was about 30% done when the local council guy happened to spot it on a drive-by. No worries, we were using government-sanctioned plans and MiL popped down the office next week and filed the permission which was granted. There's a new 5-star hotel somewhere down Langsuan in Bangkok that was found to encroach about 1.2m into the roadway... all 30-odd storeys of it! Sure enough, a local politician made some loud noises in the press about demolition but I reckon he got some of the money that the planning people got as the 'problem' went away. The hotel is still trading and the noisome chap was duly elected.