New Builds
Renovations
Swimming Pools
Repairs and Maintenance
Repairing issues on your existing home in Merida
Does your roof leak when the rains hit? Are there cracks and holes in your home that allows all of the creepy crawlers to get in? If you need a repair done to your home, we are here to help. From small patch up jobs all the way to fixing structural problems, our professional team can assist with all types of repairs that you might need in your home in Merida.
Renovations and upgrades to your home
If you are looking to have a new room added to your home, a pool constructed or any changes made to your existing home, then look no further. Mexican Time have a wide range of professional builders on the books who can help with any kind of renovation project you might have. Having your renovations done by us compared to attempting to deal with contractors directly means you will not only pay a fair price for the work needed, but it will be done on time.
New home construction
Building a new home is the dream for most people or families. By building a custom home rather than buying an existing older or built home, you can have the layout any way you like. In Mexico however, building a new home can be quite the logistical nightmare. Dealing with architects, contractors, suppliers and so on, your project can become a lot more expensive than originally planned, and take a lot longer than originally expected.
Mexican Time offer an end to end solution for expats who are looking to build a new home in Merida. Whether it be on the beach, in Centro, or any other location, we have the expertise and know how to make your new home construction dreams come true.
Building in Mexico versus Western Countries
Homes in Mexico are quite sturdy in that the vast majority are built with concrete. These homes will last many years, and can hold up to just about anything. The issue in Mexico however is actually getting the building work complete.
Some of the scenarios that are commonplace include:
Paying a deposit and the builder disappears
Paying for the work and its not completed
Having the work completed but its not up to standard (either aesthetically or structurally sound)
Getting the work done properly but significantly overpaying (or also known as being ‘’gringo priced’’)
Getting the work done properly, but having major budget blowouts along the way
You see, in western countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and in European countries, governments regulate the building industries to ensure that buildings are built to a certain standard. This is done to ensure the safety of occupants of the buildings. If builders in western countries don’t comply with these strict rules, they can be reprimanded in a big way, which can be financially devastating to the business, or even land the directors in jail.
In Mexico however, there are government bodies such as PROFECO who provide consumer protections in cases of poor business practices where construction are concerned, but the rules and licenses required to build in the first place are loosely enforced (if at all). It is easy for any person without any qualifications to advertise that they can provide construction services, and start taking deposits and do sub par or no work at all. As a foreigner that doesn’t understand the landscape, its hard to know who is a reputable builder and who is not. Through independent studies, there is an 80% complaint rate for all constriction services conducted in Mexico. With these numbers, it’s a good idea to speak to local professionals such as Mexican Time for your construction needs.
The Mexican Time difference with construction in Merida
Having your construction or building projects done by Mexican Time means all of the headaches associated with building in Mexico are filtered out, so you can focus on the end goal. With an easy to talk to native English speaking customer service representative who is with you from start to finish, you can relax knowing that your project will be built on time and without budget blowouts.