shapeyoursuccess
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Pallet Freight (or pod or container) to Puerto Rico from Midwest US
Saludos a todos,Our house construction project is nearing completion after 4 long years, so we are thinking about the best way to move our heavier household items to the island. This DOES NOT INCLUDE A CAR. But it does include some heavy stuff ... Read More
Anyone want to rent us an SUV? by Deogee
We are coming to Isabela area for about 1 to 3 months Jan/Feb 2024. The SUV rentals are outrages, more than housing! I'm shocked that more locals don't post their vehicles on Turo for renting to travelers. It's a good way to make extra money and ...
@DeogeeGreat idea. We would be interested in renting too! Read More
Banking in Puerto Rico by garciahanner
I am looking to open a bank account in Puerto Rico in anticipation of purchasing a residence there. Are there any things I should know about the process? Is it easy to open an account? What banks would you recommend? Am I able to open an account ...
@garciahanner Good question! I literally took my husband and myself three trips to the bank to open an account in PR. In addition to drivers license, passport, etc....we absolutely had to have our social security cards with us. Typically we don't ... Read More
Sawmills, Lumber Yards & Woodworking by shapeyoursuccess
This is going to be long!I am a woodworker beyond the "weekend warrior" level: I have kitchen cabinets, furniture, framing and even 3 harps under my belt.In the home we are building in Puerto Rico, we are faced with the traditional/default PVC ...
@Thrity Vakil Vakil,Do you work at the PR Hardwoods?Are you available for me to call to talk about availability & pricing?Obviously, I'd prefer in English, but if you are willing to suffer my Spanish, we can do that, provided you are patient ... Read More
Sawmills, Lumber Yards & Woodworking
This is going to be long!I am a woodworker beyond the "weekend warrior" level: I have kitchen cabinets, furniture, framing and even 3 harps under my belt.In the home we are building in Puerto Rico, we are faced with the traditional/default PVC ... Read More
Solar with battery systems for home by robertomartinezsr
Hello all:I am looking for any recommendations on a solar panel / battery company in Puerto Rico. I purchased a home in July and would like to move off the grid as much as possible, with solar and battery configuration, to power home in the event ...
Charlie,Thanks, Great link - these folks seem better prices than I've seen at most suppliers to DIY folks.They are out of stock on a bunch of stuff at the moment (particularly the hybrid kits) but we won't be ready for delivery for several more ... Read More
Solar with battery systems for home by robertomartinezsr
Hello all:I am looking for any recommendations on a solar panel / battery company in Puerto Rico. I purchased a home in July and would like to move off the grid as much as possible, with solar and battery configuration, to power home in the event ...
TechDispatch, Charlie,Thank you both. We are still in MN, and will be during most of the PR construction. I will try reaching out to Luma over the phone and see how far I can get. When we were in their Mayaguez office last fall, we did find them an ... Read More
Solar with battery systems for home by robertomartinezsr
Hello all:I am looking for any recommendations on a solar panel / battery company in Puerto Rico. I purchased a home in July and would like to move off the grid as much as possible, with solar and battery configuration, to power home in the event ...
Hi all,My question is about general approvals/licensing etc PR & Luma require for a DIY weekend warrior. We are considering still connecting the home to the grid and working with Luma - so I am wondering what I, as a home owner will be allowed ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Welcome! Where on the island do you plan on staying? We are currently in Minnesota but are building a house in Cabo Rojo (west side). Hoping to be there at the end of March for a visit. -Susanna and Ilya Read More
Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale
My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...
@mkvergaras We aren't too far from you. We are in Cabo Rojo. All the best! Read More
Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale
My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...
@mkvergaras Hola :). We are pleased with our building supply company, Comercial Sabaneno, in Sabana Grande. Our contact there is Joey and he is professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. When we signed a contract to use their building supplies ... Read More
Building in Puerto Rico by GuestPoster59009
Good Day, Thank you in advance for your helpful information. My wife and I are wanting to build our forever retirement home. We have purchased a lot and looking to start the process with an architect/engineer. We interviewed the first engineer over ...
We are currently building in Cabo Rojo. I ditto what G1977 has to say. It is a VERY slow and tedious process. Be patient but persistent. Our building supply company was very helpful in finding suitable builders for us. Also, ... Read More
Looking for a building contractor / construction cost estimate by Yuliya Yakhontova
I would like to estimate a cost of building a very simple concrete cabin 21'x19' = 399 sq ft, with no kitchen, bathrooms or showers. I have a floor plan, but wasn't successful uploading it here. I reached out to several building ...
What area of the island do you build in, BoldConstruction? Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
I’ve had several communications with them and every time I request an action item there is no follow up in their end. I’ve sent in our location coordinates, our survey, our FIMA documents and still no action from them to schedule even a ... Read More
Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale
My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...
Hi everyone! We need someone (reliable) to come and cut some very tall grass on our 1/3 acre lot. Looking for recommendations for this kind of heavy duty yard work? The lot is in Hacienda Belvedere, Cabo Rojo. Thanks for any suggestions! Read More