IdeA Design + Build

How we work

Certainty. Quality. Peace of mind.

From the first idea
to the final handover.

Fixed cost

Know what you're paying from the beginning.

We establish a fixed cost for the design, plans and technical documentation, followed by a fixed construction cost based on the agreed scope and specifications.

Additional costs only apply to changes, upgrades or additional work requested by the client and approved in advance.

To give you financial certainty from the very start, we work with:

  • A flat fee for the design, plans, and permit procurement stage.
  • A closed construction budget, offering a fixed cost for each project starting at USD 1,350 per m² or USD 125.42 per ft².
  • Payment stages defined by milestones.
Learn more about our closed budget and flat fee

Normally, the fees for pre-construction services, which are part of our Design, Plan Creation, and Permit Procurement phase, are calculated as a percentage of the total project cost. However, this approach makes it hard to provide clients with the cost of this phase, as it requires creating a detailed budget to calculate the corresponding percentage. Since this detailed budget creation is part of this first stage services, clients would essentially need to hire this service without knowing its real cost, as it will be determined as part of those services.

We find this approach unacceptable, as it creates financial uncertainty, which is inconvenient for our clients. We aim to provide unprecedented ease in fulfilling their dreams, which requires transparency and financial certainty. So, instead of the traditional percentage-based model, we use a flat fee for the Design, Plans Creation, and Permit Procurement phase, based on the average costs of our previous projects.

While our fee does not include costs, taxes, or other fees set by authorities for permit approval, since these are external charges that we do not control, we will provide an accurate estimate of these costs based on our vast experience with similar projects.

For the construction phase, while the budget will need to be adjusted based on your project's specific characteristics, we have set a minimum cost starting at USD 1,350 per m² or USD 125.42 per ft², based on our standard projects, with payment stages defined by milestones to ensure transparency, effective progress, and your peace of mind. Once we define the exact cost per area, this cost will not vary throughout the construction and will be confirmed in the corresponding contract as the fixed budget for this phase.

No hidden costs. No unexpected increases.

Construction & finish levels

Built to our standards

Know what you're getting.

Every IdeA project is designed and built according to our standards, developed specifically for the Costa Rican climate and focused on durability, performance, comfort and quality.

We have standards. We inspect. We stand behind our work.

IdeA warranty

Milestone payments

Structured around milestones.

Each stage of the project is clearly defined with an agreed scope, milestone and deliverable, providing clarity and accountability throughout the process.

  1. Scope
  2. Milestone
  3. Payment
  4. Delivery

Fixed timeline

Know when your project is expected to be delivered.

We establish a defined timeline for the design, plans, documentation and permitting process, followed by a detailed construction schedule with clear milestones and delivery targets.

  1. Design + Permits

    Defined stages, planning and continuous follow-up.

  2. Construction

    Detailed planning, milestones and ongoing project coordination.

  3. Handover

    A clearly planned path toward the completion and delivery of your home.

We plan the process. We manage the timeline. We work toward the handover.

How can we help you?

Tell us what you need. We'll help you find the right way forward.

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