Question 1

Who is accountable for design, permits, and construction?

Accepted Answer

EZFORM Development. Design, engineering coordination, permitting, and construction sit under one roof and one contract. When something needs a decision, there is one number to call, and the person who answers it is responsible for the outcome.

Question 2

Can I hire EZFORM for just design, or just construction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Architecture, construction, and development sit in one team, and most owners use all three. You can engage EZFORM for any one of them.

Question 3

Will I get a price on the first call?

Accepted Answer

Not a quotation. EZFORM will not quote a number until they have walked your site and understood the programme. What they will do on the first call is tell you which band your project realistically sits in, and what would push it up or down.

Question 4

Where do you build?

Accepted Answer

Playas del Coco, Ocotal, and Playa Hermosa, along the surrounding Carrillo and Liberia cantons. Playas del Coco sits about 25 minutes from Guanacaste International Airport.

Question 5

Do you work with investors, not only private homes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For investors, the risk in Guanacaste is rarely demand — it is entitlement, water availability, and the gap between what a lot looks like and what it will legally support. EZFORM assesses that before you buy, then can take a project through feasibility, design, permits, construction, and delivery of a finished product ready to sell or to rent.

Question 6

How much does it cost to build a house in Guanacaste?

Accepted Answer

Quality residential construction generally sits between roughly US$850 and US$2,000 per square metre, depending on finish level, site access, and structural complexity — and those numbers have moved up in the last few years. Those figures are published market ranges for orientation only, not an EZFORM quotation. Anyone who gives you a firm price before seeing your land is guessing.

Question 7

Are import duties and VAT included in those build-cost figures?

Accepted Answer

No. Import duties on foreign-sourced materials and 13% VAT apply and are itemised separately in every estimate EZFORM issues.

Question 8

How do construction payments work?

Accepted Answer

Work is released in stages against verified progress, not against dates on a calendar. Each draw is tied to a defined milestone — foundations complete, structure closed, roof on, finishes started — and is only released once that milestone has been reached and documented. Variations are quoted and approved in writing before work proceeds.

Question 9

How long do construction permits take in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

A residential build generally needs a land-use certificate (uso de suelo), CFIA-registered and stamped drawings, a water availability letter, and the municipal construction permit. Projects near protected areas also need SETENA environmental clearance. Published guidance puts the full process anywhere from about two to nine months, and in some municipalities the construction permit alone can take four to eight months. EZFORM gives you a project-specific estimate in discovery.

Question 10

What delays builds in Guanacaste most often?

Accepted Answer

Water availability is the most common bottleneck in this province, which is why EZFORM starts that request first rather than last. Setbacks, access, and environmental clearance can also derail a project if they are not checked early.

Question 11

What happens in discovery, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

EZFORM visits your land, or reviews it remotely if you have not bought yet — orientation, slope, access, drainage, neighbouring construction, setbacks, and water. You leave knowing whether the site supports what you have in mind, and roughly what it would cost. If the answer is no, they tell you then. Typically 1–3 weeks.

Question 12

How long does design and budget take?

Accepted Answer

Concept drawings and an itemised estimate come before you commit to construction. You approve both before a build contract is discussed. Typically 6–12 weeks, depending on size and revision rounds.

Question 13

How do I follow the build if I live abroad?

Accepted Answer

Every week, without you asking, you receive photographs, a short walkthrough video, a written note on what was completed and what is next, and any decision needed from you. Owners who live abroad say this is the single thing that lets them stop worrying.

Question 14

Do you design houses the way they are designed in North America?

Accepted Answer

No. A house that works on the beaches of Costa Rica is not a North American house with more glass. EZFORM designs for this climate: cross-ventilation, deep overhangs, salt-resistant specifications, and an orientation that keeps the afternoon sun off the living space.

Question 15

Are the drawings ready for permit, or do they get redrawn later?

Accepted Answer

Every set of drawings is prepared for permit from the start, stamped by architects and engineers registered with the Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos (CFIA). That means no redrawing when the file reaches the municipality.

Question 16

Can you manage the property after it is built?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EZFORM handles the build. After handover, sister company EquityKey Group can take on vacation rentals and property care in Playas del Coco, Ocotal, and Playa Hermosa — marketing, guest operations, and owner reporting.

Diseñamos, construimos y desarrollamos en Guanacaste.

Construir a 4.000 km de distancia no debería ser un acto de fe.

El constructor dejó de responder.

El presupuesto se desbordó un 30% sobre lo estimado.

Los permisos se detuvieron por meses sin explicación.

La casa terminada no coincidía con los planos.

Tres servicios, un solo equipo responsable.

Arquitectura y Diseño

Construcción

Desarrollo

Cinco etapas, y usted sabe en cuál está en todo momento.

Respuestas claras sobre presupuesto, antes de comprometerse.

Nivel de acabados

Acceso al sitio

Complejidad estructural

Cuando termina la construcción, la casa sigue necesitando operación.

Cuéntenos sobre su lote.

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