Get your house plans approved in Jamaica, without the guesswork
The Guide to Building in Jamaica, Part 1: Design & Approval. 36 pages, from your papers to your approved plans.
Instant PDF download · Launch price US$19 (regular US$27)
What’s inside
Six short modules, in the order things happen. Each one has one idea, a real example and one action.
1. Your papers
The four papers you need before anyone draws a line, and how current each must be.
2. Your land and budget
What you can build on your lot, and what it will really cost.
3. Design for Jamaica
Hurricanes, heat and dry spells: what to design in from the start.
4. Your design team
Who does what, and the questions to ask before you hire anyone.
5. The submission
What each council desk checks, with a checklist.
6. Approval and after
Timelines, your approved set, and the dates you can’t miss.
36
Pages
6
Modules
2010
Designing since
US$19
Launch price
Who wrote it
Sheldon Wilson
Since 2010 I’ve designed homes and commercial buildings in Jamaica and taken them through the council: the drawings, the 3D model, the permit and site oversight. This Guide is what I tell every client before we start.
Every design I do comes with a full 3D model, so you see the house before it’s built. Building from overseas? You get photo and video updates and one person who answers to you.
Get the Guide
One price, instant PDF download. Book a consultation within 30 days and your US$19 is credited.
Guide Part 1: Design & Approval
US$19 launch price
36-page PDF, instant download
6 modules, from your papers to approved plans
Real council fees and design costs
Checklists you can use straight away
US$19 credited if you book a consultation within 30 days
Not ready yet? Start with the free checklist
Don’t draw a line until you have these 4 papers. A one-page checklist, free to your email.
Frequently asked questions
I live overseas. Is this for me?
Yes. It covers the papers you need, how to authorise someone to sign for you, and how to keep track of your build without being on site.
How do I get the Guide after I pay?
Straight after payment you’ll see a download page, and the link is emailed to you. It’s a PDF for your phone, tablet or computer.
Does this replace a designer or the council?
No. It’s general guidance, so you know the steps and the right questions to ask. Requirements vary by municipal corporation, so confirm with yours. When you’re ready for your own plans, book a consultation within 30 days and your US$19 is credited.
Where we work
Clarendon, Jamaica, serving clients across the island and overseas.
Get In Touch
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