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Building a House in Jamaica: Getting Your Plans Approved

What you need to know about building approval in Jamaica: who approves plans, the inspections you need, and what happens if you build without a permit.

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How to Check a Contractor Before You Hire Them

Simple checks to do before you hire a builder or contractor in Jamaica, so you don't lose money on a job that's never finished.

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How to Plan a Renovation Budget (And Not Run Out of Money)

Plan a home renovation budget step by step, including the costs people forget, so the job gets finished.

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How to Get Your Home Ready for Hurricane Season

A practical checklist to protect your home before a hurricane: roof, windows, trees, water, power and documents.

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How to Read a Construction Quote (What to Look For)

How to understand a building or renovation quote, spot what's missing, and compare quotes properly before you sign.

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NWC (National Water Commission)

Apply for a new water connection, check your bill and report leaks.

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JPS (Jamaica Public Service)

Apply for a new electricity connection, check your bill and report outages.

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Engineering ToolBox

Free tables, formulas and calculators for building, plumbing, electrical and materials.

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FEMA Building Science

Free guides on building homes that stand up to hurricanes, floods and high winds.

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ODPEM

Jamaica's disaster preparedness office: hurricane, earthquake and flood advice, plus shelter lists.

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National Land Agency (NLA)

Land titles, surveys and property records in Jamaica.

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NEPA (National Environment & Planning Agency)

Jamaica's planning and environment agency, involved in permits for larger developments and sensitive areas.

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Local Government Jamaica (Building Approvals)

The Ministry of Local Government, which oversees building approvals through the municipal corporations.

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National Housing Trust (NHT)

Jamaica's housing fund: mortgages, home improvement loans and loans to build on your own land.

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Lowe's How-To Library

Step-by-step DIY guides for repairs, installs and home projects.

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Home Depot DIY Projects

Free how-to guides and videos for home repairs and projects.

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Bob Vila

DIY guides, repair tips and home improvement ideas.

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This Old House

Home improvement guides and how-to videos from a long-running renovation TV show.

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Family Handyman

DIY repair and home improvement guides written for everyday homeowners.

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Ana White

Free, step-by-step woodworking plans for furniture and outdoor projects.

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OSHA Construction Safety

Free construction safety guides on falls, scaffolding, trenches, ladders and electrical work.

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Omni Calculator (Construction)

Hundreds of free construction calculators, from concrete slabs to roof pitch.

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Inch Calculator

Free construction calculators for concrete, blocks, roofing, paint, tiles and much more.

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SketchUp 3D Warehouse

A huge free library of 3D models you can drop into SketchUp designs.

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QCAD

Free 2D CAD for floor plans, building drawings and technical diagrams.

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LibreCAD

Free, open-source 2D CAD software for drawing floor plans and technical drawings.

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CWFMS Consultation Fees Tool

Quote and invoice construction consultation work like site visits, advice and project supervision.

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CWFMS Equipment Rental Calculator

Work out equipment rental charges by the hour, day, week or month, and print a simple rental contract.

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CWFMS Carpenter Material Estimator

Enter your building size and get a full material list for a Jamaican board house: foundation, framing, cladding, roof and hardware.

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CWFMS Mason Labor Estimator

Work out mason labour costs for block work, rendering, floors and more, based on real measurements.

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CWFMS Estimate Builder

Build a professional, printable quote for a construction or renovation job, with room sizes and automatic totals.

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CWFMS Material List Creator

Make a neat, printable material list for any building job, sorted by category. Free and works on your phone.

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How to Price a Small Construction Job (Without Losing Money)

A simple way to price block work, renovations and repairs so you cover materials, labour and the surprises, and still make a profit.

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iFixit

Free step-by-step repair guides for phones, laptops, appliances and more.

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Floorplanner

Draw 2D and 3D floor plans online.

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Sweet Home 3D

Free interior design software. Draw floor plans and see them in 3D straight away.

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SketchUp Free

Free 3D modelling in your browser. Great for sketching houses, rooms and builds.

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Instructables

Step-by-step DIY projects: crafts, electronics, woodwork, repairs.

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FreeCAD

Free parametric 3D CAD for engineering and product design.

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Planner 5D

Design floor plans and 3D home interiors in the browser.

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