As global demand for residential properties on Koh Samui has grown, the quality and range of construction services on offer to potential investors has expanded accordingly. High quality imported building materials are now readily available and skilled craftsmen apply the same standards as those implemented in many countries in the West. This means international investors looking to build a house on Koh Samui can now select a home builder with the experience and knowledge to make their ideas and designs a reality.

In the early stages of development on the island, those looking to buy land and build a permanent or second home were limited when it came to finding a quality builder or construction company that could match their specific requirements and expectations. However, with many of the less professional firms now being replaced by building companies with strong portfolios of successfully completed projects, quality custom builds can be more easily managed.

Successful building companies on Koh Samui like RS Built not only employ teams of experienced local workers, but also recruit reputable international architects, skilled foreign project managers and construction experts in a range of specific technical fields to deal with specific elements of the build. Quality guarantees and professionalism are also made possible thanks to an ever expanding choice of subsidiary services, which now provide everything from eco-friendly swimming pools to the latest kitchen equipment; from CCTV security cameras to energy saving lighting systems, not to mention remotely controlled entertainment technology that provides the ultimate in convenience and cutting edge luxury.

Most of the products and enhancements available to custom builders on the island are professionally installed at a fraction of the cost incurred in other parts of the world, with service and maintenance contracts also available. This means buyers can design and build a truly personalised, custom home in a spectacular tropical location that boasts all the comforts of contemporary global living but surrounded by soothing natural scenery.

Despite an improvement in the supply of products and services to Samui, building a sophisticated home in a remote island location remains a challenging task. The coastal geography means architects and construction teams generally have to overcome a number of obstacles during the build. This includes adapting to what is often a very unforgiving natural landscape, enduring fast changing tropical weather conditions and finding ways to transport essential equipment and machinery to the site. Builders with extensive experience and knowledge can draw on past projects to construct homes that actually take advantage of the natural lay of the land. Creative thinking also means custom additions can be included that benefit homeowners in the long term. Rainwater collection systems, selective landscaping to prevent loss of soil the wet season and the use of resistant materials to cut down on maintenance, all add to the overall appeal of the final product.

But such useful local knowledge is not always guaranteed, which is why investors increasingly choose established construction firms such as RS Built. These companies and their staff have a proven track record, helping them offer a more intelligent approach to the build that not only makes the construction of unique tropical homes possible, but also guarantees they last. Thanks to such projects, Samui has become something of an example in the region when it comes to contemporary resort style residences. Despite the relative immaturity of the island’s property market , demand for holiday homes and vacation rentals from around the globe is constant with renovations also often needed on properties built by less experienced companies in the past. Firms with the necessary skills and resources available to them now regularly take on refits and upgrades, working closely with architects and designers to create innovative homes that are both practical and enduring.