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House design
A layout that fits how you live, on your plot and within your budget.
More about house designBuilding in Suriname
Building plans for your house in Suriname
Our office is in Paramaribo. We draw your house for the soil, the climate and the permit in Suriname.
What to watch when building in Suriname
Soft clay soil
Many plots are on clay. The foundation has to be calculated for it, or the house sinks.
Heat and rain
Roof overhang, veranda and cross-ventilation keep the house cool and the walls dry.
Permit through Public Works
The application goes through the One Stop Window of the Ministry of Public Works.
Registered drawing office
Since August 2024 only a registered drawing office can submit applications there.
What you need for the permit
- Your land papers or plot map
- Floor plans, elevations, section and site plan
- A structural drawing of foundation and columns
- The application form and the fees
We check per project exactly what your application needs.
Visit us or send it on WhatsApp
Prefer to talk it through at the table? Visit us at Finibitastraat 7 in Flora, Paramaribo. Please make an appointment on WhatsApp first. If you prefer to work remotely, everything can be done digitally.
- Phone and WhatsApp+597 831-9859
- Emailinfo@bouwtekenaar.sr
- OfficeFinibitastraat 7, Flora A, Paramaribo
Services
What we draw for you in Suriname
Which drawings does the permit need?
Permit drawings
A complete set of drawings, so your application does not come back.
More about permit drawingsWhat will it cost?
Cost estimate
A cost estimate per item for your bank and to compare builders fairly.
More about cost estimateWill my house crack?
Structural calculation
Foundation, columns and beams calculated for your soil.
More about structural calculationWho checks the building site?
Construction supervision
We check that your builder builds what is on the drawing.
More about construction supervisionWant to extend?
Renovation and extension
Drawings for an extra room, floor or carport, with the permit.
More about renovation and extensionPackages
Know what you pay before you start
Three packages with a fixed price. You see exactly what is included.
Sketch plan
To see what fits on your plot
Fixed price on request
- Floor plan to scale
- Fitted to your plot
- Front elevation sketch
- A basis for talks with your bank or builder
Permit package
Everything the permit asks for
Fixed price on request
- Everything in the sketch plan
- Floor plans, elevations and section
- Site plan
- Foundation and structural drawing
- Ready to submit
Complete package
Drawings, costs and peace of mind
Fixed price on request
- Everything in the permit package
- Cost estimate per item
- Structural calculation
- 3D views of your house
- Help with questions from the authority
FAQ
Questions people ask
Do you work outside Paramaribo?
Yes, all over Suriname. We work from your plot map and photos, and visit when needed.
How many bedrooms fit on my plot?
That depends on the size of your plot and the distance you must keep from the boundary. Send us the size and we work it out.
Do you charge in SRD or US dollars?
We agree that with you in the quote.
Where are you building?
Every country has its own building permit rules. Choose your country and see what we watch out for.
Building in Suriname?
Send your plot size and what you want to build. You get a price for your drawings, with no obligation.