Building a New House in Jamaica? Don't Make These Mistakes Building!

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Note: I currently live in the US and most of the construction took place in my absence. It is important to have someone you trust oversee the process if you're unable to!
Are you planning to build a house? Don't make these mistake I have made. In this informative video, I'll walk you through some of the mistakes I have made within the last 1.5 years of construction from the very beginning to completion. Thanks for watching!
#jamaica #construction #building
00:00-01:15 Intro
01:15-11:28 Mistakes Made Before Building
11:28-18:06 Mistakes Made While Building
18:06-22:56 Mistakes Made While Building
22:56-23:37 Outro

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@eileenwatt8283 2 ай бұрын

It's always best to get the code for each room and procedures from parish council first then look in the stores at standard shower doors and then have the plan drawn up using the code. Remember furniture and fridge has to go through the doors so make the doors wide for furniture. Also if you are going to age in place make one floor or a bedroom on first floor. The house plan such be accessible for wheel chair

@jevoiharvey3731 4 ай бұрын

IDK, but i feel the need to say thanks for this series. I'm not even building or buying but this is definitely good information to share.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andrewedwards1315 4 ай бұрын

Many persons think their first "home" needs to be the dream home, a reality check is indeed important. As well as having a plan and sticking with the "purpose of the property"..good advice all round.

@jacqulinanderson-parkinson9379 4 сағат бұрын

Very good suggestions and insight from your personal experience. Thank you!

@favorprincess 4 ай бұрын

Very informative and helpful for someone planning to start building soon. Thank you

@neciannsjournal 4 ай бұрын

As someone looking to build in Jamaica soon, I appreciate this video 🎉 thanks for sharing

@theeveresteffect 4 ай бұрын

hey jeana,very insightful video,in the same position abroad and looking to build up the upstairs of my parents house for myself ,your videos have given a great guide on how to get started and thing to think about.Keep up the good work.

@adventuresfromelle 4 ай бұрын

Honestly so proud of you! I bought my first home instead of building but these tips will come in handy for so many persons. A suh young ppl fi own tings! 🎉

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@orrelgreen 4 ай бұрын

I commend you for taking on a task that requires a lot of knowledge, but most of all requires an individual that manages stress very well. Congrats.

@asistasjourneywithpaula 4 ай бұрын

Definitely taking notes Thank you for the openness to share

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@almafacey209 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your videos especially this one!! You have shed light on a few concerns that my family and I have, which was preventing us from starting our project.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and I hope all goes well with your project! Sometimes you just have to start.

@LB-xe7xb 4 ай бұрын

Just love your advise, thanks as i plan soon to do some addition on my house ❤

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and good luck with everything!

@michaelreid7396 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this informative video. It is very useful for someone like myself who is thinking of building a home in Jamaica. Your video was well done.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andrewedwards1315 4 ай бұрын

Otto von Bismarck - 'Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others... Thanks for all the advice you have here!!

@MaryGotti-cj9wn 4 ай бұрын

Girl thank you for the heads up am starting mine soon so thanks again for the inspiration

@Fabziy 4 ай бұрын

Loved the video, love your vibe. Subbed. Cannot belive it would take years to buy a likkle piece of land from the gov. They just make things too complicated

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I thought it was best not to go into details because trust me, I got a story to tell...but I won't.

@gigimichelle4805 4 ай бұрын

@JeanaCavel One day, U should do a vid on the experience. Would be interesting.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

@@gigimichelle4805 My experience doing business in Jamaica overall has been interesting 😅😮‍💨

@amoyag9202 4 ай бұрын

Very help indeed. Thanks much. ❤

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DrTravelandShow 4 ай бұрын

Loving the content am new to your channel and is in the same process of constructing a house in Jamaica! Keep them videos coming❤️

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-dq7xr6kc9b 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on completing your new house! I completed my holiday home in Ghana last year. I think you did an excellent job explaining the pitfalls with building your own house- especially when dealing with tradesmen and family! Trust is everything. If you feel comfortable with your mason and workers then you can always work together to resolve problems as they arise. If you don't trust them... Then every problem becomes a crisis. Well done, and enjoy the house! Great video.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and congratulations to you as well! I agree with you. The person I worked with was respectful and understanding--mistakes corrected and crisis avoided.

@jamin1047 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful lady. Im biulding but i think i bite off more than i can chew. Got burned, fired the builder, stopped for 6 month, just hired someone else and started again. Dem sooo dishonest. Already the new guy try to pull a fast one, one week in and he is deacon in de church...God help us. I should have done a much smaller place, i would have been done already. My advice dont build big. Small with big rooms.

@JeanaCavel 3 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear about your experience. Building bigger properties does require more consideration before getting started for sure! Hoping all goes well with the continuation of construction for your home!

@Christismysavior12345 3 ай бұрын

Continue to pray before you go into agreement. You have so much swindlers out there.

@eileenwatt8283 2 ай бұрын

So true on all you say. It's also better if you have lese bedrooms but bigger one. A three bedroom with all suites that holds 2 beds in two extra rooms. bedrooms. It's best to use an established builder like Kempchech or Gore it seems like it's more but the little man them will cost you double.

@eileenwatt8283 2 ай бұрын

@@JeanaCavelthanks for sharing. Will be building but I'll use an established builder like Gore or Kempchech. It will save me alot because sometimes when we use little day labors it cost twice the amount.

@eileenwatt8283 2 ай бұрын

@@JeanaCavel there are vanities with legs maybe that would have worked better. WAYFAIR sells them.

@glenbrown5563 4 ай бұрын

To the the person asking if shes from America i would say that lots of Jamaicans live in America some leave at a young age and 2 Jamaica is an English speaking country .

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@glenbrown5563 4 ай бұрын

@JeanaCavel hello you're welcome I am in the planning stages of starting my build back in Jamaica I saw your channel and find it very interesting since am about to do the same thing aswell you are an inspiration keep up the good work 👏

@whiskyjames4200 4 ай бұрын

Yes, your first home can't be your dream house. Mine in Portmore wasn't. My 2nd in Farrin wasn't. And, my 3rd one in Manchester still isn't either. But, I'm very comfortable though!

@JamaicaHaveAVoice 4 ай бұрын

congratulations on your success and welcome 🤪❤️🇯🇲

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@douglasjoseph2097 4 ай бұрын

Thank for your advice it helps let see pictures of the finishing touches

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Check out my other videos for some of those

@ONE-FLYD 25 күн бұрын

Good information

@user-ei1ou3pl1s 4 ай бұрын

Good video and content from a beautiful lady.

@JamericanHeart 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate yours videos, so very encouraging

@JeanaCavel 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate this comment!

@brightideasjones8377 4 ай бұрын

I am building in Jamaica and i have a lot of challenges first thing first the work men want to tell you what they kow and not what you want.like is them going to live in it

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

It can be quite frustrating!

@simonephanord4939 4 ай бұрын

Yes they love making decisions without consulting you! You end up with expensive mistakes.

@innocentdove5155 Ай бұрын

You have the final say, it is your house. Any land for sale?

@jt4972. 4 ай бұрын

Jeana, I want to thank you for this video and for the work you did. I dont know you, but I commend you and pray all things work well for you. I'll be undertaking a home build project, and your video helps a lot. ✌️ and love❤..

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and hoping all goes well!

@nicoleburnett580 Ай бұрын

Thanks for that information

@michaelcarterjamaica 4 ай бұрын

Congrats Jeana, the breach part is correct. That will help people.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@BeautifulEarthJa 4 ай бұрын

@@JeanaCavel build then breach 🤣

@gigimichelle4805 4 ай бұрын

Love the hair stylist analogy!! 😅

@brightideasjones8377 4 ай бұрын

No no no NEVER AGAIN would i use a family member on my project family is the reason I put my project on hold i will resume work on my house when i can be in Jamaica a

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes it can be very difficult

@normanredwood204 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Thank you Thank you. You are so sweet.

@DONAVIN-0 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, congrats

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TrudyUncut 4 ай бұрын

Taking notes 📝....

@lynfoster6493 4 ай бұрын

Make sure all windows are in all rooms door ways good size up stairs pluming done up stairs floor done for tiling get plain tiles no pattern it will cost too much waste

@MP-iq9og 4 ай бұрын

Already purchased one unit from WIHCON in 2006---- I was thinking of adding a studio to the back ( just a thought). I reside in the US. Thnx for the tips.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and hope all goes well!

@GlenfordMwalimu 4 ай бұрын

Good video! Glenford Mwalimu

@underconstructionJAM 4 ай бұрын

True true...you're talking to me about those aesthetics 😅

@ficuslyratatrees7220 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on doing such a great job on your experience level! You were your own contractor, and project manager. Only thing I would say is that an architect would have saved you a lot of money and time on layout issues, and drafting of contracts with key tradespeople, in such a creative way that you would have achieved your dream home effect on a tight budget. Its worth getting them to give you the initial design. Its not that expensive compared to the added value to the construction costs and final property selling price.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for that input! The layout became an oversight after changing my mind on what I intended to do with the property as it isn’t my dream home. Hopefully it won’t be too much of an issue if I plan on reselling.

@satchiebabe6052 2 ай бұрын

You are so funny 🤣 I love it 😊

@BeautifulEarthJa 4 ай бұрын

1:50 ok. Mi love the talk now.

@sharonstevenson1729 4 ай бұрын

How did you find an honest and good draft man. I’m looking for one to draft my house plan?

@marciabright4063 2 ай бұрын

The owner this place is a righteousness person may God bless her it very much reasonable

@SuhFarRecordsMusic876 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Cav, I needed this video

@countrygirlcam 4 ай бұрын

Loving the info and your content! I just wanna know, Where did you get your top?

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I got it from Marshalls in the activewear section.

@diane84 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your 9:50 house. I am building almost finished it is bare stress lost a lot of money family and friends deceive me when it comes to money. I fly home myself to guyana watch my work sometimes you have to be bitch but still be careful. I changed out five contacts. Video is very informative 👌

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am sorry to hear that it was so stressful! I hope that things are on the up and up now

@KaregaAnglin 4 ай бұрын

Love the video.. can you send me some contacts of the builder team you used?

@vad872 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new home!🎉 I'm going to start my journey too soon. After all is said and done would you recommend a corner lot? I was thinking about it but heard it would be nosy or less privacy and did you get a land surveyor before building?

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and good luck with everything! Great questions! I think it depends on where the lot is located and what you value in a lot as there are many variables. I'm not in Jamaica enough to mind the traffic the side of the house gets. The fence is high enough to help with privacy. Additionally, there is no passage way in the back and so if your home is not a corner lot, backyards can only be accessed by walking through the house. I can't imagine workmen constantly walking through the house with their materials during construction and honestly I like knowing I have options. If this sounds like you then sure I would recommend. 😁 I did a land survey the year I bought the house. The municipality inspected the work in the beginning stages of construction to ensure it met requirements.

@FubuDon 4 ай бұрын

It's good to have excess tiles cause you will be replacing one or two in a few years.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Good point!

@simonephanord4939 4 ай бұрын

Yes happened to me.

@angelmc6973 4 ай бұрын

Hi, it's not easy all round building in Jamaica when you not there to oversee what them doing is correct or buying items.. I'm on that road soon, but I'm going to do BoQ first, and have an idea as budget is limited 😮

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and good luck with everything. It's not easy for real but proper guidance seems to be key.

@amoyag9202 4 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Before building. #1 - facts. Wait until your surveyor map out the land. #2 - flow of the home with persons coming should be guided by your architect. If they allow you to do something crazy eg. Of what you mentioned, trash architect that is.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and you're right! The draftsman I had also builds so he gave guidance. Sometimes we just tend to do what we want 🙈

@margaretallison1908 4 ай бұрын

HI thanks for sharing your experience. Who did you use to get your architectural drawing? I'm also planning on doing an extension in Portmore

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Someone that worked for the municipality.

@fabianbailey801 2 ай бұрын

11:36

@jackbuddoo5016 4 ай бұрын

I would rather buy than build a house in Jamaica...

@keriunstoppable3043 4 ай бұрын

I understand, I make mistakes like those and got to fix back 🤣🤣🤣

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

The good part is that we've fixed them lol

@brightideasjones8377 4 ай бұрын

I renovated my apartment 6years ago in a separate property in Jamaica and i was not there the guy did a great job i was not in Jamaica for that. But i cannot find him i lost contact with him.

@smarch2284 4 ай бұрын

If you remember his name post it someone out here might know him!

@ihjustgettingstarted 4 ай бұрын

Hi love. How do I get in touch with you? I am starting my journey as well and it kicked off on the 23 of march with me just cleaning the land. I would love to talk to you am in the US as well as

@MrNanah38 4 ай бұрын

Feminist energy right there, when you said you wanted to do things yourself hit home, my sister had to learn the hard way because she is very educated thinking that she can handle this stuff. She was wrong.

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

I hope things can turn around for her!

@cleverB634 3 ай бұрын

U can put an extractor fan in the bathroom

@JeanaCavel 3 ай бұрын

I will suggest that option as opposed to the exhaust fan! Thank you!

@krysierodney997 3 ай бұрын

I never have Aby budget I just self buy buy buy work and buy I was saying I would be dept free I'm dept free now and yes it took hell out of me wen I'm finish mi tired

@JeanaCavel 3 ай бұрын

I hear that! Now I am friends with budgeting!

@BeautifulEarthJa 4 ай бұрын

Im.making those mistakes now 😅

@JeanaCavel 3 ай бұрын

Oh no! I hope you’re able to correct them!

@BeautifulEarthJa 3 ай бұрын

@@JeanaCavel too late for some. I'm using a contractor plus my dad used to build for a big company. Quality and planning are not my issues. Money done 50% of the way....budgeting lol

@shelamatela1079 4 ай бұрын

How much did you pay the workmen on a daily basis

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

They were paid 10k for every 100 blocks they laid.

@shan-yk3997 4 ай бұрын

JEEEZ.. MINE WAS 13K FOR EVERY 100 BLOCKS😢

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

@@shan-yk3997 As of today, I’m hearing that it’s around 15K! 😩

@amoyag9202 4 ай бұрын

Family ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Some of them still

@Corey49 4 ай бұрын

When your survey is done they will know and the little piece of land you took can buy 5 acres somewhere

@JeanaCavel 4 ай бұрын

Jah jah!

@innocentdove5155 Ай бұрын

Y'all have no idea, Jamaicans that sounded more like down south in America😂😂

@user-kw1pd9js8k 4 ай бұрын

Hi good morning how are you like you

@user-kw1pd9js8k 4 ай бұрын

❤

@islandview4385 4 ай бұрын

Are you from America by the way? I only ask because a lot of Americans like myself are wondering why Jamaicans are trying so hard to watch our shows watch our channels and to sound exactly like us. Every phrase every hand signals gestures are they not busy down there. You are beautiful anyway I just wanted to know

@zoe-ml8cx 4 ай бұрын

She sounds no way speaking American English and did black Americans hold down hand movements 😂 u just rude be like Jamaicans one love y do we hate on each other smh

@delavago5379 4 ай бұрын

What??!

@jaunbonaysmith 4 ай бұрын

Hey move dis!

@YambouSVG 4 ай бұрын

America the “melting pot of the world” now has one common way that she following!?! Your comment comes across as someone one who backward and ignorant.

@44NARG1 4 ай бұрын

A Joke Dis to ......... !!!!