CHECKLIST FOR PREPARING TO BUILD A HOUSE FROM A TO Z

PART 1: FINANCIAL PREPARATION

Balancing and estimating the financial budget will help you easily visualize the design and construction time of the house. Make sure the house design fits your budget to avoid spending too much time on editing.

1. Determine the total budget

   • Including: raw construction costs, finishing, interior, design drawings, construction permits, and additional costs (estimate an additional 10–15%).

   • For example: 1 billion → should prepare at least 1.15 billion.

2. Divide the budget by category​

   • Rough construction: 40–50%

   • Finishing: 30–35%

   • Interior: 10–15%

   • Other: 5–10%

3. Capital source​

   • Self-owned or bank loan?

   • If borrowing: check the interest rate, monthly repayment plan.

 PHẦN 2: PHÁP LÝ & THỦ TỤC

Regarding legal and procedural matters, you can do it yourself, but it will take a lot of your time and effort. Entrust the contractor to do the construction, the parties will help you handle it faster.

1. Check the legality of the land

   • Red book/pink book with the correct name

   • Land is allowed to be built, no suspended planning

2. Apply for a construction permit (GPXD)​

   • Application for GPXD: application, drawings, land documents

   • Time to issue a permit: 15-30 days (depending on the area)

3. Notify the ward/commune of the commencement of construction

PART 3: DESIGN & CHOOSE A CONTRACTOR

Come up with a design idea and start looking for a reputable contractor to help you realize your home ideas!

1. Collect ideas & needs:​

   • Desired style (modern, neoclassical, minimalist, Japanese, Mediterranean…)

   • How many bedrooms, WC, floors, garage, yard…

2. Hire a professional design unit:​

    

   • Experienced, committed to full drawings (architecture, structure, MEP, interior)

3. Choose a contractor:

   • Compare 2-3 units on price, progress, clear contract

   • Priority is given to projects that have been and are being implemented & actual feedback from old customers

PART 4: CONTRACT & SUPERVISION

Check the contract carefully to ensure the clarity and completeness of information from the contractor, which is also a commitment to the progress, quality and warranty of the project

• Sign a clear contract
• Items, time, materials, warranty commitment
• Penalty for delay or incorrect construction
• Choose a construction supervisor (self-supervision or hiring)
• Check input materials
• Monitor actual progress compared to drawings

PART 5: IMPORTANT NOTES

Waterproofing & electricity and water are the number 1 priority: Mistakes at this stage cause great damage later

Contingency (at least 10–15%)

Consider making a solid foundation, do not skimp on underground parts

Store all invoices, progress photos, construction logs

NEED SUPPORT?

If you need support, please contact us immediately, the NEGECO CONSTRUCTION team is committed to accompanying you from the first drawing until the day the homeowner steps into their dream home.

NEGECO CONSTRUCTION with a team of:

- Creative, dedicated architects.

- Skilled supervisors and construction workers, more than 20 years of experience.

- 24/7 customer care.

NEGECO CONSTRUCTION commits to:

- Accompanying customers from design - construction - acceptance and handover.

- On schedule.

- Clear contract, transparent quotation.

- No additional costs during construction.

We believe that: each project is a story, and NEGECO is the storyteller with each brick - each line.