CRC Advisory

Costa Rica Construction Advisory

Your Vision. Your Investment. Your Advocate.

I’m Chris Drown, an independent construction advisor in Costa Rica helping people buy, build, and care for their homes.

I bring more than 20 years of hands-on construction and project leadership experience, along with the perspective of an American expat, permanent resident, and homeowner in Costa Rica.

I explain what I find, why it matters, and your options so you can make informed decisions.

I work exclusively for my clients, without commissions, referral fees, or contractor markups.

Owner’s Representation

Independent guidance and leadership from early planning through design and construction. I help you build your team and review plans, proposals, specifications, and construction agreements. Throughout construction, I review payment requests, evaluate work in progress, and work through questions with your project team.

Pre-Purchase & New Construction Evaluations

Looking for a home inspection in Costa Rica? I provide detailed property evaluations informed by building science and hands-on construction experience. I look beyond individual defects to understand how the home’s systems work together, investigate concerns, and explain what the findings mean for your purchase, repairs, and future maintenance.

Building Diagnostics & Forensics

Targeted investigations into leaks, moisture intrusion, plumbing and electrical issues, and other building problems. I combine construction experience, building science, and specialized diagnostic equipment to identify underlying causes and explain options for repair.

Construction Document Review

Bridging the gap between North American expectations and construction practices in Costa Rica. I review plans, specifications, proposals, and construction agreements to identify concerns, clarify scope, flag gaps, and help define responsibilities with your architect, builder, or project team before you commit.

“We hired Chris to do an inspection on a potential new home purchase here in Costa Rica. The inspection was VERY thorough and detailed! We ultimately felt very comfortable with our purchase and what we offered on the home.

We got the inspection report within 2 days and had a virtual consultation to discuss the findings! He was able to give us recommendations on what to fix and how to maintain things in the home.

We would definitely recommend Chris to anyone thinking about purchasing a home here! Pura Vida!”

Marcia JohnsonFacebook recommendation · November 7, 2024

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Why work with me?

You work directly with me from our first conversation through the evaluation or construction project. I’m intentional about the limited number of projects I take on so I can get to know you, understand your priorities, stay involved, and give your home or project the attention it needs.

I take time to explain findings, recommendations, and tradeoffs in clear language. My goal is to be your most trusted project advisor. Together, we ask the important questions, get clarification, and work through decisions that reflect your goals.

I work collaboratively with you, your architect, builder, and other professionals while keeping your interests at the center. You and I are a team. I identify risks and explain the options. You make the decisions.

Buying or Building in Costa Rica?

Chris@CRCAdvise.com

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