Santiago / Filtraccion

Member since 27 July 2023

Marcel WNew memberYesterday 14:02:46

Hi, I have bought a brand new home in Santiago that I use for Airbnb and it has been doing really well; however, some of my profits has been consistently going to "fixing" my roof. About 1.5 yeas ago I paid a "contractor" for redo my concrete roof and its now leaking again.

Does anyone live in Santiago area that can recommend a good person/company?

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CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Serial expat

Member since 16 March 2023

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Serial expatYesterday 16:20:01

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@Marcel W

I don't know anyone; but here's a recommendation to beware of here.

You will find some contractors quote you the high end "sand % cement" and order the low grade batch, to take the $$ difference.

You really need to make sure for the roof that you are buying the high end "sand and cement".

Additionally, what I did it lay down tar paper over the roof by a professional. I then bought the highend whitebase energy saving American brand roof seleant. It can be costly but its worth in the long run...

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic ExpertYesterday 17:10:26

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You will need someone there to supervise what the contractor is doing. Otherwise the contractor will attempt to rip you off.

tropicaldaze23 New member

Member since 01 March 2026

tropicaldaze23New memberYesterday 19:50:21

I hate that it sounds like everybody there is dishonest and they cheat and take advantage of anyone not born Dominican. 🥺

taccj9903 Active member

Member since 28 December 2023

taccj9903Active memberYesterday 22:44:26

@tropicaldaze23

I'm pretty sure that doesn't matter, they will try to cheat anyone.

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Serial expat

Member since 16 March 2023

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Serial expatYesterday 22:54:29

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@tropicaldaze23

Its really not everyone is dishonest. However, there is the significant population that is basically in "economic survival" mode due to many factors. Yes, they are creative, scam, theft, etc. XPATS are always a high target. After, you live here for awhile you learn the ropes, build trust worthy friends, but even then always have that 1 eye open...