HIRE A CONTRACTOR - PUERTO VALLARTA - RIVIERA NAYARIT
Contractor in
Puerto Vallarta
Architect-led construction for custom homes across Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Punta Mita. We coordinate structural engineering, specialist subcontractors, materials procurement, and on-site supervision — with a bilingual project manager and a transparent budget tracker you can access from anywhere.
Client portal with live budget
Written approval on every purchase
What is designed is built
Weekly photo & video reports
HIRING A CONTRACTOR IN PUERTO VALLARTA
What it means to hire a contractor in Puerto Vallarta
Finding a reliable contractor in Puerto Vallarta is the part of a build that keeps most foreign owners awake at night — and for good reason. The contractor is the person who translates an approved set of drawings into a physical structure, on a hillside lot, in a salt-air tropical climate, using a supply chain that operates differently from anywhere in the US or Canada.
The variables are real. Structural systems that work in a dry climate fail in high humidity. Reinforcement specifications for seismic zones are non-negotiable on this coast.
The subcontractor network in Puerto Vallarta is relationship-based — who you know determines who shows up on time and who disappears at the end of month one.
We have been coordinating construction in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit for over ten years. Our contractor work is architect-led: the same team that designed your home manages the build. Every structural decision, every materials substitution, every subcontractor instruction passes through the same people who drew the plans. Nothing gets lost between design intent and site execution.
If you have drawings from another architect and need a contractor to manage the build, we can step in at that stage too.
HOW A CONTRACTOR WORKS IN PUERTO VALLARTA
What a residential construction contract with Bernal covers
Six coordinated disciplines under one contract, run by the team that designed the project.
Structural engineering coordination
Every residential project on this coast requires a structural engineer licensed in the state of Jalisco or Nayarit, depending on where you are building. We coordinate the structural design — foundations, slabs, columns, and roof systems — as part of the construction contract. For hillside lots in Conchas Chinas, Amapas, or the south side of Vallarta, retaining wall design and soil anchoring are typically included. We brief, review, and pay the structural engineer directly, billing you at cost with receipts. You don't manage that relationship.
Specialist subcontractors
Residential construction in Puerto Vallarta relies on a network of specialist trades: concrete and formwork crews, waterproofing applicators, MEP installers, tile setters, carpentry workshops, and finishing crews. Each trade is hired separately and sequenced precisely — delays happen when subcontractors are scheduled without accounting for the phase before them. We manage this sequence directly, working with the same subcontractors across projects. New subcontractors are vetted before being brought to any client project.
Materials procurement and logistics
Materials on the Pacific Coast arrive through a specific supply chain — Guadalajara for most structural and finish materials, local yards for aggregates and block, and in some cases imported fixtures from the US or Europe that require customs coordination. We source, price, and schedule all materials as part of the construction contract. You see every purchase in your client portal before it is made. Nothing is bought without your written approval.
Tropical and coastal construction methods
Building in a humid, salt-air coastal climate requires specific technical decisions that generic contractors often miss: concrete mix specifications for humidity resistance, stainless or hot-dip galvanized fixings in coastal exposure zones, roof waterproofing rated for tropical UV and thermal cycling, and drainage systems sized for rainy-season volume. These are not upsells — they're the difference between a property that holds its value and one that shows problems by year three.
Vertical construction and multi-unit developments
Puerto Vallarta's vertical development market is active, and the requirements differ from single-family residential — structural systems, fire separation, shared services, and municipal inspection all change. We take multi-unit projects — boutique condominiums, small apartment buildings, mixed-use developments — through the full construction phase with the same process as residential: one team, one contract, itemised budget, written approvals.
Land survey and topographic services
Before construction begins, the site needs to be precisely documented: property boundaries confirmed, existing grades recorded, utilities located, and buildable area mapped against the COS and CUS figures from the permit. We coordinate topographic surveys and boundary certifications with licensed surveyors as part of pre-construction.
How we run a construction site in Puerto Vallarta
Construction in Puerto Vallarta does not run like a project in the US. Concrete pours are scheduled around heat — early morning or late afternoon.
The rainy season (June to October) affects scheduling for exterior work and roofing. Municipal inspections have their own pace. Material deliveries to hillside lots require smaller trucks and sometimes manual relay.
Our site management accounts for all of this. A dedicated resident engineer is on site daily during active phases. Weekly photo and video reports are uploaded to your client portal. Any issue affecting timeline or budget is flagged in writing within 24 hours of being identified — not after it has already cost something to fix.
Weekly
Photo and video site reports, uploaded every Friday to your portal
24 hrs
Turnaround to flag, in writing, any issue affecting timeline or budget
Line-by-line
Live budget tracker — every contractor payment, materials purchase, and engineering fee itemised as it happens
Where we take construction contracts
Each zone has its own permit authority and construction logistics — we don't treat them as interchangeable.
Puerto Vallarta
Conchas Chinas, Amapas, Zona Romántica, Marina Vallarta, Versalles, El Pitillal
Punta Mita
Gated resort zone, subject to DRCM design committee approval in addition to municipal permit
Riviera Nayarit corridor
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Litibú, Higuera Blanca
Bahía de Banderas / Nayarit
Nuevo Vallarta, Flamingos, Bucerías
Sayulita and San Pancho
Selected projects depending on site access and season
Related services
If you have land and no drawings yet
Find out which permits are required for your project
If you want one firm responsible for design and construction
If you already own a property and want to renovate
BOOK A CONSULTATION
TELL US ABOUT
YOUR PROJECT
We respond within 24 hours. No commitment required. Whether you're planning a full build, a remodel, or just exploring options — we're happy to talk.
Response guaranteed within 24 hours
No sales pressure, ever
Bilingual team — English & Spanish
Serving all of Mexico's Pacific Coast
ABOUT CONTRACTOR IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Questions about construction in Puerto Vallarta
How do you handle structural engineering — is that included?
Structural engineers are part of our team for projects in both Jalisco and Nayarit. The structural design is reviewed by our team against the architectural drawings before anything is submitted for a permit or built on site. It is usually included unless you have an independently hired engineering team.
What makes construction in Puerto Vallarta different from building in the US?
The climate is the biggest technical difference. Humidity, salt air, and UV exposure degrade materials faster than in a dry or temperate climate, so we specify concrete mixes, waterproofing, fixings, and finishes for these conditions rather than generic mainland specifications. The permit and inspection process also runs differently, and the subcontractor network is entirely local and relationship-based.
How long does residential construction take in Puerto Vallarta?
A mid-size custom home of 250–350 m² typically runs 10 to 14 months from groundbreaking to handover, assuming permits are complete before construction starts. Rainy season affects exterior schedules from June to October but does not stop interior work. We build a realistic schedule before signing the construction contract and update it monthly.
Do you work with foreign buyers building remotely?
Yes — most of our construction clients live outside Mexico during the build. Weekly reports, live budget access, and written approvals through our client portal are standard on every project, not optional add-ons. Your bilingual project manager is reachable by WhatsApp, email, and video call throughout.
What is the cost of construction in Puerto Vallarta per square metre?
Residential construction currently ranges from 18,000 to 45,000 MXN per m², depending on structural complexity, finish level, site access, and location. High-end hillside villas with imported fixtures and custom millwork sit at the upper end; standard-finish new construction sits at the lower end.