Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Remodelling, looking for floor tile installers

I just purchased a condo in Zihuat and was quoted what I felt was a high price from a recommended architect to take out old tile and replace with travertine. From the start the price of material was 300% more than what I would pay from a local vendor I found on the internet. Then he reduced the tile price and hugely marked up the labour cost.

Can anyone recommend labourers and a tile expert who charge reasonable rates? I also want to strap and drywall the ceiling, put in pot lights and reposition the fans and add fresh paint throughout. I will be supplying the materials. Does anyone knows what going rates are? I have no problem paying the people doing the work more than going rate. I have a problem paying contractors who hugely inflate prices and then pay the labourers peanuts. I have a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 85m2 condo. Your advice and recommendation are much appreciated.

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We have used several different tile people, and were terribly disappointed in the quality of the work until we had our granite work done by Issac and his workers. Issac is Marmoles del Pacifico, the granite and stone place between the airport and town on the inland side, near OXXO.

His people and he do terrific work and he takes good care of them. 755 130 7004 and 755 111 7875

Feel free to say we sent you.

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Thanks for the referral, I will certainly contact them. I was youtubing hiring a contractor in Mexico and learned that we have to be careful that they are a legit contractor and not an independent. If they are not a legit contractor we are responsible as employers and If they get hurt on the job, that could financially ruin a person for life. I only want legit contractors and if I cannot afford to renovate then I will have to wait until I can.

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Thank you for the lead Talley Ho, that is exactly what I am looking for and I will make sure they know you sent me. Much appreciated. John

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You have an excellent recommendation for what you are looking for. This is a good worker and crew. And you are correct about hiring a contractor(business) versus an independent.

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I recommend Ing. Jamie Perez. He did incredible quality work for me. The pattern was complicated “Versailles” The work was first rate. He doesn’t work cheap but the quality is outstanding.

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Thank you Nicatnit, do you have contact information for Jamie

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I do but I will need to connect you with my Administrator and he can help you make contact
His email is:
bluepacifico@outlook.com
His name is Hector Fiore Morales. Hector is also a good friend and he will help make the connection

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Good afternoon. I have a company established in Zihuatanejo and my quotes includes insure of my workers and taxes. Like a reference I worked in the remodelation of Penthouse in Casa Nido located in La Ropa beach.
I can do a estimate of the works that you need.
My information is:
Name company ARQJEL CONSTRUCCIONES S.A. DE C.V.
Mail arqjel@prodigy.net.mx
Cellphone 7551133903
Arq. Jesus Antonio Espino Castro
Regards.

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Good afternoon. I have a company established in Zihuatanejo and my quotes includes insure of my workers and taxes. Like a reference I worked in the remodelation of Penthouse in Casa Nido located in La Ropa beach.
I can do a estimate of the works that you need.
My information is:
Name company ARQJEL CONSTRUCCIONES S.A. DE C.V.
Mail arqjel@prodigy.net.mx
Cellphone 7551133903
Arq. Jesus Antonio Espino Castro
Regards.

Muchas gracias por la referencia y por sus datos, Arquitecto. Su participación siempre es bienvenida aquí, sea para buscar clientes u ofrecer información. Un saludo.