Lam Thap is a small inland district in the south-east of the province with just a handful of subdistricts, where most people know each other. When someone plans an extension, they usually ask relatives or neighbours who they used and how it turned out, rather than searching online.
If you heard about Krabi Renovations from someone you know, what we would like you to check is not advertising but how we work: how the price is agreed, what paperwork you get, how much deposit, and how visits and travel work when you are out in Lam Thap. That applies whether you grew up here or married into a local family.
What people here usually ask us to build
Steel Carports →Detached houses in Lam Thap usually have a front yard, and a carport is often the first job a family does, and the one neighbours ask about. If you like one you have seen, tell us what you like about it, but size and post positions must be measured for your house.
Steel Gates →Houses on a village road want a gate that shuts securely to keep dogs and small children off the street. The question to ask is whether the existing gateposts can carry a new, heavier leaf.
Outdoor Kitchen & Laundry Extensions →Back kitchens here often cook for merit-making ceremonies and family gatherings, so the roof should be wide enough for several people to work at once, with a clear way out for smoke.Hiring on a recommendation: what to agree, even with people you know
Hiring someone a friend recommends is fine. The problem we see in small communities is agreeing things verbally out of politeness, then finding afterwards that both sides understood it differently. Did the price include gutters? Removing the old structure? Taking the scrap away? Which colour? People who have known each other for years fall out over this. Ask for a written, itemised quotation every time. Not because you distrust anyone, but so there is nothing to argue about later.
Our terms are simple: a written quotation for every job, a 30% deposit before work starts, a cash bill with no VAT invoice, and a 1-year warranty under the site conditions written in the quote. If you need a tax invoice, say so at the start, because we cannot provide one.
Another common question here is whether you can buy the materials yourself, perhaps because a relative runs a building supply shop or you have steel left from an earlier job. You can choose a full contract or labour-only. The trade-off with supplying your own materials is that shortages or wrong specifications are your responsibility, so let Rong check the list before you order.
- Get an itemised written quotation, even from someone a neighbour recommended.
- Confirm whether the price covers gutters, downpipes, removing old work and clearing waste.
- Put the deposit and payment stages in writing.
- If you buy materials yourself, have the list checked before ordering.
- Ask what the warranty covers after completion, and what it does not.
Getting there and booking a site survey
About 70–80 km from Krabi Town
Start by sending site photos on LINE: a wide shot, where the structure fixes to the house, the floor, rough measurements, and a location pin. If you heard about us from a particular household, say so; it tells us what kind of work you have already seen.
Lam Thap is one of the furthest districts from town, so surveys may be grouped with other houses in Lam Thap or Khlong Thom. If several neighbours want a look, send all names and location pins together. Any travel cost is shown in each household’s own quotation before anyone agrees.
Subdistricts we cover in Lam Thap
- Lam Thap
- Din Udom
- Thung Sai Thong
- Din Daeng
Permits and permission
In Lam Thap district, ask the subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) or Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) for your subdistrict about building or extension permits. In a small district it is usually easy to walk into the office and ask in person. At provincial level, contact the Krabi Provincial Public Works and Town Planning Office. This is general guidance, not legal advice. Rules differ between local offices and change over time, so confirm with the office that covers your address before any work starts. If you rent, get the landlord's approval in writing first.
Questions from Lam Thap
Several homes in our Lam Thap village want work done. Can you survey them together?
Yes, and it makes the trip more worthwhile. Send each household’s name, phone number, location pin and photos on LINE and we will book one day. Each home gets its own separate quotation and decides independently.
We have leftover steel. Can we hire you for labour only?
Yes, we offer labour-only, but Rong needs to check the steel is the right size and not too corroded to reuse. If it is not suitable, we will tell you straight rather than use it and have to rip it out. Every job starts from 10,000 THB, and how labour is charged and who supplies what are written separately in the quotation before work starts.
We already know each other. Do we really need a quotation?
We recommend it every time. It is not about trust; it makes sure both sides see exactly what the price includes. Our terms are a written quotation, a 30% deposit before starting, and a cash bill.
Can you issue a tax invoice?
No. We issue a cash bill with no VAT and no tax invoice. If your job requires a tax invoice, it is better to know that before agreeing.
Useful reading for Lam Thap
Hiring a Contractor in Krabi as a Foreigner: A Practical GuideA practical guide for foreigners hiring a contractor in Krabi: comparable quotes, deposits, cash bills vs VAT invoices, warranties and working in English.
Do You Need Permission for a Carport or Extension in Krabi?A cautious general guide to permission for carports and extensions in Krabi: local offices, landlord and village approval, and when to use an engineer.
Stopping Rust on Steel Near the Sea in Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Ko LantaWhy steel rusts fast in Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Ko Lanta, and how to choose steel, coatings and details that stop it. Plus a simple maintenance routine.