Energy and water independence

Off grid living in a beautiful setting…

Off-grid living is something many of us aspire to these days. With so much instability and rapidly rising utility costs, it can almost be considered a luxury.

Working with our group of specialists, we can help you to construct your own off-grid home, or we can construct it for you, based on your design brief, preferences, budget and specifications.

I have been through the entire process personally, having built an off-grid home in the mountains a little way outside the city. Together we can weigh up the pros and cons of a traditional build versus the highly efficient construction method of concrete, steel and wood.

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On your team

Seven specialists

01Topographical surveysA leading industry professional completes a detailed survey of your land, ready for the architect to begin planning your property design.

02ArchitectureA highly experienced architect designs and builds your off-grid residence, working to your brief, style, budget and specifications.

03EnergyA company specialising in complete energy systems: solar panels, batteries and monitoring technology, sized to your forecast usage with added contingency.

04WaterThe region's leading deep well drilling company survey the land with electromagnetic equipment before any money is spent drilling, then create deep wells in almost any underground environment.

05Water purificationBringing water from the well to the house, with the latest purification filters, blue light technology and rigorous testing, so what comes out of the taps is fit to drink.

06Waste managementBio-digestors for black water, plus bespoke irrigation systems designed for grey water collection and recycling.

07PermacultureSeveral of San Cristóbal's leading organic farmers help plan your land usage, taking into account the soil type, existing flora and fauna and topology, to create an abundant horticulture project.

Seven specialists, one team

Project progress service

Building here, while you are still somewhere else

If you are carrying out an off-grid or traditional build but are not living full time in San Cristóbal, we offer a complete service specifically for clients like you:

Regular physical site visits to check on your project progressRegular site photos and videos to keep you fully up to dateRegular meetings with the architect and site managers, reporting any unforeseen issues and checking on-the-spot decisions with youOverseeing the quality of your build, from the moment the site is cleared to the moment of handing over the keys

A single point of contact for the management of your project, without the need for you to be present all of the time.

Off-grid build in the mountains of Chiapas

Land first

Every off-grid build starts with the right piece of land

Plots of 1,000 to 5,000m² in Los Alcanfores, San Nicolás and Corral de Piedra suit a self-build or off-grid project perfectly, and further afield there are much larger rural pieces, sometimes complete with forests and streams.

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Land in the highlands outside San Cristóbal

A green field under trees on a bright day

Considering an off-grid build? Let's talk it through.

WhatsApp +52 967 145 8587 info@larasancristobal.com

Los Alcanfores, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Energy and water independence

On your team

Building here, while you are still somewhere else

Every off-grid build starts with the right piece of land

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