With both parties happy we get referrals from both of you. Costs are less on the mainland. Availability is poor. Cement as well as cement blocks, sand and gravel is always available. Generally, houses are built about 8 feet off the ground to get more breeze, fewer bugs and be above hurricane water level.
Problems here are similar to the States but limited to stealing and vandalizing.
A caretaker in most areas is essential. Most are dependable but need to be checked on and be paid by someone here. Generally most things can be purchased in Belize. I haven't been here during a hurricane but my understanding is that the wind isn't the problem as much as 6 ft. waves that come over whatever is lower. Docks, seawall, and anything not of concrete probably would disappear.