# Building a house on Pico

URL: https://picoisland.pt/live/building
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Last verified: 2026-08-03

Building on Pico costs more per square metre than mainland Portugal: shipping materials and a thin pool of licensed contractors are why. Budget accordingly and get a structural engineer's honest read before you sign anything.

## The unique asset here

This section is written from direct experience building in Santa Luzia, not from a directory of contractors.