We work from the buyer's side before making sourcing suggestions.
Service model
A local buyer-side sourcing guide in Foshan.
FoshanBuild helps overseas buyers source building materials first, then match furniture and soft furnishings around the project. The order may include cabinetry, doors, windows, tiles, stone, sanitary ware, lighting, hardware, curtains, rugs, loose furniture, and whole-home packages. Our role is not to push one factory or one showroom. We work from the buyer's side and charge for the service work around the order.
We do not build the offer around expensive showrooms and heavy fixed operating costs. More of the budget can go into products, checking, packing, logistics, and delivery service.
Essential, mid-range, and premium routes can all be compared. The buyer is not limited to one showroom or a small fixed supplier pool.
The route can draw from tens of thousands of Chinese factories and supply-chain partners across Foshan and the wider Pearl River Delta, then narrow the options by project need.
The work does not stop at selling goods. Item schedules, quote checks, inspection, packing, shipment handoff, and installation guidance reduce the buyer's coordination burden.
Where suitable local resources are available, we can coordinate Chinese-speaking service teams for site checks, delivery handover, installation guidance, and issue communication.
For projects that proceed, the standard service fee is around 5% of the confirmed purchased goods value.
If the project does not proceed or no purchase is completed, we only charge for the actual working days already used.
What the client receives
The working records we update during an active project.
The service is not just supplier introductions. We keep the information usable for decisions, quotations, production checks, and handoff.
Photos are organized by date, room or category, supplier, model, and status. Reference images are kept separate from approved selections, production evidence, and packing records.
We prepare the measurement brief and checklist, coordinate the available local site team, and organize openings, heights, beams, columns, service points, multi-angle photos, walkthrough videos, and drawing handoff. Final dimensions still require the responsible project professional's approval.
The live list records item, quantity, dimensions, material, finish, quote basis, open questions, supplier candidates, and decision status so quotes can be compared on the same scope.
We update market and factory visits, drawing and quotation deadlines, sample decisions, approval points, QC, packing, shipping, and destination handoff milestones.
When requested, we organize factual records, version indexes, open questions, and translated clarifications for the buyer's lawyer, engineer, architect, or installer. FoshanBuild does not give legal or engineering advice.
Project records contain private client and supplier information. Public examples are anonymized; actual files are shared only within the authorized project team.
Buyer-side services
We are not here to push one supplier. We help you compare and control the order.
Plan cabinets, doors, windows, tiles, stone, sanitary ware, lighting, hardware, and project accessories before the order is split across suppliers.
Plan Lecong furniture market, showroom, Shunde supplier, and factory visits after the core materials and buying list are clear.
Filter suppliers by category, quality level, export experience, responsiveness, budget fit, and whether they can support your project scope.
Compare material specs, dimensions, finish, hardware, packing, payment terms, CBM, lead time, and what each quote excludes.
Before final payment, check color, size, quantity, finish, hardware, packing photos, labels, and missing or damaged items.
Coordinate packing list, CBM, loading photos, forwarder communication, customs documents, and port or door-delivery handoff.
Buyer-side position
Our job is to protect the buying process, not to sell one fixed showroom package.
Market choice stays open
We can compare showrooms, factories, and specialist suppliers instead of locking you into one supplier pool.
Quotes are checked line by line
A cheap item price is not useful if packing, replacement parts, trucking, or shipping responsibility is missing.
Records before money moves
Material decisions, quote basis, production photos, packing photos, and issue notes should be visible before balance payment.
Shipping is part of the plan
Building materials and furniture shipping from China need CBM, labels, loading sequence, documents, and handoff notes, not only a supplier invoice.
What to see before payment
Do not rely only on "the supplier said it is done."
Mixed orders go wrong when color, size, accessories, or packing are only checked after arrival. Records before payment make the order easier for the buyer, forwarder, and installer to handle later.
Room-by-room schedule
Images, dimensions, finishes, room tags, supplier, lead time, packing notes, and approval status are kept in one file.
Do not compare only the unit price
Material, hardware, packing, trade term, CBM, warranty, and exclusions all change the real price.
Lock key details before deposit
Color, surface, door direction, handles, stone pattern, glass, hardware, and accessories need to be clear before production.
Photos and packing before balance
Production photos, size checks, surface checks, packing photos, labels, crate notes, and missing-item records should be reviewed before final payment.
Handover after arrival
Room tags, packing references, installation sequence notes, and issue lists help the local team know what they received.
Say it early
These points are better discussed before there is a problem.
Product, service fee, inland trucking, freight, customs, tax, door delivery, site guidance, and reserve should not be mixed together.
Windows, glass, electrical items, plumbing, fire, tax, and installation rules need to be checked in the destination market.
Look at the schedule, quote basis, inspection, packing, and handoff records to see whether the order is actually being managed.
Small, urgent, highly regulated, or installation-heavy orders may be better sourced locally.
Service fee guide
Give buyers a budget anchor before detailed quoting.
First route check
Quick review of destination, categories, current quote, and what information is missing before a real sourcing plan.
Quote and supplier review
For checking supplier quote basis, product details, packing notes, and obvious risk points before deposit.
Remote sourcing coordination
For multi-category sourcing, item schedule building, supplier comparison, samples, and decision records.
Full project coordination
For higher-value projects that need ongoing Foshan-side follow-up, QC points, packing records, and shipping handoff.
On-site installation guidance
For projects that need someone to support local installation handover, sequencing, issue checks, and final placement.
Chinese-speaking local support
Where suitable resources are available, we can help coordinate Chinese-speaking local service teams for delivery handover, site checks, installation guidance, and issue communication.
If no purchase is completed
If the project does not proceed to purchase, we charge only for the actual working days already used.
The standard fee for a completed sourcing project is around 5% of confirmed purchased goods value. Fixed reviews, actual working days, and separately quoted services depend on scope. Product value, samples, third-party inspection, freight, duties, insurance, and local delivery are excluded.
Estimated 200 sqm home budget
Three estimated package levels buyers can calculate quickly.
Use this as a fast planning estimate for a 200 sqm overseas home. It is not a quote. Product, service, and destination costs are kept separate so the scope stays clear.
Budget
USD 375-450/sqm. Core furniture, selected materials, lighting, and basic soft furnishings.
Standard
USD 650-750/sqm. More complete categories, better finishes, and stronger overall consistency. This is the main recommended option.
Premium
USD 1,100-1,250/sqm. For villas, show homes, hospitality, and premium residential projects.
Landed planning example
A Standard 200 sqm project may use this early envelope for products, service, freight, duties, local delivery, installation coordination, and reserve. It is not a destination quote.
The three package levels are product-only EXW estimates. FoshanBuild's standard coordination fee is around 5% of confirmed purchased goods value. Freight, duties, customs, local delivery, installation, and reserve are project-specific and must be recalculated from drawings, quantities, destination, and service scope.
π Interactive Sourcing Budget Calculator
200 γ‘ / 2,152 sqft
Sourcing Budget Estimates
Est. Product Cost (EXW)
USD 130,000 - 150,000
Freight, Duties & Local Delivery
Project-specific β confirm route
Standard Service Fee (around 5%)
USD 6,500 - 7,500
China-side Sourcing Subtotal (EXW + Service)
USD 136,500 - 157,500
Estimated Category Breakdown
πͺ Windows & Doors (25%)
USD 32,500 - 37,500
ποΈ Custom Joinery & Cabinets (35%)
USD 45,500 - 52,500
ποΈ Loose Furniture (20%)
USD 26,000 - 30,000
π Bathroom Systems (6%)
USD 7,800 - 9,000
π‘ Lighting Package (6%)
USD 7,800 - 9,000
𧱠Flooring & Tiles (5%)
USD 6,500 - 7,500
πͺ Interior Doors (3%)
USD 3,900 - 4,500
Planning only: the three tiers are EXW product ranges and the service fee is calculated at 5%. Destination is collected for the next route check; freight, duties, customs, local delivery, and installation require a project-specific quote.
Buyers can add or remove categories
| Category | Reference scope | Budget anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Doors and windows | About 100-150 sqm (design-dependent) | USD 28,000-42,000 |
| Flooring or tiles | About 300 sqm | Around USD 8,000 |
| Interior doors | About 12-16 sets | USD 5,000-7,500 |
| Bathroom systems | 3-4 sets | USD 6,000-11,000 |
| Entrance or courtyard door | 1 package | Around USD 5,500 |
| Loose furniture | Whole-home package | USD 28,000-42,000 |
| Custom cabinets | Whole-home joinery | Around USD 55,000 |
| Lighting | Whole-home package | Around USD 14,000 |
| Rugs, curtains, decor, bedding | Soft furnishing package | Around USD 14,000 |
First reply quality
The first reply is better when we have these details.
- Destination country, city, and delivery type
- Room list, floor plan, drawings, or current supplier quotes
- Product categories and what is already decided
- Target budget range and whether logistics/tax/installation are included
- Timeline, payment stage, and who handles local installation
Project coordination FAQ
Site records, handoff, and professional coordination boundaries.
Send what you have: room list, drawings, screenshots, product photos, rough dimensions, quantity, destination city, budget range, current supplier quotes, and must-have materials. FoshanBuild can turn this into a working sourcing schedule, but the clearer the brief, the more comparable the quotes.
The China-side handoff should include room tags, item numbers, packing photos, crate list, hardware notes, installation sequence, missing-part record, and supplier contact path. Optional paid installation guidance can help the local team understand sequence and adjustment points, but local labour and code responsibility remain project-specific.
Yes. When requested, FoshanBuild can organize factual project records, version indexes, open questions, and translated clarifications so the buyer and appointed professionals work from the same information. We do not provide legal advice, licensed surveying, architectural or engineering certification, or statutory approval; the relevant professional remains responsible for conclusions and approvals.
Product coverage
Product groups we can include.
CabinetryKitchen Cabinets and Joinery
Kitchen Cabinets and Joinery
Cabinets, wardrobes, wall panels, vanities, custom joinery, hardware, and shop drawings.
- Kitchen and wardrobe sourcing
- Hardware and finish benchmarking
- Drawings, samples, and pre-assembly checks
OpeningsDoors and Windows
Doors and Windows
Aluminium windows, interior doors, entrance doors, glass partitions, screens, and hardware.
- Window and door specification review
- Glass, frame, and hardware coordination
- Packing and installation document checks
FinishesTiles, Stone, and Hard Finishes
Tiles, Stone, and Hard Finishes
Porcelain tiles, slabs, engineered stone, sintered stone, flooring, and wall finishes.
- Tile and slab sourcing
- Batch, size, and surface checks
- Crate, breakage, and container loading plan
BathroomBathroom and Sanitary Ware
Bathroom and Sanitary Ware
Vanities, basins, toilets, shower screens, taps, tubs, and bathroom accessories.
- Bathroom schedule consolidation
- Finish and accessory matching
- Export packing and spare parts planning
DetailsLighting, Hardware, and Accessories
Lighting, Hardware, and Accessories
Decorative lighting, switches, handles, locks, railing hardware, and project accessories.
- Lighting and hardware selection
- Voltage and certification awareness
- Small-item consolidation before shipment
Soft furnishingsSoft Furnishings and Decor
Soft Furnishings and Decor
Curtains, rugs, bedding, artwork, decor, cushions, and final styling accessories.
- Curtain, rug, and bedding sourcing
- Color and style coordination
- Packing and room-label consolidation
FurnitureFurniture Sourcing
Furniture Sourcing
Loose furniture, sofas, dining, bedroom sets, hotel furniture, and whole-home packages.
- Residential furniture packages
- Restaurant and hospitality furniture
- Factory comparison and finish checks