Swiftlet House Consultant & Contractor · Sumbawa, Indonesia
An empty swiftlet house is the most expensive building you can put up.
Team Rio Walet Sumbawa accompanies you from site feasibility survey to first harvest — with measurements, micro-climate data, and field experience across Sumbawa and West Nusa Tenggara. Not guesswork.
Survey first. If your location is not viable, we will say so plainly.
- Population count & flight-path mapping around your land
- Building layout, bird entry hole (LMB) & nesting plank arrangement
- Sound, aroma, humidity & temperature systems — installed and tuned
- Monitoring & support after handover, through to harvest
About Us
We build swiftlet houses with a technical reason to be occupied.
Team Rio Walet Sumbawa is a swiftlet house (RBW) consulting and construction service based in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, serving clients across Sumbawa Island and the wider NTB region. We were founded on one observation: too many swiftlet houses are built on enthusiasm, then sit empty for years.
A swiftlet house is not just a building. It is a controlled habitat — temperature, humidity, air circulation, light, acoustics, and safety from pests all have to be right at the same time. One wrong variable and the birds simply pass by.
So we start from data, not from a blueprint. Every project begins with a site survey: swiftlet population in the area, altitude, feed sources, micro-climate, and flight paths. Only after that do we design and build — and we stay with you long after the keys are handed over.
“A swiftlet house that stays empty is not cheap — it is the most expensive thing you can build. My job is to make sure yours has a reason to be occupied before the first brick is laid.”
Data-driven decisions
Population counts, temperature and humidity logs — every recommendation is measurable.
Honest assessment
If your land is not viable, we say so up front — before you spend anything on construction.
Transparent costing
An itemised cost plan (RAB) before work starts. No hidden add-ons mid-project.
We do not disappear
Scheduled monitoring, sound re-tuning, and harvest guidance after handover.
Services
From survey to harvest — handled end to end.
Take the full package, or just the part you need. Every service can stand on its own.
- 01
Site Feasibility Survey
We measure before we promise anything.
- Swiftlet population count at dusk
- Altitude, feed sources & surrounding land use
- Micro-climate: temperature & humidity logging
- Flight-path mapping & competitor house density
- 02
Design & Cost Planning
A layout drawn around your site’s actual conditions.
- Building size, floor count & floor plan
- Bird entry hole (LMB), void & turning room
- Nesting plank layout & air circulation design
- Itemised cost plan (RAB) & build schedule
- 03
RBW Construction
Built by a team that has done this before.
- Foundation through to finishing
- Wall & roof insulation tuned to the Sumbawa climate
- Nesting plank installation (quality-selected timber)
- Periodic progress reports & photo documentation
- 04
System Installation
The equipment that turns a building into a habitat.
- Calling & nesting sound systems, tweeter mapping
- Aroma application & nest-attractant treatment
- Humidity & temperature control (misting, ventilation)
- Pest protection: rats, ants, geckos, owls
- 05
Audit & Renovation
For houses that were built but never filled.
- Full diagnostic of an underperforming house
- Acoustic, temperature & humidity correction
- LMB repositioning & interior rework
- Pest eradication & security hardening
- 06
Consulting & Ongoing Support
The work does not stop at handover.
- Scheduled monitoring visits & condition reports
- Sound re-tuning as the colony grows
- Harvest timing & technique guidance
- Training for your on-site caretaker
How We Work
Six stages, no surprises.
You know what happens next at every point — including what it costs and how long it takes.
- 01
Initial Consultation
We discuss your target, land, budget, and timeline. Free, with no obligation to continue.
- 02
Site Survey
Our team visits the location to count the swiftlet population and record micro-climate conditions. You receive a written feasibility report.
- 03
Design & Cost Plan
Floor plans, system specifications, and an itemised cost plan. Revised together until you approve.
- 04
Construction
Building work under our supervision, with periodic progress reports and photo documentation sent to you.
- 05
Installation & Tuning
Sound, aroma, humidity, and pest-protection systems installed — then tuned on site until readings match target.
- 06
Monitoring & Support
Scheduled follow-up visits, adjustments as the colony grows, and guidance through your first harvest.
Product
Edible bird’s nest drinks — for bulk orders.
Beyond building swiftlet houses, we process nests from our own managed houses in Sumbawa into ready-to-drink bottles. Available for bulk purchase: resellers, gift shops, hotels, and distributors.
Traceable source
Nests come from houses we built and manage ourselves — we know the building, the harvest, and the cleaning process.
Wholesale scale
Minimum order quantities with tiered pricing. The larger the volume, the better the rate.
Shipping beyond the island
We ship regularly from Sumbawa to cities across Indonesia, packed for long transit.
Product summary
- Product
- Ready-to-drink edible bird’s nest beverage
- Nest origin
- Our own managed houses, Sumbawa — NTB
- Shipping
- Sumbawa to anywhere in Indonesia
We do not currently sell single units at retail. Contact us for the wholesale price list and minimum order terms.
For Investors & Partners
Partnership schemes for productive long-term assets.
A swiftlet house is a long-horizon asset: it takes patience to establish, and it can keep producing for years once a colony settles. We work with landowners and investors under several arrangements.
Profit Sharing
You provide the land and capital, we handle construction and management. Harvest proceeds are split under an agreed ratio.
Land Partnership
You own suitable land but not the capital. We connect you with partners and manage the build end to end.
Full Build & Handover
A turnkey project: we survey, design, build, install, and hand over a ready-to-run house with a support period.
Note: swiftlet farming results depend heavily on location, surrounding population, management quality, and market conditions. Team Rio Walet Sumbawa does not guarantee any specific yield or return. All schemes are set out in a written agreement before work begins.
FAQ
Questions we get before every project.
How long until swiftlets start occupying the house?
What is the minimum size for a swiftlet house?
Can a swiftlet house be built anywhere in Sumbawa?
How much does it cost to build?
My house is already built but still empty. Can it be fixed?
Do you work outside Sumbawa Island?
Can I buy the bird’s nest drink as a single bottle?
Contact
Let’s start with a conversation.
Tell us about your land and your target. Initial consultation is free — and if we think your location is not viable, we will say so then.
- +62 852-3702-2721
- Based in
- Sumbawa Besar, Nusa Tenggara Barat
Free consultation & site survey scheduling
Message us on WhatsApp with three things: where your land is, roughly how big it is, and what you are aiming for. We will reply with what we would need to check before recommending anything.
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