Choulex, canton of Geneva

The structural work packages for building a house in Choulex at a lower cost

A new house or an extension in Choulex goes through the structural work first. We carry out its packages according to the project plans, in coordination with the architect, the engineer and the other companies on the worksite.

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In brief

MS Contractor SA, a Geneva structural work company, carries out in Choulex the earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, masonry and slabs of villas, detached houses and extensions. The work follows the architect’s and engineer’s plans provided by the client. The quote specifies the packages and quantities.

The context in Choulex

Choulex is a small rural village on the left bank, between the residential slopes near the lake and the agricultural plain of the Seymaz. Around the historic core, where farms are still in use, villas have been built on generous plots. Access to worksites is easy, while respecting the agricultural zones.

The generous plots on the edge of the village leave room for earthmoving machinery and material storage. The structural work of a villa or an extension benefits from simpler logistics.

Masonry in Choulex

Load-bearing walls and infill walls do not play the same role. The former carry the slabs, the latter close the facade between the structural elements. Both are tied by ring beams to form a consistent whole.

Renders, insulation and joinery are then carried out by other companies. We hand over plumb, level walls.

Foundations and raft slab in Choulex

The foundations transfer the weight of the house to the ground. After the blinding concrete, the reinforcement is placed with its cover and checked by the engineer before concreting.

For a house with a basement, the buried reinforced concrete walls follow, with the provisions for networks.

House extension and enlargement in Choulex

The structural work of an extension follows the same packages as a new house, on a smaller scale. The connection with the existing building, joint or anchoring, is defined by the engineer so that the old and new parts stay well joined.

The slab levels are aligned with those of the house so the floors meet without unplanned steps.

How a request runs in Choulex

The first step is to gather the architect’s plans and, if they exist, the engineer’s plans and the geotechnical report. The second is the visit to the plot to assess access and the neighbourhood. The third is the quote by package.

The worksite starts once the building permit is final. Earthworks, foundations, walls and slabs follow one another in the planned order, with the concrete setting times.

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Frequently asked questions

Your questions in Choulex

What documents are needed for a structural work quote in Choulex?

The architect’s plans, the engineer’s plans if they exist, the geotechnical report and a description of the access to the plot. Without execution plans, the quote states the assumptions made and is adjusted when they are received.

Can you live in the house during an extension in Choulex?

In most cases, yes. The structural work of the annex is done from the outside. The opening of the connecting wall is planned with you and accompanied by dust protection.

Is a building permit needed for a villa or an extension in Choulex?

Yes. A new house, an extension or a raised storey requires a building permit in the canton of Geneva. The application is filed by the owner or their architect. Structural work starts once the permit is final.

Do you also carry out the roof and finishing in Choulex?

No. Our package stops at the structure, namely the foundations, walls and slabs, with the starter bars for the roof structure. Roof structure, roofing, facades, installations and finishing are carried out by other companies, under the coordination of the site management.

Your project

A villa or an extension in Choulex? Let us talk about the structural work.

Describe the project, the stage of the plans and access to the plot. MS Contractor SA contacts you again to clarify the packages to price.

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