Cologny, canton of Geneva
Structural work for villas and detached houses in Cologny at a lower cost
MS Contractor SA works in Cologny on the structural work of detached houses, from earthworks to slabs by way of foundations, reinforced concrete and masonry. Each project starts with a review of the plans and a visit to the plot.
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MS Contractor SA, a Geneva structural work company, carries out in Cologny 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 Cologny
On the left-bank slope overlooking the harbour, Cologny is among the most sought-after municipalities in the canton, with its prestigious villas and large estates. The old village and the residential districts are very green, and the slope of the plots sometimes makes machinery work harder. Finishing and a discreet worksite are highly expected.
On sloping land overlooking the lake, structural work starts with terraced earthworks and reinforced concrete retaining walls. The crane and concrete mixers are positioned according to the gradient of the access and the discretion expected by the neighbours.
House extension and enlargement in Cologny
Extending an existing house means building an annex against an occupied building, with foundations at the right depth, walls, a slab and a propped connecting opening. The project is designed by an architect and authorised before the work.
Residents generally stay on site. The noisy phases and the opening of the wall are planned with them.
Reinforced concrete walls, pillars and beams in Cologny
Projects with large picture windows rest on a few highly loaded pillars and beams. Their reinforcement follows the engineer’s bar schedules and is checked before concreting.
Setting times before striking and loading are written into the schedule.
Earthworks and excavations in Cologny
Opening the excavations for a house requires knowing the soil. The geotechnical report indicates the stability of the sides and the presence of water. Battering, shoring or temporary pumping are planned accordingly.
Excavated materials are sorted, reused as backfill where possible or taken to authorised sites with disposal notes.
How a request runs in Cologny
You describe the project, the plot and the stage of the plans. We contact you again to clarify the packages to price, then visit the plot. The quote is drawn up package by package, with the quantities and assumptions made.
After your written agreement, the schedule is set with the site management. The engineer’s checks come before each pour. A site manager follows the execution.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions in Cologny
How is access to the worksite handled in Cologny?
During the visit we examine the width of the lane, the space for the crane, the skip and storage, and the proximity of neighbours. Requests to use public land, when needed, are prepared with the site management.
Do you build complete houses in Cologny?
No. MS Contractor SA carries out the structural work packages, namely earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, masonry, slabs and extensions. Design, structural calculations and site management are the responsibility of the client’s architect and engineer. The other trades follow.
Is a building permit needed for a villa or an extension in Cologny?
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.
Your project
A villa or an extension in Cologny? 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.