Your questions about general contracting in Geneva at a lower cost
MS Contractor SA answers here the questions most often asked about its work in the canton of Geneva. Each answer repeats the text published on the page concerned, with a link to it.
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Fitting out shops, boutiques and restaurants in Geneva
How should the fit-out of commercial premises be prepared?
The first step is to define the flows, the reception areas, the technical needs and the schedule you want. These elements let the work be organised while keeping the business of the premises in view.
Reinforced concrete slabs, walls, pillars and beams for your villa in Geneva
Who provides the reinforcement plans?
The civil engineer appointed by the client. Their execution plans and bar schedules are the basis of our work. We do not produce structural calculations. We do, however, report any discrepancy noticed on the worksite.
Can the concrete be left exposed inside?
Yes, if the project provides for it. Exposed concrete requires careful formwork, a panel layout and even concreting. This execution is priced as a separate option in the quote.
Slabs and floors for the levels of your house in Geneva
Who chooses between a cast slab and a precast floor?
The architect and the engineer, according to spans, loads, timescales and access to the plot. We carry out the solution drawn and can point out, when reading the plans, the practical effects of each option on the worksite.
How are the passages for electricity and plumbing planned?
From the installers’ plans, sent before reinforcement. Provisions, ducts and sleeves are placed in the formwork and checked before casting. Announcing every element in time keeps the load-bearing slab intact, as drilling it afterwards is something we prefer to avoid.
Outdoor landscaping in Geneva
Which work can be combined in outdoor landscaping?
Depending on the project, the work can concern earthworks, access, terraces, low walls, coverings and fences.
Laying tiles and wall tiles in the canton of Geneva
Which tiles should you choose for a bathroom in Geneva?
Non-slip porcelain stoneware on the floor and wall tiles or the same stoneware on the walls suit most bathrooms. Large formats reduce the joints, small formats follow shower slopes more easily. We show you samples during the visit.
Can tiles be laid over old tiles?
Yes, if the old tiling is well bonded and flat. The base is then degreased and receives a bonding primer before laying. If some tiles sound hollow or the final height affects how the doors open, removal is preferable.
General contractor in Aire-la-Ville for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Aire-la-Ville take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Aire-la-Ville?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Anières for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Anières take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Anières?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Avully for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Avully take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Avully?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Avusy for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Avusy take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Avusy?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Bardonnex for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Bardonnex take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Bardonnex?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Bellevue for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Bellevue take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Bellevue?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Bernex for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Bernex take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Bernex?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Cartigny for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Cartigny take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Cartigny?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Céligny for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Céligny take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Céligny?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Chancy for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Chancy take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Chancy?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Chêne-Bourg for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Chêne-Bourg take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Chêne-Bourg?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Choulex for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Choulex take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Choulex?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Collex-Bossy for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Collex-Bossy take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Collex-Bossy?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Collonge-Bellerive for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Collonge-Bellerive take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Collonge-Bellerive?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Cologny for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Cologny take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Cologny?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Confignon for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Confignon take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Confignon?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Corsier for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Corsier take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Corsier?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Dardagny for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Dardagny take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Dardagny?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Genthod for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Genthod take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Genthod?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Gy for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Gy take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Gy?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Hermance for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Hermance take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Hermance?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Jussy for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Jussy take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Jussy?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Laconnex for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Laconnex take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Laconnex?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Meinier for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Meinier take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Meinier?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Perly-Certoux for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Perly-Certoux take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Perly-Certoux?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Pregny-Chambésy for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Pregny-Chambésy take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Pregny-Chambésy?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Presinge for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Presinge take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Presinge?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Puplinge for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Puplinge take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Puplinge?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Russin for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Russin take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Russin?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Satigny for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Satigny take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Satigny?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Soral for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Soral take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Soral?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Troinex for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Troinex take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Troinex?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Vandœuvres for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Vandœuvres take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Vandœuvres?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in Veyrier for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in Veyrier take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in Veyrier?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
General contractor in the city of Geneva for your renovations, transformations and extensions
How long does a complete renovation in the city of Geneva take?
Two to four months for an apartment, four to eight months for a house with an extension. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Are an architect and a permit needed in the city of Geneva?
Simple maintenance and a renovation do not always involve the same procedures. In Geneva, leaving the structure or the layout of the home unchanged is not enough to conclude that no permit is needed. The obligations depend on the building and the nature of the work. Before starting, have your project checked by your architect, your MPQ or the department of the territory. The planned work is organised and carried out by MS Contractor SA with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the “applying for a building permit” page.
Structural work company in Geneva
Which works count as structural work?
Structural work includes foundations, structural elements, walls, slabs and certain openings. The exact scope is defined after studying the project.
Thermal insulation work in Geneva
Which elements can be insulated during a renovation?
Depending on the configuration, the work can concern interior or exterior walls, ceilings, floors, attics or a separation between rooms.
Masonry company in Geneva
Which masonry work can go with a renovation?
Depending on the project, it may mean opening up a room, creating a partition, reworking a base, preparing a floor or repairing part of a wall before the finishes.
Painting company in Geneva
How many coats of paint are needed?
Two finishing coats are the rule on a prepared base, preceded by an undercoat on new, filled or very absorbent surfaces. A strong change of colour, from dark to light for example, may call for an extra coat.
Can an occupied apartment be repainted?
Yes, we work room by room, protect the furniture and use water-based paints with low odour. The schedule is organised with you so that each room can be used again the same evening or the next day.
Light renovation in Geneva
How is it different from a complete renovation?
A light renovation targets part of the home or specific work, while a complete renovation coordinates several rooms and trades across the whole project.
Earthworks in Geneva
When should earthworks be planned in a project?
They come before the foundations, the access, some terraces or outdoor landscaping, depending on the configuration of the plot and the work to carry out.
Annex structural work for extending or enlarging a house in Geneva
Is a building permit needed for an extension in Geneva?
Yes, an enlargement changes the volume and appearance of the building and must be authorised. The application is filed by the owner or their architect. We start the work once the permit is final and the worksite announced.
Can you live in the house during the extension work?
In most cases, yes. The structural work of the annex is done from the outside. Only the opening of the connecting wall affects the inside, and it is planned with you, with dust protection.
Foundations and raft slab, the base of your detached house in Geneva
Who decides between footings and a raft slab?
The civil engineer appointed by the client, on the basis of the geotechnical report and the architect’s design. We carry out the solution drawn. If you do not yet have an engineer, we tell you what you will need to provide.
How long must the concrete dry before continuing?
The times before striking and before loading depend on the concrete class, the temperature and the engineer’s instructions. They are written into the quote’s schedule and respected on the worksite.
The structural work of your house, in every Geneva municipality
Do you work outside the canton of Geneva?
No. MS Contractor SA focuses its structural work on the municipalities of the canton of Geneva. Requests concerning a plot outside the canton are not handled on this site.
Does the price of structural work change depending on the municipality?
Not because of the municipality itself. It is access to the plot, the type of soil, the transport distance for materials and the constraints of the neighbourhood that influence the quote. These elements are recorded during the visit.
Earthworks, foundations, concrete and masonry in Geneva
Can you be entrusted with a single package for a house in Geneva?
Yes. Each package, for example the foundations or the masonry, can have its own quote if you wish. When several packages are entrusted to us, they are presented separately and sequenced in the schedule.
What documents are needed for a structural work quote in Geneva?
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.
The structural work packages of a villa or detached house
Can you be entrusted with a single package, for example the foundations?
Yes. Each package can have its own quote if you wish. When several packages are entrusted to us, the quote presents them separately and specifies their sequence in the schedule.
Who manages the structural work site?
Site management is provided by the architect or the representative appointed by the client. MS Contractor SA manages the execution of its own packages with a site manager and takes part in coordination meetings.
Block and brick masonry walls for detached houses in Geneva
What is the difference between cement blocks and bricks for my house?
Cement blocks are common for load-bearing and basement walls. Clay bricks and aerated concrete bring thermal properties and lower weight. The choice is the architect’s, together with the engineer for load-bearing walls. We lay the specified material.
Are masonry walls as strong as concrete?
They play different roles. Masonry suits the load-bearing walls of a house when the engineer sizes it that way. Reinforced concrete takes concentrated loads and large spans. The two are tied by ring beams to form a consistent structure.
What to gather and decide to prepare the structural work of your house
Can I request a quote without an architect or engineer?
You can describe your project to us and we will tell you which documents are needed. The structural work quote for a house or an extension does, however, rest on plans. Design and calculations are the responsibility of an architect and an engineer you appoint.
What is the owner’s role during the structural work?
The owner approves the quote, makes the decisions that are theirs (levels, provisions, options) and is kept informed of progress by their architect or directly by our site manager. Site meetings are an opportunity to ask your questions.
Flat renovation in Geneva
What should be planned before work in an apartment?
Tell us the rooms concerned, the hours or access to respect, the elements to keep and any building rules. This preparation makes the first discussion easier.
Can work be organised in an occupied apartment?
The organisation depends on the rooms concerned, the access available, the hours to respect and the schedule of the work. These elements are specified before the worksite starts.
Bathroom renovation in Geneva
What work can be done in a bathroom?
The work can include plumbing installations, tiling, drains, fittings and finishes, depending on the existing configuration.
How do I prepare a request?
Give the type of home, the municipality, the work you would like and, if you wish, photos of the current bathroom.
House renovation in Geneva
Can a house be renovated in stages?
Yes. The project can be organised by area or by type of work, according to the priorities defined before the worksite.
What should be planned before a house renovation?
Specify the rooms concerned, the access constraints, the elements to keep and the work you would like. This information makes the first discussion easier.
Earthworks and excavations for building a villa in Geneva
Is a geotechnical report needed before earthworks?
The engineer requests it to size the foundations, and it tells us about the stability of the excavations and the presence of water. If it does not exist yet, we flag this in the quote and make assumptions that will be checked when the excavations are opened.
What happens to the excavated soil?
Topsoil is stored on the plot when there is room, for the outdoor landscaping. Reusable materials are used for backfilling. The surplus is taken to authorised sites and the actual quantities are recorded on the disposal notes.