Cologny, canton of Geneva
Underpinning in Cologny at a lower cost
Strengthening foundations and load-bearing walls is the work of underpinning. MS Contractor SA works in Cologny with an engineer.
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MS Contractor SA carries out underpinning in Cologny for houses and buildings. Strengthening or deepening of foundations with pads, micropiles or ground beams, reworking of load-bearing walls, relieving beams for an opening, crack injection and propping are carried out according to the engineer’s calculation.
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.
Foundations and settlement in Cologny
Deepening of foundations in alternating passes, micropiles or ground beams, after a study of the ground and the causes of the settlement.
Cracks are monitored before and after.
Load-bearing walls and openings
Steel or concrete relieving beams to open a load-bearing wall, reworking of older masonry, propping during the work.
The engineer’s calculation comes before each job.
Cellars and basements
Creating a basement or deepening a cellar, tanking and drainage to keep the space dry.
Adjoining neighbours are informed.
The items of an underpinning quote in Cologny
- Engineer’s study and calculation
- Propping and protection
- Excavation in passes
- Foundations and reinforcements
- Masonry reworking
- Making good and handover
A single point of contact who manages all the trades
From the quote to the handover, you keep the same contact person. Our teams and the other trades needed are coordinated by MS Contractor SA, which sets the schedule with you and keeps you up to date on progress.
How a request runs
Describe the project to us via the form, on +41 79 557 14 50 or by email, ideally with a few photos. After a call back to specify the work, we visit the premises and measure the surfaces and the condition of the substrates.
In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included. As soon as you give your written agreement, the start date is set with you and a manager follows the worksite until the handover.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions in Cologny
How long does underpinning in Cologny take?
Two to six weeks depending on the length of wall to rework and the method. In the quote, you will find each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Is a permit needed for underpinning in Cologny?
A reworking that does not change the volume of the building counts as maintenance, but an engineer’s calculation is essential. A new basement requires a permit that we prepare with you. The details of the procedures are on the website of the State of Geneva, on the applying for a building permit page.
Can you live in the house during the work in Cologny?
Yes, in most cases, the work is done from the outside or from the basement, in small propped passes.
How can you tell whether a crack needs attention in Cologny?
A crack that widens, goes through the wall or comes with a sloping floor calls for an opinion. We install monitoring markers and bring in the engineer.
Your project
Foundations to rework in Cologny?
Describe the building and what you have observed. MS Contractor SA gets back in touch with you to organise the visit and write the detailed quote.