Geneva, canton of Geneva
Terraces and paving in the city of Geneva at a lower cost
A terrace is laid on a well-drained base. MS Contractor SA builds and renovates terraces and paving in the city of Geneva.
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MS Contractor SA builds and renovates terraces and paving in the city of Geneva for villas, garden-level apartments and buildings. Draining foundation, concrete or porcelain stoneware slabs on pedestals or on gravel, natural stone, pavers, timber or composite boards on joists, kerbs and steps are included in the quote.
The context in the city of Geneva
Geneva, the central city of the canton, spreads out on both sides of the harbour and the Rhône, from the Old Town to the dense Pâquis, Eaux-Vives, Plainpalais, Champel and Servette districts. Residential buildings, often old, managed by property management agencies and subject to heritage rules, dominate the built fabric. Traffic, parking for machinery and use of public land shape every worksite.
Slabs and stone in the city of Geneva
Concrete slabs, 2 cm porcelain stoneware or natural stone laid on pedestals, on gravel or bonded to a concrete slab.
The draining base keeps water and frost away from the surface.
Pavers and paths
Concrete or stone pavers, kerbs, channels and falls towards the gratings for courtyards and paths.
The joints are sanded or resin-filled.
Timber terraces
Timber or composite boards on joists and adjustable pedestals, for ground-level terraces, flat roofs and pool surrounds.
The timber is chosen to last outdoors.
The items in a terrace quote in the city of Geneva
- Removal of the old covering
- Earthworks and draining base
- Slab or bedding layer
- Laying the covering
- Kerbs, steps and joints
- Cleaning and handover
A single point of contact who manages all the trades
One person follows your worksite from the quote to the handover. MS Contractor SA brings together its teams and the other trades useful to the worksite. The schedule is set with you and you are kept informed of progress.
How a request runs
You present the project to us with a few photos via the form, by phone on +41 79 557 14 50 or by email. We call you back to specify the work and then come to measure the surfaces and the condition of the substrates.
The quote describes each item, the planned duration and what is not included. Once your written agreement is received, we set the start date together and a manager follows the worksite until the handover.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions in the city of Geneva
How long does building a terrace in the city of Geneva take?
One to two weeks for a forty square metre terrace, foundation included. The quote describes each item, the planned duration and what is not included.
Is a permit needed for a terrace in the city of Geneva?
The permits needed depend on the planned structures, the land and the protections applying to the property. Before creating or changing a terrace, a path, a wall or a roof, have the procedures confirmed by your architect, your MPQ or the territory department. MS Contractor SA organises and carries out the planned work in liaison with your representative. The procedures are presented on the website of the State of Geneva, on the page applying for a building permit.
Slabs on pedestals or bonded in the city of Geneva?
On pedestals, the slabs can be lifted and let water through, ideal on a flat roof or a balcony. Bonded to a concrete slab, they suit garden terraces with heavy use.
Wood or composite in the city of Geneva?
Wood turns silver-grey and needs maintenance, composite keeps its colour and cleans with water. Both are laid on the same structure.
Your project
A terrace to build in the city of Geneva?
Tell us the surface and the covering you would like. We call you back to arrange a visit, then we prepare a detailed quote.