Foundations
Study, preparation and execution of foundations to suit the ground and the technical project. The base that carries the whole house, built with rigour and documented.
We build to the technical project
Foundations are sized from the geotechnical study, the loads coming from the structure and the project. We do not start without that basis defined. If you do not have it yet, we coordinate with architects and technical specialists to resolve it.
- Execution to the drawings and the soil study
- Topographic setting out and level control
- Phased control of the concrete and reinforcement
- A geotechnical study of the ground
- A structural project and calculations
- A building licence from the council
What's included
The exact scope is defined in writing for each project. It does not include items that are not agreed.
When this service makes sense
- You are building a new house or extension
- You need retaining walls or special foundations
- You have sloping ground or complex soil
How we work
Conversation and visit
Quote and contract
Permits and preparation
Execution with reporting
Handover and warranty
Stages of the work
Structural, electrical, gas and roofing work is high-risk and must be carried out by professionals in line with the technical project and regulations. We explain how we work; this is not a manual for doing it yourself.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you need a geotechnical study before quoting the foundations?
- Foundations are sized from the geotechnical study, the structural loads and the project. For a new build this basis is normally needed; if you do not have it yet, we coordinate with architects and technical specialists to resolve it.
- Who decides the type of foundation?
- The foundation type is determined by the project and the structural calculations, based on the ground. We carry out the defined solution, with topographic setting out and level control.
- What happens if water, rock or unexpected ground appears during excavation?
- It can happen. Faced with an unforeseen condition, we report it to the site supervision so the solution can be reviewed before continuing; any change of scope is assessed and agreed in writing.
- How is concrete quality controlled?
- We control the reinforcement, the formwork and the curing of the concrete in phases, following the drawings and the soil study, and we document each phase with photos and video.
- Is a licence needed to build foundations?
- Foundations are part of a work that normally requires a building licence and a technical project. The exact requirements vary by municipality and type of work; they should be checked with the technician and the council.
Have a project? We can review it
Send us the drawings, the geotechnical study or whatever you have. We’ll give you an indicative execution quote and a clear scope before starting.