We usually only see the result — a beautiful finished villa. But between the bare plot of land and the handover of the keys, a tremendous amount happens. Here’s what goes on behind the scenes, in order.
It all starts with the layout
Once the plans are approved and the site is ready, the surveyor steps in: they precisely mark out the house on the ground — those telltale white lines you see on the soil. A mistake here is costly down the line, so this is not a step we rush.
Earthworks and foundations
We prepare the ground, dig, and anchor the house into the soil: footings, ground beams, concrete walls. It’s invisible once the house is finished, but it’s what holds everything up. If there’s a basement, this is also where it takes shape (earthworks, walls, waterproofing).
The structural work: the skeleton
Then comes the spectacular part: concrete and steel structure, slabs, walls, staircases. This is the rhythm of the site — formwork, rebar, pouring, vibrating the concrete, stripping the formwork, level by level. One detail that never lies: a structure that’s properly formed, properly sealed and properly vibrated. That’s what separates sound concrete from concrete that causes problems.
The fit-out: the house comes to life
Once the skeleton is standing and the house is watertight (roof, waterproofing), it’s time for the technical trades: electricity, plumbing, air conditioning, partitions, plaster, networks… This is where the structure becomes a real living space. And it’s the stage that demands the most coordination — each trade has to step in at the right moment, in the right order.
The finishes, then the garden
Plasterboard, plaster, tiling, façade, render: the detail that makes all the difference. Then comes the garden — the most underestimated item, yet the one that gives the villa its soul and its freshness.
And where do you fit into all this?
This is where we do things differently. A successful project comes down to good communication between everyone involved. At WALL, we synchronise the architect, the engineering office and the inspection bureau around a single tool — WALL Pilot — and you follow everything from your client portal:
- the history of every stage, validated with dated, photographed checkpoints;
- your live construction-site camera — track progress from wherever you are;
- the payments made and upcoming, clearly laid out.
“Peace of mind is priceless when you embark on a construction project.”
The goal is simple: that the project moves forward calmly, with no nasty surprises — and that you keep, at all times, a clear view of your project.