Vision of Crete: How We Build Your House

How We Build Your House

We will ensure that the materials used and the prices we pay always obtain the best value for money for our customers, at all stages of the building process.

Techniques & Materials Structure

Techniques & Materials Interior

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The architectural planning is based upon traditional designs and detail. The material choices are based upon original traditional ones, e.g. all stones are from the surrounding plot area for better environmental integration. Here's a full description of the construction materials:

FRAME

Reinforced Concrete foundation, columns, base, floors with C16-20 (ISO 9002) extra strong cement and iron bars S500.
Complete Anti-seismic study for the foundation which is constructed as Unified blocks using the C-190 type of cement.
Unique Concrete Quality Warranty

WALLS

Exterior Walls will be a double-layer cavity brick construction with double reinforced ring beam.
The cavity gap is appr.9cm width with 3cm highest quality polystyrene panels - DOW.
Interior walls will be with single brick and single reinforced ring beam.

INSULATION

External walls will be insulated with 3cm.high quality polystyrene panels – DOW.
The external columns will be with 3cm.polystyrene, such as the flat concrete terraces.
Within the pitched roofs the insulation is 3 cm. polystyrene panels and a waterproof membrane.

PLASTER

Exterior and Interior walls will be plastered with 3 layers of high quality gypsum plaster.

PAINT

External walls will be painted with waterproof acrylic paint (3 coats).
Internal walls-ceilings will be painted with appropriate high quality paint.

TILING

All floors and bathroom walls will be tiled, with Italian or Spanish ceramic tiles verandas.
Exterior pathways will be tilled with non-slip ceramic tiles or natural stones.

Constant control checks are made to ensure the quality level of the structure, electrical lines & systems, drainage and surroundings.

WINDOWS AND DOOR FRAMES

Outdoor: aluminum double glazed windows – doors, roller shutters, insect screens.
Marble thresholds.
Indoor: pressed wood.

KITCHEN

Base and wall cupboards coated with melamine finish or MDF veneer.
Inbox sink-tap and kitchen hood is included.

BATHROOMS

Sanitary ware and bathroom fittings such as mirror, toilet roll holder, towel rail etc. are standard.
A base cabinet with sink 75cm approximately in main bathroom.

PLUMBING SYSTEM

Hot water by solar panel/electric/central heating.
Construction of a septic tank.
Water storage tank-1000ltr.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Electricity will have a 220 volt power supply.
Power Points indoor and outdoor.
Light points and switches.
Telephone sockets.
External doorbell.
TV aerial.
Elecric fuse box.

HEATING

Full heating system (boiler, pipes, radiators)

WARDROBES

Fitted wardrobes of MDF with veneer or laminate finish in all bedrooms.

EXTRAS - on request

Autonomous air-conditioners in all bedrooms and living rooms
Underfloor heating
Individual swimming pools
BBQ covered with pergola
Pergolas at parking places
Electrical garage doors
Fireplaces
Garden, irrigation system etc.
Building extensions

Phase 1: Preparation of the ground and laying of the foundations.
Phase 1: Preparation of the ground and laying of the foundations.
Phase 1: Preparation of the ground and laying of the foundations.
Phase 1: Preparation of the ground and laying of the foundations.

Phase 2: Construction of the steel reinforced concrete structural columns.
Phase 2: Construction of the steel reinforced concrete structural columns.
Phase 2: Construction of the steel reinforced concrete structural columns.
Phase 2: Construction of the steel reinforced concrete structural columns.

Phase 3: Access stairway, first floor reinforced concrete laid, upper floor steel reinforced columns constructed.
Phase 3: Access stairway, first floor reinforced concrete laid, upper floor steel reinforced columns constructed.
Phase 3: Access stairway, first floor reinforced concrete laid, upper floor steel reinforced columns constructed.
Phase 3: Access stairway, first floor reinforced concrete laid, upper floor steel reinforced columns constructed.

Phase 4: Up close with the reinforcing steel, upper floor and roof columns being prepared. Balcony floor base constructed.
Phase 4: Up close with the reinforcing steel, upper floor and roof columns being prepared. Balcony floor base constructed.
Phase 4: Up close with the reinforcing steel, upper floor and roof columns being prepared. Balcony floor base constructed.
Phase 4: Up close with the reinforcing steel, upper floor and roof columns being prepared. Balcony floor base constructed.

Phase 5: Reinforced roof framework taking shape prior to concrete being poured and use of insulation between bricks. Overall appearance, the house is taking on it's overall shape.
Phase 5: Reinforced roof framework taking shape prior to concrete being poured and use of insulation between bricks. Overall appearance, the house is taking on it's overall shape.
Phase 5: Reinforced roof framework taking shape prior to concrete being poured and use of insulation between bricks. Overall appearance, the house is taking on it's overall shape.
Phase 5: Reinforced roof framework taking shape prior to concrete being poured and use of insulation between bricks. Overall appearance, the house is taking on it's overall shape.

Phase 6: Infilling the exterior framework, leaving holes for the doors and windows and topping it all off with the roof.
Phase 6: Infilling the exterior framework, leaving holes for the doors and windows and topping it all off with the roof.
Phase 6: Infilling the exterior framework, leaving holes for the doors and windows and topping it all off with the roof.
Phase 6: Infilling the exterior framework, leaving holes for the doors and windows and topping it all off with the roof.

Phase 7: Concurrent with Phase 6, hand built made to measure timber frames for doors and roof.
Phase 7: Concurrent with Phase 6, hand built made to measure timber frames for doors and roof.
Phase 7: Concurrent with Phase 6, hand built made to measure timber frames for doors and roof.
Phase 7: Concurrent with Phase 6, hand built made to measure timber frames for doors and roof.

Phase 8: Interior walls constructed, awaiting rendering. Overall house structurally complete.
Phase 8: Interior walls constructed, awaiting rendering. Overall house structurally complete.
Phase 8: Interior walls constructed, awaiting rendering. Overall house structurally complete.
Phase 8: Interior walls constructed, awaiting rendering. Overall house structurally complete.

Phase 9: External rendering applied, garden landscaped, pool completed.
Phase 9: External rendering applied, garden landscaped, pool completed.
Phase 9: External rendering applied, garden landscaped, pool completed, sunshine ordered.
Phase 9: External rendering applied, garden landscaped, pool completed, fireplace put to good use and owner occupies favourite position.

Construction Phase:

Building Techniques

The way that houses are built in Greece probably differs from your experience of housebuilding in other parts of Europe.

Are our houses any better or any worse than what you are used to? As with any building work, here or in your home country, that depends upon the professionalism and dedication of the architects and builders employed.

There are good and bad everywhere. You need to do your research and homework to ensure that the team you commission to construct your house is the best.

Here at Vision of Crete, we believe that we are among the best, and invite you to compare our work with others, and to discuss our approach to work with our past and existing clients.