Facade renovation
in Genval
The damp coming off the water and the timber roof overhangs call for particular attention to exposed roof timbers. That is why facade renovation comes up so often in our schedule in Genval.
BeforeAfter
The context in Genval
Why here in particular
Laid out around its lake, Genval brings together older villas, holiday homes turned into main residences and recent builds. In practice, the damp off the water and the timber roof overhangs mean the exposed roof timbers need particular attention.
A joint hollowed out by ten millimetres is not just a cosmetic flaw: it is a point of entry for water. On an exposed facade, a few winters are enough for the brick to start splitting.
- Quote
- Priced after a site visit, free of charge and with no obligation.
- Duration
- 1 to 3 weeks depending on the area.
- Call-out
- Included in Genval and neighbouring municipalities
How it runs
How the job runs
The same protocol everywhere, adapted to what the visit reveals on site. Nothing is decided from the pavement.
- Full survey of the substrate
- Cleaning matched to the material
- Repointing and crack repair
- Render or mineral finish
- Treatment of the sills and thresholds
- Protection of window frames and surroundings
Diagnosis
Substrate, joints, cracks, presence of saltpetre, condition of the sills and thresholds.
Cleaning
Low pressure, micro-abrasive or chemical cleaning, depending on the surface and how dirty it is.
Repairs
Repointing, crack repair, renewal of the window sills.
Finish
Exposed repointing, mineral render or breathable mineral paint.
Protection
Impregnating water-repellent where the finish allows it.
Frequently asked questions
Facade renovation in Genval
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Do you do sandblasting?
Rarely, and never dry on soft brick: it strips the surface and leaves it porous for good. We prefer gentle abrasive cleaning or a chemical clean.
And the saltpetre marks?
They point to rising damp. We treat the cause before the facade, otherwise the marks are back within a few months.
Is the scaffolding included?
It is priced separately, as a visible line on the quote. Nothing is hidden inside a vague lump sum.
Do you come out to Genval with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Genval is one of our 17 municipalities: the call-out is included in the quote, not added at the bottom of the invoice.
Other work in Genval
While we are on site
Combining two jobs in one visit brings the invoice down. We suggest it when it makes sense, never to pad the quote.
Facade renovation in the neighbouring municipalities
A quote for facade renovation in Genval?
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.