Ionian International has project managed and constructed some of the most prestigious properties recently built in the North East of Corfu.
In order to offer our clients the best possible service we have created an extremely reliable team of professionals that work together to run the construction project from start to finish.
We specialise in building prestige property, with the best available finishes for high net worth clients.
Our trade mark building style is focused on a classical Corfiot and Venetian design and incorporates many traditional features such as:
- Reclaimed roof tiles.
- Natural exposed cypress roof timbers.
- Stone lintels around the doors and windows.
- Cornices and detail on the corners of the property.
- Stone or marble floors.
- Stones walls and arches.
- Natural handmade wooden doors and windows.
We also have the experience to build and design more modern properties should the clients prefer.
We have extensive knowledge in the latest environmental products and building methods.
The constructors are naturally the one of the most critical components to a successful project and we have an extremely strong and close working relationship with our constructors who have over 25 years building experience and are notably one the best constructors on the island of Corfu.
In addition we have established very strong ties and working relationships with the various professionals listed below.
Civil Engineer:
Their role is as follows -
- To advise the client on the building parameters of the land and what exactly can be built.
- Responsible for obtaining the planning permission.
- Provide all technical information and drawings relevant to the planning process.
- To do interval checks on the project and take samples of concrete and steel etc.
- To sign off the completed construction and to confirm that all regulations have been adhered to.
- To aid the client in receiving full connectivity by from electricity company.
Architect:
Their role is as follows –
- To design the villa and set an overall theme for the property.
- Swimming pool design.
- To cover all detailed design and room layouts.
- Lighting and furniture suggestions.
- Electrical and plumbing plans.
- Regular site visits and liaising with the client.
Landscape Gardener:
Their role is as follows -
- Garden and terrace design.
- Planting plan and schedule
- Garden maintenance.
Accountant:
Their role is as follows –
- Paying all the workers National Insurance (IKA)
- Annual tax returns.
- Expenditure declarations.
The construction process is as follows:
- Road and access excavation
- Excavation of the land for locating the property.
- Levels taken.
- Base concrete for the footings of the property.
- Concrete framework for the building is erected with internal steel to meet all regulations for withstanding earthquakes.
- Brickwork for the rooms and room configuration.
- Wooden roof frame is placed.
- Roofing insulation and tiling.
Core Plumbing works.- Core Electric works.
- Plastering.
- Woodwork – Doors, Frames, Windows, Kitchens etc.
- Installation of kitchen
- Installation of bathrooms.
- Installation of all electrical equipment.
- Painting and general finishing detail.
- External construction of retaining walls, terraces, driveways, swimming pools and water tanks.
