Grosset-Janin : the builder's expertise for your extension and renovation projects
Over time, changes in our life plans or the expansion of our family prompt us to seek more space by extending our wooden chalet or simply redesigning our home through a high-quality renovation project, whether partial or total. The scarcity of building land in mountain areas also leads future buyers to turn to renovation or extension projects for existing wooden chalets.
However, this type of project is often more complex than it seems when seeking high-quality workmanship, as it requires comprehensive technical skills in the field of chalet construction and renovation. In the case of a complete renovation or extension of a high-quality wooden chalet, the transformation can be quite spectacular and the final result can be comparable to that of a new build.
When extending a wooden chalet, for example, it is necessary to consider the structure of the building itself. The approach taken by chalet builders such as Grosset-Janin allows all aspects of the existing chalet’s construction to be taken into account. The wooden framework of the building is studied in order to plan an extension that is architecturally harmonious. From an aesthetic point of view, it is important that the extension of your wooden chalet blends in with the existing building. This preserves the quality of the wooden construction’s integration into its environment. We will therefore choose similar wood materials and strive to maintain the same architectural style for the extension of the wooden chalet. At this stage, your building partner should already be proficient in woodworking and chalet design (architecture) so that the extension of the wooden chalet fits in with the initial construction project, both externally and in terms of interior design.
As part of a comprehensive approach to your wooden chalet extension (or renovation) project, the interior layout must be carefully planned to ensure good circulation within the newly created spaces and harmony between the existing wooden structure and the extension. In this regard, the approach of a turnkey, bespoke wooden chalet builder such as Grosset-Janin will be a plus when considering your wooden chalet extension project as a whole. The builder, who is skilled in all trades, will be able to harmonise the architecture, interior design and various constraints of the land or immediate environment, while correctly anticipating each stage of the work.
Comprehensive support
for your wooden chalet extension project
You will need support from timber construction experts for your timber chalet extension project to ensure compliance with regulations and standards for robustness and perfect insulation of the chalet extension. The seamless integration of the various features into your wooden chalet extension is also very important and will require advance planning of the work, starting from the design stage of the wooden chalet extension. The quality of the preparation of the wooden chalet extension project and complete mastery of the technical skills involved are a guarantee of the success of your wooden chalet extension project and a high-quality result.
As part of its bespoke timber services, Grosset-Janin approaches timber chalet renovation and extension projects in the same way as timber chalet construction projects. We support our clients every step of the way throughout their timber chalet extension project, with a dedicated team on hand to assist them with their choice of materials, layout and architectural solutions. We supervise all the work involved in extending your wooden chalet. Thanks to our interior design department, we also offer a comprehensive approach to space planning and the creation and manufacture of high-quality, custom-made wooden furniture.
Local manufacturing, local suppliers
The Grosset-Janin company has been based in Haute-Savoie for 75 years. As experts in woodworking, wooden chalet construction, and wooden chalet renovation/extension, we have always prioritised local partnerships. A large and loyal group of partners support us in our projects involving the construction, renovation or extension of wooden chalets. This allows us to be responsive, guarantee the quality of the various services, and control everyone’s deadlines, ensuring and planning the entire project management of your wooden chalet extension.
The woodwork is also done locally, in our workshops for timber framing, wood carpentry, wood fittings and custom-made wooden furniture, located in Domancy, at the foot of Mont Blanc. Every piece of wood used in construction or renovation/extension is manufactured by us, in accordance with best practice, from French or European wood, rigorously selected from local sawmills. Your wooden chalet extension project will benefit from this same quality charter, backed by solid expertise in woodworking and chalet construction, thanks to the high-quality know-how passed down through several generations within our family business.