An outdoor space may need a new pool, improvements to a garden, a path or a fence. The starting point is how you would like to use the site and which elements you want to retain, change or add. Each type of work has its own scope, even when it forms part of a wider scheme.
Obra Lisboa welcomes enquiries for pool construction and refurbishment, garden and landscaping works, walls, fencing and paving. The proposal identifies the works and their coordination with the ground, access routes and existing services. Architectural or landscape design can be included in the enquiry with defined deliverables, while retaining its distinct role from construction.
Request an external works proposalPool construction and refurbishment
For a new pool, useful starting points include the proposed location, intended use, relationship with the house and garden and available design information. The construction scope can cover the pool shell, finishes, equipment and connections expressly specified. The surrounding area, access and junctions with paving or walls should be identified to understand the full extent of the work.
When refurbishing a pool, the starting point is its existing condition and what you want to change. The enquiry may concern finishes, edging, equipment or other elements identified after assessment. Photographs, records of previous work and descriptions of defects help define the scope. Water loss or another observed problem should not automatically be attributed to a single component.
Also indicate whether you want to retain equipment or consider changes to lighting, heating or cleaning. The proposal clarifies which components are included and how they are coordinated, without assuming that refurbishment means replacing every system.
Garden and landscaping works
Garden works can bring together preparation of the areas being changed, planting and construction of the elements specified to organise the space. The scope identifies green areas, beds, places to sit and paths, as well as existing planting and features to be retained. It is helpful to understand the intended use and how much ongoing garden maintenance the client expects to undertake.
Irrigation and outdoor lighting can be coordinated with the other works where they form part of the agreed solution. The position of water and electricity supplies and the routes of services are information to bring together before this scope is finalised.
Landscape design falls within the architectural design scope. Where an enquiry includes both design and construction, the proposal identifies the design to be developed, the deliverables and the works to be carried out. Construction can also proceed from a design that is already available.
Walls and fencing
Walls and fences can mark the boundary, organise areas of use and respond to privacy needs. To prepare the work, it is important to understand the intended layout, existing elements and their relationship with access routes, buildings and adjacent land. Available information about the property boundaries should accompany the enquiry; selecting a wall does not itself establish those boundaries.
The proposal identifies the lengths involved, materials, finishes, elements to be removed or retained and coordination with gates or railings. Where a wall also retains ground, that function is considered in the technical definition and the relevant structural scope. Metalwork components can form part of the same building works, with their supply and installation identified.
External paving
A pedestrian path, patio, pool surround and vehicle access have different uses. Defining the paving begins with identifying those uses, the areas, junctions with buildings and intended finishes. Material selection considers the site conditions and cleaning and upkeep needs, without assuming that one solution suits every setting.
The scope can include removals, preparation of the areas, laying the paving and finishing details, according to the agreed work. Changes in level, thresholds, steps and coordination with rainwater drainage are also considered. Where external services need to be installed or altered, these works are identified within the proposal. Replacing the surface finish alone does not imply that every underlying or drainage problem will be resolved.
Ground, services and sequence of work
Information about the ground, access and existing infrastructure helps organise external works. Relevant details include changes in level, water and electricity supplies, identified drainage networks and areas that need to remain available. Plans, surveys and photographs can clarify what is already there and what still needs to be confirmed.
Earthworks, excavation and external water, sewerage or drainage networks have their own scopes within construction works. Where needed for a pool or landscaping scheme, they should be coordinated with the other interventions. Planning identifies the associated works and their sequence, taking account of how the property is used and the available access.
From the enquiry to handover
To request a proposal, send the location, photographs, approximate areas and a description of your priorities. Identify the elements to be retained, access to the site and any available design or survey. If the work is to be phased, explain what you would like to carry out first and which changes are planned for later.
The proposal should make clear the areas of work, included materials and components, associated works and decisions still subject to confirmation. Programming takes account of site conditions and coordination between trades. At handover, checking the completed work and providing information on equipment or care of the completed elements follow the agreed scope. Subsequent routine maintenance is not assumed to be included in the works.
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Areas we serve
We welcome enquiries in Lisboa, Oeiras, Cascais, Sintra, Amadora, Odivelas and Loures. Availability and the feasibility of the work are assessed for each enquiry.
View the areas we serveFrequently asked questions
Can an existing pool be refurbished?
An enquiry can cover finishes, edging, equipment or other pool elements, according to their condition and the changes you want. Send photographs, a description of observed problems and any available records. Assessment helps define the work without assuming that every component needs replacement.
Can I request just a garden, wall or paved area without building a pool?
Yes. Pools, gardens, walls, fencing and paving are scopes that can be defined individually or brought together in one scheme. The enquiry should identify the area to be addressed and its relationship with existing elements, so that associated works can be identified.
Is landscape design included in the garden works?
Landscape design is a design scope to identify in the enquiry and proposal. It can be included in the same proposal as construction, with the drawings and decisions to be developed defined. If a design already exists, you can send it to help establish the intended construction works.
Do the works include irrigation, lighting and pool equipment?
These components are included where they are expressly identified in the solution and proposal. Indicate the existing systems you want to retain and any new functions you would like. The definition should clarify the equipment, connections and associated works, without assuming that they are all included.
How are changes in level and drainage considered?
Changes in level, known levels, areas where water collects and identified services are relevant information for defining the work. The need for further information and the scope of services or groundworks are considered in the context of the scheme. A drainage solution is not selected from the appearance of the paving alone.
What determines the cost and programme?
They depend on the areas, existing condition, materials, equipment, access and associated work. Available design information and any phasing also influence preparation. The proposal identifies the scope and conditions used to establish the cost and programme.
Tell us what you want to change outdoors
Send photographs, the location and approximate areas. Identify your priorities, the elements you want to retain and any available designs to help prepare a proposal for the work.
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