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How Ailit Group builds villas in Crete

Villa construction in Crete

How Ailit Group builds villas in Crete

See the main construction stages: site preparation, earthworks, concrete frame, waterproofing, energy-efficient systems, eco-conscious materials, finishes, pool, landscaping and handover.

Main stages of villa construction

Ailit Group coordinates the design team, contractors, engineers and reporting. Below are the key works on site and the checks our team follows at each stage.

Ailit checks the plot before construction starts

The starting point: the plot before heavy construction work.

01

Site preparation

Ailit checks the plot before construction starts

Before machines arrive, the team checks access, slope, levels, retaining needs and the position of the villa, pool and views.

What the team checks

  • Legal access and construction vehicle movement
  • Existing levels against the approved design
  • Retaining walls, drainage and excavation limits
  • Safe working zones for the first crews
The team prepares the ground and levels

Earthworks set the level and position of the future building.

02

Ground works

The team prepares the ground and levels

Excavation, fill and base preparation set the level of the future villa and prepare the plot for foundation works.

What the team checks

  • Excavation depth and footprint
  • Temporary site access and material routes
  • Early drainage paths and retaining sequence
  • Foundation readiness before concrete works
The concrete frame gives the villa its shape

The villa layout becomes visible when the concrete frame is built.

03

Structure

The concrete frame gives the villa its shape

Columns, slabs, stairs and terraces show the real size of the villa. The team checks the dimensions before the next concrete stage.

What the team checks

  • Reinforcement, formwork and pour readiness
  • Openings, stairs and terrace geometry
  • Service routes protected inside the structure
  • Engineer review before the next pour
The building is protected and systems are checked before closing

Shell protection and systems are checked before finishes hide the work.

04

Shell and systems

The building is protected and systems are checked before closing

Waterproofing, roof details, facade layers, openings and MEP routes are coordinated while the building is still open and easy to inspect.

What the team checks

  • Waterproofing at roofs, edges and exposed concrete
  • Window and door openings before glazing
  • Facade layers, insulation interfaces and transitions
  • Electrical, plumbing, solar provisions and mechanical routes before closure
The interior is finished to a ready-to-live standard

Finishing turns the protected structure into a designed interior.

05

Design and interior finishing

The interior is finished to a ready-to-live standard

Interior design decisions, materials, plaster, tile, joinery, lighting, bathrooms and kitchen details are brought together into the final living experience.

What the team checks

  • Material selections against the approved design
  • Plaster, tile, paint and joinery quality
  • Lighting, bathroom and kitchen detailing
  • Final interior snagging before handover preparation
Ailit completes the outdoor areas and prepares handover

The final stage prepares the villa for use, rental or sale.

06

Pool, landscape and handover

Ailit completes the outdoor areas and prepares handover

Terraces, pool, stonework, planting, lighting and access routes are completed so the villa is ready to use, rent or sell.

What the team checks

  • Pool, terrace and safety details
  • Exterior lighting, utilities and service points
  • Planting, paths and maintenance access
  • Snagging, documents, keys and operating readiness

Construction photo report

These are real photos from the build, showing how the villa moves from raw land to structure, exterior works and final presentation.

Initial plot survey 1
01 / 11 Initial plot survey The team records access, slope, existing levels and view lines before machinery enters the plot.
Earthworks and access 2
02 / 11 Earthworks and access Excavation and temporary routes define how materials, machines and first crews can safely move around the site.
Foundation base 3
03 / 11 Foundation base Base preparation fixes the building footprint and confirms that the ground is ready for concrete works.
Concrete frame 4
04 / 11 Concrete frame Columns, slabs and stair geometry make the planned layout visible and ready for engineering checks.
Upper structure 5
05 / 11 Upper structure The upper volume, terraces and outdoor platforms begin to show the real scale of the villa.
Waterproofing protection 6
06 / 11 Waterproofing protection Waterproofing and exposed shell details are reviewed before finishes make them harder to inspect.
Roof and services 7
07 / 11 Roof and services Roof equipment, services and surrounding levels are coordinated while the site is still open.
Facade and openings 8
08 / 11 Facade and openings Openings, facade layers and exterior surfaces bring the architecture into focus before final detailing.
Terraces and pool 9
09 / 11 Terraces and pool Terrace lines, pool edges and retaining elements connect the concrete shell with outdoor living areas.
Landscape and stonework 10
10 / 11 Landscape and stonework Stone details, paths and planting soften the construction site and frame the finished views.
Final exterior 11
11 / 11 Final exterior The exterior is checked as a finished product before handover, rental setup or resale presentation.

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What Ailit prepares before handover

At the end of construction, the team checks the villa, records remaining items, prepares documents and gets the property ready for use or rental.

01

Stage-based payments

Milestones are tied to visible work, reports and invoices, so funds do not run ahead of the site.

02

Hidden work is checked early

Drainage, waterproofing, openings and services are reviewed before finishes make them expensive to access.

03

Handover is operational

Keys, documents, warranties, testing, energy-efficient windows, solar panels and next-step management are prepared before the villa is treated as complete.

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General information only. Exact scope, timing, cost and approvals depend on the plot, design, permits, materials and contractor agreements. Updated July 2026.

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