Project manager & renovation in Sevrier.

Sevrier enjoys a privileged position on the west shore of Lake Annecy. About 6 km from central Annecy, linked by the lakeside road and by the famous cycle path running along the shore, the municipality (74320) is one of the most sought-after in the Annecy area. Open views of the lake and mountains, local shops, beaches and quick access to town: this balance between nature and urban life fuels sustained property demand and some of the strongest pressure on land in Haute-Savoie.

Sevrier's housing stock mixes high-end main residences, contemporary villas facing the lake, older village houses and a significant share of second homes. This diversity calls for varied work: full renovation of a poorly insulated 1970s house, refurbishment of a property of character, a modest extension to open a living room onto the view, or energy upgrades to a flat. In a context where land is scarce and expensive, adding value to an existing property through renovation or extension is often more worthwhile than buying new or moving house.

Atelier NovAlp works in Sevrier and along the whole west shore from its office in Aix-les-Bains. Our added value: bringing the architect, the project manager and the RGE-certified general contractor under one roof. A single point of contact runs your project from the first sketch to handover, including the feasibility study, planning applications and coordination of the trades. Discover all our services.

The project manager is the person who designs your project, submits the applications, selects and coordinates the trades, keeps to the budget and schedule, then signs off the works on your behalf. In Sevrier, where most projects involve existing buildings whose value lies in the lake view, this conductor's role makes all the difference: it avoids nasty surprises, ensures planning rules are respected and guarantees careful execution that lives up to expectations.

We support three main types of project. First, renovation: interior restructuring, new electrics and plumbing, insulation, replacement windows and doors, creating large openings to capture the light and the panorama. Next, extensions and adding a storey: enlarging a living room, adding a master suite or gaining a floor, in compliance with the local plan (PLU) and landscape integration. Finally, new construction where the land allows: as buildable land is scarce on the west shore, each plot deserves a bespoke design that makes the most of its orientation, view and topography.

Our proximity — Sevrier is around thirty minutes from our office — means quick site visits, good knowledge of the local planning departments and fast response from our site teams. For an indicative price, see our page on the cost of a house renovation in Savoie.

As a municipality on the shore of Lake Annecy, Sevrier is subject to the Loi Littoral (coastal and lakeshore protection law). In practice, a 100-metre no-build strip from the water's edge tightly controls the lakeshore, and any new development must be contiguous with existing buildings rather than spreading out. On top of these national rules come those of the municipal local plan (PLU): protected natural zones (N), landscape areas, requirements on heights, roof pitches, materials and façade colours.

These constraints do not rule projects out: they frame them. Renovation, refurbishment and often a modest extension of an existing building remain possible, provided a compliant application is prepared. This is precisely where an experienced project manager saves you time and avoids refusals: we systematically study whether your plot can be built on before any commitment, check the applicable zoning and put together a solid planning application from the first submission. This rigour applies across the whole area, from Sevrier to Duingt via Saint-Jorioz. For a regional overview, see our Haute-Savoie page.

What sets Atelier NovAlp apart is bringing together three professions that are usually separate: the architect who designs and draws, the project manager who runs and coordinates, and the RGE-certified general contractor who carries out the works. Instead of juggling an architecture practice, a quantity surveyor, several tradespeople and a coordinator, you have a single point of contact from the first meeting to handover of the keys.

This turnkey approach has real advantages in Sevrier, where high-end projects demand consistency and a commitment to results: a controlled budget and a clear quote from the outset, single-point responsibility if anything goes wrong, a design conceived from the start to be buildable and compliant, and valuable time saved on coordination. You remain the decision-maker; we carry the technical and administrative load.

Our RGE CertiRénov certification no. CR-2026-73-0095 (comprehensive renovation offer), issued by Qualitel Certification (CERQUAL) and valid until 16 June 2029, gives you access to public grants: MaPrimeRénov', MaPrimeRénov' Parcours accompagné (supported renovation pathway), energy savings certificates (CEE) and the éco-PTZ zero-interest eco-loan, subject to eligibility. We take care of the energy audit, the choice of works (insulation, heat pump, high-performance windows and doors) and the paperwork for grant applications. Find out more about our RGE certification.