Shell construction in Baja, engineered in-house
Foundations, columns, walls and slabs: the part of the build you stop seeing, but that carries everything else. Free assessment or quote.
In Mexico the structural stage is called obra negra. Once concrete is poured and walls are up, fixing a foundation or rebar mistake costs far more than getting it right the first time.
If you are building in Baja from the US or Canada, you need someone who explains the plan in plain English. Our team includes engineering, architecture and construction, so the structure that gets designed is the one that gets built. Hagamos fácil lo complicado: we make the complicated simple.
What shell work includes
| Item | What it means |
|---|---|
| Layout and leveling | Marking the lot to the plans and setting floor levels |
| Foundation | Footings or slab foundation chosen for the soil and the design |
| Structure | Columns (castillos), beams and bond beams |
| Walls | Concrete block or brick with reinforcement where the calculation calls for it |
| Slabs | Formwork, rebar and pour for floors and roof |
| Rough-ins | Openings for electrical and plumbing before anything is closed up |
Obra negra, obra gris, obra blanca
| Stage | Covers |
|---|---|
| Obra negra | Foundation, structure, walls, slabs |
| Obra gris | Plaster, subfloors, hidden installations |
| Obra blanca | Finishes: floors, paint, fixtures, windows |
Where we work
| City | What we see there |
|---|---|
| Rosarito | Coastal homes where rebar cover against salt air matters more |
| Tijuana | Sloped lots and new subdivisions |
| Tecate | Larger lots where soil should be checked first |
Related services
| Service | |
|---|---|
| Residential construction | View |
| Construction | View |
Free shell construction quote
Over 15 years working in Baja California. Tell us what's going on and we'll take a look and give you a free assessment or quote, with no obligation. We reply quickly on WhatsApp, in English.