Frequently Asked Questions

Our work is commissioned by venues operating at the upper end of the market. Investment varies based on scale, customization, and site conditions, though most projects begin in the high five-figure range and extend into the mid six figures and beyond.

No. We work with clients seeking to elevate their property through permanent, architecturally significant additions. If the priority is cost-minimization or temporary structures, we are not the appropriate partner.

Entirely. While we do have several designs more readily available, each structure is designed in response to the property, its architecture, and the experience it is intended to create.  Virtually every feature, including size, is customizable to your vision.

Yes. Our work is designed to integrate seamlessly or elevate what already exists.

All clients receive detailed models and renderings. Final structures, finishes, and specifications are approved prior to fabrication.

Projects generally range from 5 to 14 months, depending on complexity, permitting, and site readiness.

No—we do not overpromise. As a turnkey provider, timelines are governed by payment progression and site readiness. When aligned, execution proceeds with precision.

Every Serréva glasshouse is built through a carefully structured progression — from first conversation to final installation. Here’s what to expect:

Discovery: We begin with a dedicated consultation to understand your vision, site requirements, and timeline. This is where we listen before we build.

Design: Our design team develops your structure from the ground up — base architecture, glass dimensions, ironwork detailing, frame color, glass tint, and door specifications — ensuring every element reflects your aesthetic and functional goals.

Engineering: Our engineering team works in close coordination with you and your contractors to prepare all foundation and HVAC documentation for permitting, keeping your project on track from day one.

Fabrication: The most time-intensive phase begins with your approval. We craft each component in-house — structural steelwork, intricate decorative ironwork, and precision powder coating — before your glasshouse takes its final form. (Note: galvanizing is completed by our trusted specialist partners.)

Installation: Our team travels worldwide to bring your glasshouse to life on-site. Prefer to work with your own builders? We offer on-site technical support at a fraction of the cost — ensuring expert oversight without the full-service price.

Yes, across the United States and select international locations.

Site preparation is the client’s responsibility, though you are never navigating it alone. We work closely with your team throughout, coordinating with your concrete, electrical, and plumbing contractors to ensure every trade is aligned with our design specifications before work begins.

If you prefer to use a local contractor for installation, we provide on-site technical support for a defined period — offering expert guidance at a reduced cost while keeping the build to our exacting standards.

Most of our work enhances established properties rather than new builds.

Typically, our installation takes 4-6 weeks per 1,000 square feet.

Yes — without exception. Every structure is engineered for its specific climate, designed for full four-season use from the outset. This includes custom-specified HVAC and ductwork integrated into the design, not added as an afterthought.

Our structures are engineered to endure. We specify high-performance glass (8–16mm tempered, low-E) and precision-engineered steel systems tailored to the demands of each site and climate.

For those in severe weather regions: our glasshouses are rated for sustained winds of 150 MPH and gusts exceeding 200 MPH. Our glass thickness provides hail resistance that matches anything available on the market, and depending on roof pitch, our structures accommodate snow loads of one to three feet.

Built for the world as it actually is — not ideal conditions.

A properly executed glasshouse allows for:

⎯  Expanded booking capacity
⎯  Premium pricing
⎯  Year-round utilization
⎯  Market differentiation

Properties operating in the wedding, hospitality, and destination event space.

If you prefer to use a local contractor for installation, we provide on-site technical support for a defined period — offering expert guidance at a reduced cost while keeping the build to our exacting standards.

We provide engineering documentation and guidance. Submission and approval remain the client’s responsibility.

We collaborate with local professionals to meet all applicable codes and requirements.

Minimal. Primarily routine glass cleaning and standard HVAC system upkeep.

Our structures are permanent installations, built to endure.

No.  Our structures are permanent to the foundation that are installed on.

We approach each project as architecture, not product.
With over 16 years of engineering experience, our work is defined by structural integrity, material quality, and restraint.

We build exclusively with hot-dip galvanized structural steel and high-performance glass—materials chosen for permanence, not convenience.

Engagement during design and planning. Beyond that, we guide the process.