What to decide before commissioning the work
A renovation programme combines design decisions, submissions where applicable, procurement, site work and installation. Ask what must be approved before each stage starts. A delayed appliance selection or unapproved carpentry drawing can affect the schedule even when the work on site appears straightforward.
Compare options against the same requirements
Separate target dates from committed dates and record the assumptions behind each. Discuss access restrictions, delivery lead times and the household's moving arrangements. Include time for inspection, rectification and installation of owner-supplied items rather than treating the last trade's departure as a complete handover.
Your planning checklist
Bring a measured floor plan, photographs of the existing condition and a list of items you intend to retain. Use the checks below to make the consultation specific to your home.
- List outstanding design and product decisions
- Identify approvals and access dependencies
- Record owner-supplied item delivery dates
- Define inspection and handover milestones
What to ask for in the quotation
Ask for a written, itemised scope. An online guide is not a quotation: product selection, site condition and the measured work determine what can be proposed. Resolve assumptions before approving fabrication or installation.
- Schedule assumptions and responsibilities
- Procurement and drawing approval milestones
- Change and delay reporting process
- Rectification and handover arrangements
Prepare your consultation brief
Select the points you still need to clarify. Nothing is submitted or stored.
Common questions
How should I prepare for a discussion about renovation timeline?
Start with the actual property condition and your required outcome. In particular: list outstanding design and product decisions; identify approvals and access dependencies; record owner-supplied item delivery dates; define inspection and handover milestones. Bring photographs and a floor plan so these points can be checked against the space.
Does this guide include a fixed price or approval for my home?
No. Prices require an agreed scope and site information. Where work needs assessment or approval, confirm the requirements with the appropriate authority, managing agent and appointed professional before it starts.
References and further checks
Confirm current requirements for your property. These references do not grant project approvals or certify this company.