Separate the preparation period from the work on site and the finishing stage. Drawings, approvals, fabrication, access and repairs all influence the programme.
Preparation comes first
Gathering records, assessing the structure and completing the design can require several exchanges. Missing information or a change to the desired opening can add work. Agree which decisions must be complete before a site date is confirmed.
Permissions and procurement
The relevant application process and any VvE decision sit alongside the technical design. Steel should be ordered against the agreed dimensions and details. Check the actual procedure and supplier programme rather than relying on a generic online duration.
The construction period
The contractor plans protection, support, removal, installation and checks for your home. Access to an upper floor, restricted working hours or shared routes can affect the sequence. Discuss whether essential rooms and services remain usable during the work.
Finishing and handover
Plastering, flooring, painting and kitchen installation may have their own measurement, preparation and drying requirements. Put the trades in a shared programme and agree the handover condition. Ask for a realistic project-specific schedule, including dependencies and how changes will be communicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is the opening ready when the steel is installed?
Structural installation and a decorated room are different milestones. The agreed inspections, support removal and finishing still need to be completed.
Can I book the kitchen fitter immediately?
Coordinate the date with the structural contractor and any finishing trades. Confirm when final measurements and the required substrate condition will be available.
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