Process & paperwork
How the process, paperwork and sequencing actually run
Two pages per stage: how it works, and what to check before you sign anything.
How the initial site survey works
Homeowner wanting to understand what an initial site survey involves before design starts.
What to check before you accept a site survey
Homeowner wanting a checklist to scrutinise a site survey before paying for design work.
How a written specification turns a drawing into a priceable job
Homeowner wanting to understand how a written specification is produced and what it should contain.
What to check in a written specification before you sign off
Homeowner wanting to scrutinise a specification document before committing to a quote.
How a householder planning application works
Homeowner wanting to understand the planning application process before extending or altering their home.
What to check before you submit a planning application
Homeowner wanting a pre-submission checklist for a planning application.
How permitted development checks actually work
Homeowner wanting to understand how permitted development is properly confirmed rather than assumed.
What to check before relying on permitted development
Homeowner wanting a checklist before starting work under permitted development rather than a planning application.
How building regulations approval works
Homeowner wanting to understand the building regulations approval process separately from planning permission.
What to check on building regulations approval before, during and after
Homeowner wanting to check building regulations approval is genuinely being managed correctly on their project.
How involving a structural engineer actually works
Homeowner wanting to understand when and how a structural engineer is brought into a building project.
What to check when a structural engineer is involved in your project
Homeowner wanting to verify a structural engineer's work is being properly followed on their project.
How the party wall procedure works
Homeowner wanting to understand the statutory party wall process before starting work near a shared boundary.
What to check before and during the party wall process
Homeowner wanting a checklist to make sure party wall procedure is followed correctly on their project.
How a building quotation is actually built up
Homeowner wanting to understand how a builder arrives at a quoted price.
What to check on a building quote before you accept it
Homeowner comparing builder quotes and wanting to know what to check before accepting one.
How contracts and payment stages work on a building project
Homeowner wanting to understand how payment stages and contracts work before starting building work.
What to check in a building contract before you sign
Homeowner about to sign a building contract and wanting to know what to check first.
How a building programme and sequence actually work
Homeowner wanting to understand how a building programme is put together and sequenced.
What to check in a building programme before work starts
Homeowner wanting to know what to check in a proposed building programme before agreeing it.
How proper site set-up and protection works
Homeowner wanting to understand what proper site set-up looks like before work starts on their home.
What to check on site set-up before work begins
Homeowner wanting to know what to confirm with a builder about site set-up before works commence.
How living in the house during building works actually works
Homeowner planning to stay in their house during a renovation and wanting to understand how it's managed.
What to check before agreeing to live in the house during works
Homeowner deciding whether to stay in the property during works and wanting a practical checklist.
How variations and change control work on a building project
Homeowner wanting to understand how changes to their building project are handled and priced.
What to check about variations before they happen on your job
Homeowner wanting to know what to check about how variations will be managed before agreeing a building contract.
How materials procurement and lead times actually work
Homeowner wanting to understand how materials are sourced and timed on a building project.
How drainage and build-over agreements actually work
Homeowner wanting to understand how build-over agreements and drainage checks work on a building project.
Drainage and build-over agreements: what to check before you dig
Homeowner wanting a checklist for drainage and build-over issues before groundworks begin.
Materials procurement: what to check before your job starts
Homeowner wanting a checklist for reviewing a contractor's materials procurement plan before work starts.
How electrical and plumbing first fix actually works
Homeowner wanting to understand what happens during electrical and plumbing first fix.
First fix: what to check before the walls get closed up
Homeowner wanting to know what to check during first fix before boarding and plastering starts.
How insulation and airtightness detailing actually works
Homeowner wanting to understand how insulation and airtightness detailing is carried out on a build.
Insulation and airtightness: what to check before it's covered
Homeowner wanting a checklist for reviewing insulation and airtightness work before it's boarded over.
How snagging and handover actually works
Homeowner wanting to understand how the snagging and handover stage of a building job is meant to run.
Snagging and handover: what to check before you release final payment
Homeowner wanting a checklist for what to verify before final payment and handover on a building job.
How guarantees and aftercare actually work
Homeowner wanting to understand how workmanship guarantees and product warranties work after a job finishes.
Guarantees and aftercare: what to check before you sign off
Homeowner wanting a checklist for verifying guarantees and warranties are properly set up at the end of a job.
How working alongside an architect or designer actually works
Homeowner wanting to understand how the architect and builder relationship functions on a project.
Working with an architect: what to check before the build starts
Homeowner wanting to check the working setup between their architect and builder before a build starts.
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