Specification standards
What a properly specified job actually includes
Read these before you compare quotes. Each page sets out what a complete specification looks like for one service, so you can see what a rival quote has left out.
What should be in an internal joinery specification
Homeowner wants to know what a proper internal joinery quote should specify before comparing prices.
What a bespoke fitted furniture quote must specify
Homeowner comparing fitted furniture quotes wants to know which build details actually determine cost and quality.
What a fitted bedroom furniture quote should specify
Homeowner wants a checklist for what a fitted wardrobe or bedroom furniture quote should name before agreeing to it.
What a bespoke kitchen quote needs to specify
Homeowner comparing bespoke kitchen quotes wants to know which specification details actually govern cost and outcome.
What a built-in storage quote should set out
Homeowner wants to check what a built-in storage or alcove cupboard quote should include before agreeing to it.
What a loft angled furniture quote must set out
Homeowner in a loft conversion wants to know what a fitted furniture quote for sloped ceilings should include.
What an under-stairs storage quote should specify
Homeowner wants to know what to check in a quote for under-stairs cupboards, drawers or a mini home office.
What a TV media wall quote needs to specify
Homeowner wants to check what a media wall or TV feature wall quote should include, especially cabling and ventilation.
What a walk-in wardrobe quote should include
Homeowner comparing walk-in wardrobe quotes wants to know which build details determine cost and long-term durability.
What a made-to-measure workspace quote should specify
Homeowner setting up a fitted home office wants to know what a made-to-measure workspace quote should include.
What a made-to-measure furniture quote should specify
Homeowner commissioning a standalone bespoke piece wants to know what the quote should specify to judge quality.
What a kitchen refurbishment quote should specify
Homeowner planning a full kitchen refurbishment wants to know what the quote needs to cover beyond cabinetry alone.
What a bathroom refurbishment quote should specify
Homeowner planning a bathroom or wet room refurbishment wants to know what the quote needs to cover to avoid leaks and defects.
What a proper renovation specification must contain
homeowner wants to know what a renovation spec should include before comparing quotes
What must be in a house extension specification
homeowner comparing extension quotes wants to know what a proper spec covers
The loft conversion specification checklist
homeowner wants to check a loft conversion quote covers head height, structure and fire escape properly
What a garage conversion specification must cover
homeowner wants to know what a garage conversion quote should specify before comparing builders
What a new-build specification has to include
self-builder wants to know what a new-build house specification should cover
What a structural alterations specification must state
homeowner wants to know what a structural alteration quote should specify before removing a wall
What a roofing specification should name
homeowner wants to know what a roofing quote should specify before comparing contractors
What a cladding and guttering specification should cover
homeowner wants to know what a cladding and guttering quote should specify
What a design and planning specification should include
homeowner wants to know what a design and planning package should include before instructing an architectural or planning service
Concrete formwork specification checklist
someone commissioning concrete formwork wants to know what the specification should define before pricing
What a concrete staircase specification must define
someone commissioning a concrete staircase wants to know what should be specified before pricing
What a concrete worktop specification should confirm
homeowner commissioning a concrete worktop wants to know what should be specified before it's cast
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