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
What a concrete formwork specification must state
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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