Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Carry out a full site survey and produce a written scope and condition report

• strip out existing fixtures, finishes and fittings and remove waste to skip

• carry out structural or fabric repairs (floorboards, joists, plasterwork) and make good

• rewire and test electrical circuits and upgrade consumer unit where required (registered electrician)

• replace or reroute plumbing and gas services and perform pressure/leak tests (qualified plumber/gas engineer)

• plaster, skim and decorate, fit new joinery and carry out final snagging and client walkthrough

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most complete overhauls for a single room or small flat take 1–6 weeks; whole-house overhauls typically take 6–12+ weeks. factors that extend duration include structural repairs, waiting for specialist subcontractors, planning or building-control approvals, long lead times for bespoke items and required asbestos or hazardous-waste removal

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• can you supply a written quote that breaks down labour, materials and subcontractor costs

• which works will be done by your employees and which by subcontractors, with their qualifications

• how will you manage hidden issues if they arise and how are variations priced and approved

• what insurance and certifications do you hold (public liability, employer's liability, gas-safe, NICEIC)

• who will be the site contact and what are your typical working hours and daily tidy-up arrangements

• do you provide a programme with start and finish dates and key milestones

How to Avoid Surprises

• check access, parking and loading space for skips and deliveries

• arrange any required party-wall agreements, permissions or building-control notices in advance

• confirm responsibility for making good surrounding areas and agreed dust-protection measures

• tell the tradie about any known asbestos, mould or concealed services and expect an asbestos check if the building is pre-2000

• make a list of must-have fixtures and acceptable alternatives to avoid delays if items are out of stock