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A well-planned home extension has the potential to turn even the humblest of properties into a comfortable, stylish and light-filled home. With the right design and execution, you can create a wonderful new zone that not only transforms the way you interact with your living environment, but also adds significant value.
Before you start , you should check and plan what needs to be done and when.
Agree design and produce planning drawings
Get planning permission (if required)
Check locations of underground drainage and services
Produce detailed drawings for Building Regs including engineer's calculations
Submit application to Building Control
Find builders and! or trades
Specify required works and get quotes
Plan your finances & draft budget
Confirm builder's appointment and agree works, price, timescales, retention, payment stages etc
Confirm with written contract or detailed letters;
Check lead-in times for materials and place orders to avoid delays (eg windows, blocks etc)
Check contractor's insurance and notify your home insurers I or take out new policy
Inform neighbours
Plan for site safety
A project manager will save you time, stress and money.
When you look at the figures, it’s easy to see why using a project manager makes sense. He or she will guide you through the building process, provide advice and support, and ensure that your project is delivered to the best quality, on time and to budget.
Get in touch with us
If you’d like to find out more about how we can support you with your self- build project we’d welcome the opportunity to talk about how we can help.
email: info@londonacd.co.uk