Our Process
Every project we deliver is unique and requires a different approach, however...
We’ve got processes in place to make sure you get exactly the results you need
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Stage I
01. Initial contactOur Process Initial contact; If you call us, e-mail or fill in the request box on this site, we will contact you to get an idea of your project, talk through the basics and hopefully arrange a...
02. Site consultationA meeting at your property for further in-depth discussion of the scope of work, a look at the existing building and advice from us on what is, and isn't possible. From this we go away to prepare...
03. Initial scope of work and project costsBased on what was discussed at the meeting we will prepare a scope of work and the costs to do what's included in it. We will then discuss this with you, make any changes that are agreed, revise costs if necessary and reach final agreement on price and scope. Then we will ask you to...
04. Read and sign the contractAlso our terms and conditions, with further opportunities to ask questions, then when this is signed and everyone is happy.
06. Survey the roof space(and/or other areas depending on the scope of work). This will take a couple of hours and from this...
07. Drawings of your project are producedYou will be sent these electronically, and if required also as hard copies. We ask you to look at these carefully and in detail, noting any questions you may have ready for...
08. A meeting to discuss drawingsWe will arrange this so we can review the drawings with you, answer any questions you may have, and then we will go away make any adjustments to the drawings and costs necessary, so we can get...
09. the structural drawings producedOur appointed structural engineers will make their calculations and produce drawings of the structural elements for the on-site team. This will also be the point that the project can be sent to get planning permission if required. (we'll talk about this at the initial consultation meeting, as well as any party wall issues). Once we have the agreed drawings, and any permissions in place as required, we will arrange a...
Stage II
10. Project start meetingAt this meeting you will meet the leader of the team we have chosen to build your project, talk with them about the upcoming work, and we will give an outline programme for the work and set a start date for the build, as well as flagging any critical timings for items to be supplied by you, when this is all confirmed, on the agreed date...
11. The project startsTypically this will be within two weeks from the prestart meeting. First scaffolding will be erected, the site prepared, then the on-site team will begin work. Our teams normally work hours between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and between 8am and 1pm on Saturdays. These are based on local authority regulated hours, and may vary slightly from borough to borough. Once work is underway we will...
12. Make site visitsYour Project Manager will visit the site to check progress/workmanship, fine tune any design details with you and the on site team, and authorise any payments that are due. We will e-mail you a report after the visit summarising our findings etc. When the mid point of the programme is reached, we will organise...
13. A mid programme meeting with all partiesThis is the chance for everyone to meet on site and take stock of where the project is at. Tea/Coffee and biscuits are recommended! This is generally the last opportunity to make any design changes. We will then resume our regular site visits until the contracted work is completed, then we will arrange...
14. Project completion meetingAt this we will ask you to provide a snagging list for the on site team, the items on the list will be addressed in the following days, once they have been resolved to your satisfaction, we will come to site for...
Stage III
Stage IV
15. Final sign offSigning this document tells us that you are happy with what has been done and that all work is complete. Once signed the relevant guarantees and paperwork will be issued and the...
16. Three month defect period beginsWe retain a proportion of the contract sum for this period in case any issues with the contracted work arise. If they do, you can call us and if appropriate, we will arrange for them to be rectified. After this, the...
17. Guarantee period beginsDepending on the specific guarantee you have, typically structural work is covered for up to 10 years, plumbing and electrical installation up to 2 years. Should you need to make a claim on the guarantee, you can call us and be confident it will be dealt with professionally.
18. You can now enjoy your new beautifully crafted space!We will arrange this so we can review the drawings with you, answer any questions you may have, and then we will go away make any adjustments to the drawings and costs necessary, so we can get...
NB: The above is only intended as a rough outline of the typical process for a loft conversion. It is not intended as a comprehensive guide and may vary in part or whole with specific projects and works other than dormer loft conversions (we'll talk about this at the initial consultation meeting).