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Which order to do things in? - total kitchen reno

7 years ago

Hi guys.

Here are my plans for turning our long, dark kitchen with dead space into a more usable, light space. We plan to do this by adding big bifold doors at the end, plus replacing a small window, as well as new lights. We'll also need to alter the size of a side window which is currently very low, to allow for kitchen units to be put underneath.

My question is, what order do I do things in?! I'm going to try project manage it myself. But as the layout and usage is being remodelled, I'm not sure which person to call in first.

It'll need new flooring, steal beams for bifolds, glazing, new electrical points (ceiling and walls), moving the gas combi boier, moving the drainage from the back wall to the side external wall...and that's all before we think about fitting new kitchen units in. Please advise! :)

The image on the left is how it is now. The one on the right is our intention.

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PRO
Kitchenpod - Temporary Kitchen Hire (Home use)
7 years ago
Hello. Many of the jobs you wish to do will run concurrently. As a result coordinating separate tradesmen may end up being a false economy. One contractor who can do all that you require I think is the best way to go. Do you intend to live in the house during the works? Rgds Ed
Sara
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks Ed. Yes, we need to live in the house whilst it's being done. We could possibly live in the upstairs and treat it like an apartment whilst the downstairs is going on.
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I concur with Ed, you're better off with a builder who will organise everything for you as he goes. But, generally, you :-

Need to know where the plumbing and drainage work is going,

Then you build your shell up ( the steel / the window work )

Then first fix plumbing and electrics, ( know where every light, lightswitch, socket cover and tap is going.

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Basically, you need to know down to the last light switch what is going where, plan for it meticulously, and you shouldn't go wrong!

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