Info please! Building contractors, what’s included??

5 years ago

Hi we are undergoing a full renovation of a house! Exterior, interior, double extension, back to bricks basically. We are hoping to secure the builders and just confirm exactly what’s included. He has said all will be covered but thought we need to get in writing and thought we could double check exactly what he will cover. Can someone help me with a list of what they would expect from a contractor to complete the house??
I understand this is a long list so if short of time even the not so obvious things that we would think are included but some may not?? Any help really appreciated! Thanks.

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OnePlan
5 years ago
Hi Sal89,
Oh gosh - you should have a proper contract with ANY person doing work for you - it’s a legal requirement. It should set out everything they are covering , how much it costs and your rights to cancel and how you cancel. With building work it should state if they are covering CDM or if they expect you or the Architect to cover that - again that’s a legal requirement. Have you got an Architect onboard ? What have they says they will cover in their contract ?
Angie
5 years ago
Absolutely you need a contract with all the fine details included. You need to specify things like taps, light fittings, types of steels, tiles, and so much more. Your definition of "everything" is unlikely to be the same as the builder's... Good luck with the renovation.
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Sal89
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you, you are absolutely right.
minipie
5 years ago
Do you have an architect or project manager? If so, get them to draw up a full detailed scope of works for the contractor to quote against. This should include every scrap of work needed. In some instances you may not be able to say the exact spec (eg you may not know exactly what flooring you want or how many downlights) but you can put in an assumption "eg assume 30 downlights on ground floor" and then if it turns out to be 45 you know the cost should be 1.5x the quote. Be careful to specify what "level" of fittings you want eg "replace doors" will get you a quote for basic flat doors, "replace doors with hardwood Victorian style 4 panel fire rated doors" is more specific.
Sal89
Original Author
5 years ago
Minipie, yes we have architect and the builder has seen exactly what we need doing and has gave a quote based on that. That’s where we have asked about nitty gritty and now have a full list of what would be included. We basically asked what wouldn’t be included and there are a few things that have been highlighted.

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