{"id":4014,"date":"2019-12-06T16:08:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T16:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buildteam.com\/blog\/?p=4014"},"modified":"2022-04-28T09:37:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T09:37:57","slug":"5-common-questions-asked-during-the-construction-phase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buildteam.com\/blog\/5-common-questions-asked-during-the-construction-phase\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Questions Asked During the Construction Phase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So\nyou\u2019ve decided to move forward with a loft conversion or rear extension and\nyou\u2019re worried about your home becoming a temporary construction site. Do you\nget nervous about not being able to picture the finished product? Are you\nworried about how everything will fit through your house? In this build-related\nblog, we answer some of the most common questions that homeowners ask during\nthe construction project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When can I order the kitchen units?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During\nthe build programme, it can sometimes be challenging to imagine a kitchen\npositioned within a construction site. But with the help of your dedicated site\nteam, we are able to suggest timeframes for when your kitchen can be ordered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\npart of the construction build, there are a several phases that will need to be\ncompleted before the kitchen can be measured up. The measuring process of the\nkitchen is usually conducted once the final screed floor has been placed. The\nscreed floor is a thin layer of concrete to cover the insulation and concrete\nslab, which is placed before your finishing floor cover i.e. tiles, wood floor\netc. Once this is placed and is safe to walk on, then you can book your kitchen\nprovider to visit site to measure up your proposed kitchen fittings. Following\nthe finalisation of the kitchen designs, we would generally advise that the\nkitchen is delivered to site once the finishing floors have been placed and the\nwalls have been painted.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s the process for appointing building control?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prior\nto commencement of any construction works, a building control inspector will\nneed to be appointed. This is usually discussed with you during the initial\nmeeting with your project management and construction team. There are two\nparties that can appoint an inspector:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a)\nThe client – if you’ve decided to go through the process yourself, you will\nneed to complete the application, confirm details of the approved inspector and\ninform Build Team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

b)\nBuild Team – to make the process even more stress free, you can ask Build Team\nto manage the administration process, liaise with the building control and\nsubmit the relevant documents*. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once an approved building control officer\nhas been appointed, Build Team will then liaise with the inspector throughout\nthe construction phase, and ensure the required elements of the build have been\ncompleted as per the design and following the regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*For Build Team\nto appoint building control, there is a small administrative fee in addition to\nthe application fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When do I order my glazing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your glazing options can be explored from before you settle your designs.\nOnce you’ve picked out your style, your project management team will be able to\nconfirm when the measuring process can begin. This is usually conducted once\nthe door and window apertures have been created, and following the placement of\nthe screed floor. Depending on the glazing company, there is usually a waiting\nperiod from when the final measurements are taken, to when they are delivered\nand installed. Don’t worry about your extension or loft being exposed to the\nelements or unexpected visitors. Your team will ensure that all openings are\nappropriately protected and secured. The glazing will then be installed as soon\nas the manufacturing has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are there any unforeseen issues?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When a project doesn’t go to plan, it can cost you time and money. We\nappreciate that this can be stressful and might not be ideal. However, your\nproject management and construction team will attempt to plan ahead to avoid\nthese unforeseen issues. Prior to the commencement of the build, your project\nmanagement team will run through the sequence of the build, building control\nexpectations, payment procedure etc. Once these have been understood, any\ngeneric unforeseen matters can also be discussed with your team. During the\nbuild phase, it can be tricky to identify potential problems. However, your\nteam will be well experienced and equipped to manage these issues, with the\nassistance of external third parties. It might be worth considering a\ncontingency fund within your budget to deal with the potential unexpected\ncosts. We would usually recommend at least 10% of the overall cost of your\nproject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I live at the property?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being able to save money and stay at home during your construction\nprogramme is always a good idea, but sometimes not feasible. Depending on the\ntype of development, property type and available space, it is possible to stay\nat home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A loft conversion will generally not cause much disruption to the ground\nor first floor of your property and will be accessible to your builders via\nscaffolding. This therefore makes your home habitable during the construction\nphase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rear extension project may result in not being able to access your\nkitchen or bathroom, especially if it’s located within the area of\nredevelopment. In this case, it might not be practical to live at home if you\nown a ground floor flat. If your house consists of more than one floor, it\nmight be feasible to live at home if you can sacrifice a functional kitchen and\nground floor welfare facilities for a few months. As part of our works, a\ntemporary kitchen can be provided if required. This can be discussed during\nyour initial meeting with your project management and construction team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have any further unanswered questions or would like to discuss any\nof the above with our Build team, get in touch on 0207 495 6561 or email\nhello@buildteam.com to arrange a telephone Build Consultation with one of our\nProject Managers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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