The length of time that it takes for a Builder to complete a project can vary a great deal from one project to another. However, to help you plan for the work that is going to be undertaken on your property, we have detailed below the typical time frames for various projects.
Small Repairs And Snagging
A number of jobs are carried out quickly and complete within a few days to a week. A list of work to be completed as part of ‘snagging’ after another trade has completed, re-pointing of a wall, repair of a leaking gutter etc. are all types of work that can be completed very quickly, mainly because there is little to no lead time for materials to be delivered to the site.
Kitchen And Bathroom Refits
A basic kitchen or bathroom refit could be completed within a short time frame of 2-3 weeks. However, a complete strip out back to bare bricks and boards could take longer, often 4 weeks or more, depending on the complexity of the re-fit. Most Builders in Cheltenham that complete kitchen and bathroom refits would provide a written stage schedule detailing when each trade will be required on site, so you can plan accordingly for completion.
Single-Storey Extensions
The actual construction period for a single-storey extension can typically last anywhere from 8 weeks to 12 weeks, although this does not take into account the time taken for the design and planning of the extension. In some cases this can add several months on to the overall time taken to complete the project.
Loft Conversions
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What Commonly Adds Extra Time
One of the factors that can impact on the duration of any building project is the time it takes for planning decisions to be made by the local council (often up to 8 weeks), party wall agreements to be negotiated with neighbours (if necessary) and for suppliers of items like windows and kitchen units to deliver them (lead times of 6-12 weeks are not unusual). As with any project, wet weather can impact on certain aspects of the work and may delay work in the grounds and on the roof for example.
Building Control Inspections
Different stages of your building project will require inspection by your local building control authority or an approved inspector, for example, inspection of the foundations, drainage, any structural alterations and finally the completion of the work. It is best to book these inspections in advance and ensure they are noted in your project schedule. Building control is often confused with whether a particular piece of work requires approval under the Building Regulations. This will depend on the nature of the work and its impact on structure, fire and the insulation of a building. More on Builders in Cheltenham can be found at https://glynmannconstruction.co.uk/builders-near-me/builders-in-cheltenham/.
It’s also worth noting that a good builder will be able to give you a good idea of the timescale for your project, by outlining the expected dates for each stage of the job. This will help you to plan for the time when your builder will be finishing up and ensure that you are able to get them back in for any finishing work that is required.