User:Noblestrawberry/Home refurbishment

Home Refurbishment is “the process of updating the cosmetic and in some cases structural components of a home using multiple trades and suppliers on behalf of a domestic customer all managed over a contracted period of time”. This is not to be confused with a home improvement project which typically involves minor improvements such as fitting new doors or a new kitchen. Home refurbishment projects include extensions; loft conversions; basement conversions; conversions from a Single-family detached house or Semi-detached house into apartments and vice versa; cosmetic refurbishments and complete refurbishments.

A typical complete refurbishment project involves the following works:


 * Dimensional and engineering surveys.
 * Design and architectural plans.
 * Planning applications.
 * Stripping out.
 * New floor space and living area such as a single or double story side or rear extension involving ground works; structural works; bricklaying and glazing.
 * New services including new plumbing; new heating; new electrics and audio visual.
 * The reinstating of period features including cornices; banisters and skirting.
 * New bathroom(s).
 * New kitchen.
 * New flooring.
 * New or overhauled doors and windows.
 * Painting and decorating.