APARTMENT RENOVATION · COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT
WHAT WE ASSESS
We record the layout, year of construction, available plans, service routes, substrates and intended use. Structural elements, moisture, possible hazardous materials and changes requiring permits are assessed by the relevant professionals before a definitive execution plan is prepared.
Strip-out, plumbing, electrical work, heating, floor build-up, tiling, joinery and painting need coordinated schedules and connections. Material choices, lead times, inspections and approvals are determined before building elements are closed up.
If the apartment remains occupied, we plan dust protection, access, work stages and water and electricity interruptions. A vacant apartment often offers more flexibility, but the work must still respect house rules, transport routes and other residents.
A useful budget separates strip-out, alterations to the existing building, technical installations, interior fit-out and potential contingency for concealed issues. The guide price on the refurbishment page provides an initial indication; a reliable quotation requires a defined scope, assessment of the existing property and selected materials.
SCOPE OF WORK
Record the existing condition, layout, materials and interfaces. Clarify structural interventions or changes requiring approval with the responsible specialists.
Set out strip-out, building services, interior fit-out and fixtures as separate areas. Discuss a reserve for concealed findings separately; document and approve changes during construction.
Bring delivery lead times, work by the different trades, inspections and drying times into a realistic schedule. At completion, jointly check the work carried out and any outstanding items.
The work and included services are governed by the written quotation and the findings of the existing-condition assessment.
PROJECT CHECK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Area, the extent of the work, building services and finish specification can change the price significantly. The linked renovation page provides a non-binding guide; for a reliable quotation, we assess the specific property.
This depends on the proposed work and location. Where necessary, structural matters, use and changes to the building envelope or access and utilities are clarified early with specialist planners and the responsible authority.
We assess this based on the planned work and necessary service interruptions. Protection, stages and alternative arrangements for using a bathroom or kitchen must be realistically agreed before construction begins.
Depending on the project: removal work, a new layout, bathroom and kitchen, plumbing and electrical work, heating, flooring, walls, doors, joinery and finishes. The quotation lists the items actually agreed and clearly distinguishes client-supplied work and exclusions.
Measurements and an assessment of the existing property are advisable before a binding quotation, especially where pipework, floor build-up or layout will change. Photos and plans help with an initial assessment but do not replace an on-site inspection.
Planning a project outside our core region? Send us the location, scope and preferred timeframe. We will assess whether we can support your project.