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The 10 Secrets of an On Time, On Budget, Self-Build Project
Make sure all of the consents are in place
No work can take place without planning permission. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland it is possible to start work without Building Regulations approval. However, an application must be lodged and 48 hours’ notice given in writing. Any necessary easements must be negotiated before the commencement of work.
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Make sure you've got insurances and warranties sorted out
Building anything without the right site insurance is folly. You need Contractors’ All Risk, and Employers’ and Public Liability. Most people wanting a mortgage will be required to have a warranty but even those who do not may find that it is advisable for peace of mind. Gear up the inspectors well in advance.
Get quotations from utilities for supply
Service providers can take an inordinately long time to provide quotations for their supply. Most sites can do without gas or electricity until the later stages but very few can do without water. When you get the quotation, try to stick to their programme as any interruption can lead to long delays.
Create a proper access onto site and a hardstanding
It’s essential that lorries are able to get to your site, unload and get away. If this means that a temporary access needs to be formed then so be it. If necessary, stone an area for deliveries and hardstanding. Think further afield from the site to narrow lanes and low or weak bridges.
Arrange for secure and dry storage
Many materials need to be stored in the dry, and perhaps the best and most secure lockups are the metal shipping containers that can either be hired or purchased. Self-build sites are not a magnet for thieves but it makes sense to have security fencing to prevent casual theft or children getting access.
Make sure the proper drawings are on site
As any project progresses, the drawings will be amended. Make sure that everybody on site has the latest drawings and make a point of collecting up and destroying all obsolete plans. If you find labour trying to work from wet or illegible plans, replace them with new ones.
Check the lead-in times for various supplies
Some materials have very long lead-in times and as continuity is the key to a successful project, you will need to factor in these delays and order well in advance. Keep a check on progress and if the deliveries are going to be delayed, warn those on site well in advance.
Go and see previous work by subcontractors or builders before contracting
Any man’s as good as his last job and in order to judge whether you’re employing the right people, you need to check back to look at their previous work and talk to their previous clients. Always ask for references and don’t be afraid to check up on them.
Agree lump-sum prices wherever possible
You don’t want the costs to be an open cheque book. Always insist on a lump-sum price for all of the work either by a builder or a subcontractor. When you’ve got that, get their measured rates and their daywork rates so that you have a basis for the payment of extras.
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