Hi!

[anarres]

Hi everyone,

 

Over the last couple of years I've built a small (32sqm) outdoor office in my garden, and I'm nearing completion, although I have a number of issues to fix (will be posting these in the appropriate forums).

 

I'm also at the very start of a large renovation/extension of my 2 bed bungalow into a 1.5 storey 5 bed house (had pre-app advice and on the verge of submitting plans). I'm planning to have a single contractor up to ground level, then trades in after that where needed to get watertight. I can do a reasonable amount myself but I guess how much I do will be a question of available time. I also have to live here so some interesting logistics are involved in how I do this. I'm sure I will need a lot of advice on the way! I've learned a lot in the last decade or so but I'm definitely jack of all trades and master of none, so I know my limits and when I need help.

[Susie]

Welcome to the forum you will find lots of help on here. 

[saveasteading]

On 19/07/2023 at 09:31, anarres said:

then trades in after that

Hi. My overall  advice is to not assume that these trades will consider beyond their immediate  jobs.

You are the project manager so you need to consider the interfaces.

[patp]

We project managed our build. We made a point of asking each contractor (once we were happy with their work) to recommend trades people for the next stage. 

[JohnMo]

35 minutes ago, patp said:

We project managed our build. We made a point of asking each contractor (once we were happy with their work) to recommend trades people for the next stage. 

That is exactly how I did our build. Plus if the recommended person was too busy, I asked them if they could recommend someone. Had no issues at all.

[saveasteading]

3 hours ago, patp said:

recommend trades people for the next stage. 

Perfect, if you can tolerate some long delays.