Process and cost factors
What a fitter actually needs from you before starting
At a glance
- All sanitaryware, tiles and fittings should be chosen, ordered and, ideally, on site or confirmed for delivery before the start date.
- Clear access to the property, parking arrangements and any building management rules in a flat should be communicated in advance.
How it works in practice
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All sanitaryware, tiles and fittings should be chosen, ordered and, ideally, on site or confirmed for delivery before the start date.
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Clear access to the property, parking arrangements and any building management rules in a flat should be communicated in advance.
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A single point of contact for decisions during the job avoids conflicting instructions if more than one household member is involved.
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Confirmation of exactly which fittings are being kept and which are being replaced, agreed clearly before strip-out begins.
Questions we get asked
Do I need to be present every day?
Not necessarily, but being contactable and available for key decision points, especially once the old suite is out, keeps the job moving.
What if I haven't chosen everything by the start date?
It's worth pushing the start date back rather than starting without key decisions made, since delays mid-job are usually more disruptive than a short postponement.
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Not ready to book, just weighing it up?
That is fine, questions at the thinking stage are the cheapest ones to ask, and they usually save a change of mind later.