Start and completion dates for extension

Question

Is it best to agree a start and completion date with my builder for my extension?

Sam · Answer

Hi Kathrine,

This is a common question and really does depend on the size of the extension wether you’ve had your plans drawn up and availability of your chosen builder! Very vague I know! Hope this helps

Sam
S.J.Redfern design LTD

Adam · Answer

It’s always better to get a fixed timescale from your contractor but don’t be surprised if it takes more or less time as there can always be unplanned circumstances that arise.

Cheyne · Answer

YES ..  but do allow a realistic time . and allow  for a two week over run , just in case

Igor · Answer

The best would be to sign up an agreement, to make sure the builder takes you seriously, otherwise he can have two or three slowly progressing extension at the time, and unlikely you will be happy to live on construction site for months along.

Sean · Answer

Yes your builder should be able to give you a rough estimated  finish date +- one week weather permitting on outside work. Also gives him a target to work to.

Ross · Answer

it all depends what builder you employ I personally only take one project at a time from start to finish before moving on sometimes I lose out on work but it works for  me most good builders will work with you to cause the least amount of stress for your build any leave you happy to recommend them to others

Yasar · Answer

Yes its good to have a rough idea on completion but there’s lot of factors by extend the completion date

Danielle · Answer

Definitely set start and completion dates and set your payment schedule to reflect work progress throughout your project always allowing enough money to complete the project at any stage of the builder doesn’t finish the job.

Norman · Answer

Yes, the programme should also be linked to stage payments dependant on work completed with final payment due after completion of ALL WORK

Paul · Answer

Yes.always get a start date and completion date.
But allow extra time for bad weather on the external works.

Jason · Answer

I always agree a start date.
And a guideline for completion.
In twenty five years building I've never needed to agree a finish date that incurs a penalty clause.
However, that is because I only take on 1 extension at a time and don't have multiple projects running together.
Which means I am personally on site every day.
Larger firms who take on too much work are sometimes guilty of unrealistic completion dates

Richard · Answer

start date defiantly, but take in consideration the project you chosen builder is currently on. weather and customer extras can effect time scales as it will for your project. so completion dates can change due to weather and added extras.

Paul · Answer

It is and if possible,  include penalties for failing to hit deadlines.

Jake · Answer

A estimated date can always be given but a exact time scale is hard to put a date too as in some cases foundations could be problematic with services it’s all dependent on how straight forward the build is

Start and completion dates for extension

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