As an integral part of what we do, Kit & Co has a dedicated pre-construction service.  The aim is to ensure that every aspect of the project has been properly considered and that all associated professsionals have been brought together before the work begins.  It is also an opportunity to consider any potential issues before they occur.  This saves our clients both time and money,

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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

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• Understand the brief and how you live.

• Explain the likely process and timescales involved in the work.

• If you have not yet consulted an architect, we can undertake the first spatial planning for you in a process  we call FLOW, making sure even the smaller details get picked up and that your architect can then be properly briefed.

• Help you source and support your architect on the construction drawings. This will include responding to any issues and discharging any conditions raised by the planning authorities.

• Work alongside your architect to advise on electrical, lighting, bathroom, kitchen, joinery and landscape plans.

• Undertake the  audio visual and any security planning.

• Explain and support the many approvals that may be required such as those from the Highways Agency, English Heritage, Natural England, the Environment Agency and local Building Control.

• Consider and action any new incoming services that will be required such as electricity, telecoms, water and sewerage. 

• Organise an asbestos survey should one be needed (an obligation these days if any demolition is required).

• Help manage the relationship with any neighbours, including party wall issues.

• Advise on the type of insurance that you will require during the work.

• Prepare the health and safety files for the work, ensuring you are properly covered under current legislation.

• Bring together any third-party specialists that may be required during the project.

• Prepare contract documents.

• Source any specialist materials and start procurement.

• Be available for any questions you have or matters that arise.