the order process

Shown below is a typical order process for our supply and install package, from client acceptance through to "wind and watertight" completion. Please note that the programme periods are estimates only, based on a S.I.P. build, and are intended as a guide in the overall planning of the project.

Issue of Design Drawings

Detailed planning permission will be required before the project can proceed. Upon receipt of of a signed contract and engagement fee we will issue drawings of your chosen design for inclusion in the submission to planning by you or your agent. Once you have received permission the project can proceed as outlined in the indicative programme table below.

Issue of Construction Drawings

This large set of drawings and information shows the detail of the house construction. Upon receipt of the first percentage payment (10%) we will issue these drawings for inclusion in the submission by you or your agent to your local Building Control office for Building Warrant. Your agent will supplement these with other site-specific drawings required for the application. Your agent should also help you to arrange site specific structural drawings and calculations, such as those for your foundation. You will then require a Structural Engineers Register (SER) certificate, which pulls together all the structural elements of the project and certifies them. This will need to be undertaken by a registered SER engineer. Your agent will then submit all of this for Building Regulations approval. The approved set of Building Warrant drawings will be used in the tender process as outlined below.

Appointing a Contractor

Take advice from your architect or agent. The normal process is for your agent to put your house out to tender to three reputable contractors, ideally NHBC registered. Your agent will then advise you on the contractor who you should accept. It's not just the price you have to take into account but also start and finish times for example. Always make sure a proper contract is signed between yourself and the chosen contractor. Again, your agent should advise. In Scotland the Scottish Minor Works Contract is often used and in England and Wales the ICE Minor Works Contract.

Remember that it is important to arrange a building contractor at this stage of the project. Your contractor will be required to prepare an appropriate access, lay-down area, and prepared foundation, as these are a requirement for delivery and installation of our packages.