What We Do

Step 1: Say Hello

 

Discuss your project

Give us a call, email, or fill out our enquiry form so that we can get an understanding of what you have in mind, what your vision is, and what stage you are currently at. We will ask you a series of questions to understand exactly what is you are looking for, and what you will need to progress things forwards. 

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Personalised Consultation

We will either arrange to meet you at the location of your property/site, or if easier, we can meet at our offices in Edinburgh city centre. We will explore the details of your project, conduct a measured survey if appropriate, go over drawings and designs, and look at potential challenges that may be faced. We can spend some time discussing any key details or concerns you may be having about what lays ahead, and we can go over what to expect during the build process.

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Project Action Plan

At this stage. we will put together a detailed series of documents for your project. This will include a bill of quantities, a detailed schedule of works, and a proposed budget and cost schedule. We charge a flat fee of £199 (including VAT) to produce these documents. They are yours whether you chose us for the build phase or not, however, included in this bundle will be all our terms and conditions and appointment letter should you wish to continue. 

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Step 2: The Build

 

Building Control and Planning

We will handle all planning permission and building control communications and paperwork to ensure that all requirements are met. We will liaise with the local council and relative departments throughout the building works, and provide them with all relevant information as stipulated within the planning consents.​

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Communicating with neighbours

Building work can be disruptive, so we will let your neighbours know exactly what’s going to be happening, how long the work will last and seek permission if we may need access to their property. We will always inform, respect and show courtesy to those affected by our work and strive to minimise its impact.

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Health and safety

As per Construction Design Management regulations (2015), we can act as Principle Designer and handle all matters of health and safety compliance. We take account of the health and safety risks to everyone affected by the work (including members of the public) and plan and manage the measures needed to control them. We ensure all employees and subcontractors have site-specific inductions and have the skills, knowledge, and experience to carry out their work safely.

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Communication

We hold regular meetings with our clients during the construction phase to ensure they’re fully aware of how the project is progressing. This means if any issues arise, or a client changes their mind about a certain aspect, it can be dealt with quickly. You will be given your own personal login to BuilderTrend, our project management software, where you can see daily progress reports, daily pictures, and real-time progress and cost trackers.

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Step 3: Handover and Completion

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Snagging list

Nearing completion of the project, we walk around with the client and assemble a snagging list of the remaining items of work to be completed, as outlined in the original contract.

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Building control inspection

A council inspector will check our work has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specification and complies with the standards required by Scottish building regulations.

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Tidy up

Removing all waste, rubble and scaffolding from site. A team of professional cleaners will give your property a deep clean.

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Move in

Welcome to your new home!

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Certificates handed over

On completion we provide clients with all guarantees, test certificates and warranties from manufacturers and suppliers.

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Follow up calls after one, three, six and twelve months

We check in on our clients to ensure they are happy with their new home and put right any defects that may have appeared over time.