Renovation schedule - order of works

[Ianhaycox]

I've almost finished a major renovation project of a barn and was thinking back to the start of the project when I just didn't know where to start, what job to do first, the 'correct' order of work etc. It was all a bit overwhelming and difficult to focus. I'm sure many other people have been in the same boat and thought it might be helpful if a basic construction schedule could be fleshed out, with input from people like myself and the professionals - artisans. Having a good grasp of the order of works could mean better scheduling/devis of the trades; macon, electrician, plumber etc, and act as a checklist of jobs to do and things to buy.

I'm happy to have a first crack based on my humble experience. Feel free to contribute, with additions, deletions, re-ordering etc. and then I could summarise as a FAQ. BTW I'm in Brittany an am assuming converting a barn with mud floor and stone walls.

• Plans - draw up building plans
• Permits - obtain necessary permissions + fosse if necessary
• Excavate floor
• Holes in walls for PTT, Electrics, Water, Gaz, Drains
• Lay hardcore/sand and soil pipes according to plan. If necessary gaine for water, electric.
• Waterproof membrane, insulation and metal grid for concrete floor
• Lay gaine for electric feeds from fusebox
• Concrete floor
• Openings for doors, windows
• Fit doors and windows
• Fit Veluxes
• Upper floor(s) ceiling joists
• Upper floor(s) internal studwork (metal or wood) + doors
• Hidden cable and pipe runs (VMC, heating, water, waste, lights and power) as plan
• Plasterboard ceilings + make loft hatch(es)
• Plasterboard and insulate walls
• Tape and joint or plaster walls and ceilings
• Ground floor screed/chape
• Ground floor studwork and internal doors/frames
• Hidden cable and pipe runs (VMC heating, water, waste, lights and power) as plan
• Insulate and plasterboard
• Tape and joint/plaster
• Floor tiling/grouting
• Staircases (possibly earlier or later as may get damaged)
• Fit showers/baths
• Tile bathrooms
• Fit remaining sanitaryware, toilets, basins...
• Wood trims, architrave, etc.
• Paint ceilings/walls throughout
• Paint doors/frames thoughout
• Fit door furniture
• Upstairs flooring
• Skirting boards and ceramic floor plinths
• Fit electric switches, sockets, lights, TV points, PTT...
• Fit kitchen cabinets
• Kitchen worktops and sink + taps/hob and appliances (Dishwasher...)
• Connect services, water, electric, ... and check and get inspections if necessary
• Ceiling/loft insulation

I haven't mentioned roofing or temporary electrical/water supplies as in my case the roof was sound and I had a long extension lead!

[roxy]

Many thanks for this it has been a great help with m y plans.

B

[Lizfjr]

Might I add an Item?

Tell customer what the schedule is.

I have someone who is supposed to be doing a job for me. He has twice sent me an xls file with no data in it and thinks I am stupid enough not to know he is sending me empty files by way of stringing me along. Quite apart from the fact that I know the software inside out, I also used to be a teacher and have heard the 'but I thought I handed in my homework complete' too many times.