Don’t under estimate the amount of work you might have to do.

The reason for writing this post is that although I have previously said our project is complete, I kind of thought it was, looking around our house I realise that although the really big stuff is completed, there are lots of smaller jobs still to be done.

These small jobs mean all sorts of things but include the following:

There is still money to be spent.

There is still lots of time needed to complete them, if I am going to do it!

Unfinished work can start to annoy you – well it does me.

It can take the shine of the other work you have completed.

And if you work on it and finish it without effort, or complete it quickly or half heartedly it can ruin the look of the whole project.

People also notice the poor or unfinished work and it could well affect any future sale price.

It might even deter people from buying it altogether.

One way to reduce the chances of having lots of work left to do is to draw up a list at the beginning of the project of everything required [well nearly everything]

This is normally called a specification, which is set out in a logical way normally set out room by room and then inside the house and outside.

It lists what needs to be done and you can use it as work progresses crossing of what gets completed.

This does take time to produce however and should not be rushed as this is when things are missed.

If it is not something you feel able to do then you can get a professional to draw something up for you – this is where I can help.

If you looking around it would be worth using someone with a professional qualification such as RICS or MCIOB to make sure they know what they are talking about.

If you are struggling to find the right help then please drop me a line then I can help get things organised for you.

Thanks

David