FAQ

Yes, you have options. During the design phase, we work to establish specifications for these items. You can choose between painted walls or wallpaper (up to £50 per roll) and select a bathroom suite, ranging from £300 at B&Q to a £5,000 suite from Germany.

If your construction is near a boundary or party wall, a party wall award may be required. While neighbours cannot halt the work, both parties' rights must be respected. The process can be time-consuming, so we recommend budgeting between £500 and £1,000 per award. We typically manage this in-house to maintain better control over the process.

Any building work can be somewhat stressful. There might be noise, debris, and occasional deviations from the plan. Supplier delays and snagging tasks like paint touch-ups or securing loose fixtures can occur. We ensure a smooth process with a thorough snagging list reviewed by DAP Constructions' Engineer and the client.

Most conversions will require planning and building control approvals. New basements, particularly those altering the house's exterior, generally need planning permission.

Design discussions and an investigative phase are essential to identify any potential additional work. Building projects, especially those involving significant groundwork, may experience cost increases. If extra work is necessary, we will explain what is required and why. Your approval before proceeding is crucial to us.

The need for underpinning depends on your project's nature and the depth of existing foundations. Underpinning involves incremental excavation beneath existing foundations, followed by additional concrete.

Our total fee for all projects typically ranges from 10% to 14% of the construction cost, excluding VAT. The pre-tender phase usually accounts for 75-80% of the total fee. For example, for an £80,000 project, our total fee would be approximately £11,260, with £8,900 allocated to the pre-tender phase. These figures may vary based on your project's specifics and the information you provide.

For loft schemes with a budget of £40,000, full planning is available for a fixed fee of £3,000. All project costs can be fixed based on the information you provide before signing a contract.