Renovation / Planning note
Keep, repair or replace? Start a renovation with clarity.
Original concept imagery · not completed work.
Describe the problem, not just the finish.
Better storage, a difficult layout, recurring moisture or worn finishes need different responses. Photographs and a short list of concerns help distinguish functional issues from a style preference.
Decide what should stay.
Retaining good furniture, doors or finishes may affect the sequence and the palette. Record their condition and dimensions, then discuss how they connect with the new work.
Plan for the people living there.
An occupied home needs a practical conversation about access, dust, working hours, service shutdowns and temporary arrangements. Phase the work around what is feasible, not an assumed universal timeline.
Leave room to review discoveries.
Concealed conditions can become apparent after work begins. Your agreement should explain how new findings, variations and their commercial or programme effects are recorded and approved. Structural concerns require qualified professional assessment.