Step 01Visit
01
A site visit
A visit and a conversation about the end use, because the end use decides the spec.
[RM]Refurbishment management
Your refurbishment,managed.
Refurbishment management for landlords and investors across Greater Manchester and East Lancashire. I manage the process for you: the schedule of works, the quotes, the programme, the site visits, the invoices and the handover. A main contractor does the work and warrants it. You pay the trades direct and I check every invoice before you do, so I never hold your money.
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At a glanceRefurbishment
- For
- Landlords, investors on a buy, refurbish, refinance plan, and owners preparing for an operator
- Three levels
- Review, Monitoring and Full management
- Where
- Greater Manchester and East Lancashire for site work; further by agreement
- How it is paid
- Review fixed; Monitoring per visit; Full management a fixed fee set at proposal
- What it is not
- I do not design, build, buy materials, apply for building control, certify work or hold your money
Last reviewed , by Kian Peake.
The end usedecides the spec.
[01]Landlords refurbishing between tenancies
Works scoped and run so the property is back earning, with every invoice checked before you pay it.
[02]Investors on a buy, refurbish, refinance plan
The works specified and evidenced with the lender's valuation in mind.
[03]Owners preparing for an operator or a company let
The spec set by the operator, serviced accommodation or company let that will take it on.
[04]Anyone who already has a builder
Someone independent checking progress and cost against what was agreed.
As much or as littleas you need.
Level 1[01]
Review
For before you commit. A site visit, a review of your quotes and scope, and a written risk and cost note.
Fee: fixed, credited if full management follows.
Level 2[02]
Monitoring
For when you run your own builder and want independent checks. Agreed site visits with photos, invoice checks against the agreed price, and a written update after each visit. You manage the builder; I check and report.
Fee: fixed per visit.
Level 3[03]
Full management
For when you want it run for you. Schedule of works, three like-for-like quotes, contractor recommendation, programme, weekly visits, change control, a weekly report, snagging and handover.
Fee: a fixed fee worked out from the agreed works budget, set at proposal and paid in three stages.
Five steps,in writing.
Step 02Signed first
02
A scope note
One page setting out what I do and do not do, signed before anything starts.
Step 03Quotes
03
Works and quotes
The schedule of works and three like-for-like quotes. You choose the contractor with my recommendation.
Step 04On site
04
Works on site
A daily update from the contractor, a weekly visit from me and a report every Friday. Nothing over £250 extra goes ahead without your written approval.
Step 05Keys
05
Handover
Certificates, warranties, the final account, snags closed, keys.
I coordinatethe people who do.
I do not design, build, buy materials in my name, apply for building control or certify workmanship. You remain the client under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and I act as your agent. The main contractor runs the site as principal contractor. I put those roles in writing at the start.
Every Friday.
A short update and a full report: status, progress against the programme, the money (budget, approved changes, committed, paid, forecast final cost), decisions I need from you, risks and photos. Every figure in the report comes from the job record, and anything missing is shown as missing.
Coverage: Greater Manchester and East Lancashire for site-based work. Further afield by agreement. Buying first? See Buy and refurbish.
Straight answers.
Do you hold my money?
No. You pay every contractor and supplier direct. I check each invoice against what was agreed before you pay it.
Who is responsible for the work?
The main contractor carries out and warrants the work, and runs the site as principal contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
What happens if the cost goes up?
Any extra is priced in writing before it is done, and nothing over £250 goes ahead without your written approval.
How will I know how it is going?
A weekly report every Friday with progress, money, decisions needed and photos.
Do you use your own builders?
I recommend from three like-for-like quotes and you choose. I do not take payments from contractors.
Which areas do you cover?
Greater Manchester and East Lancashire for site work, further by agreement.
Tell me about the property.
Where it is, what it needs and what it is for. I come back with the level that fits and a written quote.