Demolition, renovation & new build
Do you want to open up a room, adapt your home to a new situation, or do you have plans for a new building? It starts with a clear picture of what you want. Below you can read, per part, what you can discuss with Northfield Renovations and which information helps.
Part 1 of 3
Demolition work
Many renovations begin with taking things out: a partition wall that makes the room feel small, a worn bathroom or a kitchen that has to make way for a new layout. Demolition needs good preparation, so it is clear beforehand what stays and what goes.
Discuss which parts need to go, how the space can be reached and whether people live or work in the home or building during the work. That way you get a clear agreement about the scope of the job.
Points to discuss
- Which parts need to be removed
- The year the home or building was built
- Whether the space is in use during the work
- Access: floor level, lift and parking space
- What needs to happen after demolition
Part 2 of 3
Renovations
A renovation can start small, with one room that needs to change, or be a bigger plan where several parts of a home or building change. Either way, it helps to list your wishes, the current situation and the planning you have in mind.
Because finishing, painting, plastering and floor and stair renovation are also part of the work of Northfield Renovations, you can discuss several parts of a renovation in one request.
Points to discuss
- Which rooms you want to change and why
- Drawings, sketches or photos of the current situation
- Which parts you have already arranged yourself
- Your preferred period for the work
- Whether the home stays occupied during the work
Part 3 of 3
New build
With new build there is often already a design, or one is being worked on. The role Northfield Renovations can play in your project depends on its size, the stage the plan is in and the agreements with others involved, such as an architect or structural engineer.
So present your plans as concretely as possible. Based on drawings, the current state of affairs and your planning, it becomes clear which work can be discussed.
Points to discuss
- The kind of building you have in mind
- Available drawings and the stage of the design
- Who else is involved in the project
- Whether the required permits have been applied for or granted
- Your preferred planning
Good to know
A few points that help make your request complete.
- Whether your plans need a permit or a notification depends on the work and the municipality. Check this with your municipality beforehand.
- Changing or removing load-bearing walls requires a structural assessment beforehand by a structural engineer or another qualified adviser.
- Older buildings may contain asbestos. Surveying and removing it is reserved for certified or recognised companies. Mention the year of construction in your request, so this is discussed in advance.
Discuss your situation with Tom
Describe what you are planning and what the current situation is. A request is not a confirmed order or appointment.