Programme template

Barn conversion: typically 24–34 weeks.

Conversion of an agricultural barn to a dwelling — structural repair, new envelope performance, full services.

Durations are typical ranges for a well-run job with normal lead times — actual programmes vary with site conditions, weather and procurement.

Stage-by-stage

Site set-up & protection3–5 days
Strip-out & structural survey confirmationBat/ecology conditions often constrain start dates5–8 days
Structural repairs & underpinningThe big unknown in any barn — allow contingency10–20 days
◆ BC: structural inspectioninspection / milestone
New openings & steel frames6–10 days
Roof repairs & insulation build-up10–15 days
New floor slab & DPM6–9 days
◆ BC: DPC/slab inspectioninspection / milestone
Glazing & external doorsBespoke glazing for barn openings: long lead times4–6 days
Internal framing & insulation8–12 days
First fix & new services connectionsOff-mains drainage/treatment plant adds time if needed8–12 days
Plastering & drying10–15 days
Second fix, kitchen & bathrooms12–16 days
Decoration & floors8–12 days
External works & drainage6–10 days
Snagging & completion3–5 days
◆ BC: completion certificateinspection / milestone

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Start date

Typical durations for a well-run job — actual programmes vary with site, weather and lead times.

Adjust stage durations

Site set-up & protection3d (3–5)Strip-out & structural survey confirmation5d (5–8)Structural repairs & underpinning10d (10–20)New openings & steel frames6d (6–10)Roof repairs & insulation build-up10d (10–15)New floor slab & DPM6d (6–9)Glazing & external doors4d (4–6)Internal framing & insulation8d (8–12)First fix & new services connections8d (8–12)Plastering & drying10d (10–15)Second fix, kitchen & bathrooms12d (12–16)Decoration & floors8d (8–12)External works & drainage6d (6–10)Snagging & completion3d (3–5)

Completed In Progress Upcoming

27 Jul20 Aug14 Sept9 Oct3 Nov

Site set-up & protection

Strip-out & structural survey confirmation

Structural repairs & underpinning

BC: structural inspection

New openings & steel frames

Roof repairs & insulation build-up

New floor slab & DPM

BC: DPC/slab inspection

Glazing & external doors

Internal framing & insulation

First fix & new services connections

Plastering & drying

Second fix, kitchen & bathrooms

Decoration & floors

External works & drainage

Snagging & completion

BC: completion certificate

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