Programme template

New-build house (single plot): typically 28–38 weeks.

Single detached new-build from groundworks to handover — masonry construction, standard foundations.

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, services & set-out5–8 days
◆ BC: commencement noticeinspection / milestone
Groundworks & foundations10–15 days
◆ BC: excavation & foundations inspectioninspection / milestone
Substructure to DPC7–10 days
◆ BC: DPC inspectioninspection / milestone
Ground floor & drainage5–8 days
◆ BC: drains inspectioninspection / milestone
Superstructure to first floor10–14 days
Superstructure to wallplate10–14 days
Roof structure & covering8–12 days
Watertight: windows & external doors4–6 days
External render/cladding & scaffold down8–12 days
First fix: electrics, plumbing, carpentry10–15 days
Plastering & drying12–18 days
Second fix throughout12–16 days
Kitchen & bathrooms8–12 days
Decoration & floor finishes8–12 days
External works & landscaping5–10 days
Snagging & handover clean4–6 days
◆ BC: completion certificateinspection / milestone

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

Adjust stage durations

Site set-up, services & set-out5d (5–8)Groundworks & foundations10d (10–15)Substructure to DPC7d (7–10)Ground floor & drainage5d (5–8)Superstructure to first floor10d (10–14)Superstructure to wallplate10d (10–14)Roof structure & covering8d (8–12)Watertight: windows & external doors4d (4–6)External render/cladding & scaffold down8d (8–12)First fix: electrics, plumbing, carpentry10d (10–15)Plastering & drying12d (12–18)Second fix throughout12d (12–16)Kitchen & bathrooms8d (8–12)Decoration & floor finishes8d (8–12)External works & landscaping5d (5–10)Snagging & handover clean4d (4–6)

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Site set-up, services & set-out

BC: commencement notice

Groundworks & foundations

BC: excavation & foundations inspection

Substructure to DPC

BC: DPC inspection

Ground floor & drainage

BC: drains inspection

Superstructure to first floor

Superstructure to wallplate

Roof structure & covering

Watertight: windows & external doors

External render/cladding & scaffold down

First fix: electrics, plumbing, carpentry

Plastering & drying

Second fix throughout

Kitchen & bathrooms

Decoration & floor finishes

External works & landscaping

Snagging & handover clean

BC: completion certificate

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