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Small residential development (2–6 plots): typically 40–60 weeks.

Small housing development built in sequence with overlapping plots — groundworks through to sales handovers.

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

  1. Site establishment & compound8–12 days
  2. Bulk earthworks & site drainage10–20 days
  3. Road & services infrastructureUtility company lead times drive this — apply early15–25 days
  4. Plot foundations (rolling)20–30 days
  5. ◆ BC: foundations sign-offs (per plot)inspection / milestone
  6. Superstructures (rolling)40–60 days
  7. Roofs & watertight (rolling)25–35 days
  8. First fix (rolling)25–35 days
  9. Plastering & drying (rolling)20–30 days
  10. Second fix & finishes (rolling)30–40 days
  11. External works & landscaping15–25 days
  12. ◆ Show plot completeinspection / milestone
  13. Snagging & plot handovers10–20 days
  14. ◆ Final completionsinspection / milestone

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