Plan the room before you price the finishes.
A useful brief records the existing room, resolves priorities and gives every renovator the same questions to answer.
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Three tools for a better brief.
Start with whichever decision is currently blocking progress.
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Renovation checklist
Measurements, priorities, budget drivers and quote questions in one working document.
02Layout guide
Plan circulation, door swings, fixture positions, storage and practical clearances.
03Choose a renovator
Compare registration where required, insurance, scope, references and variations.
A useful brief has four layers.
If a quote cannot see one layer, it will usually appear later as an assumption, allowance or variation.
- Existing conditionsDimensions, access, services, damage and what stays.
- Functional needsDaily users, storage, bath or shower, ventilation and accessibility.
- ScopeDemolition, construction, supply responsibilities and certifications.
- SelectionsProducts, tile coverage, finish levels and allowed alternatives.