Gite renovation schedule

I was thinking back to the start of our gite renovation project when I just didn't know where to start, what job to do first, the 'correct' order of work etc. It was all a bit overwhelming and difficult to focus at times.

Having a good grasp of the order of works does mean better scheduling/devis of the trades; macon, electrician, plumber etc, and act as a checklist of jobs to do and things to buy. Buying large quantities of materials too early is a pain as you seem to spend alot of time moving stuff around or climbing over it.

In our case we are in Brittany and started converting a barn with a mud floor, stone walls and slate roof. So, from memory this is the rough order we did things in and it worked OK for us.

• Plans - draw up building plans
• Permits - obtain necessary permissions + fosse if necessary
• Excavate floor
• Holes in walls for PTT, Electrics, Water, Gaz, Drains
• Lay hardcore/sand and soil pipes according to plan. If necessary gaine for water, electric.
• Waterproof membrane, insulation and metal grid for concrete floor
• Lay gaine for electric feeds from fusebox
• Concrete floor
• Openings for doors, windows
• Fit doors and windows
• Fit Veluxes
• Upper floor(s) ceiling joists
• Upper floor(s) internal studwork (metal or wood) + doors
• Hidden cable and pipe runs (VMC, heating, water, waste, lights and power) as plan
• Plasterboard ceilings + make loft hatch(es)
• Plasterboard and insulate walls
• Tape and joint or plaster walls and ceilings
• Ground floor screed/chape
• Ground floor studwork and internal doors/frames
• Hidden cable and pipe runs (VMC heating, water, waste, lights and power) as plan
• Insulate and plasterboard
• Tape and joint/plaster
• Floor tiling/grouting
• Staircases (possibly earlier or later as may get damaged)
• Fit showers/baths
• Tile bathrooms
• Fit remaining sanitaryware, toilets, basins...
• Wood trims, architrave, etc.
• Paint ceilings/walls throughout
• Paint doors/frames thoughout
• Fit door furniture
• Upstairs flooring
• Skirting boards and ceramic floor plinths
• Fit electric switches, sockets, lights, TV points, PTT...
• Fit kitchen cabinets
• Kitchen worktops and sink + taps/hob and appliances (Dishwasher...)
• Connect services, water, electric, ... and check and get inspections if necessary
• Ceiling/loft insulation

I haven't mentioned roofing or temporary electrical/water supplies as in my case the roof was sound and I had a long extension lead!

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