Scope of Works for Full House Refurbishment
Discussion
Greetings PH masses.
Mrs L-F has inherited a rather dilapidated house which we would like to do a full refurbishment of to allow us to rent out - I'm looking at appointing a single contractor to do the whole lot as I haven't got the time or energy to manage it myself on a trade by trade basis at the moment.
It will need the full caboodle; walls stripped back to brick and replastered, new ceilings, all new electrics and heating, all new windows, full internal carpentry, new bathroom and kitchen, garden cleared and new fencing etc. etc.
I'd like to put together a scope of works to allow contractors to put an accurate price to which would form the basis of a contract once a contractor had been chosen, but I'm a bit unsure as to what level of detail to go into. As an example, do I need to go right down to the last detail for which bathroom tiles we would like and what square meterage?
If anybody could point me in the direction of a sample similar document that would be appreciated.
Mrs L-F has inherited a rather dilapidated house which we would like to do a full refurbishment of to allow us to rent out - I'm looking at appointing a single contractor to do the whole lot as I haven't got the time or energy to manage it myself on a trade by trade basis at the moment.
It will need the full caboodle; walls stripped back to brick and replastered, new ceilings, all new electrics and heating, all new windows, full internal carpentry, new bathroom and kitchen, garden cleared and new fencing etc. etc.
I'd like to put together a scope of works to allow contractors to put an accurate price to which would form the basis of a contract once a contractor had been chosen, but I'm a bit unsure as to what level of detail to go into. As an example, do I need to go right down to the last detail for which bathroom tiles we would like and what square meterage?
If anybody could point me in the direction of a sample similar document that would be appreciated.
As B1NNS has said, the more detail the SOW is then the more accurate the quote will be.
That being said, the purpose of a SOW is to have something to measure against. So in your example, if you specify 30sq/m of slate floor tiles then you can ask the Contractor to state which tiles they using for their costings. If you then decide you want a greater area or a different tile, then you have the quoted details to measure against so you know whether the price change is fair and reasonable or not.
That being said, the purpose of a SOW is to have something to measure against. So in your example, if you specify 30sq/m of slate floor tiles then you can ask the Contractor to state which tiles they using for their costings. If you then decide you want a greater area or a different tile, then you have the quoted details to measure against so you know whether the price change is fair and reasonable or not.
I'd say it will be a fine line to draw.
Obviously the more detail, the more accurately someone can quote against....but equally, the more you may put people off.
We had some work done 9 years back - extension over garage, internal alterations - we used the architect to draw up a 12-page specification. Several builders were (I think) put off. Got quotes, went with one, & still had some fighting at the end for work that was not well done.
It is the only way to avoid 'scope creep', of course, but then you also need someone (paid!) managing them on a regular basis to ensure progress is satisfactory.
Obviously the more detail, the more accurately someone can quote against....but equally, the more you may put people off.
We had some work done 9 years back - extension over garage, internal alterations - we used the architect to draw up a 12-page specification. Several builders were (I think) put off. Got quotes, went with one, & still had some fighting at the end for work that was not well done.
It is the only way to avoid 'scope creep', of course, but then you also need someone (paid!) managing them on a regular basis to ensure progress is satisfactory.
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