First Fix
Electrics, plumbing, and insulation before the walls close up
6 tasks in this phase
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Electrical Layout Planning
How to plan your socket, switch, and lighting positions before the electrician arrives. Your kitchen layout must be finalised first.
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Plumbing Layout Planning
How to plan your water supply, heating, and waste pipe positions before the plumber arrives. Copper vs push-fit, boiler positioning, and the decisions that can't wait.
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First Fix Electrics: What Happens and What to Watch For
What first-fix electrics involves, what it costs (£2,500–£4,000), and the checks you must do before the plasterer arrives. Covers consumer unit placement, circuit types, Part P certification, and the communication failures that cause expensive rework.
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First Fix Plumbing: Pipes, Connections, and the Mistakes to Avoid
What first fix plumbing covers in a UK kitchen extension, costs (£4,000–£7,000), and the communication failures that turn a simple job into a 14-month paperwork nightmare.
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Underfloor Heating in Your Extension
Wet UFH planning, installation, and screed for kitchen extensions. Liquid screed costs £2,000–£3,000, not the £800–£1,500 your builder quoted.
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Insulation for Your Extension
How to get insulation right in your extension: types, U-values, building control, and what to check before plasterboard covers it all up.