Question 1

Which areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We work throughout Portsmouth, Southsea, Havant, Waterlooville, Fareham, Chichester, Hayling Island, Petersfield and the surrounding Hampshire and West Sussex areas.

Question 2

Are quotations really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Consultation, site visit and a full written quotation are provided free of charge with no obligation.

Question 3

Are you insured?

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We carry full public liability insurance and can provide certificates on request before work begins.

Question 4

How do payments work?

Accepted Answer

We agree a staged payment schedule in writing, tied to completed milestones. We never ask for large sums up front.

Question 5

Do you guarantee your work?

Accepted Answer

All workmanship is guaranteed in writing, and manufacturer warranties on supplied materials are registered in your name.

Question 6

How far in advance should I book?

Accepted Answer

Larger renovations are typically booked eight to twelve weeks ahead. Smaller works and repairs can often be scheduled within a fortnight.

Question 7

Will my property be protected during works?

Accepted Answer

Floors are covered, doorways sealed and dust extraction used where practical. Sites are cleaned at the end of every working day.

Question 8

Can I see examples of previous work?

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Our gallery shows completed projects, and we are always happy to arrange a visit to a recent job by prior agreement with the homeowner.

Question 9

How long does a full bathroom installation take?

Accepted Answer

A typical family bathroom takes 10–15 working days from strip-out to final clean. Larger wetrooms or projects involving structural changes usually run to three or four weeks.

Question 10

Can you supply the bathroom as well as fit it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We hold trade accounts with leading UK suppliers, so you benefit from trade pricing on sanitaryware, tiles and brassware — or we can fit a suite you have already bought.

Question 11

How long will I be without a kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Most installations run four to six weeks overall, with the appliance-free window kept to roughly two weeks by careful sequencing.

Question 12

Do you remove walls to open up the space?

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Yes — we carry out structural openings with calculated steelwork, building control sign-off and full making good.

Question 13

Do you take on small plumbing jobs?

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Yes — we cover everything from a single leaking valve to a whole-house re-pipe, and we quote both the same way: clearly, in writing.

Question 14

Can you upgrade my hot water pressure?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. An unvented cylinder or mains-boosted system usually transforms shower performance; we survey first and advise honestly on what your incoming main can deliver.

Question 15

Do I need a full re-roof or just a repair?

Accepted Answer

We give an honest assessment. If a repair will genuinely give you another decade, we'll say so — and show you the photos that explain why.

Question 16

How long does a re-roof take?

Accepted Answer

A typical semi-detached re-roof takes five to eight working days including scaffold, weather permitting.

Question 17

Can you match existing period mouldings?

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Yes. We take a profile from your existing skirting or architrave and have matching sections machined.

Question 18

Do you paint the joinery too?

Accepted Answer

We can supply primed and ready for your decorator, or deliver fully finished — spray-lacquered or hand-painted.

Question 19

Do you work with architects?

Accepted Answer

Frequently. We can build from an existing set of drawings or introduce you to architects and structural engineers we trust.

Question 20

Can we live in the property during works?

Accepted Answer

For phased renovations, often yes. For full refurbishments we usually recommend moving out — we'll advise honestly at survey.

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