Builder - notifying start date

Hi
What is a reasonable amount of time a builder should give for starting our extension?

Advice from 10 local tradespeople

Hi, unfortunately no one but the builder would be to give you a time frame due to jobs the have to complete or lined up etc

1 to 2 months a builder shouldn’t take the job on if they are to busy to do it within that time frame.

If it was me n had jobs on a would say 2weeks to 3 at most

Most builders like myself would be finishing off a job via quoting one. So id normally give month notice to get stuff in place and ordered .

Depending on the size or stories of the extension 2/6 months, bigger 2 story extension take more planning and structural engineers maybe needed! In most case work can start within 2 months

2-4 weeks

1-2 weeks upon customers approval is generally okay.

two weeks or more

Most reputable builders give 2–6 weeks’ notice before starting, depending on their schedule and the scope of work.

A high-quality firm will also:
• Confirm a written start date
• Provide a programme of works
• Ensure drawings, structural details, and building control are all ready beforehand

Last-minute start-date changes are a red flag, but reasonable notice varies depending on how busy the contractor is and whether the client is fully prepared (approvals, selections, access, etc.).

2 to 4 weeks to the client
not before 5 days from submit building control application.

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