7 October 2026 · Renovation guide · Castle & Crest
A clear brief helps contractors understand your priorities and makes quotations easier to compare. Before booking a visit, collect the essentials below.
- List the rooms and work involved, separating essential repairs from optional improvements.
- Take clear photographs and include measurements or existing drawings where available.
- Describe your preferred finishes and who will supply fixtures and materials.
- Explain access, parking, working hours and whether the property will remain occupied.
- Share your target timeframe and budget range.
- Ask quotations to state the scope, exclusions, payment stages and how changes will be agreed.
Compare the scope, not just the total
Two prices may cover different preparation, materials or waste removal. Clarify these details before choosing a contractor and keep agreed changes in writing.