Preparation Checklist...

As the installation date approaches I have turned to the B&Q documentation, provided when we sealed the deal. It includes a very useful 'Useful Information' sheet, as follows:

Facilities
During your installation some services i.e. water, gas and electricity will be disrupted. We will make every effort to keep this to a minimum and your installer will discuss this with you at the start of your installation.

Time Scales
Installation time scales vary depending on product and design, Generally installations usually take between 5 and 10 working days but can be longer for more complex projects.

Although some guidance may be required on the first day of the installation, out qualified installers can subsequently be left to work without your attendance, for your convenience.

Waste Services
If you purchased our waste collection service our installer will arrange for it to be collected within three days of completion of your installation. It will need to be stored for the duration of your project so your installer will agree a convenient and safe location for you.

Your Preparation Checklist

Neighbours and Pets

• Do you need to mane alternative arrangements for pets during the period of the installation?
• We recommend you inform any neighbours of your installation ad explain about the possible disruption and noise during the project, which we will aim to keep to a minimum.

Room Preparation 

• Please empty the room ad clear out cupboards to aid the removal of your existing installation.
• Remember to pack away any belongings but leave out any essentials you may need for the duration of the installation.
• Our installers will cover immediate area in which they are working and any access routes, with dust sheets; however any other area in your home should be covered by yourself.

Storage Areas

To minimise disruption we will deliver as close to the installation date as possible.

• Please consider a storage location for the delivery which should be secured, sheltered from the weather and large enough to house the products for installation.
• Please let us know if you are unsure about storage and we will advise accordingly.

Parking

Our installers will need to have regular access to their vehicles throughout the installation.

• When we call you please let us know if there are any residential parking restrictions e.g. permit holder or shared parking.

So, I'm expecting to be home at the start of the installation, to deal with emptying the bathroom, covering the house, answering any questions the installers may have, and to get a sense of time scales. I've spoken to the neighbours, and the cats have access to an outdoor shed, which should give them adequate shelter during the installation. (The cats, not the neighbours.) And, so I think we're good to go.