A schedule of works is essential to anyone renovating a house. It basically outlines every single job that needs to be done from start to finish of a project, in the right order. Ideally you also want to include who is doing what and how much it will cost on the list.
Below is a typical schedule of works for a house renovation, although yours might look a little different. Your house designer or builder will be able to advise you.
Current condition assessment
Stop further decay
Grants/Tax concessions
Statutory consents
Structural stability
Demolition work
Dealing with damp
Drains
Site access
Major building work
Weathertight
Exterior
External works
First fix
Plastering
Drying out
Fixed flooring
Second fix
Decorating
Final clean
Move in
Snagging