Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > KidKruger Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > For me, it's get the builders to put the > structure > > up and make it weatherproof then run with it > from > > there doing what bits you can yourself / > bringing > > tradesmen in. > > There's probably something to be said for that > approach. All too often the finish is rushed > because the builders want to move onto the next > job. In theory a good idea, but if there are problems going forward, it is nigh on impossible to get anyone to take responsibility, they always blame the other tradesmen.... We found this and ended up massively out of pocket and it cost twice as much to put right (this was even using a project manager who also passed the buck) - if we ever do work on a large scale again, we will use one firm to do everything...