Independent homes
Stair and landing Budget and Scope for Independent homes
Compare like-for-like scopes by separating base work, specialist items and upgrades before requesting a quote.
Explore the ideas
Compare the options
- Set the brief
- List the functions the finished space must support, then assign items to base scope or upgrades.
- Compare
- Get quantities and materials described consistently across quotes. Ask who covers making good and waste removal.
- Before buying
- Set aside a contingency for survey-dependent work and price likely substitutions before choosing finishes.
Worked example
A foyer refresh includes a new storage cabinet, mirror, lighting, and floor repair, but quotes describe different work.
Separate necessary floor and electrical work from optional mirror and cabinet upgrades. Compare cabinet internals, finish, installation, and making-good as matching line items.
How to test it
Read the exclusions back with each supplier and ask what must be purchased or arranged separately.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Keep the stair landing free of storage and provide a clear view of each approach.
- Detail
- Use continuous hand support and low-glare lighting at both ends and along the steps.
- Trade-off
- Under-stair storage adds capacity but can constrict the stair approach.
- Walk the stair with hands occupied
- Check lighting and head clearance
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