Case studies

Projects from Chris’s experience

Name: SureBuild Consultancy
Address: 45 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4JL, UK

Before setting up SureBuild, Chris Taylor delivered projects like these with his own construction company. Locations are shown by area only.

Case study 01
Structural work managed through a design change
West London
The challenge
A structural alteration and bay roof rebuild involved temporary support, access to the upper floors and a change to the steel arrangement—from two 254 × 146 UKB beams to a single beam.
How the project was managed
The scope and sequence were coordinated around the revised design, temporary support system and scaffolding to the third floor. The steelwork and bay roof rebuild were managed as connected stages under the agreed contract and payment schedule.
The outcome
The structural work and roof rebuild were completed, followed by snagging and a final account review.
How this informs SureBuild’s service
"We help homeowners keep the scope, builder responsibilities and payment arrangements clear when project requirements change"
Case study 02
Cost planning and builder selection
Residential renovationWest London
The challenge
Before a renovation involving structural work could begin, the homeowner needed a clear view of the likely costs, a suitable builder and agreed terms for managing the work and payments.
How the project was managed
Estimates and cost checks were completed, the proposed scope was reviewed, and a suitable builder was selected. A contract and payment schedule set out responsibilities and payment stages before work began.
The outcome
The project proceeded with an agreed scope, clear terms and a structured payment schedule. It was snagged at completion, and the final account was reviewed.
How this informs SureBuild’s service
"We support homeowners with cost checks, builder selection, contract reviews and payment schedules"
Case study 03
Snagging and final account review
Home renovationSouth London
The challenge
At the end of a renovation, the homeowner needed to check that the agreed work had been completed and that the final account matched the project.
How the project was managed
Snagging was carried out, and the final account was reviewed against the agreed scope, payments and changes made during the work. Outstanding items were addressed with the appointed builder as part of the closeout.
The outcome
The project was brought through a structured handover, with snagging and the final account reviewed before closeout
Case study 04
Loft conversion
Scope, costs and builder appointmentSurrey Hills
The homeowner’s challenge
A loft conversion brings together structural work and several connected stages of construction. Before appointing a builder, the homeowner needs a clear scope, realistic costs and confidence that the proposed payment terms suit the work.
How the project was managed
The work was estimated and the costs checked before the builder was selected. The contract and payment schedule set out the agreed scope, responsibilities and payment stages.
The outcome
The project was managed against the agreed scope and payment arrangements, then snagged at completion. The final account was reviewed as part of the closeout.
How this informs SureBuild’s service
"We help homeowners check costs, compare proposals, select a suitable builder and agree clear contract and payment terms"
Case study 05
Home extension
Coordinating the project from appointment to completionSurrey
The homeowner’s challenge
An extension requires several parts of the work to be planned together. The homeowner needs a builder who is suited to the project, with a clear agreement covering the scope, cost and payment stages.
How the project was managed
The builder was selected for the work, with the scope, contract and payment schedule agreed before construction began. Costs, procurement, programme and trade coordination were managed as the project progressed.
The outcome
The extension was managed through to completion, followed by snagging and a review of the final account.
How this informs SureBuild’s service
"We provide homeowners with support through builder selection, cost checks, contract and payment review, and project closeout"
Case study 06
New-build home
Cost, programme and quality oversightHampshire
The homeowner’s challenge
A new-build project involves a wider range of costs, trades and decisions to coordinate. The homeowner needs a clear view of the budget and a reliable process for tracking progress, changes and quality through to handover.
How the project was managed
Budgets and costs were tracked alongside procurement, the programme and coordination with trades and consultants. Changes were managed during the project, with quality checks, snagging and handover included in the closeout process.
The outcome
The project was managed through to handover, with snagging completed and the final account reviewed.
How this informs SureBuild’s service
"We help homeowners keep oversight of costs, changes, progress and quality while their appointed builder carries out the construction"

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Projects from Chris’s experience

Structural work managed through a design change

The challenge

How the project was managed

The outcome

How this informs SureBuild’s service

Cost planning and builder selection

The challenge

How the project was managed

The outcome

How this informs SureBuild’s service

Snagging and final account review

The challenge

How the project was managed

The outcome

Loft conversion

The homeowner’s challenge

How the project was managed

The outcome

How this informs SureBuild’s service

Home extension

The homeowner’s challenge

How the project was managed

The outcome

How this informs SureBuild’s service

New-build home

The homeowner’s challenge

How the project was managed

The outcome

How this informs SureBuild’s service

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