In our final part of these series of posts we’re going to discuss question 3.
- How much time have you given to complete the project?
As DIYers we are all guilty of under estimating, or rather not giving enough consideration to the timescales involved in any project. How often have we started out with an estimated timescale in mind, only to find that it ends up taking twice, three times or even longer than our original timing.
As with all DIY projects, it shouldn’t be rushed into. In Part 1 we discussed the need to ensure you have planned correctly and in part 2 we discussed the importance of understanding exactly your requirements. So hopefully you can see that before you have even taken your drill out of the case, there is a lot of preparation, so why undo all your good work with over optimistic timings.
Most DIYers tend to have day jobs, so we’re already saying that most of the work will probably be taking part at evenings and weekends. It’s true that some will take time out from work to complete the installation in a set block of time, but again, think about where we live. This is the UK after all and that great old phenomenon ‘British Weather’ will inevitably play it’s part (and of course this will also be magnified by the time of year you intend to install).
Whilst I’m being honest, let’s also not forget (although nobody wants to suffer it), damages, breakages, etc. Without going into the extremely sensitive subject of who gets what wrong from time to time, everybody involved in supplying and buying, is human. Whether the supplier is at fault or the customer, sometimes the situation dictates that replacment items need to be supplied. All too often things will go wrong just at the wrong time and the unfortunate ‘down tools’ situation rears it’s ugly head.
The last important point to note when planning your timescale is, you and your time. Some will have families to think about, some an active social life, maybe a combination of both. Again, the last thing you want is to put unecessary stress levels on yourself and loved ones if what starts out as an exciting venture turns into a long drawn out process, just because it wasn’t planned correctly.
As with all the posts in this series, our main objective is to help you, the customer, to make the right decision. Throughout all of the posts we have tried to stress the importance of your investment both in monetary and time value. If you know that you have planned everything to the best of your control, then choosing, purchasing & installing DIY Conservatories can be an extremely enjoyable project to undertake. There is no shame in accepting that maybe you wish to employ the services of others for some or all of the project.
For some, the satisfaction will in fact come from simply managing your own installation, knowing that you have avoided paying a premium price often associated with full install packages, whilst enjoying the luxury of seeing your dream realised without having to worry about tackling the hard labour side of the project.
For others, the opportunity to look back at your finished product knowing that it was all down to you is often the perfect tonic.
Whatever your motivation a DIY Conservatory project can take many forms, just remember what you have set out to acheive, set yourself realistic goals and most importantly enjoy the investment you are making for you and your home.
So to conclude with our opening statement in Part 1: Are DIY Conservatories easy to install?
Yes, if you have planned and prepared adequately, and no……….
………if you haven’t.
If you wish to know more or need help in discussing your requirements, please comment, contact us or call our freephone number 0800 917 2230 and we will be happy to help.
