So you want to build an extension?

Welcome to the Snug Spaces test your knowledge quiz.

Are you ready to start your next building project?

Complete 10 quick questions to see if you're ready to go.

Have I got the right contracts in place?

We’re leaving it in the front garden for the next six months

The builder, I think?

The builder will be, it’s in the contract.

Can I start without planning permission?

No, will I need it?

Yes, I have planning permission, party wall agreements and I’ve notified building regulations too

Do I have a set Budget?

I don’t need a budget, I can sell my car if I need to.

Yes, I have a fully costed budget including a 10% contingency for “issues”

Do you have a party wall agreement in place?

No, but what has that got to do with my extension?

Yes, they're lovely, we spend New Years Eve with them every year.

How should I know, we don’t speak.

Does my builder come recommended?

A guy down the pub reckons he knows a guy who does a bit of building, sure it'll be fine.

I'd trust him with my life!

I haven't found a builder yet

Have I made all the key decisions?

I have an exact plan of every fixture and fitting and know exactly which ones I’ll be buying from which shop.

Darkness my old friend

Lights, oh, I’ll get them from a bargain basement supplier when I need them.

Have I chosen the right windows and doors for my project?

I saw some windows in a skip, I'll just stick them in

I'm kind of nocturnal, who needs daylight?

Yes, its all been well planned from day one

Do I have a schedule in place?

Yes, I have a firm idea of how long each stage will take

Oh, i don’t know, maybe a couple of months.

No, not thought about it

Have I planned for a warm and cosy future?

I dont care, but we do have big bifold doors!

I guess, we're sticking to building regulations

Our extension is the last part of a dream ecohome makeover, of course it will be warm and toasty!

Thanks for taking the Snug Spaces test your knowledge quiz..

It is important to be fully prepared to start your next building project. By taking our quiz you may have found some gaps in your knowledge. We've sent you the answers to your quiz and information on key stages of planning.

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