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I'm halfway though a similar project in SE London, I think your best bet is to get clear plans (couldn't recommend the architect I used.. though got planning okay) and a clear list of exactly what work you want done, then get a number of builders (who will manage the trades) to quote. The builder I am using, (who did a loft conversion for a friend) used the structural engineer Porthousedean, I was impressed with the engineers thoroughness/price, they will need accurate plans to go off. I don't think it will really cost you any more to have a builder manage it and they can then co-ordinate the work much better.
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Total newb questions to follow: I am looking to start the process of some work on my flat (new kitchen and bathroom) - essentially the scope is minor(ish) structural (wall down, joist in and new enlarged window with lintel) and fairly major internal (quite a bit of plumbing - moving boiler, new bathroom suite, better routing of water and gas pipes to allow the new config - and some electrics, then extensive make-good with new floor, plastering, tiles etc and kitchen fitted) - I want a relatively bespoke ply kitchen and have a chap in mind I'd like to use. For the rest, is this a job for a contractor who will have his own trades or possibly not big enough scope for such a set-up and I should be looking at separate tradespeople? I will also need structural engineer drawings - is it possible to get an engineer who would then provide some element of project management and recommend trades? I am generally more capable than this message might suggest and my old man's a surveyor which will be a useful resource.
Any suggestions re best practice/how to approach it and of course recommendations for structural engineers/tradespeople in SE much appreciated!
Cheers