New build work to date?

[Deleted User]

Hi
we are buying a new build it’s built windows in first fix done plumbing in front gardens complete etc etc
ready for bathrooms to go
in
but the work to dates end of january
 I know it can be longer but can it also be sooner?
thanks

980233

No if your question is will you be carving the turkey in the house. 

[Deleted User]

980233 said:

No if your question is will you be carving the turkey in the house. 

More getting the kids into new schools over an hour away from their current ones

980233

DeletedUser said:

980233 said:

No if your question is will you be carving the turkey in the house. 

More getting the kids into new schools over an hour away from their current ones

Still no. 

comeandgo

Ok, yes yes, yes you will be in.  I’m being very friendly but it’s the wrong answer. In my opinion 980233 was not being rude, just giving the correct answer.  It may not be what you want to hear but it’s the correct one.

pinkteapot

Ask the builder. They're the only people who know when it will - or can - be ready. 

But in my experience they're almost never ready sooner than they say, and usually later. 

warwick2001

DeletedUser,

If the builders have told you the end of Jan before the house is finished, it is very, VERY unlikely that it will be completed sooner. The timetables building construction companies use factor in all the availability of tradesmen labour, and materials. Therefore, as the tradesmen also timetable in jobs they are doing (not just building your house, but all the other jobs they do), they tend to stick to the times agreed with the building construction company.

I would hazard a guess that of all the new builds that don't finish on the agreed date, 99.9% go over the timescale. Like you say, some are finished earlier, but I suspect that's in the tiny minority.

It is probably worthwhile just arranging the new schools etc. to the times you agreed with the builders. If you are looking to put your children into the new school for the start of the new year term, then do so, but don't expect to be in your new house for this time, you will just have to work around a new school run if that's what you decide to do.

Good luck

980233

comeandgo said:

Ok, yes yes, yes you will be in.  I’m being very friendly but it’s the wrong answer. In my opinion 980233 was not being rude, just giving the correct answer.  It may not be what you want to hear but it’s the correct one.

Exactly. New builds do not suddenly jump ahead in the build stage.  I know as I am purchasing one.

eddddy

Builders will often be over-optimistic on timescales - but they will also adjust timescales for business reasons.

For example, if another site hits a problem and work has to stop - they might move contractors from the other site onto your site to keep them busy. And your house might be ready sooner.

But equally, it could be your site that hits a problem, so work has to stop and timescales slip.

And/or they might be hit by COVID related delays - contractors sick or isolating, suppliers unable to deliver materials because their people are sick or isolating (or they don't have enough HGV drivers).

Plus dozens of other variables.

But as others say, typically new build completion dates tend to slip further away, rather than get closer.

[Deleted User]

Ok
like I said the house is fully built just need the bathrooms and kitchen in
we shall see it’s a small building site so who knows

pinkteapot

DeletedUser said:

Ok
like I said the house is fully built just need the bathrooms and kitchen in
we shall see it’s a small building site so who knows

The builder does. 

As I said, your best bet is to ask them. If there is any scope for any of the houses to be ready sooner, if they know you're keen to get in ASAP and other buyers aren't pushing then maybe they'll prioritise yours. Doesn't hurt to ask. 

You said it's at first fix so presumably needs all decorating/flooring too, and not just the kitchen and bathroom. Is all the lighting installed? Most building sites will shut down for a couple of weeks over Xmas so there's only 6-8 weeks really till your planned completion date. Don't underestimate how long the last bits end up taking.