Questions

Send the address or postcode, the rooms or surfaces involved, photographs of their condition and any access restrictions. Include your preferred timing so the scope and availability can be discussed.

The written quote should identify preparation, materials, protection, access assumptions and exclusions. Repairs or additional work should be described separately so you can compare the scope as well as the total.

Check the status of the actual property and seek relevant advice before changing historic finishes. Any permissions, specialist assessment or agreed sample areas need to be resolved before work starts.

This depends on the room, materials and access. Discuss a sequence that accounts for protection, ventilation, drying and clearing before agreeing when each area can return to use.