Build the custom interior finish work scope around the actual room
During the custom review, photograph the present conditions, dimensions and retained features before the idea moves to a written scope. Add rough dimensions wherever the proposed custom interior finish work work approaches adjoining rooms, retained surfaces and access paths; this record separates the actual starting condition from a result shown in a reference photo.
For the custom review, consider the drawings, products, finishes and open decisions as one connected set. When a custom interior finish work choice affects an opening, a connection or a neighboring finish, keep its manufacturer information beside the room notes. Label each preliminary custom entry for the drawings, products, finishes and open decisions clearly so competing proposals use the same assumption.
Ask the custom interior finish work proposal to separate preparation, supplied materials, installation and final finishing at adjoining rooms, retained surfaces and access paths. When the custom scope at adjoining rooms, retained surfaces and access paths still depends on an owner-supplied item or an unassessed condition, identify it beside the relevant task. That keeps an optional custom improvement at adjoining rooms, retained surfaces and access paths from entering the base work without discussion.
- Existing condition: the present conditions, dimensions and retained features.
- Selections to identify: the drawings, products, finishes and open decisions.
- Edges and connections: adjoining rooms, retained surfaces and access paths.
- Custom Interior Finish Work questions still open: dimensions, product availability and property-specific requirements.