Handover compares the completed work with the agreement. Prepare a room-by-room and element-by-element review.
How to review the result
Review junctions against the detail sheet. Check that retained doors move freely and new layers do not obstruct hardware, hinges or ventilation provisions.
Use the agreed scope
Bring proposals, drawings and recorded changes. Check the described work, visible finishing and operation.
Make outstanding items actionable
Record each item's location, description and agreed next step. Include photographs where useful.
What the drawing needs to explain
Prepare a detail sheet for the door, frame, skirting and wall together. Identify retained elements, refinished surfaces and locations requiring bespoke work.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep colour and finishing-system records for each element. Also note which older surfaces require gentle cleaning under the applicable care instructions.
A situation to test your plan against
An interior can improve substantially while retaining doors, stairs or panelling. Inventory these elements before selecting new finishes. Their dimensions and condition determine which junctions can be made carefully.
Questions for your own property
- Are changes included?
- Is each item clearly located?
- Are instructions and care records available?
Illustrative design situations, not evidence of completed work. Assess decisions against the actual property.