How a K Smarthome project runs.
Twenty-one coordinated stages from site review and approvals through manufacture, delivery, completion, mortgage and aftercare.
Twenty-one stages, visible end to end
- Brief, budget & site01
Requirements, budget, ownership, site and delivery-route screening.
- Title & rights review02
Title, covenants, easements, access and legal constraints.
- Surveys, ground & access03
Measured, topographical, utilities, drainage, flood, ground and crane-access checks.
- Planning strategy & approval04
Pre-application advice where useful, application, consultation and decision.
- CIL, S106 & Party Wall05
Liability, reliefs, obligations, notices and neighbour interfaces.
- Model & concept design06
Fixed model, layout, orientation, exterior and initial specification.
- Technical design07
Structure, fire, energy, MEP, ventilation and coordinated details.
- Building Control & warranty review08
Plan review, inspection strategy and provider/lender acceptance checks.
- Price, contract, insurance & finance09
Defined inclusions, exclusions, allowances, payment stages and insurance.
- Factory order & procurement10
Production slot, materials, finishes and long-lead items.
- Factory manufacture11
Module fabrication with factory-fitted appliances and smart systems.
- Factory QA & release12
Inspection, test records, snagging and documented shipment approval.
- Packing, shipping & marine insurance13
Export packing, cargo cover, sea freight and shipment documents.
- Customs, port & UK transport14
Commodity classification, import clearance, port handling and abnormal-load planning.
- Site start, foundations & utilities15
Groundworks, drainage, foundations and service infrastructure may run alongside manufacture.
- Crane, assembly & connections16
Delivery sequence, craning, weathering, module joins and external connections.
- Fit-out, externals & landscaping17
Final interiors, façades, paths, parking, boundaries and landscaping.
- Testing & commissioning18
Electrical, water, heating, ventilation, airtightness and energy checks.
- Building Control completion19
Final inspections, evidence closure and completion documentation.
- Warranty, registration & mortgage20
Provider registration, Land Registry steps and lender/refinance requirements.
- Move-in, defects & aftercare21
Handover pack, training, defects period, servicing and A/S.
Compliance touchpoints
We clearly distinguish preliminary guidance from professional advice, regulator approvals, manufacturer certifications, lender acceptance and warranty registration.
- Land title & boundariesConfirm registered title and boundaries with your solicitor.Professional advice
- Planning / zoning statusLocal planning authority determines permitted use.Regulator approval
- Vehicle & crane accessAccess survey required before delivery scheduling.Professional advice
- Ground conditions & flood riskSite investigation and flood map review.Professional advice
- Drainage & utilities connectionsUtility connection agreements needed.Regulator approval
- Structural, fire, energy, accessibilityBuilding control sign-off in most jurisdictions.Regulator approval
- Transport & lifting planProvided by logistics partner.Professional advice
- Certification & building controlCompletion certificate on handover.Regulator approval
- Warranty, insurance & lender acceptanceCheck mortgage/insurer acceptance early.Lender
- Structural warranty registrationIndependent warranty issued at handover.Warranty
- Customs & import (international)Country-specific declarations for shipped modules.Regulator approval
- Manufacturer specificationsProduct datasheets and O&M.Manufacturer
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