When does a two-week schedule work in Glasgow?
A two-week schedule works in Glasgow when the layout is unchanged, services stay in place, cabinetry is stock range and the worktop is laminate or a stock quartz cut.
The compressed schedule suits Glasgow tenement galleys, West End studios and small semi-detached utility kitchens where the priority is minimum disruption over premium finish.
How is the household kept cooking during a two-week refit?
The household is kept cooking during a two-week refit by relocating the fridge to another room, providing a hot-water source (kettle and microwave in a temporary space) and reconnecting basic appliances by day eight.
Most two-week refits let the household eat home-cooked meals from day eight onward, though the full kitchen is only fully usable on day ten.
What worktop choices support a two-week install?
Worktop choices that support a two-week install are laminate (cut on site) and stock quartz cut to design drawings, both of which skip the standard 7–10 day templating gap.
Full templated stone or bespoke quartz cannot fit the two-week window because the templating gap alone is longer than the schedule allows. Choose one of these worktops or accept a three-week schedule.
Are there risks to a two-week schedule?
The main risks to a two-week Glasgow schedule are a late cabinetry delivery, discovering hidden asbestos at strip-out and worktop delivery damage — any of which push completion by two to five days.
The schedule is protected by ordering with a delivery buffer, running a pre-install survey that spots asbestos risk before day one and holding a second worktop supplier on backup for stock cuts.
How does a two-week install end?
A two-week install ends with a snag walk on day ten, followed by a handover pack containing electrical, appliance and cabinet warranty certificates.
Any minor snags are closed within a further seven working days. The final invoice retention (usually 10%) is released as each snag closes.
Two-week fast-track schedule (working days)
| Day | Task | Household impact |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Strip-out and waste removal | Kitchen out of use |
| Day 2 | First fix plumbing and electrics | Water off briefly |
| Day 3 | Wall units fitted | Dust barrier in place |
| Day 4–5 | Base units fitted and levelled | Kettle and microwave only |
| Day 6 | Worktop cut and installed (laminate) or stock quartz drop-in | Silicone curing |
| Day 7 | Sink, tap, splashback | Water restored |
| Day 8 | Appliances installed and tested | Cooking possible |
| Day 9 | Second fix, cornice, plinth, lighting | Access limited |
| Day 10 | Snag walk and handover | Certificates issued |