Day 282 - List of jobs still to do

We are finally approaching the final furlong (hey, it's Ascot I'm allowed a racing term!) of the never-ending build.

Shaun is now saying one more week.... There seems to be a fair amount to be done in this last week but I've decided to go with optimism for a change.

Things that still need to be done:

Utility Room build - Shaun flippantly said it's only 5 units! - and a sink and a worktop...
Loft insulation & boarding
Front Landscaping
Masticking (not sure I really know what this means though)
Bathroom Mirrors (one of these is waiting electrician input)
Fire-safe glass above the Fire Door into the indoor shed/storeroom
Remaining lights to be fitted
UFH thermostats (again waiting on Electrician I think)
Skirting boards off in the hallway (so they can fit the flooring without needing beading)
Juliet Balcony
Shower Door in main bathroom

Also Shaun's suggested if we want any accessories fitted in the main bathroom we should get them this week so the guys can use the special water cooled drill they've had to hire to fit them. This was after they'd burnt out two regular drills - eek!

Oh and we need to source and buy a new, smaller greenhouse so the lads can create a foundation for it.

Things that definitely won't happen this week:

Front door - we are waiting to hear from the Joiners and for the side panel to come in stock

Magic cleaners - every time I've sucked my breath in at the state of something, Shaun has assured me the cleaners that come in at the end of the job will sort this out, hence they've become known as the magic cleaners as I'm not sure how they're going to get everything (especially the kitchen) back to how it was before.

Then I think we're into Snagging List territory

Wednesday the carpet fitters are coming to measure up and hopefully Friday will see BT to re-connect the phone line.

I'm feeling slightly more confident about getting the decorator booked now. Better get going on the second batch of paint samples, the first were all too pinky/lilac.