Check 2 of 4 · Design Consultant

Layout and services marking

Check that the proposed design physically works and mark agreed cupboard, plumbing and electrical positions.

Consultant providesYour responsibility · 8 items
  • Latest coordinated proposed layout and elevations.

  • Cabinet dimensions, intended positions and relevant clearances.

  • Appliance makes/models and installation specifications.

  • Sink, tap, water-filter, waste and other plumbing requirements.

  • Electrical, lighting, LED, switching and extraction requirements.

  • Intended finished floor level, worktop heights and relevant finishes.

  • Known client decisions and matters still requiring approval.

  • Arrangements for the client/builder and relevant trades where needed.

Matters requiring clarificationYour responsibility · 4 items
  • Clashes between cabinetry, appliances and services.

  • Missing or unconfirmed appliance specifications.

  • Service requirements that differ from the drawings.

  • Client decisions still awaiting approval.

Resolve before progressingYour responsibility · 4 items
  • Refer clashes and required changes to the consultant.

  • Record what was marked and what remains unresolved.

  • Changed layouts must be reflected in revised drawings.

  • Affected trades must receive the corrected information.

Site Checker must have before travellingSite Checker · 7 items
  • Check type and scope confirmed before booking.

    More detail

    Know which of the four checks this is and which rooms or areas are included.

  • Latest issued revision only — no superseded drawings mixed in.

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    Check revision references match across every sheet in the pack.

  • Review the pack before travelling.

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    Missing critical information goes back to the consultant before attendance, or before the affected work proceeds.

  • Dimensioned cupboard layout, elevations and services drawings.

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    Horizontal and vertical dimensions, with clear reference points.

  • Appliance makes/models and installation specifications.

  • List of known clashes and decisions still awaiting approval.

  • Client/builder and trades arranged where needed.

Design assistant preparesDesign Assistant · 5 items
  • Dimensioned cupboard layout and elevations.

  • Coordinated services drawings with horizontal and vertical dimensions.

  • Clear reference points for all markings.

  • Appliance/service requirements and a list of unresolved clashes.

  • Consistent revision information across the pack.

Site Checker on site: measure, inspect, mark, verifySite Checker · 8 items
  • Set out the proposed cabinetry against the actual site.

  • Confirm appliance spaces, door/drawer movement, circulation and access.

  • Check clashes with walls, windows, doors, handles, bulkheads and services.

  • Check plumbing, sockets, isolators, LEDs and extraction routes against cabinetry and appliances.

  • Mark agreed positions with clear labels and consistent reference points.

  • Distinguish existing points, proposed points and points needing relocation.

  • Check service access remains practical after cupboards and appliances are fitted.

  • Photograph markings with enough context to identify their positions.

Photographs and measurements to captureSite Checker · 4 items
  • Each marking photographed with surrounding context and reference point visible.

  • Existing, proposed and relocation points clearly distinguishable in photos.

  • Dimensions of marked points recorded against the drawing references.

  • Clashes photographed and noted against the drawing location.