Pipework, insulation and structural junctions may become inaccessible after finishing. Plan checks before closing walls, floors or ceilings.
Decide this before construction
Fix the kitchen layout and finished floor levels before ordering services and glazing. Plan the outdoor transition too, even when garden work will follow later.
Identify concealed items
Focus on parts important for performance, maintenance and the agreed result. The aim is useful checks rather than a large unstructured photo collection.
How to review the result
At completion, walk from the cooking area to the terrace. Check the opening with the intended furniture in place and review the light with any shading closed.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep glazing and rooflight maintenance instructions together. Leave outdoor surfaces accessible without having to remove permanent furniture or planting.
Questions for your own property
- What will become hidden?
- Who checks it and when?
- Can photograph locations be identified?
Illustrative design situations, not evidence of completed work. Assess decisions against the actual property.