1. When the floors are in position they are left a few weeks to dry. Meanwhile various tradesmen can start to put the finishing touches to the building, both inside and outside.

2. The gutters are formed in this machine and cut to length

3. Fixing brackets are fitted in place

4. Outlet holes are fitted in place

5. The gutters are fixed in position

6. The down pipes are finally placed in position

7. The painters finish the ceilings

8. The painter can give the walls a first coat before the joiner starts work

9. The plumber fits the hot water tank

10. He also fixes the boiler in position

11. Sometimes adding an extra radiator is required

12. The electrician can place all the plugs and switches

13. Smoke alarms are fitted. The dust cap stays on until the house is cleaned

14. Light fittings are also fixed in position

15. The wall tiler first puts adhesive on the walls

16. Tiles are placed in position using spacers

17. Finally they are grouted

18. Borders are used if requested

19. The wall tiler leaves a space for the architrave to be fitted

20. Certain floors are tiled and grouted

21. The finished floor