Second Look AdvisoryIndependent review — Rev. A
07 — Sample output

Illustrative example — for demonstration only, not an actual client review

Every project, finding, figure and address below is invented to show the format and tone of a review. It is not a case study, a testimonial, or a record of real work.

What a review actually looks like

Findings are numbered, risk-rated, and priced as a range where the exposure is financial. No jargon, no hedging — and a short action list you can take straight to your contractor.

Document
Desktop Feasibility Check — excerpt (Sections 1 & 2 of 6)
Subject
Fictional: single-storey rear extension, 1930s semi-detached
Issued
Illustrative — no issue date
Ref
EX-000 / Rev. 0
F-01High

Foundation depth vs. neighbouring tree

Drawings show 900mm trench fill. A mature lime sits approximately 6m from the rear corner; on a shrinkable clay this typically drives foundations to 1.8–2.4m with heave precautions. Treat the current depth as unpriced risk until a soil description and NHBC tree table check are done.

£4k–£9k
F-02High

Steel beam not carried through to the quote

The plan removes a section of load-bearing spine wall, but the builder's quote contains no steel, padstones, or temporary propping line. Either the quote is incomplete or the design intent has been misread — both end in a variation.

£2.5k–£5k
F-03Medium

Thermal spec inconsistent between drawing and schedule

Wall build-up notes 100mm PIR; the schedule of works lists 75mm mineral wool. As drawn the wall is unlikely to meet the target U-value without changing the cavity width, which affects the opening dimensions already ordered.

£800–£2k
F-04Low

Programme assumes no lead-in on glazing

The 12-week programme starts glazing installation in week 9. Bespoke aluminium sliders commonly run 10–14 weeks from order. Order early or accept a weather-tight delay.

Programme only

Prioritised action list — excerpt

  1. 01Commission a trial hole and soil description before agreeing a foundation price.
  2. 02Ask the builder to re-issue the quote with steelwork, padstones and propping itemised.
  3. 03Confirm which insulation spec is being priced, then fix the drawing and schedule to match.
  4. 04Place the glazing order before groundworks start.

NOTE 4: Second Look Advisory provides an independent second opinion only. It is not a substitute for design sign-off by a chartered structural engineer, architect, or your local building control body, and it does not constitute a warranty, certification or approval of any design or works.

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