Renovation Translation: First Fix

Renovation Translation: First Fix

First fix is one of those phrases that gets used a lot during renovations… but isn’t always explained.

It refers to the early stage of construction when all the hidden infrastructure is installed.

Things like:

• electrical wiring• plumbing pipes• heating systems• cables and ducting

At this point, the walls and floors are usually still open so everything can be installed inside them.

You won’t see finished elements yet. No sockets, no taps, no light fittings.

It can feel like a lot is happening… without it looking like much has changed.

But this stage is what sets everything up for the rest of the project.