Internal fit-out is the longest single stage of an Arden & Oak build — typically 5-7 days on a standard model, longer with bespoke joinery. It's also the stage where the room finally starts to feel like a habitable space rather than a construction site.
The sequence
- First-fix electrics — cable runs pulled through service voids to socket, switch and light positions
- Internal linings — plasterboard or ply fixed to service-void battens over the interior VCL
- Joint tape, skim and paint prep
- Flooring — engineered oak, laminate, sprung floor or rubber depending on use
- Second-fix electrics — sockets, switches, light fittings, ethernet, USB-C
- Bespoke joinery — media walls, bookcases, benches, bar backs installed to millimetre tolerances
- Final finishes — skirting, architrave, door hardware, silicone lines
What we test and check before handover
Every completed build is subject to a snagging inspection before we hand over the keys. Electrics are commissioned by a certified electrician and tested (a full NICEIC certificate is issued at handover). Doors and windows are checked for operation. Any small imperfections are flagged and fixed within a week.