Rough-In

Plumbing, electrics, gas, HVAC, drainage, insulation.

Everything that hides behind the walls. Licensed trades only — doing this yourself voids your insurance and possibly your marriage. The decisions made here are the ones you can't easily reverse later.

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At a glance

Stage: 7 of 16
Difficulty: Mastery
Subtopics: 6

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All stages:

1.Ideas 2.Planning 3.Demolition 4.Landscaping 5.External 6.Construction 7.Rough-In 8.Plastering 9.Flooring 10.Finishing Timberwork 11.Painting 12.Cabinets & Fixtures 13.Fit-Off 14.Punch List 16.Party!

What happens at this stage

Subtopics & components

Click any subtopic to expand. Every component carries a skill-level indicator so you know which bits are DIY-friendly and which are best handed to a licensed tradie.

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