The starting point
Start with how each room will be used, then plan furniture placement, wall mounting and connected devices together. Share the complete list with Maz so he can confirm which jobs fit the scope and how to sequence them.
Start with a room you use every day
Choose the room that will make the biggest difference during the first week. In a living room, that might mean an assembled bookcase, a comfortable TV position and a place for the streaming equipment. In a home office, it may be a desk, shelves and a reliable connection. A simple sketch and a wide photo explain more than a list of unrelated product names.
Choose the layout before making holes
Decide which furniture stays and where you will sit, work or walk. Check that doors can open and that useful outlets remain accessible. For a TV, send the model and mount information, a photo from your seat and a close-up of the wall. For shelving, describe what it will hold. The wall construction and the product determine the fixing assessment; the room layout determines whether the position will be useful.
Keep the physical setup and technology together
List the router, streaming devices, doorbell and smart controls you already own. Mention any connection problem where a device will be used. A cabinet or TV may make a router or cable harder to reach, so talk through the arrangement before installation. Maz brings a background in computer science and IT alongside home repair and installation experience; that makes the physical and digital parts of the brief worth discussing together.
Check the practical details before booking
Share your ZIP code in Richmond, Midlothian or Chesterfield County so coverage can be confirmed. Mention stairs, delivery dates, heavy boxes and whether items are already in the right room. Renters should confirm permission for wall mounting or other changes with the property owner. Tell Maz about building access rules and any known project requirements; availability, handling needs and the work to be undertaken are agreed directly.
Send one clear move-in note
Group your list by room and mark what matters first. Include product links, dimensions, photographs and timing preferences. Keep assembly instructions and parts together, and do not assume every item can be completed in a single visit. Maz can review the combined scope and discuss the next step. When the work is finished, take a moment to check everyday controls and access to the equipment you will use.
Bring these to the conversation
- ZIP code, access details and delivery dates
- A room-by-room list with priorities
- Furniture, TV and device model links
- Wide room photos and close-ups of mounting locations
Planning information from FIXABL for homeowners in Richmond, Midlothian and Chesterfield County. The approach, qualifications and approvals needed for your home depend on the specific work and an assessment.