Lead Times & Scheduling
Lead times are only reliable when the specification is clear.
Most delays do not begin in production. They begin earlier, when finishes are still moving, sizes are incomplete, or no single approved record exists. An undefined specification produces provisional timing. A controlled specification produces dependable timing.
How timing is controlled
Project enquiry
Early-stage projects vary. Some need guidance, some are ready for quotation, and some require review against drawings or an existing schedule. At this point, timing is indicative.
Hardware Schedule Pack
The schedule brings selections, sizes, centres, finishes, quantities, and approvals into one working specification. Once confirmed, the project is ready for procurement, and timing becomes reliable.
Production
With the specification fixed, manufacturing proceeds without revision. Finishes are produced to the approved standard. Lead times apply as intended.
Typical lead times
Made to order in England
Heritage Collection
4–6 weeks from confirmed specification
Atelier Materials
6–8 weeks depending on material and finish
Bespoke
Confirmed individually according to design, material, finish, and technical requirements before production begins
Sampling and sign-off
Finish confirmation before ordering prevents delay later in the project. Heritage finish samples are typically dispatched more quickly. Atelier materials may require longer sample lead times. No item proceeds to production until finish approval is confirmed.
Changes and continuity
Post-approval changes are the primary cause of delay. Where a controlled schedule is in place, revisions, reorders, replacements, and later project phases remain aligned to the original specification.
Lead time becomes dependable when the specification is controlled.