Guides
Plain-English guides to paying for building work
The reference pages, tools and articles for every stage payment conversation, for homeowners and builders alike.
Reference
Glossary
Thirty-five renovation payment terms explained in plain English, from practical completion to provisional sums.
Statistics
UK figures on building work, late payment and deposits, each with its source, date and how it was verified.
Schedule templates
Six worked stage payment schedules by project type, with what to check before approving each stage.
Free tools
Deposit checker
Compare the deposit a builder has asked for with published UK guidance, and see what to offer instead.
Payment schedule generator
Build a stage payment schedule for your project and download it as a PDF.
Quote analyser
A free automated check of a builder’s quote for missing items, unusual rates and risky payment terms.
Renovation guides
Stage-by-stage costs and timings for common projects.
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For homeowners
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