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The free homeowner pack

Before you sign with a builder, check these five things.

A clear quote is about more than the final number. Spot gaps, ask better questions and compare what each builder is actually offering.

  • Five mistakes to check for before you commit
  • A worksheet to compare builders’ quotes side by side
  • Questions you can take into your next meeting
Hampstead RenovationsBefore
You Sign
Five renovation checks.
A clearer starting point.

Keep it beside your quotes.Read the guide, print the worksheet and write down the answers that still need checking.

PDF guide + comparison worksheet

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We’ll email you a link so you can keep it handy. No phone number needed.

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Inside the pack

Five conversations worth having now.

01

What is actually included?

Make exclusions, allowances, materials and finishing work visible before you compare the totals.

02

Who checks the approvals?

Write down which property and project permissions need checking, who handles them and what is still outstanding.

03

What triggers a payment?

Ask for clear stages and evidence of progress, so you know what each payment relates to.

04

How are changes agreed?

Set out how changes to the work, cost and programme will be recorded and approved.

05

What does finished mean?

Agree the completion checks, snagging process and documents you should receive.

A question to keep

“Could you list everything this quote leaves out?”

Put each answer in the comparison worksheet. A missing answer is a question to resolve before signing.

When you’re ready

Put your own project in the picture.

Use the pack with any builder you are considering. If you would like to discuss house refurbishment, flat refurbishment, bathroom renovation or bespoke joinery with us, tell us what you have in mind.

Already organising your project? Our editable renovation planner is free to use without an email address.

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