Before you choose a trader
Practical reading for clearer quotes and better questions.
How to Compare Contractor Estimates Without Choosing the Cheapest Quote
Learn how to compare contractor estimates fairly, identify hidden costs, check exclusions and choose the best-value quote for your home project.
Read postQuote or estimate? What the difference means for your home job
Quote, estimate or provisional sum? Learn what each word means on a UK trader's price, how it affects your final bill and what to ask before you agree.
Read postHow to compare builder quotes: a line-by-line guide
Learn how to compare builder quotes like for like: spot exclusions, match VAT and ask the right questions before you pay a deposit. Checklist inside.
Read postHow much deposit should a builder ask for?
Assess a builder’s deposit by checking its purpose, materials, timing, written terms and staged payments tied to completed work before paying for a UK home job.
Read postWhat should a roofing quote include?
Check the work, materials, scaffolding, hidden repairs, waste and payment terms in your roofing quote before choosing a roofer or paying a deposit in the UK.
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