What insurance should a builder have? A homeowner's checklist
The insurance and guarantees every UK builder should have, and how to check them before you hire your next renovation.
Michael Oladele||5 min readrenovation
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Michael Oladele||5 min read
Cold drinks, hot building sites: what the Amsterdam heatwave teaches us about renovating
The Netherlands is living through one of its hottest weeks on record. Here is what extreme heat does to a renovation timeline, and why it so often ends in a dispute.
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Michael Oladele||6 min read
How to find a contractor you can trust: the seven checks to do before the first meeting
Seven pre-meeting checks for UK and NL homeowners. Company registration, references, accreditations, insurance, and what a good first meeting feels like.
Alexa Kaminsky||7 min read
Setting up a renovation job the right way: scope, stages, and payments
Set up your project once. Know exactly when every payment lands.
Alexa Kaminsky||7 min read
The Contractor Quote Clients Sign Off On
A renovation quote that holds contains seven sections: scope, materials, labour, payment structure, change order clause, end date, and exclusions.
Alexa Kaminsky||7 min read
Staged Payments for Contractors: A Complete Guide
Staged payments protect contractor cash flow by tying each release to defined work, so you never finance the client and never chase a 30-day invoice again.
Alexa Kaminsky||6 min read
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