Renno at FixFest 2026: two days with the builders we're building for
We took Renno to Fix Radio's FixFest 2026 at Delapre Abbey. Here's what two days with the UK's builders and tradespeople taught us about getting paid.
Michael Oladele|5 min readBlog
Insights, guides, and practical tips to help renovations run smoothly for everyone involved.
Michael Oladele|5 min read
The state of UK home renovation in 2026: a survey of 300 homeowners
We surveyed 300 UK homeowners on how their renovations really went. The headline: two in three blew the budget and six in ten ran late, but most loved the result. Here are the numbers.
Michael Oladele|10 min read
The state of UK renovation in 2026: a survey of 200 UK builders
We surveyed 200 UK contractors on payment disputes. The headline: disputes are near-universal, and the biggest cause isn't late payment. Here are the numbers, in their own words.
Michael Oladele|7 min read
Renno is live in the UK
Renno's milestone-based payment platform is now live across the UK. Money protected before work begins, scope agreed upfront, and contractors paid the moment each stage is signed off.
Michael Oladele||6 min read
Extreme weather is becoming a renovation problem: why building delays are getting more common
Heat, storms, heavy rain and hard frost all disrupt building work, and they are happening more often. Here is how extreme weather delays renovations, why it is now a planning variable rather than bad luck, and what keeps a delay from turning into a dispute.
Michael Oladele||6 min read
Can builders work in a heatwave? What hot weather does to your renovation timeline
Can builders work in a heatwave, and what does hot weather do to your renovation timeline? What actually happens on site, why a pause is a safety call rather than laziness, and how to keep a heat delay from turning into a dispute with your contractor.
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
Pricing a renovation job accurately: the three costs most contractors underestimate
The costs that quietly eat your margin, and how to price so every job actually pays. A full costing method with a worked example.
Alexa Kaminsky||10 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
How to introduce Renno to your clients
The script, the objections, and the language for introducing Renno to your homeowner. Four talking points, four objections, and a 30-second pocket version.
Alexa Kaminsky||8 min read
How much deposit is normal to pay a contractor, and how to pay it safely
Your money stays protected from the moment you pay it until the first stage of work is delivered.
Alexa Kaminsky||6 min read
3 Rules for Handling Change Orders in Construction
Every change captured. Every agreement clear. Nothing to argue about later.
Alexa Kaminsky||6 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
7 contractor agreements that protect cash flow
Stop payment disputes before they start. These 7 common agreements create a contractor payment schedule that protects cash flow and builds trust with every homeowner.
Gilana Berry||11 min read
Renovation Escrow Explained: How it Protects Both Sides
Less Risk. More Trust. For Everyone. Learn how escrow keeps renovation payments funded, fair, and predictable from day one.
Gilana Berry||3 min read
Renovate the smart way.
Protected payments. Full visibility. One collaborative platform for contractors and homeowners.