Independent construction advice before you appoint a builder.
Planning an extension, loft conversion or major renovation? Get an experienced construction professional to review your plans, builder quotes, proposed contractor, program and payment structure before you commit.
Independent advice- 20+ years hands on construction experience- Fixed fee reviews- UK wide
What we review before you commit
Plans, Scope & Builder Quotes
We review your drawings, specifications and builder quotations together — checking buildability, omissions, unclear allowances, pricing differences and anything that could cause additional cost or disputes once work starts.
Program, Contracts & Payments
We review the proposed programme, payment schedule, variations process and key commercial terms — highlighting unrealistic timings, front-loaded payments and other risks before you commit.
Builder Due Diligence
We investigate your prospective builders using available company records, trading history, online presence, reviews and other background information to help you make a better-informed appointment.
Choose the right support for your project
Project & Plan Review — £225
Already have drawings for an extension, loft conversion or renovation? We review your plans from a practical construction perspective, identifying buildability concerns, unclear details, unnecessary cost and questions worth resolving before you approach builders.
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Single Builder Deep-Dive Review £295
Already have a builder you trust? Perhaps they’ve been recommended by family or friends, have a strong local reputation, or you’ve already decided they’re the right fit. We’ll independently review their quote, your project plans, proposed contract and payment schedule to identify omissions, unclear terms and potential risks before you commit
Complete Builder Due-Diligence Review £995
Choosing between several builders? We review your project plans alongside up to three builders quotes, comparing scope, pricing, contracts and payment schedules to highlight omissions, differences and potential risks before you choose who to proceed with.
Project Rescue & Expert Advice- Initial Assessment £225
Already experiencing problems with your builder? We independently assess issues with cost, delays, variations, workmanship, contracts or communication and provide experienced, practical advice on the best route forward. Please note this is for assessment only, further project rescue prices start from £1500
Why Build Advocate Exists
After more than 20 years working in construction, I’ve seen the same expensive problems happen again and again — unclear quotes, missing items, unrealistic payment schedules, poor contractor selection and homeowners committing before they fully understand the risks.
Build Advocate was created to put experienced construction knowledge on the homeowner’s side before those problems start.
We independently review the information in front of you, identify potential risks and help you make a better-informed decision before you appoint a builder or commit significant money.
Better-informed homeowners. Better-prepared projects. Better construction.
