Independent Building Consultancy

Don't sign a builder's quote until you really know what's in it.

Most homeowners choose the cheapest quote — and pay for it throughout the entire project. We review your builder quotes before you commit, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

£50k+Typical project
value we review
48hrTurnaround on
standard reviews
100%Independent —
no builder ties

The cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest project. Here's how to protect yourself before you sign.

Simple. Fast. Eye-opening.

We make it easy to get a professional set of eyes on your quotes — or to ensure every builder prices from the same document from the very start.

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Tell us about your project

Fill in our enquiry form with your project details, what stage you're at, and which service you need.

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Send us your documents

Upload your quotes, drawings, or specifications. We accept any format — PDF, photo, email printout.

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We analyse everything

A real industry expert reviews every line — checking for scope gaps, vague pricing, red flags, and missing terms.

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You receive your report

A plain-English written report delivered within 48–72 hours, with clear findings and recommended next steps.

Full protection at every stage of your project

Whether you need a quick sense-check on a single quote, a full comparison across multiple builders, or a professional tender document prepared before quotes even come in — we have a service to fit. All prices are from, as every project is different.

Tier 1

Quote Review

A single quote sense-check before you commit
from £349 one-off

Price varies depending on project size and complexity

You've received one builder's quote and something doesn't feel right — or you simply want peace of mind before you sign. We review it line by line, identify anything missing, vague, or concerning, and give you a clear written summary of what we found and what to do about it.

What's included:
  • Full review of a single builder's quote
  • Cross-referenced against your drawings & specification
  • Identification of missing scope items
  • Vague or open-ended pricing flagged
  • Contract terms reviewed for red flags
  • Recommended questions to go back with
  • Plain-English written report
  • Delivered within 48–72 hours
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Tier 3

Tender Package

A professional pricing document — before quotes even come in
from £899 one-off

Price varies depending on project size and scope of works

A Tender Package is a detailed pricing document — sent to builders before they quote — that tells them exactly what to price, item by item. Instead of every builder pricing something different and producing quotes that can't be compared, every builder works from the same document. The quotes that come back are like for like, transparent, and genuinely comparable.
What's included:
  • Full scope of works written item by item
  • Prepared from your drawings & architect's specification
  • Sent to your chosen builders to price from
  • Every builder prices the same document
  • Quotes come back comparable and transparent
  • Eliminates hidden exclusions before they happen
  • Recommended for projects over £100,000
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Tier 4

Project Watchdog

Independent oversight throughout your entire build
from £295 / month

Cancel anytime — no long-term commitment required

Once work begins, the extras start. Variations, change orders, additional invoices — builders know that once you're committed, your options are limited. Project Watchdog keeps an independent expert in your corner throughout the build, reviewing every extra before you pay it and making sure you're never taken advantage of.
What's included:
  • Review of all variations and extras as they arise
  • Invoice checks before you authorise payment
  • Change order pricing reviewed and challenged
  • Available for a call when something doesn't feel right
  • Progress milestone checks against payment schedule
  • Ongoing independent oversight for total peace of mind
  • Cancel anytime
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Best Value Bundle

Tender Package + Quote Review

Full protection from start to finish — we write the document and review what comes back
Save up to £249 vs buying separately
from £999 one-off

Price varies depending on project size and number of quotes received

Stage 1 — Tender Package

  • We write a detailed pricing document covering every item of work
  • Sent to up to 3 builders to price from
  • Every builder prices exactly the same scope
  • No hidden exclusions, no vague allowances

Stage 2 — Quote Review

  • When quotes come back, we review all three
  • Full comparison and red flag report
  • Recommended payment schedule included
  • We tell you which builder to choose and why
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Common red flags hiding in building quotes

These are the things that turn a competitive quote into an expensive nightmare — and most homeowners never spot them.

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Provisional Sums

Open-ended costs buried in quotes. "Allow £5,000 for groundworks" — that number can double or triple once they're on site and you're committed.

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Hidden Exclusions

Scaffolding, skip hire, building control fees, structural engineer costs — all commonly absent from the cheapest quotes and added back as expensive extras.

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Large Upfront Deposits

A reputable builder should not require a deposit before work begins. If a builder is asking for upfront payment with no clear milestone payment plan attached, walk away.

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No Fixed Programme

No start date, no end date, no milestones. No accountability means no urgency — and your project can drift for months with no recourse.

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PC & Prime Cost Items

A builder who allows £5k for a kitchen suite when the reality is £15k isn't being competitive — they're winning the quote and recovering the difference later.

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No Insurance Mentioned

Public liability and contractor's all-risk cover should be clearly stated in every quote. If they're absent, that's a question that needs answering before you sign anything.

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No Company Details

No VAT number, no registered company address, quote on plain paper — these are signs of a trader who may not be traceable if things go wrong.

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Cash-Only Payment

Pushing for cash payment removes your paper trail and your protection. On any significant project this is never acceptable and always a warning sign.

Expert eyes from inside the industry
We don't review quotes from a desk. We run a building company and tender our own projects. We know exactly how builders price — and where they cut corners.
— Trusted Tender, founded by an active building professional
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Active industry experience

We run a high-end building company. We prepare our own tender packages and price our own projects. We know exactly what a thorough, honest quote looks like — and what a dangerous one looks like.

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Completely independent

We have no affiliation with any builder or contractor. We don't take referral fees. We don't recommend builders. Our only interest is giving you an honest, unbiased assessment.

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Plain English, not jargon

You'll get a clear written report — not a document full of industry terms. We explain what we found, why it matters, and exactly what to do about it.

Fast turnaround

We know you're often working to a deadline. Standard reviews are delivered within 48–72 hours of receiving your documents.

Ready to protect your project?

Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch within one working day to confirm your service and next steps.

We typically respond within one working day. Your information is kept strictly confidential and never shared with builders or third parties.