Builder Journey with BuildROI
Fair payments, clear standards, and trusted recognition for quality work. Here's how BuildROI supports you.
1. Getting Verified
Quick verification gets you on the platform
Upload your insurance certificates, CIS/VAT numbers, and H&S policy. These are verified before you can take jobs.
Shows homeowners and government you're legitimate. One-time setup protects everyone.
Take 3-6 photos of the current space and access points with timestamps before quoting.
Creates a 'before' record that protects you from disputes later.
2. Scoping & Pricing
Build your quote with clear scope and milestones
Use templates to build your scope. System auto-fills suggested milestones based on job type.
Faster quoting, clearer payment milestones, less rework.
Log known risks (long-lead items, supply issues) with mitigation plans.
Protects you when things outside your control cause delays.
Build realistic schedule with float. PM reviews to ensure durations are achievable.
Sets realistic expectations, not promises you can't keep.
Confirm whether Building Control notification is needed and who's the duty holder.
Avoids compliance issues and delays at handover.
3. Contract & H&S
Clear terms and safety documentation
Review and sign contract. Terms are clear: payment milestones, change rules, evidence requirements.
Protects you legally and ensures fair payment process.
State your workmanship warranty terms. Manufacturer warranties for products listed separately.
Clear promises, no confusion about what you're covering.
Upload Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Log site induction attendance. Maintain RIDDOR/COSHH registers.
Legal requirement. Protects your crew and shows due diligence.
4. Pre-start Prep
Get everything ready before day one
Raise POs, lock in delivery windows to match programme. System tracks delivery dates.
Avoids idle time waiting for materials.
Plan waste removal route. Provide carrier licence, get transfer notes, set recycling targets.
Legal duty of care. Prevents fly-tipping issues and fines.
Arrange skip (with permit if on-road). Provide site welfare: toilet, washing, drinking water, rest space.
Legal requirement even on small domestic jobs. Shows professionalism.
Join PM and homeowner to align on start date, site rules, and comms frequency.
Everyone on same page from day one.
5. Delivery
Do the work with clear documentation
Site lead logs who's onsite, hours, blockers daily. Takes 2-3 minutes.
Creates transparent record, helps resolve disputes, shows you were professional.
When changes needed, classify as minor/major. Get PM and homeowner approval with photos.
You get paid for extras, no arguments later.
Pause at key points (ceiling flatness, first-fix tests, tile samples) for quality checks before covering up.
Catches defects when they're cheap to fix. Proves quality.
Log any incidents or near misses with photos and corrective actions taken.
Shows due diligence, improves safety, prevents repeat issues.
Keep snag list updated throughout project with owners and target dates.
Prevents big snag list at end. Shows you're on top of quality.
At each milestone, provide three photo types: wide shot, detail, measurement context.
Unlocks payment quickly. Objective proof of quality.
6. Completion
Final checks and professional handover
Complete RCD tests, capture appliance docs, test ventilation flow. Document everything.
Safety, warranty validity, professional finish.
Walk the job with PM and homeowner. Agree any remaining snags with target dates.
Clean finish line. Everyone agrees what's done and what's left.
Use UK finish tolerances to determine what needs fixing vs. what's within spec.
Objective standards protect you from unreasonable demands.
7. Payment & Recognition
Get paid and build your reputation
Once PM approves, escrow releases final payment. Optional small retention for defects period if agreed.
You get paid on time. Fair balance with homeowner assurance.
Homeowner leaves factual feedback. PM leaves private quality rating. Your builder score updates.
Good work builds your reputation. Fair system because homeowners are rated too.
Respond to any warranty claims within agreed SLA. System tracks your responsiveness.
Good aftercare builds long-term reputation and repeat business.
Your BuildROI Benefits
Fair payments: Escrow protects your staged payments. Evidence unlocks money quickly.
Clear standards: UK tolerances mean objective quality measures, not opinion.
Recognition: Build verified track record. Good scores lead to more work.
Pension matching: Government contributes to your pension for quality retrofit work.
Protection: Documentation protects you in disputes. Transparent process means fewer arguments.
See Your Complete BuildROI Portfolio Pack
This isn't just a record — it's your professional credential. Every verified project proves you build with pride, professionalism, and care. Use this pack to win your next job.
View the Builder Portfolio Pack (PDF) →