For Homeowners: Get Work Done Right
Stop gambling with deposits or vague promises. BuildROI gives you structure, protection, and peace of mind from quote to handover.
Current Pilot Phase: BuildROI is currently accepting projects valued at £20,000 and above. Once full infrastructure is established, we'll be able to handle smaller projects. This threshold ensures we can deliver the same level of quality verification and protection on every job.
Why Renovation Feels Risky
No one plans a retrofit or renovation lightly. Most homeowners have saved for months, researched options, and thought through every detail — yet hesitation kicks in before the first quote is even drafted.
Even good builders feel the pressure. By the time homeowners have paid 80–90% of the total, many feel nervous about raising concerns — worried they'll upset the team or slow things down.
What's missing isn't skill — it's structure:
- There's no formal licensing for builders — homeowners often can't verify experience or track record
- Without milestone-based payments or independent sign-offs, delays and unexpected costs pile up with no clear recourse
- By the time problems emerge, most of your money is already gone
The BuildROI Answer
Instead of budgeting a 15–20% safety margin as contingency, BuildROI replaces uncertainty with structure:
🔒 Escrow Protection
Your money sits in escrow and only moves when an ex-builder Project Manager signs off pre-agreed milestones with photos and notes.
✅ Independent Verification
Every milestone is checked by someone who's done the work and knows what matters. If something isn't right, it's fixed BEFORE payment is released.
📋 Clear Milestones
Every quote is broken into clear stages. You know exactly what you're paying for and when. No extras unless you authorize them.
📸 Digital Evidence Pack
Complete documentation with photos, certificates, and warranties. This increases property value and can help at resale.
Confidence isn't about control — it's about knowing the system protects you.
What You're Actually Paying For
BuildROI's fee is 15% of project cost, but the government subsidizes 5%, so you pay 10%. Here's exactly what that covers:
- Escrow protection — Your funds held safely until work is verified complete
- Independent PM verification — Experienced ex-builders (55-70) verify quality at every milestone
- Digital evidence pack — Photos, tests, documents proving compliance (increases property value)
- Payment guarantee for builders — No chasing invoices, payment releases when work verified
- Dispute prevention — Clear documentation eliminates "he said, she said" situations
- Project management — Platform tracks materials, milestones, and trade sequencing
- Quality guarantee — Three-way ratings create accountability
Does BuildROI Actually Save You Money?
For a typical £30,000 kitchen project, here's the reality:
Without BuildROI
Project cost: £30,000
Hidden risk costs:
- Rework: £960–£1,500
- Disputes: £600–£1,200
- Delays: £300–£900
- Deposit risk: £800
Potential total: £32,660–£34,400
⚠️ No protection, no verification
With BuildROI
Project cost: £30,000
BuildROI fee: £3,000 (10%)
Problems prevented:
- Rework: Verified at each stage
- Disputes: Evidence-based resolution
- Delays: Better coordination
- Deposits: Escrow protected
Total cost: £33,000
✓ Quality guaranteed, risk eliminated
Bottom line: Pay 10% for verification → Prevent 10-15% in waste → Get guaranteed quality. You break even or save money while eliminating risk.
What You'll Actually Pay
Here are typical project costs showing the BuildROI fee breakdown:
| Project | Project Value | Your Cost (10%) | Gov't Subsidy (5%) | Monthly (24mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Extension* | £5,000 | £500 | £250 | £21 |
| Bathroom | £28,000 | £2,800 | £1,400 | £117 |
| Kitchen | £38,000 | £3,800 | £1,900 | £158 |
| Garage Conversion | £70,000 | £7,000 | £3,500 | £292 |
| Large Extension | £84,000 | £8,400 | £4,200 | £350 |
*Minimum project value: Currently, BuildROI can only take on projects over £20,000 until full infrastructure is established to handle the operational challenges of smaller jobs. The "Small Extension" example is shown for illustrative purposes of future capability.
Payment options: 0% financing available — spread the BuildROI fee over 24 or 36 months. Final documentation pack released when payment is complete. Government subsidy available during pilot phase.
Get a Builder Track Record You Can Trust
BuildROI provides something that's never existed before: a privacy-safe history of jobs signed off through the platform, plus an optional homeowner note.
What this means for you:
- Thin or negative notes are a warning signal
- Strong notes build confidence
- Verified completion history shows real capability
- You can add your own note after the job
Instead of gambling on online reviews that might be fake, you get verified work history with photographic evidence.