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Practical guides for tradespeople and homeowners, to keep every job running smoothly from the first quote to the final payment.
Why offering escrow payments wins you more jobs
Homeowners don't hire the cheapest quote – they hire the tradesperson they trust most. Escrow is the strongest trust signal you can put on a quote, and it proves the money is there before you start.
Stop chasing invoices: how to get paid the day you finish
Late payments and invoice chasing drain a trade business. Escrow puts the customer's money in place before you start and pays out as each stage of work is approved.
The safest way to pay for a renovation in the UK
How to pay a builder safely: cash, bank transfer, card and escrow compared – what actually protects your money, and how to keep it safe until the work is done.
What is payment escrow?
Payment escrow means a neutral third party holds the money and releases it as work completes. How it works in the UK, who holds the funds, and how the money is protected.
What payment terms should a tradesperson use?
What payment terms should a builder or tradesman use? A plain guide for tradespeople: deposit, stage payments tied to completed work, final balance, due dates, and chasing late payment.
Do you need a contract with a builder?
Do you need a written contract with a builder? Not legally – but you already have one the moment you say go-ahead. A homeowner's guide to hiring any builder, tradesperson or tradesman: what the law gives you, what to include, and your 14-day right to cancel.
How much deposit should a tradesperson ask for?
How much deposit should you take on a job? A plain guide for tradespeople: when to ask, how much is fair, how big jobs work in stages, and how to do it properly – backed by FMB, CPA and Citizens Advice guidance.
How much deposit should you pay a tradesperson?
Asked for a deposit before work starts? A plain guide for homeowners: whether it's normal, how much to pay, what's a red flag, how to pay safely, and whether you can get it back – backed by FMB, Citizens Advice and CMA guidance.
How to introduce Renofy to your customer
The easiest way to introduce Renofy to a customer is to barely introduce it at all – you send a quote that looks the part, they accept it in a tap, and it grows into one shared record of the whole job. Here's how it works on the ground.
Why you should create a contract with a customer
Every tradesperson should agree a written contract before starting work. Learn why contracts matter, the types you can use, and how to create one without paperwork.