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Can a Builder Charge for Extra Work You Did Not Approve?
Find out when a builder can legitimately charge extra, when they cannot, and the written variation process that stops disputed invoices before they start.
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When building work goes wrong
Problems on building work are almost always visible early and almost always ignored, because homeowners do not want to seem difficult. Raising something factually and in writing is not being difficult; it is how disputes get resolved before they become expensive.
These guides cover the most common flashpoints — extras you did not approve, payment requested ahead of progress, and work that stops before it is finished — and the practical order in which to deal with them.
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What to Do When a Builder Asks for an Early Payment
Legitimate reasons a builder might ask for money early, how to say yes safely, the warning signs of cash-flow trouble, and how to decline politely.
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Builder Has Not Finished the Work: Practical Next Steps
An ordered, practical guide to what to do when a builder has stopped work before completion — from written records through to small claims and Building Control.
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