The Hampstead project. Two weeks. No surprises.
Earlier this year, a Hampstead homeowner came to us with completed architect plans and two builder quotes: £158k and £247k. A spread of nearly £90k on the same design, with no explanation from either contractor.
We delivered the Tender in nine days.
The honest project value was £214k. The £158k quote had six line items quietly omitted. The £247k quote included a 28% contingency padded into the base price. Neither contractor had flagged three structural concerns visible in the drawings.
She used the Tender to challenge both builders. The lower-priced contractor withdrew. The higher-priced contractor reduced to £221k once confronted with the detail. She chose Planex Ltd to build. We delivered on schedule, at the tendered price, with no variations.
"I would have signed that £158k quote. The Tender saved me from making the worst decision of the year."