East & West Sussex · Surrey

Independent home build checks — before, during and after your building work.

Practical independent checks for homeowners planning or carrying out building work. Understand your quote, check progress before payments, and identify snags before final sign-off.

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By Ricky Goddard — a local construction professional with 20 years' project experience.

Fully independent — no builder affiliations
Written report within 48 hours
Local to East & West Sussex & Surrey
20 years' construction experience
Services

Independent checks at each stage of your build

An independent set of eyes at every stage — so you proceed with confidence and pay with clarity.

Builder reviewing plans
Before you sign

Builder Quote & Project Check

Home visit to review your quote, scope of work and payment plan. We identify gaps and exclusions, flag questions to raise before you sign, and deliver a written report.

From £349 single visit + report
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Extension under construction
Before you pay

Progress / Payment Stage Check

Site visit to review visible progress against your payment milestone. We flag incomplete or defective items and supply a written report with photos before you release funds.

£349 per visit + report
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Completed home extension
Before you sign off

Completion / Snagging Check

End-of-project visit to identify incomplete works and visible defects before your final payment. Includes a photo schedule and prioritised action list to resolve with your builder.

From £399 single visit + report
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Home Build Support Pack

Pre-start review, two progress checks, completion/snagging check and limited email support — staged independent support through your project.

From £1,250 four planned checks
How it works

Simple. Independent. Clear.

No jargon, no agenda — just an expert visit and a report you can act on.

01

Book online

Fill in the short enquiry form. Tell us about your project and which check you need. We confirm your visit date within 24 hours.

02

We visit and review

Ricky attends your property and carries out a thorough, independent review of your quote, build progress, or completed work.

03

Report within 48 hours

A clear written report — with photos — so you know exactly where you stand before you commit or pay.

Construction project management
20+

Years of construction project management experience

About

20 years in construction. On your side.

Build Assured is run by Ricky Goddard, a local construction professional with 20 years' project management and planning experience across residential, commercial and major construction projects.

Ricky brings that project discipline to local home improvement works including extensions, loft conversions, garden rooms, garages, kitchens and refurbishments.

"Most homeowners have one or two big building projects in their lifetime. Builders do this every week. I level that playing field — so you know what to clarify before you commit, and what to look for before you pay."

Independent and impartial — no referral arrangements with any builder or contractor

Local to East & West Sussex and Surrey, with a practical understanding of domestic building work and common project risks

20 years' hands-on construction project management experience

Is this right for you?

What Build Assured is — and isn't

This service is for homeowners who are…

  • ✓ Reviewing a builder's quote before signing a contract
  • ✓ About to make a stage payment and want independent reassurance
  • ✓ Approaching completion and want snags documented before final payment
  • ✓ Carrying out an extension, loft conversion, garage conversion, garden room, kitchen, bathroom or refurbishment

This service is not…

  • ✗ A structural survey or RICS valuation
  • ✗ Building control approval or compliance certification
  • ✗ Legal or dispute representation
  • ✗ Full project management or contractor instruction
Get in touch

Book a Check

Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your visit date.

No obligation — we'll confirm the visit and price before proceeding

Written report delivered within 48 hours of your visit

Serving East & West Sussex, Surrey and the wider South East

Your details will never be shared with third parties

We typically respond within a few hours during working hours.