If a good builder is hard to find,

then a great one is impossible.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Until now.

Resi Connect makes it easy to find and hire a local, vetted builder for your extension who can deliver good work when you want it.

That's what I'm after
 
 
 

Professional tender comparison

Construction tenders come in all shapes and sizes, and are notoriously hard to scrutinise. We offer free tender review appointments to help you compare them like-for-like.

 

Vetted builders only

We’d be nervous about working with a builder too. Companies need to pass a rigorous vetting process to be accepted onto our platform.

 

Everything in one place

No more hunting for email attachments. Keep track of your tenders, site visits, files and more in our easy-to-use dashboard.

 

Don't just take our word for it

The team at Resi have been so unbelievably help...

The team at Resi have been so unbelievably help...

Annie • NW7

First floor Rear

took all the work and kept me in touch…

took all the work and kept me in touch all the ...

Roger • NW5

Custom Custom

I found Resi personnel very helpful

I found Resi personnel very helpful. Their meth...

Jacqueline • CM3

Garage New build

Resi have been amazing from the start

Resi have been amazing from the start, the comm...

Obi • BR5

Garden Annex

It is a 10 from me! :)

It is a 10 from me! :) I found Resi through onl...

Yiming • W14

Custom Custom

Working with Resi has been such a pleasure from...

Working with Resi has been such a pleasure from...

Saqib • SL6

Ground floor Rear

Outstanding Service

Shabnam from the Resi finance team is exception...

Joie • MK10

First floor Internal alteration

Our experience with Resi

Our experience with Resi was one of the best cu...

Abu • DA8

Ground floor Rear

Excellent

Really good and easy to use online platform

Richard • TW11

Loft L shaped dormer

Delighted home owner

Fantastic service would highly recommend this e...

Lyn • BR6

Ground floor Rear

Really good service,

Really good service, we dealt with multiple at ...

Nick • NW10

Ground floor Side infill

Excellent, friendly service

Jack at Resi was brilliant at bringing together...

Oliver • W4

Loft L shaped dormer

Who are these builders anyway?

How do we compare?

You won’t get spammed by dozens of unverified accounts

Checkatrade
Free to use
Large network of suppliers
Company risk assessed regularly
Past work verified
Trusted by architects
Tailored to builders
Focused number of introductions
MyBuilder
Free to use
Large network of suppliers
Company risk assessed regularly
Past work verified
Trusted by architects
Tailored to builders
Focused number of introductions
Resi
Free to use
Large network of suppliers
Company risk assessed regularly
Past work verified
Trusted by architects
Tailored to builders
Focused number of introductions
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900 stunning extension projects

All completed by builders we introduced

How it works

Our process is a little different to your classic ‘find a tradesperson’ company. Resi will offer you a vetted shortlist of quality builders. You won’t be flying blind either. We’ll help you compare the tender like for like.

1. Upload architectural drawings
2. Receive cost estimates from matched builders
3. Video calls with builders
4. Detailed, impartial tender comparison over the phone
5. Choose the builder you want to use

How much will my extenstion cost?

We've had over 32,000 quotes published on our platform

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How do we vet them?

Each Resi building contractor must pass the following vetting checks. We only work with builders who meet these criteria

Vetting call
Active website
Known directors
Companies house data
Public liability insurance
Employer's liability insurance
Signs Resi Code of Conduct
Customer testimonials
Multiple recent projects
Prompt response times
Credit risk score
Vetting call
We will tell you if a builder is a member of Trustmark or Federation of Master Builders
Vetting call
Active website
Known directors
Companies house data
Public liability insurance
Employer's liability insurance
Signs Resi Code of Conduct
Customer testimonials
Multiple recent projects
Prompt response times
Credit risk score
Vetting call
We will tell you if a builder is a member of Trustmark or Federation of Master Builders
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Selecting the right contractor

Regardless of whether you use Connect or chose to source a builder on your own, the Connect team always recommend that you follow these steps...

Check their finances

It’s important that you take the time to do a financial background check on your builder’s company.

If you see any changes to the directors, this could be a red flag the company may have filed for bankruptcy in the past.

Check the details

When it comes to your quote, the devil is in the detail.

A good contractor should break down their pricing so you can check every design component has been properly accounted for.

If your quote is too vague, ask your builder to be more transparent with their numbers or seek a construction consultant to guide you.

Customer references

At a minimum, you should speak to at least two previous clients.

One from 6 months ago and another from 18 months ago.

This should help give you an honest overview of your contractor’s current work practices, as well as showing how their work stands the test of time.

To be extra thorough, we also recommend speaking to a client that’s currently onsite to help round out your understanding of a contractor’s product delivery.

Contracts and insurance

Ask your contractor which contract they’ll be using.

We always recommend homeowners go for a JCT contract, as this provides the most security and accountability.

This is recommended by RIBA and is recognised throughout the industry.

Read our guide on construction insurance to learn more

Protect yourself with the right payment plan

We recommend you agree to a payment plan that has you releasing funds when milestones have been met.

These milestones should be the key stages of the build, such as your foundations, superstructure, roof installation, etc.

This will ensure the builder is the one funding the project, while also letting you stay in control of quality throughout construction.

If you can perform quality checks at each milestone, this will provide further protection, and something a project manager can do on your behalf.

Look for anomalies

Watch out for those ‘too good to be true’ quotes and turnarounds.

Often, when a project is priced significantly lower than its counterparts, it can be a sign that key details have been left out - likewise with super quick time estimates.

Will you work well together?

How did you get on with the contractor? The rapport between you will be just as important to them as it is for you.

A lot of contractors are busy and if they’re offered two potential contracts of similar value and start date, their decision will then be based on the relationship with the client.

After all, construction takes time and plans are liable to change.

Having a good working relationship will make their job that much easier, as it will yours.