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Hutch protections

Every guarantee.
All included.

Nine guarantees. Every single one included in every Hutch project at every price point. No premium tier. No upsell. No small print that takes them away. Here's exactly what each one means — and what it means for you.

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Guarantees on every project
£0
Extra cost for any of them
10yr
Workmanship warranty
100%
Fixed fee on every project
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Core promise

Truly fixed fee

The price we quote is the price you pay. Not an estimate. Not a range with a contingency. A fixed number — confirmed in writing before any work begins — that does not change.

✓ On every project
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What "fixed fee" actually means
No wriggle room. No asterisks.
Most builders give you an estimate — a number that can and does change. They'll quote low to win the job, then add extras once you're committed and disrupted. Hutch quotes a fixed price. It's a contractual commitment, not a ballpark. The number we confirm in writing before starting is the number on your final invoice.
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The only exception — and how we handle it
Genuinely unforeseen. Never used to add margin.
If something genuinely unforeseen is discovered during the build — hidden drainage, concealed asbestos, rotten timbers that couldn't be known before opening walls — we'll tell you immediately, explain what we found, price the additional work separately, and get your written sign-off before proceeding. We will never just do the work and add it to your invoice.
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Real scenario
What happens if steel prices rise mid-project?
Steel prices, material costs and labour rates all fluctuate. Once we've confirmed your fixed price in writing, those fluctuations are our risk, not yours. If we've quoted £68,000 for your loft conversion and steel costs rise between quoting and ordering, your invoice is still £68,000.
Your fixed price is protected against market fluctuations from the moment we confirm it in writing.
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Included free

Detailed scope of works

Before we start, you receive a complete line-by-line document covering every element of your project. Every material specified. Every trade's role defined. Every exclusion listed. No ambiguity.

✓ 10–20 pages per project
Why this protects you
The number one cause of renovation disputes is ambiguity about what was and wasn't included. A detailed scope of works eliminates that ambiguity before the first day on site. If there's ever a question about whether something is in scope, we refer to the document you both signed off.
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What the scope of works covers
Typically 10–20 pages depending on complexity
Every trade's scope — what each person is doing and when
Materials specified by brand, grade and finish
Programme sequence — the order in which works are carried out
Access and logistics arrangements
Party wall and statutory obligations
Explicit list of what is excluded from the fixed price
Payment milestone trigger points
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You sign it off before we start
Mutual agreement, not a unilateral document
The scope of works is a collaborative document. You review it, ask questions, request changes — and we revise it until you're completely happy. Only once you've signed it off does your build slot get confirmed.
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Worth £1,500–£3,000

Free structural drawings & technical details

Structural drawings and engineering calculations are essential for building regulations and an accurate fixed price. Most builders charge thousands for these — or skip them and find the problems on site. We include them on every project, free.

✓ Included in every build
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What structural drawings include
Produced by qualified structural engineers
Steel beam specifications and positions (RSJs, box steels, padstones)
Foundation details for extensions and new structures
Load path calculations showing how loads transfer through the structure
Connection and bearing details
Structural engineer sign-off for building regulations submission
Why other builders charge for this — and why we don't
Structural drawings require a qualified structural engineer, which costs money. Most builders treat this as a separate billable service — or worse, skip detailed calculations and hope the BCO doesn't ask questions. We include structural drawings because they're essential to producing an honest fixed price.
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Example
Mid-terrace rear extension, 6m opening
A 6-metre wall removal in a mid-terrace house typically requires a box steel rated for the combined load of the floors above. Getting the steel specification wrong means either a structural failure or an over-engineered (expensive) steel. Our structural engineer calculates the exact specification and produces drawings that satisfy building control — all included in your fixed price.
Structural drawings included free saves you £1,500–£3,000 and ensures building regulations sign-off from day one.
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Your money protected

Milestone payments — never ahead of progress

You pay only when we deliver. Every payment is tied to a real, verified milestone. You never pay far ahead of where the build actually is — and the final stage is held until you're completely satisfied.

✓ Staged payments every time
1
Pre-Construction & Site Setup
Site setup, procurement and full site mobilisation
25%
2
Groundworks & Structural Frame
Excavation (if required), foundations, steelwork and structural framing
20%
3
Superstructure & Roof Structure
Wall construction, timber framing and roof structure
20%
4
Watertight Stage
Roof covering, windows and external doors
15%
5
First Fix
Electrical, plumbing, heating, insulation and internal studwork
5%
6
Plastering
Plasterboarding and plaster finish to walls and ceilings
5%
7
Second Fix & Joinery
Doors, stairs, kitchens, fitted joinery and internal carpentry
5%
8
Finishes & Handover
Decorating, flooring, final fittings and snagging
5%
Final 5% held until you're completely satisfied — giving you full leverage on snagging
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How this protects you in practice
Your leverage remains throughout the build
By holding the final stage until full snagging sign-off, you retain meaningful leverage throughout the project. No builder who knows the final payment is outstanding will leave a job unfinished or snagging unresolved. This is the most important payment protection we offer.
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Vetted & certified

Qualified trades only — every operative, every project

Every single person who works on your project holds the appropriate qualification for their trade. No exceptions. No subcontractors' subcontractors. No "mate who's good with electrics". Fully qualified, fully insured, Hutch-vetted.

✓ Records available on request
Trade qualifications we require
Minimum standards — many of our trades hold higher
Electricians — Part P certified, NICEIC or NAPIT registered
Plumbers — Gas Safe registered (where gas work is involved), CIPHE or APHC
Carpenters & joiners — NVQ Level 2 minimum, City & Guilds preferred
Plasterers — NVQ Level 2 or equivalent trade experience verified
Structural steelwork — BCSA-approved fabricators and installers
All trades — Current public liability and employer's liability insurance
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The Hutch vetting process
Before any trade works on a Hutch project
Every trade goes through our approval process: qualification certificates verified and logged, insurance certificates checked and expiry dates monitored, references reviewed, and an initial probationary project completed under PM supervision. You can request to see any trade's qualifications at any point during your project.
Why this matters more than you think
Unqualified electrical work can void your home insurance and create a fire risk. Unregistered gas work is illegal and dangerous. Qualifications aren't a nice-to-have — they're the baseline for work that is safe, insurable and legal. Every Hutch project meets that baseline without exception.
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Full cover

High insurance cover on every project

Comprehensive public liability and employer's liability insurance covers every Hutch project. Your home, your belongings, and anyone on site are protected throughout the build.

✓ Certificates available on request
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Public liability insurance
Covers damage to your property, neighbouring properties and injury to third parties caused by our works or operatives.
£5m cover
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Employer's liability insurance
Covers injury or illness to any operative working on your site — whether directly employed or subcontracted by Hutch.
£10m cover
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Tools & equipment cover
All tools and equipment brought on to site are covered against theft, damage or loss.
Full replacement value
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Contract works (JCT)
The works themselves are covered against damage, fire or flood during the build.
Full project value
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What you should check on any builder
Before any work starts on your property
Always ask for insurance certificates before allowing a builder on site. Hutch provides copies of all insurance certificates at the start of every project — without being asked.
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Your single point of contact

Dedicated project manager — named, reachable, accountable

From the moment you sign off the scope of works, you have a named project manager. One person. One number. Reachable every day. 8am–8pm, 7 days. Fully accountable for everything that happens on your project.

✓ Weekly Friday updates
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What your PM does, day to day
Full site management — not just admin
Attends site regularly to check progress and co-ordinate trades
Manages materials deliveries and checks quality on arrival
Resolves on-site issues in real time — without escalating to you unless necessary
Maintains the programme and flags any risk to timeline immediately
Answers your questions same-day, 8am–8pm, 7 days a week
Sends written weekly update every Friday — without fail
Manages the snagging process and signs off completion with you
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The Friday update — what it contains
Sent every week, without exception
Every Friday, you receive a written update covering: what was completed that week, what's planned for next week, current programme position vs. original schedule, any decisions needed from you, and photos of progress. No chasing. No wondering what's happening.
Open 8am–8pm, 7 days — here's why that matters
Our clients are busy professionals. Questions come up before work, during lunch, on Sunday evenings. We're available for all of them. You'll never sit with an unanswered question about your project for more than a few hours.
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Confirmed in writing

Completion guarantee — a date, in writing, before we start

We commit to a completion date before work begins. That date is documented in the scope of works. If we miss it for reasons within our control, we make it right — with additional resource at our cost, not yours.

✓ Programme agreed upfront
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How we set and protect the programme
Realistic scheduling — not optimistic guesswork
Our PM builds the programme using real trade availability and lead times. We'd rather set a slightly longer completion date and hit it than set a short one and miss it. The programme is agreed with you before work starts and updated weekly.
What happens if we miss the date
Our responsibility, our cost
If we miss the completion date for reasons within our control, we commit additional resource at our cost to recover the programme. We don't ask you for more money to fix our own programme management.
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Typical build programmes by project type
Real durations — not marketing numbers
Velux loft conversion — 4–6 weeks
Dormer loft conversion — 8–12 weeks
Single-storey rear extension — 10–14 weeks
Double-storey rear extension — 14–20 weeks
Kitchen renovation — 4–7 weeks
Bathroom renovation — 2–4 weeks
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10 years

10-year workmanship warranty — issued at handover

Every Hutch build is backed by a formal 10-year workmanship warranty. If any defect arises from our workmanship within 10 years of completion, we return and fix it at no cost. The warranty is transferable if you sell the property.

✓ Certificate issued at handover
Years 1–10
Full workmanship warranty · We cover defects arising from our work at no cost
Year 10+
Warranty expires · Normal wear and tear not covered in any period
What the warranty covers
Workmanship defects — how the work was carried out
Structural defects arising from poor workmanship
Water ingress caused by inadequate waterproofing or flashing
Electrical faults arising from installation errors
Plumbing leaks caused by poor jointing or connection
Finishing defects including cracking plaster, delaminating tiles
Any defect directly attributable to how Hutch carried out the works
What the warranty doesn't cover
Fair wear and tear, third-party damage
Fair wear and tear from normal use
Damage caused by third-party contractors working after us
Changes or alterations made to our work by others
Damage from flooding, storm or other insurable events
Manufacturer defects in materials (covered by manufacturer warranty)
Transferable on property sale
The 10-year warranty transfers to new owners if you sell the property — making it a genuine added-value asset. It demonstrates to buyers that the works were carried out by a reputable contractor to a standard that justified a decade-long guarantee.
All guarantees

Everything included.
At a glance.

Every guarantee below is included on every project, at every price point. Zero exceptions.

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Truly fixed fee
The price we quote is the price you pay. Confirmed in writing before work begins. Never changes.
Read more →
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Detailed scope of works
Line-by-line document covering every element of your build. Both parties sign off before work starts.
Read more →
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Free structural drawings
Structural drawings and SE calculations included free. Worth £1,500–£3,000 elsewhere.
Read more →
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Milestone payments
Pay only as milestones are hit. Final stage held until full snagging sign-off.
Read more →
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Qualified trades only
Every operative is qualified, insured and Hutch-vetted. Certificates available on request.
Read more →
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High insurance cover
£5m public liability, £10m employer's liability, contract works cover. Certificates provided upfront.
Read more →
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Dedicated project manager
Named PM, reachable 8–8 every day. Written update every Friday.
Read more →
Completion guarantee
Completion date agreed in writing before work starts. We resource-up at our cost if we fall behind.
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10-year warranty
Formal workmanship warranty issued at handover. Transferable on property sale.
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Important notes on Hutch guarantees

The fixed fee guarantee applies to the scope of works agreed and signed off before the project commences. Changes to scope requested by the client after sign-off will be priced separately and agreed in writing before proceeding. Genuinely unforeseen conditions discovered during the build may require additional works, which will always be priced transparently and require client sign-off before proceeding.

The 10-year workmanship warranty covers defects arising from workmanship carried out by Hutch Renovation Ltd. It does not cover fair wear and tear, damage caused by third parties, manufacturer defects, or damage from insurable events. Full warranty terms are provided in the project handover pack.

Insurance certificates are provided at the start of each project. Hutch Renovation Ltd maintains current public liability insurance (£5m), employer's liability insurance (£10m) and contract works insurance on all active projects. Copies of all current policies are available on request.

Nine guarantees. Every project. No exceptions.
Get a fixed-fee quote and experience the Hutch difference from day one.