Most builders make you wait a week for a vague ballpark. With Hutch, you answer a few questions online and get a realistic cost range within 48 hours — sometimes the same day. No commitment. No pressure.
Once you're happy with the ballpark, we visit the site — free of charge. We assess every element that affects the cost: structural conditions, access, drainage, party wall requirements and existing services. This is how we lock in your fixed price with confidence.
| What we check | Most builders | Hutch |
|---|---|---|
| Structural condition assessed upfront | Rarely | Always |
| Manhole / drainage checked | Often missed | Always |
| Access & skip logistics confirmed | Rarely | Always |
| Party wall advice given | Sometimes | Always |
| Fixed price confirmed in writing | Estimate only | Fixed price |
| PM attends (not sales rep) | Never | Always |
This is the step that separates Hutch from almost every other builder. Before a single brick is moved, you receive a complete project document — structural drawings, technical details, and a line-by-line scope of works covering every element of the build.
The build starts before the build starts. Materials are ordered, trades are booked, skips are scheduled, party walls are served, and the programme is locked. By the time we arrive on site, everything is ready to move fast.
This is where most builders lose homeowners. Poor communication, trades no-showing, materials going missing, decisions made without your input. With Hutch, the build is as well-managed as the planning that preceded it.
We're not done when the last trade leaves site. We're done when you're satisfied. Every project ends with a formal sign-off walkthrough, full snagging resolution, and the issue of your 10-year workmanship warranty certificate.