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See it
We show the existing condition, the snag, and the decision it creates.
Building Site Truths
Real jobs.
Real numbers.
Zero BS.
Trade Lens helps homeowners make confident renovation decisions with open site notes, clear costs, and practical advice before the build begins.
One local area. We confirm fit before a survey.
On every site
The problem. The price. The proper fix.
No vague allowances. No surprises hidden in the small print.
The Trade Lens standard
See it.
Know it.
Trust it.
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Know it
Every allowance and variation is explained in plain language before work moves.
03
Trust it
You get the numbers, site notes, and next step—not a sales story.
Cost breakdown / 01
Loft conversion budget
£68,400
- Structure + shell
- £31,200
- Internal fit-out
- £24,600
- Design + approvals
- £7,800
- Contingency
- £4,800
A sample of the working
The quote is not the whole story.
A useful figure shows what is included, what can move, and what has to be checked on site. This is how we walk through the number before asking you to decide.
- Each cost sits against a stage of work.
- Unknowns are marked as unknowns—not quietly assumed away.
- Changes get an explanation before they become a bill.
Red flags, called out
The questions your builder should welcome.
The vague quote
If “materials included” is the detail, ask what happens when the specification changes.
The missing survey
A proper price starts with constraints on the actual property—not a photo and a guess.
Building Site Truths
We make the awkward questions easier to ask—and the answers easier to understand.
Ways to work together
Start with the right next step.
Browse current services or send a brief so we can confirm whether a site survey makes sense.
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Start with the facts
Book a site survey.
Tell us the property postcode, project type, and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the service area and whether we’re the right fit before booking anything.
No pressure. No generic estimate by email. Just a clear next step based on the actual project.