Check NHBC registration if you're buying a new home or doing conveyancing. Search by builder name or NHBC registration number after selecting the City/County.
Payment into a client or escrow account, which can't be withdrawn until the items are delivered, is the safest option.
If your company is not set up to collect VAT, you cannot charge customers that tax. However, VAT-registered firms are obligated to collect VAT from their customers for all taxable supplies and can recoup VAT payments made by their customers.
Contractors in the construction industry owe a duty of care to their customers. You may have a professional negligence claim if your builder made a mistake, used the wrong material, significantly delayed the completion of your project, or did work that did not comply with the relevant building regulations.