ServicesMajor Works Review
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Understand the scope, figures and questions behind major works.

We review the documents provided for substantial building works and explain how the proposed or actual costs are presented.

From £199

Pricing depends on the number of documents, the size of the project and whether several stages or accounting periods must be reviewed.

Document-based financial review and general information only. Not legal or surveying advice.

This review may be suitable when:

  • You have received a major-works notice or demand
  • The proposed cost is substantial
  • Estimates have changed
  • The scope of work is difficult to understand
  • Several contractors or options are mentioned
  • You want to organise the documents before seeking professional advice
  • An RTM, RMC or resident group wants a clearer summary for the building

Documents to send

Upload as many of the following as are available:

  • Consultation notices
  • Statements of estimates
  • Contractor estimates or tenders
  • Specifications or schedules of work
  • Major-works demands
  • Project updates
  • Final accounts, where available
  • Relevant lease pages
  • Questions and responses already exchanged
  • Surveyor or engineer reports, where available

What we review

  • The stated scope of work
  • Changes between estimates and later figures
  • Cost breakdowns
  • Contractor comparisons, where provided
  • Provisional sums and contingencies
  • Professional fees
  • Administration charges
  • Available explanations for changes
  • Dates and sequence of documents
  • Missing or unclear supporting information
CautionWe do not assess the physical condition of the building or determine whether the works are technically necessary.

Your report

You receive a written report setting out:

  • A plain-English project summary
  • A timeline of the documents provided
  • A breakdown of the main figures
  • Changes between estimates, demands and final costs
  • Areas that appear supported
  • Areas that require further explanation
  • Documents that may be missing
  • Questions to consider raising
  • Points that may require legal or surveying advice

Important limitations

VeraHold does not determine whether a consultation process was legally compliant. We do not provide legal advice, inspect the works, assess workmanship or provide a professional valuation of construction costs.