https://paytrader.net/guides/ Plain-English guides on paying for building work safely in the UK — deposits, stage payments, escrow and getting paid as a tradesperson. en-GB Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://paytrader.net/guides/builder-deposit https://paytrader.net/guides/builder-deposit How much deposit to pay a builder, when a deposit request is a red flag, and safer ways to cover materials and booking costs. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://paytrader.net/guides/escrow-for-home-improvements https://paytrader.net/guides/escrow-for-home-improvements Escrow for building work means your payment is held by a third party and released when the work is approved. How it works, who it helps and what to check. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://paytrader.net/guides/getting-paid-as-a-tradesperson https://paytrader.net/guides/getting-paid-as-a-tradesperson How tradespeople can avoid late payment from homeowners: written quotes, stage payments and clear terms, plus what to do if a customer won't pay. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://paytrader.net/guides/how-to-pay-a-builder https://paytrader.net/guides/how-to-pay-a-builder How to pay a builder without losing money: keep any deposit small, pay in stages for finished work, get it in writing and pay in a way that protects you. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://paytrader.net/guides/stage-payments https://paytrader.net/guides/stage-payments How to set up stage payments for building work, with example schedules for a bathroom, a kitchen and an extension, and how to agree what "finished" means. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000