Why Choose RCB Design & Build?

Not all builders are created equal. See exactly how we stack up against a typical contractor — and why homeowners across London and the South East trust us with their biggest investment.

Feature
RCB Design & Build
Typical Builder
Pricing
Fixed price guarantee
Variable pricing / cost creep
Structural Warranty
25-year structural warranty
1-year warranty (if any)
Project Visibility
Client portal with real-time progress
WhatsApp updates only
Scope of Works
Full scope of works before pricing
Vague verbal agreements
Accreditations
FMB + TrustMark + Checkatrade accredited
No accreditations
Project Management
Dedicated project manager
Owner does everything
Progress Reporting
Weekly progress reports with photos
No updates unless you chase
Payment Terms
Transparent stage payments (5% deposit)
30–50% upfront deposit
Quotation
Free site visit + written quotation
Verbal estimate
Building Control
Building Control managed
You sort it yourself
Party Wall
Party wall process handled
Not their problem
After Completion
Post-completion snagging list
Disappear after final payment

Accredited & Trusted

We hold the UK construction industry's most respected accreditations — your guarantee of quality, accountability, and professionalism.

FMB

Federation of Master Builders

Vetted for quality craftsmanship and financial stability.

TrustMark

Government-Endorsed Quality

Government-backed scheme for reputable tradespeople.

Checkatrade

Vetted & Monitored

Background-checked with verified customer reviews.

TrustATrader

Reviewed & Trusted

Independently reviewed and recommended by real clients.

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from real homeowners.

From start to finish, the team were professional, transparent, and genuinely cared about getting our extension right. The portal made it so easy to track progress.

Sarah M.

Bromley, Kent · Rear Extension

We had horror stories from friends about builders disappearing mid-job. RCB were the complete opposite — fixed price, on schedule, and a dedicated project manager checking in weekly.

James & Claire T.

Greenwich, London · Loft Conversion

The 5% deposit was a breath of fresh air. Other builders wanted 30–40% upfront. The stage payments gave us total peace of mind throughout the build.

Priya K.

Dartford, Kent · Full Refurbishment

Ready to Build With Confidence?

Get a free site visit and a detailed written quotation — no obligation, no pressure. See why hundreds of homeowners choose RCB.