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How Habitar Works

We connect you with reliable, local tradespeople and handle all the organisation for you.
No stress. No chasing. No uncertainty.
You pay the trades directly; we simply coordinate the job from start to finish.

Pay Trades Directly

Clear, simple and secure

We believe in keeping things straightforward.

You pay the trades directly
 

This means:

  • No middlemen handling your money

  • No hidden mark-ups

  • Transparent pricing

  • You always know exactly what the job costs​

 

Habitar never adds fees to trade prices.

Our only charge is our Coordination Fee (below) for managing the job from start to finish.

Our Coordination Fees
 

  • 7.5% fee based on the value of work

  • £45 minimum charge

  • £995 maximum charge

Example 1

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£350 Repair

7.5% = £26.25​

Minimum charge applies

You pay: £45​

Example 2

 

£7,500 garden upgrade

7.5% = £562.50

You pay: £562.50

Example 3

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£18,000 extension

7.5% = £1350
Maximum charge applies

You pay: £995

Major Refurbishments (£50,000+): a fixed fee can be agreed at the beginning.

The Three Step Process

1. Tell us what you need

A quick message or call is all we need.
Send photos if you can — it helps us find the right person.

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2. We arrange everything

We match you with trusted local tradespeople and coordinate:

  • Call-outs

  • Site visits

  • Quotes

  • Scheduling

  • Communication

  • Updates and checks
    No more chasing or managing multiple people.

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3. The job gets done properly

You pay the trades directly, once you’re happy.
Habitar is here throughout to monitor progress, answer questions and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Our Trade Partners

All required work will be undertaken by carefully chosen tradespeople who are selected based on our assessment of their skills, experience, value and reputation. Every new company that joins us must sign-up to our 10 point Code of Conduct to confirm that they agree meet our expected standards of performance. In the unlikely event that any trade fails to stick to this code, they would be immediately removed from our database and get no more work.​​

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All Habitar approved trades commit to the following: 

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1. Clear Pricing

To provide written, transparent quotations before work begins — with no hidden costs. Any changes are agreed in writing first.

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2. Regulatory Compliance

To ensure all work meets UK Building Regulations and British Standards, using reliable materials and skilled workmanship.

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3. Professional Conduct

To be polite, punctual and respectful. No smoking, swearing or loud music or intrusive phone calls on site.

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4. Open Communication

To keep you and us informed at every stage, returning calls and emails promptly, explaining what’s happening and informing us immediately of any issues.

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5. Coordination & Teamwork

To work collaboratively with other trades and the Habitar team, keeping projects running smoothly and on schedule. ​

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​6. Health & Safety

To follow all health and safety regulations, keeping your home clean, protected and hazard-free throughout the work.

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7. Insured & Qualified

To maintain current insurance and professional accreditations (Gas Safe, NICEIC, FENSA etc.), reviewed annually by Habitar.

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8. Aftercare & Snagging

To fix things if they're not right. All approved trades offer responsive aftercare and stand by their workmanship.

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9. Environmental Care

To minimise (and remove) waste, recycle wherever possible and make responsible material choices to reduce environmental impact.

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10. Referenced

To provide Habitar with current references which we promise to check. We only partner with people we’d trust in our own homes.

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