Did Your Contractor Deduct Money Without a Pay Less Notice?
Under the Construction Act 1996, they had no legal right to. We'll help you get it back.
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What is a Pay Less Notice?
Under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, a contractor must serve a formal written Pay Less Notice before they can legally pay you less than what you applied for.
This notice must be served before a specific deadline — typically 5 days before the final date for payment. It must state the amount they intend to pay and the basis for any deduction.
If they didn't serve a valid Pay Less Notice — the full amount is legally due.
This applies to both final payments and retention releases.
WITHOUT Pay Less Notice
Full amount owed
Under s.111 HGCRA 1996
Next steps if unpaid
Suspend works + Adjudication
Under s.112 + s.108 HGCRA 1996
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DIY Pack
£149
- ✓Demand letter template
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- ✓Document checklist
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£349
- ✓Everything in DIY
- ✓Full document analysis
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From £799
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Subcontractors We've Helped
Real results for real tradespeople.
“Sent the letter on a Monday, had a bank transfer by Thursday. Wish I'd done this months ago.”
Dave M.
Groundworker, Manchester
Recovered: £4,200
“The contractor claimed they'd sent a Pay Less Notice — they hadn't. Got every penny back through adjudication.”
Lee T.
Electrician, Birmingham
Recovered: £8,750
“Professional, fast, and the letter was spot-on legally. Our contractor settled within two weeks.”
Steve & Sons Ltd
Groundworks, Yorkshire
Recovered: £12,300