Why Subcontractors Shouldn’t Wait Until the End to Prepare Your Final Account

Here’s what happens when you wait:

1. Evidence disappears

Photos, labour sheets and delivery notes get lost.

2. People move on

QSs and PMs leave, taking knowledge with them.

3. Disputes become harder

It’s difficult to argue about work done months ago.

4. You lose leverage

The main contractor knows you want to close out quickly.

How to fix it:

Start preparing your final account before the project ends.

Update it monthly.

Keep evidence organised.

Submit variations early.

How Firmline helps:

We take control of the final account process from day one ensuring entitlement is protected and value is recovered.