Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/library/tools/builder-stage-payment-schedule Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-10-14 # Builder stage payment schedule Connect each proposed stage payment to a measurable milestone, evidence, assessment and actual receipt. by [Jack Butler-Kettle]() · About 2 min readShare ## How to use it Agree objective completion evidence and payment terms before work starts. Record whether a stage is complete rather than paying solely because its forecast date has arrived. ### Builder stage payment schedule Agree objective completion evidence and payment terms before work starts. Record whether a stage is complete rather than paying solely because its forecast date has arrived. [Download blank Excel workbook]() Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required. View the completed example Completed fictional example Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0 #### Builder stage payment schedule Scroll across if needed to read the whole record. A dash means no value has been entered. Builder stage payment schedule: completed fictional example | Stage / trigger | Stage amount (£) | Assessed (£) | Paid (£) | Assessed balance (£) | Evidence / date | Status | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Foundations complete | £15,000.00 | £15,000.00 | £15,000.00 | £0.00 | Inspection record F-01; 30 Sep | Complete and paid | | Structure watertight | £25,000.00 | £20,000.00 | £10,000.00 | £10,000.00 | Inspection S-01; roof detail outstanding | Part assessed; clarify remaining scope | | Practical completion | £10,000.00 | – | £0.00 | – | Completion evidence not yet available | Not yet assessed | Example amounts exclude VAT. A stage amount is not automatically payable in full where the agreed trigger has not occurred. Apply the actual contract payment process. ## Understanding your results Example amounts exclude VAT. A stage amount is not automatically payable in full where the agreed trigger has not occurred. Apply the actual contract payment process. ## How it works The workbook provides blank working records. Grey cells calculate from the entered inputs; yellow cells are for your information. The completed example stays on this page. Read the [related guidance]() for the context and checks behind this template. If you need help preparing or reviewing the project records, our [quantity surveying services]() explain the tasks available under a separate appointment. Agree the deliverable, responsibilities and required specialist input before work starts. [Browse the Library]()