Defect and remedial cost schedule
Record alleged defects, the response, access arrangements and supported remedial costs item by item.
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How to use it
Separate an allegation from an agreed defect. Record the opportunity to inspect and remedy, then support each cost with quantities and evidence.
Defect and remedial cost schedule
Separate an allegation from an agreed defect. Record the opportunity to inspect and remedy, then support each cost with quantities and evidence.
Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.
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Completed fictional example
Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Defect and remedial cost schedule
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| Item / location | Allegation / response | Quantity | Unit | Rate (£) | Proposed cost (£) | Evidence / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-04 / corridor | Two missing label plates; accepted | 2 | each | £15.00 | £30.00 | Photo P-1204; own team to fit 16 Oct |
| S-05 / Level 2 | Damaged board; responsibility disputed | 4 | m² | £40.00 | £160.00 | Photo P-1210; request access and damage history |
The £190 total is a proposed remedial estimate, not an agreed deduction. Preserve response and remedy records before concluding liability.
Understanding your results
The £190 total is a proposed remedial estimate, not an agreed deduction. Preserve response and remedy records before concluding liability.
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.
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