Work progress statement / Payment claim
Sheet under review by our engineersThe work progress statement is the detailed document the contractor sends you to bill you for a portion of the work. It precisely lists what has been done (e.g., 'installation of 100 m² of tiles', 'erection of ground floor walls') and the materials used, with corresponding amounts.
Why it matters for your home
This is how you verify that you're only paying for work that has actually been done and materials delivered, in accordance with your contract and payment milestones. A good progress report allows you to track your project's financial progress.
The African context
Progress reports are often unclear or incomplete, which is a major source of disputes. It's crucial to demand very detailed reports, with proof (photos, delivery notes) to avoid paying for nothing.
Red flags
- ⚠ The progress report is too vague and doesn't match the actual site progress.
- ⚠ The contractor doesn't provide photos or delivery notes to justify the items in the report.
- ⚠ The progress report includes work not yet done or materials not delivered.
- ⚠ The contractor pressures you to pay without giving you time to check the report.
Questions to ask
- 1. "How do you detail your work progress reports: item by item, with quantities?"
- 2. "What supporting documents (dated photos, delivery notes, attendance sheets) do you provide with each report?"
- 3. "How will we jointly validate each report before I proceed with payment?"
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An independent DiasporaBuild inspector can verify on site before you pay.