Supporting UK construction compliance workflows since day one

Avoid Costly Compliance Mistakes in UK Construction

We manage CIS, Health & Safety and compliance obligations for contractors and subcontractor teams — so you stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Takes 2 minutes. No obligation. UK-based support.

UK-based
Construction compliance focus
Serving contractors & subcontractors
Trusted by small contractor teams
UK-based service
Construction-focused
Ongoing support
Practical compliance

Designed for small contractors and subcontractor teams across the UK.

£20k
Max H&S fine
HSE enforcement
£3k
CIS late return
HMRC guidance
£12k
Avg. tribunal cost
MOJ data
229/mo
Essential plan
from RealTradeGuard
Who this is for

Do you recognise yourself here?

RealTradeGuard is built for one type of business. If this is you — we can help.

Small construction teams

1–15 people. You're running jobs, quoting, managing subbies — compliance gets pushed to the back. Until it costs you.

Subcontractors

Working under CIS, moving between contractors, managing your own H&S paperwork. You need things right — without spending hours on it.

Contractors managing multiple jobs

Running 3–10 projects at once, with different subbies on each. The admin pile grows fast. We keep compliance off your desk.

The cost of doing nothing

Without proper compliance, you risk:

These aren't edge cases. They happen to small construction businesses every week across the UK.

HMRC penalties

Late or missed CIS returns trigger automatic fines. No warning, no grace period — HMRC acts immediately.

Payment delays

Non-compliant CIS status can block payments from contractors. One missing verification = held invoice.

Legal exposure

Employment misclassification, missing H&S records or GDPR gaps can result in tribunal claims and HSE enforcement.

Get a Free Compliance Check

Takes 2 minutes. No obligation. UK-based support.

What we cover

CIS and H&S compliance — two areas fully handled.

Every month we track, update and document these for your business — you don't have to touch it.

CIS Compliance
Construction Industry Scheme
  • Monthly submissions tracking
  • Deadline alerts before every filing
  • Status tracking — verified / unmatched subbies
  • HMRC alignment — deduction rate checks
  • Penalty exposure monitoring
Health & Safety
H&S Documentation & Support
  • Documentation structure & templates
  • Risk assessment tracking
  • COSHH records support
  • HSE guidance updates — monthly
  • Ongoing compliance support
Why choose us

What makes RealTradeGuard different

There are generic VA services and expensive law firms. We sit between them — built specifically for UK tradespeople who need compliance handled, not just explained.

We track it so you don't have to

CIS deadlines, H&S reviews, ICO renewals — all monitored continuously. You get an alert when action is needed, not a surprise penalty.

Built for 1–15 person operations

Not a platform built for 500-person corporates. Every part of this service is sized and priced for sole traders and small contractors.

Plain English, every time

No legislation dumps. No 40-page reports. You get a one-page monthly summary that tells you exactly what changed and what (if anything) you need to do.

Monthly. Cancel any time.

No annual contracts, no lock-in. If it's not working for you, cancel with 30 days notice. We earn your business every month — not just at the start.

Common risks we see

Common compliance risks for UK contractors

These are the compliance gaps that catch most small UK contractors off guard — often without realising until it's too late.

Missed CIS submissions

Monthly CIS returns are easy to forget. HMRC doesn't send reminders — penalties start from day one of a missed deadline.

Up to £3,000 · HMRC

No structured compliance tracking

Without a system, deadlines slip. Most builders track nothing — until an inspection or penalty makes it urgent.

Multiple exposure areas

Incomplete H&S documentation

HSE can inspect at any time. Missing risk assessments or COSHH records are immediate grounds for enforcement.

Up to £20,000 · HSE

Subcontractor classification errors

Treating employed workers as self-employed subbies is one of the most common and costly mistakes in UK construction.

Avg. £8–15k · MOJ tribunals
How it works

Three steps. Then we handle it.

You don't have to manage this yourself anymore. Here's how we take it off your plate.

01

Request your free audit

Tell us about your business — size, contracts, how you currently handle compliance. 15 minutes. We review and identify your gaps.

02

We review your setup

We map your exact obligations: CIS deadlines, H&S requirements, employment classifications, ICO status. You get a clear picture of where you stand.

03

We manage compliance for you

Monthly digest, deadline calendar, document templates, alerts — all handled. You focus on the build. Nothing slips through the cracks.

What we actually handle for you

You don't have to manage this yourself anymore.

Every item below is something you'd otherwise track, remember, and action yourself — every single month.

CIS return deadline tracking
Monthly compliance digest
H&S document templates
Personalised deadline calendar
Subcontractor agreement templates
Employment law update alerts
ICO & insurance renewal tracking
GDPR compliance monitoring
Pricing

Less than one hour of a solicitor's time — every month.

No hidden fees. No long contracts. Cancel any time.

Task
Without RealTradeGuard
With RealTradeGuard
Essential
£229/mo

Sole traders and firms up to 5 people

  • Monthly compliance digest
  • Personalised deadline calendar
  • Core document templates (H&S, CIS)
  • Email alerts for urgent changes
  • GDPR & insurance renewal tracking
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Most popular
Priority
£389/mo

Growing firms with subcontractors

  • Everything in Essential
  • Monthly 20-min check-in call
  • Subcontractor agreement templates
  • Document review on request
  • 24h response to compliance questions
  • Priority alerts (same-day)
Get started
One-time setup — £149

Full compliance audit + deadline calendar. Credited back if you stay 3+ months.

Book audit →
Early clients

What builders say after the first month

★★★★★

"I had no idea my CIS returns were at risk. First month in, RealTradeGuard flagged a deadline I'd completely missed. Worth it for that alone."

J.M. · Sole trader, roofing · West Midlands
★★★★★

"We've got 4 subbies and I was always worried about employment law. The monthly digest is genuinely useful — plain English, no waffle."

D.P. · Small contractor, groundworks · Yorkshire
★★★★★

"The H&S document templates saved me hours. I had a site inspection coming up and had everything ready in one afternoon."

S.K. · Building firm, 6 staff · Manchester

Names abbreviated for privacy. Results may vary based on business type and compliance situation.

Questions

Frequently asked

No. RealTradeGuard is an information and document management service. We provide general compliance information, templates, and deadline tracking based on publicly available UK legislation. We do not provide legal advice. For specific legal matters, please consult a qualified solicitor.
A plain-English summary of any relevant changes to UK construction compliance that month — HMRC CIS updates, HSE guidance changes, employment law updates, ICO requirements. One page, takes 5 minutes to read, tells you exactly what action (if any) you need to take.
Most accountants handle tax returns and bookkeeping — they don't actively monitor Health & Safety requirements, GDPR obligations, employment classification risks, or insurance renewal deadlines. RealTradeGuard covers the compliance gaps that fall outside standard accountancy.
Yes. Monthly rolling contract, 30 days notice. The £149 setup fee is non-refundable in the first 3 months. After 3 months, it's credited back to your account.
Absolutely. Sole traders in construction are subject to HMRC CIS (if working as subcontractors), HSE requirements on any site, GDPR if they hold client data, and public liability insurance obligations. The Essential plan is built for you.
Within 24 hours on weekdays. UK-based support. Your free audit call is typically scheduled within 2–3 working days of your enquiry.
Get in touch

Tell us how you currently handle compliance — we'll review it and get back to you.

Book a free 15-minute audit, ask a question, or find out which plan fits your business. No obligation, no sales pressure.

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