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Are you ready to request your next self-build drawdown?

Answer a few practical questions about your build stage and evidence. You will get a red, amber or green preparation result, a list of missing items and the next steps to check.

It takes about two minutes. Your answers are not saved by PlotPacer.

It is easy to miss one document

A drawdown can involve invoices, a valuation, progress photos, insurance and stage documents. What is needed varies by lender and by case. This checker helps you spot common gaps before you contact the people handling your drawdown.

This is a preparation aid, not mortgage advice or lender approval. Requirements vary by lender and by case.

Check what you have ready

Choose the answers that best describe the position today. The lender and amount band are used only to put the result in context. This version does not apply lender-specific rules.

Which lender or bank is handling the drawdown?

Choose “Not sure yet” if it has not been confirmed. “Other lender” means a lender outside this list. No lender-specific rules are applied.

What stage is the build at now?

Choose the closest stage.

What drawdown amount are you preparing for?

Choose the closest band. It is used only for result context and is not saved or sent to analytics.

Do you have the builder or trade invoice(s) for the work you are claiming?

Answer for this drawdown, not the full build.

Is the current valuation report ready?

Requirements and timing vary. Confirm them with your lender or broker.

Are your progress photos or other evidence organised?

Use clear evidence of the work completed for this stage.

Is the current site, self-build or home insurance evidence in place?

Confirm the cover required for your stage and case.

Is planning permission in place for the build?

Are the relevant building control or compliance documents ready?

This may involve your engineer, architect or assigned certifier, depending on the stage.

Optional. Describe only a current blocker in general terms. Do not include names, addresses, account numbers, application references or other personal details. Your wording is not shown in the result or saved by PlotPacer.

Is there any known blocker or concern?

PlotPacer's Drawdown Readiness Checker is a preparation aid only. It is not mortgage, financial, legal, planning or building-control advice, and it does not confirm approval or guarantee a drawdown. Requirements vary by lender and by case. Confirm what is required with your lender or broker and, where relevant, your engineer, architect, assigned certifier or solicitor.