Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How PlotWorthy works, what it costs, and how we introduce you to vetted professionals across England & Wales.
Getting started
- What is PlotWorthy?
- PlotWorthy is a journey-first property project adviser. It shows you, step by step, what happens on a project like an extension, a house-to-flats conversion, an office-to-residential scheme, an HMO or a care development — and introduces the right vetted professional exactly when you need them, so you never have to work out who to speak to next on your own.
- How much does PlotWorthy cost?
- The core journey is free. Creating your project brief, seeing your stage-by-stage journey, and being introduced to vetted professionals for fee quotes costs nothing — you only pay the professionals for work you choose to commission. Optional extras (an expert review of your brief, a project cost check, a guided adviser, or PlotWorthy Plus for running several projects) are available if you want them.
- Do I need an account to use PlotWorthy?
- Yes. You create a free account with your email and a password, verify your email, and log in. That keeps your project saved securely to you and available on any device, and it means your details are only shared with a professional when you choose to.
- What is a project brief?
- Your project brief is the first thing you make on PlotWorthy. It captures what you want to do, the property, and the practical details a professional needs — so a vetted professional can come back with an accurate fee proposal instead of a dozen questions.
Professionals & quotes
- Which professionals are on PlotWorthy?
- The network covers the disciplines a property project needs: architects, planning consultants, structural and fire engineers, surveyors and valuers, builders and contractors, and specialists such as HMO licensing and care registration advisers.
- How are professionals vetted?
- Every professional applies to join and is reviewed before they appear to clients — we check their accreditations and insurance. Only approved professionals are shown, and any professional can be paused if needed.
- How do I get fee quotes?
- Once your brief is ready, you share it with vetted professionals who cover your postcode and they come back with fee proposals. Sharing your brief is free — you only pay for the work you commission.
- What areas do you cover?
- PlotWorthy works across England & Wales. Professionals are matched to your project by the property's postcode, so you're introduced to people who genuinely cover your area for your type of project.
- Is my information private?
- Yes. Your project stays private to your account. Nothing is shared with a professional until you choose to, and a professional's exact coverage is never exposed to other users — you simply see that they cover your area.
Optional extras
- What is an expert brief review?
- It's an optional one-off service where a vetted professional reads your brief before it goes out — strengthening it, filling gaps, and flagging anything that would slow down or inflate a fee quote — so you get sharper, more accurate proposals.
- What is a project cost check?
- Before you commit to a builder, an independent professional reviews the costings you've been quoted so you can see whether they're realistic and fair for the work — helping you avoid over-paying or nasty surprises mid-build. Similar one-off checks can cover leasing, sourcing and other project fees.
- Can I have someone guide me through it?
- Yes — with a guided adviser you get a dedicated point of contact who walks you through each stage of your project, so you always know what's happening now and what's next. It's part of PlotWorthy Plus.
- Can I run more than one project?
- The free plan covers a single project. PlotWorthy Plus lets you run several projects at once and keeps everything organised with a document and quote vault, so you can compare fee proposals side by side.
For professionals
- How do I join as a professional?
- Apply through the Join as a professional page. We verify your accreditations and insurance, and once approved you're live to clients and start receiving local project introductions.
- What does membership cost?
- Professionals pay a monthly membership, with optional add-ons such as extra postcode coverage, an enhanced profile, and a website link. Vetting and onboarding are free.
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