Free PDF guide
Retention release guide
Check the release conditions, organise your records and make a clear request for retention.
No marketing subscription. General guidance for commercial construction in England and Wales; check your own subcontract and project facts.
Inside the eight-page guide
- Retention worksheet
- Application template
- Overdue-payment follow-up
- Final release checklist
How to use the guide
Gather the subcontract, amendments, payment records and completion evidence. Reconcile the retention held, previous releases and balance requested.
Identify the release conditions and required confirmations. Check the recipient, submission route and application wording before sending anything. Keep a copy and track the response and next action.
The guide is a starting point, not a decision on entitlement. For a live claim, speak to the team with the agreement and supporting records.