Construction Finance

Facilities supporting contractors and construction businesses through the working capital gap between certified work and payment.

Construction Finance

Bridging the gap between certified work and payment

Construction sector lending is specialist because of retentions, applications for payment and contra-charges. We work with funders who understand those mechanics rather than treating it as standard invoice finance.

We Structure

Why Construction Finance Requires the Right Lender

What we arrange

  • Funding against certified applications for payment
  • Facilities structured around contract stage payments
  • Support for subcontractor and materials costs
  • Options alongside asset and invoice finance

Who this is for

  • Main contractors managing staged payment cycles
  • Subcontractors awaiting certification
  • Construction businesses scaling contract volume

How London FS helps

Construction sector lending is specialist because of retentions, applications for payment and contra-charges. We work with funders who understand those mechanics rather than treating it as standard invoice finance.

Important information

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate some forms of Buy To Let, Commercial & Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Overseas/Foreign National Mortgages and Will Writing.

Dhavi Limited (trading as London FS) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — firm number 628993. Registered in England, company number 7301914. Registered office: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.

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Applications for Payment Understood

Funders who work with certification cycles, not just standard invoices.

Key person

Retentions Considered

Some funders will advance against retentions where others will not.

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JCT and NEC Contracts

Experience with the contract forms the sector actually uses.

Why Choose Us

Why Construction Finance with London FS?

Construction Finance requires more than access to lenders. It requires accurate interpretation of your circumstances and placement with a lender that genuinely understands them.

Construction sector lending is specialist because of retentions, applications for payment and contra-charges. We work with funders who understand those mechanics rather than treating it as standard invoice finance.

Timeline

Contra-Charge Awareness

Structures that account for how construction payment genuinely works.

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Alongside Asset Finance

Plant and equipment funding arranged in parallel where needed.

Target

Sector-Specialist Funders

Construction sits outside the appetite of many general lenders. We go to those who understand it.

Our Clients

Who Benefits from Construction Finance

Main Contractors

Subcontractors Awaiting Certification

Scaling Construction Businesses

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Client Experiences That Speak for Themselves

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Fund the Gap Between Work and Payment

Facilities supporting contractors and construction businesses through the working capital gap between certified work and payment.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Construction Finance

How does this differ from invoice finance?

It is structured around applications for payment and certification rather than straightforward invoices.

Some funders will advance against retentions, though usually at a lower rate.

JCT and NEC contracts are commonly accepted. We will review your specific arrangements.

Commonly 60-80% of certified value, lower than standard invoice finance because of certification risk.

Some specialist funders will advance against retentions, typically at a materially reduced rate.

For most construction facilities, yes, since payment is redirected. Confidential options are rare in this sector.

Funders assess historic contra-charge levels and size the facility accordingly.

Often through a supply chain or trade facility arranged alongside.

Yes, though the strength of the main contractor materially affects terms.