23/02/2026
Cowboy builders have cost the UK construction industry an eye‑watering £14.3 billion in the last 5 years.
And the sad part? The pattern is nearly always the same.
This video highlights exactly what so many homeowners experience:
Unrealistically low quotes just to win the job
Large upfront payments taken before work properly begins
Contractors walking off-site mid‑build
Leaving families with unsafe structures, financial stress, and months of disruption
It’s heartbreaking, but it’s also preventable.
At ESS Project Solutions, we work every day to protect clients from these situations by bringing professionalism, transparency, and proper project oversight back to residential building work.
Here’s how we make a difference:
✔️ Clear, realistic pricing from day one
✔️ Staged payments tied to actual progress
✔️ Fully qualified and vetted teams
✔️ Consistent communication throughout the project
✔️ Full project management and accountability
✔️ A single point of contact, so no one disappears on you
Cowboy builders thrive in the gaps — gaps in knowledge, oversight, and accountability.
We close every one of those gaps.
If you’re planning a renovation, extension, or full build and want peace of mind from start to finish, we’re here to help.
ESS Project Solutions — Professional. Transparent. Reliable.
Credit to This Morning for the video and raising the awareness!