Free live clinics
Live clinics for homeowners
Monthly online webinars and in-person clinics. Bring the question you are not sure who to ask. One hour, practical, and no sales pitch.
Next session
Thursday 22 October 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm · Online
The Founding Clinic: before you commit
What we cover
- Whether a quote covers everything it should
- How to choose between builders who have priced very differently
- What a fair payment schedule looks like
- What to do when the dates start slipping
- How a change on site should be priced and agreed
- Whether work you are unhappy with is a snag or a real problem
- What to check before you commit or pay a deposit
- How to hand over and snag without a standoff
- Free to attend
- No sales presentation
- Camera optional
- Ask a question or simply listen
- No obligation afterwards
Next session: Thursday 22 October 2026 · 6:30pm – 8:00pm · Online
Why is this free?
Because the questions come before the project.
The Construction Clinic was created because too many homeowners begin building projects without somewhere independent to ask basic questions first. These sessions are part of our mission to help homeowners make better decisions before problems become expensive ones.
There is no requirement to use HXL Construction, join the Clinic or buy anything afterwards.
Meet Eddie
The builder you will hear from
Eddie has spent years on site delivering extensions, loft conversions and full refurbishments for families across London. He answers the questions homeowners are often nervous to ask about money, quality, timing and what is reasonable to expect, calmly and in plain English.
Behind the Clinic
Founded by Reisa Malaj, Managing Director of HXL Construction, Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Manager, and Director of Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce.
- 12+ years
- Construction experience on live UK projects
- HXL Construction
- Established construction business behind the Clinic
- Constructionline Gold
- Accredited supplier status
- CHAS accredited
- Health and safety accreditation
- Award finalist
- SME London Business Awards, Family Business of the Year finalist
- Local recognition
- Hillingdon Business Awards, finalist recognition
Prefer to start reading?
Get the free checklist: what to check before building work begins.
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Want the same kind of help for the rest of your project?
We cover the whole journey, from first idea and design through quotes, payments, changes, snagging and handover. Get the homeowner checklist by email and we will send one useful decision a month, nothing else.