How Much Does It Cost to Have a JCT Contract Prepared?
One of the most common questions clients ask before starting a project is:
“How much does it cost to have a JCT contract prepared?”
The truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. The cost depends entirely on the scope of work, the contract form, and how much technical input and coordination your project requires.
At ONFORM Chartered Surveying & Construction Consultancy, we don’t simply complete forms - we prepare, coordinate, and issue fully bespoke JCT documentation tailored to each project’s complexity, risk, and procurement route.
Why Professional JCT Preparation Matters
A JCT contract is the legal and procedural foundation of your build. It governs how payments are made, how risk is shared, who insures the works, and how variations and delays are managed.
Even small drafting errors can create major problems later, especially with insurers, funders, or solicitors reviewing the project for compliance or funding release.
💡 Tip: A properly drafted JCT contract protects your investment and ensures every party understands their responsibilities from day one.
Contact ONFORM to have your JCT documentation prepared professionally before works begin.
What Influences the Cost of a JCT Contract
Because no two projects are identical, the cost of preparing a JCT contract depends on the level of documentation, coordination, and professional involvement required.
Some clients already have a full tender pack ready; others need help developing the documentation that underpins the agreement.
You may require:
Employer’s Requirements — defining scope, quality, and performance standards.
Preliminaries — outlining site conditions, temporary works, and management obligations.
Outline Project Brief — capturing the Employer’s objectives, budget, and deliverables.
Specification support — ensuring design information and technical standards align.
Assistance with coordination — integrating drawings, collateral warranties, and design documents.
Tender services — preparing and issuing tender documentation, analysing returns, and incorporating the selected proposal into the final contract.
Each of these affects the time and level of expertise required to deliver a complete, legally sound JCT package.
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ONFORM’s JCT Preparation Process
Every project follows a clear, structured process to ensure accuracy, coordination, and compliance.
Information Review – We review drawings, specifications, and your procurement route to determine the correct JCT form.
Coordination – Employer’s Requirements, Preliminaries, and Appendices are aligned to maintain consistency across all contract documents.
Drafting – All particulars, insurance clauses, and payment provisions are completed precisely to match your project’s scope and risk profile.
Verification – Cross-checking of all references, schedules, and supplementary documents to ensure accuracy.
Issue – Final execution copies are provided digitally or in print, ready for signing by all parties.
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ONFORM can also act as your Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent once works commence -maintaining control and ensuring compliance through to completion.
Example Scenarios
To illustrate how the required input affects cost and scope:
A developer undertaking a Design & Build (D&B) project may need ONFORM to prepare the JCT D&B Contract, including Employer’s Requirements, Preliminaries, and an Outline Project Brief — with coordination between consultant inputs.
A private client building a n extension, loft conversion and refurbishment may only need a Minor Works or Intermediate form, supported by drawings, specifications, and payment schedules prepared by the design team.
Both projects require JCT documentation, but the level of drafting, detail, and coordination varies substantially.
💼 Every project is different.
Speak with ONFORM to outline your scope, and we’ll provide a tailored proposal based on your project’s complexity.
What’s Included in ONFORM’s Service
Our JCT preparation service covers everything required to make the contract complete, coordinated, and ready for execution:
Review of project particulars, insurance, and procurement structure
Drafting all JCT particulars, appendices, and supporting documents
Integration of Employer’s Requirements and Preliminaries (if applicable)
Cross-checking contract references and schedules for consistency
Issuing ready-to-sign digital or printed execution copies
We also provide optional Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent services to maintain continuity and protect your position once works begin.
When to Involve ONFORM
The best time to involve ONFORM is before tendering or as soon as a preferred contractor is identified.
Early involvement ensures the JCT contract, Employer’s Requirements, and tender documentation are coordinated - reducing rework, variations, and risk.
✅ Start your project the right way.
Get in touch with ONFORM Construction Consultancy to discuss your project and receive a tailored JCT drafting proposal.
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Areas Covered: Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, London (Nationwide for drafting contracts only)