Construction Retention Calculator
Track retention held across live contracts and see exactly when you get paid.
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UK retention rules
There is currently no statutory cap on retention in the UK, though the government has consulted on limiting it to 3%. Standard JCT contracts use 5% during works and 2.5% during the defects period. Always check your contract for specific terms.